Amazon takes another shot at virtual health care services
The e-commerce giant says its Prime customers can now get quick access to a health care provider through a program that costs $9 a month or $99 annually.
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General Motors says it’s only interested in entering Formula One with Andretti Global
General Motors plans to send a small group of executives to next week’s Las Vegas Grand Prix in hopes of jump-starting conversations with F1 and series owner Liberty Media about the Andretti application.
Hollywood actors strike ends as union reaches tentative deal with studios
At nearly four months, it was by far the longest strike ever for film and television actors.
Nextdoor lays off 25% of its full-time staff as neighborhood social network works to cut costs
A spokesperson for the company confirmed that almost 200 employees will be affected by the job cuts announced Tuesday.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, passes abortion measure
Passage of Issue 2 makes Ohio the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes. Meanwhile, Ohio became the seventh state where voters decided to protect abortion access in the past year.
With EV sales growth slowing, Stellantis plans gas onboard charger for Ram brand
Stellantis, which has been slow to introduce fully electric vehicles in the U.S., is so confident in the new powertrain’s appeal that it plans to offer it in other vehicles.
Local broadcasts for Pacers, 14 other NBA teams to remain on Bally Sports
The NBA and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for the teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season.
WeWork seeks bankruptcy in stunning fall for firm once valued at nearly $50B
The office-sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling had promised to upend the way people went to work around the world, but is now seeking Chapter 11 protection.
U.S. regulators to review car-tire chemical that kills salmon
The agency’s decision to grant the petition last week is the start of a long regulatory process that could see the chemical banned. Tire manufacturers are already looking for an alternative that still meets federal safety requirements.
New vehicles from automakers planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes
The agreements provide a blueprint for which vehicles Stellantis, Ford and General Motors intend to build in the coming years and where they will do so.
Judge’s ruling in latest antitrust lawsuit against NCAA could lead to billions in damages
Class-action status in the damages portion of an antitrust lawsuit against the Indianapolis-based NCAA was granted by a federal judge on Friday, a decision that could put the association on the hook for a potential multibillion dollar payout to former and current college athletes.
Indiana’s neighbor to vote on marijuana legalization. Advocates say there’s a lot at stake.
If the ballot measure passes, Ohio would become the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use.
Fall back: How daylight saving time can affect your health
Experts say “falling back” and gaining an extra hour is generally easier on the body than “springing forward” and losing one, but time changes can create sleep issues.
U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in October
In another sign of a possible softening in the labor market, the Labor Department revised down its estimate of job growth in August and September by a combined 101,000.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers
Bankman-Fried’s spectacular rise and fall in the cryptocurrency industry hit rock bottom Thursday when a jury convicted him of fraud for stealing at least $10 billion from customers and investors.
Bob Knight’s moves with 1984 Olympic team showed his scouting skills matched his tactical skills
When Knight constructed the last American amateur Olympic team to win gold, he relied on the same philosophy that led the Indiana University Hoosiers to his first two national championships.
Workers at Ford plant where strike began overwhelmingly OK new contract
Local union leaders from across the country at Jeep maker Stellantis voted unanimously on Thursday to send the contract to members for a vote. General Motors local leaders will meet on Friday.
Amazon used algorithm to essentially raise prices on other sites, FTC says
Amazon is accused of violating federal and state antitrust laws, but the company has responded with a full-throated defense of its business practices.
IndyCar driver Grosjean hired by Juncos Hollinger Racing
Romain Grosjean was hired to replace Callum Ilott, who was abruptly sacked last week. Grosjean will begin his fourth season in IndyCar with a third team.
Retail trade group says holiday sales growth expected to slow
The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, predicts an increase in sales this holiday season, just not as big as last year’s.