Zoom gets glitchy on first day of school for thousands
Zoom said Monday that it began receiving reports of disruptions around 9 a.m. It has identified the issue causing the problem and is working on a fix, it reported on its status page.
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Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
More than 70,000 patients in the U.S. have been given convalescent plasma, a century-old approach to fend off flu and measles before vaccines. History suggests it works against some, but not all, infections.
Sato wins Indy 500 under late caution flag at empty Speedway
Takuma Sato cruised to victory after Spencer Pigot crashed exiting Turn 4, bringing out the caution with a handful of laps remaining and forcing what had been a thrilling race to end under caution.
State reports 618 new COVID-19 cases, two-week low in deaths
Indiana’s 7-day testing-positivity rate dipped to 7.5% on Sunday and the overall testing-positivity rate stayed at 8.8%.
Landmarks’ endangered list includes schools with Black history
Indiana Landmarks’ “10 Most Endangered” list includes the Union Literary Institute in Union City, which was opened in 1846 by a group of anti-slavery Quakers and free Blacks.
Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic
Its importance to the survival of IndyCar teams meant the race had to be staged, even if fans weren’t allowed inside Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Marion County court system to resume jury trials
To protect jurors against the spread of COVID-19 during trials, the court system is implementing assigned, socially distanced seating and requiring face masks.
Purdue adds random coronavirus testing during fall term
The university’s goal is to test approximately 10% of the campus each week. Students will have 48 hours to be tested after getting an email.
Mounting U.S. deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the United States during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
Party canceled: Indy hosts saddest Carb Day in race history
In 2020, Carb Day was little more than a two-hour Friday practice session three months after the usual Memorial Day holiday weekend so familiar to the race.
Bloomington order limits private gatherings to 15 people
Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton issued the order after photos and videos shared on social media showed Indiana University students gathering in large groups without masks or practicing social distancing.
Low rates, heavy buyer demand send U.S. home sales surging
In the midst of the pandemic-induced recession, housing has emerged as one of the few resilient sectors of the economy.
As Indianapolis 500 nears, sound of silence in Speedway is deafening
The 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday. For the surrounding community of Speedway, which bills itself as the racing capital of the world, many residents will be watching from home, and they are filled with sadness.
Pandemic pushes expansion of ‘hospital-at-home’ treatment
Across the U.S., “hospital at home” programs are taking off amid the pandemic, thanks to communications technology, portable medical equipment and teams of doctors, nurses, X-ray techs and paramedics.
Study: Craft distillers see sales evaporate amid pandemic
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States found that nationally, craft distillers will see an estimated 41% of their sales—worth more than $700 million—evaporate because of the pandemic.
NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience
The network is hoping to deliver a broadcast that educates what could be one of the largest audiences in race history while also turning some casual fans into avid ones.
Pharmacists allowed to give childhood vaccinations under new directive
In 2018, only about 7% of childhood flu shots were administered at pharmacies, according to CDC data. And it’s even rarer for other childhood shots to be given at drug stores.
Apple becomes first U.S. company to reach market value of $2 trillion
Apple shares gained nearly 60% this year as the company overcame the shutdown of factories in China that produce the iPhone and the closure of its retail sales amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NCAA considers additional eligibility for fall sport athletes
The NCAA Division I Council meets Wednesday to consider what will happen with the eligibility of fall sport athletes and whether fall sports championships should be staged in the spring.
Hoosier Lottery sees slight dip in profit amid pandemic turmoil
More than 5% of the lottery’s roughly 4,300 retail ticket sellers were closed for extended periods after statewide business restrictions were put in place in March because of the COVID-19 outbreak, lottery officials said.