Wisconsin activates field hospital as COVID keeps surging
Wisconsin has become a hot spot for the disease over the last month. It ranks third nationwide this week in new cases per capita over the last two weeks.
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Lowe’s to hand out $100M round of bonuses to front-line workers
Lowe’s has seen sales surge during the pandemic as shoppers spent stimulus money—as well as funds formerly spent on travel and entertainment—on do-it-yourself projects around the house.
U.S. consumer spending experiences $7.2 billion monthly drop
Consumer borrowing is closely followed for signals it can send about households’ willingness to take on more debt to support their spending, which accounts for 70% of economic activity.
Pence-Harris debate to unfold as Trump recovers from virus
Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic challenger, California Sen. Kamala Harris, are set to face off Wednesday night in a debate that will offer starkly different visions for a country confronting escalating crises.
Lilly seeks emergency use of its antibody drug for COVID-19
Eli Lilly and Co. says it has asked the U.S. government to allow emergency use of an experimental antibody therapy based on positive early results from a study.
UPDATE: Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election
Hours later, President Trump appeared to edge back a bit from his call to end negotiations. He took to Twitter again and called on Congress to send him a “Stand Alone Bill for Stimulus Checks ($1,200).”
Indiana attorney general candidates split over virus powers
Attorney general candidates Todd Rokita and Jonathan Weinzapfel are divided over how the governor has used the state’s emergency powers law to impose a mask mandate and other coronavirus-related executive orders.
Stocks reverse course after President Trump calls off stimulus talks
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 375.88 points, or 1.3%, to 27,772.76. It had been up by more than 200 points before Trump’s announcement.
Cocktails get the home treatment in several new books
Unlike the often complicated cocktail books of the past, these five offerings by new-to-the-cocktail-world authors are written specifically for the home cook/bartender. Each aims to help you experience craft cocktails at home without having to get a Ph.D. in mixology.
Fed chief warns lack of further stimulus imperils recovery
The solid economic recovery under way could falter without continued financial support from the government, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
CDC says coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through aerosols
CDC officials have acknowledged growing evidence that the virus can sometimes spread on smaller particles that spread over a wider area than previously thought.
White House nixes tougher FDA guidelines on vaccine approval
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn has pledged that career scientists, not politicians, will decide whether any coronavirus vaccine meets clearly stated standards that it works and is safe.
Service sector grows for the 4th consecutive month
The strength in September reflected big gains in new orders and the employment index, which rose above 50 for the first time since February.
Delays in verifying mail-in ballots expected to slow election tally
Voters awaiting results in some of the key presidential battleground states on election night should be prepared to keep waiting.
Spring freeze shortens fall apple season for Indiana orchards
The sub-freezing snaps—which led to severe fruit damage and significant crop loss—affected roughly 70% of the apple crop, said Peter Hirst, a tree fruit specialist at Purdue University.
Indiana attorney general could face bill over discipline case
The state’s attorney disciplinary commission has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to order that Attorney General Curtis Hill pay about $57,000 toward expenses in the case.
Trump’s defender: Pence’s campaign role grows at key moment
Vice President Mike Pence will take a leading role in campaigning around the country in the final stretch before the Nov. 3 election. After a debate Wednesday, he is slated to visit Arizona and Florida, and will return to Indiana on Friday to vote early.
Long-term jobless caught in squeeze that imperils recovery
More than one-third of workers who have been laid off or furloughed regard their job loss as permanent, according to a survey by Morning Consult. That’s up from just 15% in April.
Indianapolis man’s fight against COVID began in March—and still isn’t over
For Larry Brown, 80 days in the hospital, a medically induced coma and sepsis were only part of the battle. He didn’t die of the virus, but he’s coming to terms with the fact that his life might never be the same.
IndyCar extends deal with manufacturers, delays new engine
Before Saturday’s announcement, a new 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology had been expected to be ready next season.