U.S. economy surpasses pre-pandemic size with 6.5% second quarter growth
For all of 2021, the economy is expected to expand perhaps as much as 7%. If so, that would be the strongest calendar-year growth since 1984.
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Biden to launch vaccine push for millions of federal workers
Hoping to set a model for employers nationwide, President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that millions of federal workers must show proof they’ve received a coronavirus vaccine or submit to regular testing and stringent social distancing, masking and travel restrictions.
Google delays return to office, mandates vaccines
Various government agencies already have announced demands for all their employees to be vaccinated, but the corporate world so far has been taking a more measured approach, even though most lawyers believe the mandates are legal.
Police say Indianapolis FedEx shooter not motivated by race, ethnicity
Four of the eight people killed by Brandon Scott Hole on April 15 were members of the city’s Sikh community, but investigators said Wednesday he did not appear to be motivated by bias. Rather, Hole was suicidal and wanted to “demonstrate his masculinity.”
Start now to get another growing season out of your garden
Midsummer weather makes the prospect of cool weather seem remote, but of course such weather will return. Now might be a good time to plan for and begin planting vegetables that thrive in autumn weather.
10 grilling tips (and a shrimp cocktail recipe to use them)
Once you understand when to use indirect heat, you’ll embrace it. I use indirect heat at least 80% of the time I use my grill.
Senators hit breakthrough on $1T infrastructure bill’s big issues
The bipartisan package includes about $600 billion in new spending on highways, bridges, transit, broadband, water systems and other public works projects.
Gun maker offers $33M to settle suit by Sandy Hook families
The settlement offers were filed a day after a judge denied Remington’s request to dismiss the lawsuit.
IndyCar rookie, NASCAR champ Johnson aims for Indy 500 run in 2022
To his chagrin, Jimmie Johnson has performed poorly on IndyCar’s road and street courses this season, but he suspects that his experience with ovals in NASCAR will carry over to the Indy 500 if he can pass the rookie orientation program.
Can Biden’s plans manufacture more U.S. factory jobs?
Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump each said their policies would save manufacturing jobs, yet none of them broke the long-term trend in a lasting way.
Senators, White House in crunch time on infrastructure deal
Despite several ongoing disputes, all sides — the White House, Republicans and Democrats — sounded upbeat that an accord was within reach as senators braced for a possible weekend session to finish the deal.
Colts camp back in session but can’t shake signs of pandemic
So while the teams tried to keep reporting day as normal as possible on Wednesday, they couldn’t mask the reality of how different things will look over these next several weeks.
UPDATE: CDC reverses course on indoor masks in some parts of U.S.
Citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people, the CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.
IMF forecasts 6% global growth this year as economies reopen
But the 190-country lending agency has downgraded its forecast for poorer countries, most of which are struggling to vaccinate.
State’s daily COVID cases surge to 1,085, with 15 more deaths
As most COVID stats continued to trend higher, hospitalizations rose to 735 on Monday—the highest level since May 28, when 746 people were hospitalized in Indiana due to the virus.
UPDATE: Positive COVID test keeps Colts coach out for start of camp
Indianapolis has reportedly had one of the lowest vaccination rates among NFL teams, but officials say more than 60% of its players now have received at least one vaccination shot.
Seven months later, Holcomb to hold inaugural gala
The “boots and black tie” inaugural ball will take place Aug. 21 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.
U.S. attorney picks for Indiana include historic firsts, son of gubernatorial candidate
President Biden’s nominees include Zachary Myers, who specializes in national security and cyber matters as a federal prosecutor and who the White House says would be the first Black U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Indiana.
Senators race to overcome snag over mass transit in infrastructure deal
As discussions continued through the weekend, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said both sides were “about 90% of the way there” on an agreement.
New college commissioners thrust into conference realignment chaos
Notre Dame is among the universities that conferences are eying as they shuffle teams to boost their strength.