Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue into Monday
By late morning Monday, Southwest had canceled about 365 flights—10% of its schedule for the day—and more than 600 others were delayed.
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Survey: Cyberattacks concerning to most U.S. citizens
The poll shows that about 9 in 10 Americans are at least somewhat concerned about hacking that involves their personal information, financial institutions, government agencies or certain utilities.
Advocates, lawmakers push hospitals to help more with bills
The Affordable Care Act requires not-for-profit hospitals to tell patients about financial help, but it leaves the details for how that gets done or the extent of the assistance largely up to them. Patient counselors see little consistency.
Southwest Airlines cancels more than 1,000 Sunday flights
The airline canceled more than 1,000 flights in total, or 29% of its schedule, as of 7 p.m. Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware. That was the highest rate by far of the major U.S. airlines.
One of Indiana’s GOP senators endorses Donnelly’s nomination
Also, Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins called Donnelly “an ideal choice to represent the United States at the Vatican.”
Old quarry site near Bloomington eyed as tourist destination
County officials have discussed using former quarries to develop trails, exhibits about the limestone industry and an outdoor concert venue.
Indiana governor undecided on appeal of emergency law ruling
Indiana’s governor said Friday he’s waiting to decide on whether to continue his court fight against a new law giving state legislators more power to intervene during public health emergencies.
U.S. employers add fewest jobs since December
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy with many companies struggling to fill millions of open jobs.
Study: Small not-for-profits hit harder by COVID than larger ones
Small charities nationwide have faced significant losses in charitable giving as donors cut back during the COVID-19 health and economic crisis: Four in 10 have suffered a decline in donations, according to a study released Thursday.
Puzzle overhanging job market: When will more people return?
To an extent that has surprised economists, many people who lost or quit their jobs during the pandemic recession have yet to look for work again despite a robust economic rebound that has left many employers desperate to hire.
Judge sides with Legislature in dispute with governor over emergency powers
The Marion County judge ruled Thursday that the state constitution gave the General Assembly the authority to determine when and for how long it will meet.
Default crisis dodged until December with Senate debt accord
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would have devastated the economy.
ICU time doesn’t sway Indiana legislator on COVID-19 vaccine
An Indiana state senator who spent 10 days in a hospital’s intensive care unit with COVID-19 says he stands behind his decision to not get vaccinated against the illness.
Amazon plans two Indiana facilities employing 1,000
Amazon’s announcement follows a secretive process in which Elkhart County officials approved an estimated $10 million tax break package for the project without revealing the company involved.
US jobless claims fall to 326,000 in first drop in four weeks
After hitting a pandemic low of 312,000 in early September, claims had risen three straight weeks, suggesting that the highly contagious delta variant was at least temporarily disrupting a recovery in jobs.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID shots for children ages 5 to 11
If regulators give the go-ahead, reduced-dose shots could begin within a matter of weeks for the roughly 28 million U.S. children in that age group.
Congress foresees short-term debt fix amid political standoff
The emerging agreement sets the stage for a sequel of sorts in December, when Congress will again face pressing deadlines to fund the government and raise the debt limit before heading home for the holidays.
GM sets goal to double revenue, lead U.S. in electric vehicle sales
The company also teased upcoming new electric vehicles including a Chevrolet small SUV that will cost around $30,000, as well as electric trucks from Chevrolet and GMC, SUVs from Buick, and luxury vehicles from Cadillac.
U.S. poised to sue contractors who don’t report cyber breaches
Officials have repeatedly spoken of the need for better private-sector engagement as the government confronts a surge in ransomware attacks that in the last year have targeted critical infrastructure and major corporations.
Ex-Indiana lawmaker seeks 2022 challenge to GOP Rep. Spartz
Former state Rep. Melanie Wright of Yorktown announced her campaign for central Indiana’s 5th District on Facebook, saying she wanted to help others and solve problems regardless of political affiliation.