Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
Last month, a federal agency determined “with moderate confidence” that there is a link between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
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Alexander Rossi lands seat with Ed Carpenter Racing
Team owner Ed Carpenter, who had already scaled back to racing just ovals, will only run the Indy 500 next year in a third ECR entry.
Congress moving swiftly to fund government, avert shutdown
Congress is expected Wednesday to approve a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday.
Department of Justice sues Visa, alleges card issuer monopolizes debit card markets
According to the DOJ’s complaint, 60% of debit transactions in the United States run on Visa’s debit network, allowing it to charge over $7 billion in fees each year for processing those transactions.
American consumers feeling less confident as concerns about jobs take center stage
The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 98.7 in September, from 105.6 in August. It was the biggest month-to-month decline since August of 2021.
Four-day workweek advocate touts benefits of the trend
Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea.
IndyCar finalizes charter system that doesn’t guarantee spots in Indianapolis 500
The initial agreement runs through the 2031 season and ensures the 25 chartered cars a starting spot in all IndyCar races except the Indianapolis 500.
Motel 6 sold to Indian hotel operator for $525M
The budget motel chain—which operates 10 hotels in the Indianapolis area—is being sold by New York-based investment firm Blackstone, which purchased the chain in 2012.
Clark named Rookie of Year, struggles in postseason debut as Fever fall to Sun
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark missed 10 of her first 11 shots after getting poked in the eye in the team’s 93-69 loss to the host Connecticut Sun on Sunday.
For home shoppers, Fed’s big rate cut is small step toward affording a home
While lower rates give home shoppers more purchasing power, a mortgage around 6% is still not low enough for many Americans struggling to afford a home.
Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring smarter Siri to iPhone
All the iPhone 16 models, with starting prices ranging from $800 to $1,200, are equipped to handle the new technology, which the company is marketing as “Apple Intelligence.”
Fever close regular season before record WNBA crowd, to meet Sun in playoffs
The Indiana Fever rested their starters for most of their final regular-season game Thursday night in Washington, D.C., allowing the host Mystics to pull out a 92-91 victory before a crowd of 20,711, the largest in WNBA regular-season history.
Weekly applications for jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
Weekly filings for unemployment benefits, considered largely representative of layoffs, had risen moderately since May before this week’s decline.
Teamsters union declines to endorse Harris or Trump for president
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined said neither candidate has sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union.
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by a sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight
The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.
Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years
At issue is how fast the Fed wants to lower interest rates to a point where they’re no longer acting as a brake on the economy—nor as an accelerant. Where that so-called “neutral” level falls isn’t clear.
GM offering adapters to help electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers
The Detroit automaker said Wednesday that it is opening up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers, with the use of a GM approved NACS DC adapter.
WNBA awards Portland expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
It’s the third expansion franchise the league will add over the next two years, with Golden State and Toronto getting the other two.
Iconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy
In Tuesday’s bankruptcy petition, Tupperware reported more than $1.2 billion in total debts and $679.5 million in total assets. Shares for the company have fallen 75% this year and closed Tuesday at about 50 cents apiece.
Colts co-owner Kalen Jackson part of surge in women in pro football operations
Jackson said her father, Jim Irsay, made her feel welcome to work in the family business, instilling in her and her sisters a belief they belonged in a male-dominated industry that is seeing more growth for women.