Dwight Freeney defied odds, scouts by spinning his way into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Once considered too small to play defensive end, Indianapolis Colt great Dwight Freeney will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
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Regulators stand by decision that 50M air bag inflators are dangerous
The decision Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could lead to a huge recall despite opposition from automakers.
NFL moving closer to replacing chain gang with new technology
NFL executive Gary Brantley told The Associated Press the league will test Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology to measure line to gain during some preseason games.
Paychecks grew more slowly in second quarter, Labor Department says
Higher wages and benefits are good for employees, but slower pay growth will likely reassure Federal Reserve officials that inflation is steadily falling back to their 2% target.
Delta CEO says airline is facing $500M in costs from global tech outage
Among airlines, Delta was by far the hardest hit hard by the outage, having to cancel thousands of flights, because key systems were crippled by the incident.
Court blocks federal rule on airline fees while carriers sue to kill it
The judges found the rule to be too detailed in its restrictions. They granted a request by airlines to temporarily block the rule while a lawsuit filed by the carriers plays out.
Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7M more pounds of deli meats
The recalls are tied to an ongoing outbreak of listeria poisoning that has killed two people and sickened nearly three dozen in 13 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
To cut costs, Stellantis makes buyout offers to U.S. white-collar workers
In a statement Tuesday, Stellantis said it faces inflationary pressures at the same time as it tries to make affordable vehicles for its customers.
U.S. job openings fall slightly, but remain higher than expected
Layoffs dropped to 1.5 million, lowest since November 2022 and down from 1.7 million in May, a sign that employers remains reluctant to let go of staff.
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition
Filed in 2022, the Texas lawsuit alleged that Meta was in violation of a state law that prohibits capturing or selling a resident’s biometric information, such as their face or fingerprint, without their consent.
Consumers have mixed feelings in latest confidence index
American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of recent trends, feelings about current conditions weakened.
Unintended consequences: NIL in college sports raises questions for not-for-profits
Three years into the new age of college sports, where athletes are allowed to profit from their successes through name, image and likeness deals, everyone is still trying to find out what the new normal will be.
Blood test for colon cancer screening approved by regulators
The test isn’t a replacement for colonoscopies, but provides a noninvasive approach to screening.
Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court that includes term limits, ethics code
The White House on Monday detailed the contours of Biden’s court proposal, one that appears to have little chance of being approved by a closely divided Congress with just 99 days to go before Election Day.
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s might be coming to your doctor’s office.
Researchers reported Sunday that new blood tests were 91% accurate in detecting Alzheimer’s disease, far more accurate than a diagnosis from primary care doctors and specialists.
Colts owner Jim Irsay makes first public appearance since December
The 65-year-old owner told reporters he’s continuing to rehabilitate from two surgeries.
75% of U.S. Olympians played in college. Future of Games hinges on fallout from NCAA athlete payouts.
According to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, 21 U.S. teams competing in Paris have at least 80% college participation on their rosters.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of September rate cut
Inflation has fallen steadily for the past year. Even so, the costs of everyday necessities like groceries, gasoline and rent remain much higher than they were three years ago.
Swimming in stadiums becomes the norm as sport sets up in rugby arena for Paris Olympics
Not only did the U.S. Olympic trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis set attendance records, it was a meet that appeared to grow the sport beyond its hard-core fan base.
Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
In central Indiana, Boar’s Head products are sold at Kroger, Needler’s Fresh Market and Fresh Thyme.