House passes bill to boost U.S. computer chip production
Democrats muscled through legislation in the House on Friday that they say positions the United States to better compete with China economically and on the global stage
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Pelted by buyout offers, Kohl’s adopts ‘poison pill’ plan
The retailer says recent offers to purchase the department store chain undervalue its business.
China’s pandemic Olympics begin, with lockdown and boycotts
For Beijing, these Olympics are a confirmation of its status as world player and power. But for many outside China, particularly in the West, they have become a confirmation of the country’s increasingly authoritarian turn.
Congress takes up controversy over 5G service near airports
Lawmakers wondered aloud Thursday how a showdown between two federal agencies over the rollout of new high-speed wireless service reached crisis proportions last month.
Medicare opens up access to free at-home COVID-19 tests
Starting in early spring, up to eight free tests will be available each month to people who have Medicare’s “Part B” outpatient benefit, which about 9 in 10 enrollees sign up for.
Ram trucks recalled to tighten loose windshield wiper nuts
The recall covers certain Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and some 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs, all from the 2019 and 2020 model years.
Jobless claims fall for second straight week
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NCAA earns $1.15B in 2021 as revenue returns to normal
Staging all of March Madness in central Indiana, the NCAA was able to collect on its main source of revenue in 2021.
Washington’s NFL team unveils new name: Commanders
The new name unveiled Wednesday comes 18 months after the storied franchise dropped its old moniker due to criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans and under pressure from sponsors.
Judge rejects effort to block Indiana online school fraud lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the state Attorney General’s Office in July accused the two online schools of padding their student enrollments and inappropriately paying money to a web of related businesses before they were shut down in 2019.
Flights canceled as wide swath of US braces for winter storm
“Around the country, we’re planning to operate a limited or reduced schedule from some cities in the path of the storm but will make adjustments to the schedule as needed,” Southwest Airlines spokesman Dan Landson said.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
If regulators agree to the long-awaited move, Pfizer shots containing just one-tenth of the dose given to adults could be dispensed to children as young as 6 months.
Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
The lawsuit alleges that the league has discriminated against Brian Flores and other black coaches for racial reasons, denying them positions as head coaches, offensive and defensive coordinators and quarterbacks coaches, as well as general managers.
Holcomb extends state’s COVID-19 emergency amid debate
It’s the 23rd monthlong extension that Holcomb has issued for the public health emergency, which has been a persistent target of criticism among conservative state legislators.
Mediator: Purdue Pharma close to reaching new settlement
A judge said in a court filing Monday that members of the Sackler family would contribute a “substantial additional consideration” above the $4.5 billion in cash and charitable assets they’ve already agreed to pay as part of a deal.
Tesla recall: ‘Full self-driving’ software runs stop signs
The recall of nearly 54,000 cars and SUVs shows that Tesla programmed its vehicles to violate the law in most states, where police will ticket drivers for disregarding stop signs.
U.S. job openings rose in December amid worker shortages
About 4.3 million people quit their jobs in December, down from a record of 4.5 million in November. Still, far more Americans are leaving their jobs than before the pandemic.
Indiana House backs bill tightening mail-in voting rules
The Republican-backed proposal would require voters who request mail-in ballots to swear under possible penalty of perjury that they won’t be able to vote in person at any time before Election Day.
Guidebook aims to help communities tap $1T in infrastructure funds
The book from the Biden administration is meant to level the playing field by making it easier for smaller cities, tribal leaders, not-for-profits and faith-based groups to compete for money that usually only lobbyists know how to access.
Dispute troubles Greenfield museum honoring Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley
Greenfield city officials argue that a local not-for-profit group can’t provide proof of ownership for much of the collection of writings, furniture, paintings and other items stored at the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home and Museum.