Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules
The Transportation Department said it plans to revoke the accreditation of thousands of schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days.
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Indiana’s 110-mile border with Michigan is fuzzy, which ‘isn’t a problem until it is.’
The last official survey of the dividing line between Michiganders and Hoosiers was conducted in 1827.
Nonprofits face uncertainty ahead of GivingTuesday
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the United States.
Bitcoin dips below $85,000 in cryptocurrency rout
Bitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies extended a nearly two-month swoon Monday, tracking with a broader market sell-off in technology companies that many see as overvalued.
UK and US agree zero-tariff deal on pharmaceuticals
The Trump administration said that in return, U.K. drugs firms committed to invest more in the U.S. and create more jobs.
Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Across the holiday season, “hot sellers” will include gaming consoles such as the Nintendo Switch 2 and toys-turned-fashion statements like Labubu Dolls.
Companies push AI-assisted shopping tools for holiday season
Although AI-powered purchases are in early stages, techshopping assistants and agents rolled out by the likes of Walmart, Amazon and Google can do more than the chatbots of holidays past.
Midwest travelers see hundreds of flights canceled, delayed after snowstorm
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was hardest hit by weekend snow, but travel issues were experienced thoughout the Great Lakes region.
Shoppers spend billions online on Black Friday, despite wider economic uncertainty
Consumers have turned to online deals to make post-Thanksgiving purchases from the comfort of their own homes—or opt to stretch out spending across longer promotions now offered by retailers.
UPDATE: No. 2 Indiana pursuing bigger goals after retaining Old Oaken Bucket at Purdue
After completing the first perfect regular season in school history, the No. 2 Hoosiers will face off against No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions of dollars
The latest negotiated prices apply to some of the prescription medications on which Medicare spends the most money.
Federal agency boosts size of single-family loans government can guarantee to $832,750
The Federal Housing Finance Agency adjusts the limits of a confirming loan annually to reflect changes in U.S. home values, which have been rising this year.
IU, Ohio State poised to make historic Big Ten title football game
If Indiana University and Ohio State win this week against rivals Purdue and Michigan, they’d both bring undefeated overall records into the Big Ten Conference title game in Indianapolis.
Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions
The tentative proposal from President Donald Trump would extend expiring ACA subsidies for two years while adjusting eligibility requirements for recipients.
More people addicted to marijuana, but fewer seeking help, experts say
While pot isn’t as harmful as harder drugs, frequent or heavy use has been linked to problems with learning and memory, and to earlier onset of psychosis in people with genetic risk factors for psychotic disorders like schizophrenia.
Retail, restaurant sales ticked up in September
Several retailers issued positive reports Tuesday, including electronics chair Best Buy, Kohl’s, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Michigan football’s sign-stealing fines will cost school more than $30M, athletic director says
The Indianapolis-based NCAA announced in August a series of punishments for a sprawling scandal that has loomed over the Wolverines for two years.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher to IndyCar lineup
The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is leaving Formula 1 for IndyCar after 43 career starts in F1.
Struggling Kohl’s names 4th CEO in as many years in attempt to staunch sales slide
Kohl’s has more than 40 stores in Indiana, including 14 in the Indianapolis area.
FAA preparing for busiest Thanksgiving in 15 years
In addition, AAA projects 1.3 million more travelers will be on the roads than last year, pushing the total number of people traveling by car to at least 73 million.