U.S. unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
The four-week average of jobless claims, which smooths out fluctuations in the weekly data, dropped for the fifth straight week, to just below 336,000.
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Biles: FBI in Indianapolis turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and other gymnasts spoke to Congress in forceful testimony Wednesday as part of an effort to hold the FBI accountable after multiple missteps in investigating the case involving Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics.
Indiana Republicans defend speedy redistricting approval
The Indiana House elections committee opened two days of public hearings on the redistricting plan a little more than 24 hours after the new congressional and Indiana House maps were posted online.
Biden, CEOs, biz leaders meet about COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The White House meeting comes less than a week after Biden announced that the Labor Department is working to require businesses with 100 or more employees to order those workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or show a negative test result at least weekly.
Younger workers taking different approach to life insurance
As Generation Z and millennial workers challenge the concept of a traditional career and drive an increase in freelancing, the role of workplace group life insurance in long-term financial plans is likely to change.
Indiana Supreme Court establishes Eviction Task Force
A nine-member task force created by the Indiana Supreme Court will help landlords and tenants resolve their disputes and access federal rental assistance resources.
Twelve more named to Governor’s Public Health Commission
Top health officials in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne were named Tuesday to a new panel tasked with studying Indiana’s public health system and making recommendations for improvement.
Apple’s next iPhone mirrors last year’s, adds more storage
Like last year’s model, the new iPhone 13 will come in four different designs, with prices starting from $700 to $1,100. They’re scheduled to be in stores Sept. 24.
Apple explains how to update devices to correct security flaw
Apple has released a critical software patch to fix a security vulnerability that researchers say could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices without any involvement of the owner.
Indiana redistricting plan shores up suburban district for GOP
Other changes among Indiana’s nine congressional districts to account for population shifts don’t appear likely to shift the 7-2 control that Republicans now hold on those seats.
Indiana governor’s lawyers could bill nearly $200K for suit
The Indiana governor’s office has signed a contract paying a law firm up to nearly $200,000 for challenging the increased power state legislators gave themselves to intervene during public health emergencies.
U.S. consumer prices see lowest increase in 7 months
While the upward march of prices appears to have eased last month, economists caution that the same underlying causes remain. Supply chains are still snarled, especially for critical components like computer chips, and consumer demand is easily outpacing supply.
Amazon eyes 125K more hires at $18-plus per hour
Amazon’s starting pay is still $15 per hour, but with labor markets growing so tight in regions of the country, the company said new hires could make as much as $22.50 an hour. It’s also paying sign-on bonuses of $3,000 in some places.
Gates, Rockefeller warn leaders about pandemic’s impact
Leaders of the Gates and Rockefeller Foundations are warning that the pandemic could set back global progress on education, public health and gender equality for years.
Indiana Democrats bracing for Republican redistricting plan
Republicans on Tuesday are set to release proposed new Indiana House and U.S. House maps that they’ve drawn behind closed doors.
Apple fixes security hole reportedly used to hack iPhone
It was the first time a so-called “zero-click” exploit—one that doesn’t require users to click on suspect links or open infected files—has been caught and analyzed, the researchers said.
FDA experts among group opposing U.S. booster shot plan
The average person doesn’t need a COVID-19 booster yet, an international group of scientists—including two top U.S. regulators—wrote Monday in a scientific journal.
Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5T plan
n all, the tax hikes are in line with Biden’s own proposals and would bring about the most substantive changes in the tax code since Republicans with then-President Donald Trump slashed taxes in 2017. Business and anti-tax groups are sure to object.
Indiana health officials announce COVID-19 testing expansion
Under the partnership, the Covington, Kentucky-based company will provide staff and supplies needed to collect and analyze up to 5,000 COVID-19 tests per day.
Purdue warns 300 students, employees over COVID-19 policy
The students and employees face disciplinary action for failing to comply with the school’s mandatory COVID-19 testing for those who haven’t provided proof of vaccination.