Devoted nap-takers find benefits to sleeping on the job
Multiple studies have extolled the benefits of napping, such as enhanced memory and focus.
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Trump signs order barring transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
Charlie Baker, president of the Indianapolis-based NCAA, said the organization would “take necessary steps to align NCAA policy in the coming days, subject to further guidance from the administration.”
Google scraps diversity hiring goals as it complies with executive order
Many companies inside and outside of the technology industry have abandoned or scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.
Nonprofit’s lawsuit over the federal funding freeze is part of an ‘avalanche’ of litigation
More than a dozen federal lawsuits have already been filed against President Trump and his administration by a wide range of nonprofits.
China counters with tariffs on U.S. products, will also investigate Google
China announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports just minutes after a sweeping levy on Chinese products imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect.
Pledges to boost border enforcement prompt Trump to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico
While the trade war feared by investors, companies and political leaders now seems less likely to erupt, that doesn’t mean the drama over President Trump’s tariff threats has ended.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada, too
The decision came just hours after a similar agreement with Mexico.
Trump pausing planned tariffs on Mexico, but not for Canada, China
U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their planned tariffs on hold Monday for a month to give time for further negotiations.
Trump says Americans could feel ‘some pain’ from tariffs as he threatens more import taxes
President Trump on Sunday night returned from Florida and threatened to impose steeper tariffs elsewhere, telling reporters that the import taxes will “definitely happen” with the European Union and possibly with the United Kingdom as well.
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
The United States now does far more business–exports and imports alike–with both Canada and Mexico than it does with China.
Deadliest U.S. air disaster in almost a quarter-century kills 67
Wednesday’s crash in Washington, D.C., was the deadliest in the U.S. since Nov. 12, 2001.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever to play exhibition at Iowa
The preseason game will allow Clark to play as a pro with her current team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where she starred in college on her way to becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA.
UPDATE: Everyone aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead
All takeoffs and landings from Ronald Reagan National Airport were halted as helicopters from law enforcement agencies across the region flew over the scene in search of survivors.
U.S. economy grew solid 2.3% during 4th quarter
Consumer spending grew at a 4.2% pace, fastest since January-March 2023. But business investment tumbled.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady, sees inflation as ‘elevated’
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed.
Caitlin Clark declines invite to 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star weekend
Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro.
Trump administration’s proposed funding freeze causes uncertainty, delays in central Indiana projects
Although the White House’s planned federal funding freeze was temporarily paused by a judge late Tuesday afternoon and rescinded Wednesday, it’s already delaying some central Indiana-based projects.
Bankrupt Spirit Air rebuffs new takeover offer from Frontier
Spirit Airlines Inc. rejected a new acquisition offer from the parent of Frontier Airlines but said it remains open to a long-discussed combination of the budget carriers.
Indiana Fever re-sign Kelsey Mitchell, maintaining All-Star pairing with Caitlin Clark
Playing alongside Clark in the backcourt last season, Mitchell posted the best statistical season of her seven-year career.
Trump offering federal workers buyouts in effort to shrink government
The email sent to millions of employees said those who leave their posts voluntarily will receive about eight months of salary, but they have to choose to do so by Feb. 6.