Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks.
The autonomous semi companies say they can help address a truck driver shortage, estimated by the industry to amount to 64,000 drivers.
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FDA to bring lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy, safety
The goal is to ensure that new tests for cancer, heart disease, COVID-19, genetic conditions and many other illnesses are safe, accurate and reliable.
David Malukas dropped by McLaren after injured IndyCar driver misses 4th race
The 22-year-old Malukas was released by Arrow McLaren on Monday without running an IndyCar race for the team because of injuries he suffered in an offseason mountain biking crash.
Caitlin Clark turns focus back to basketball as training camp opens for Indiana Fever
As the newest member of the Indiana Fever, Clark is learning how she’ll fit into a new offensive system, building chemistry with her new teammates and learning the nuances of what it means to be the WNBA’s highest-profile rookie.
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years.
Campus anti-war protesters dig in nationwide as universities and police take action
Indiana University campus officers and state police arrested 23 people Saturday at an encampment on the school’s Bloomington campus.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
Starting in 2017, when the Chinese social video app merged with its competitor Musical.ly, TikTok has grown from a niche teen app into a global trendsetter.
Online retailer Shein latest to face strict European Union digital regulations
Founded in China but now headquartered in Singapore, low-cost online retailer Shein has major distribution operations in Indiana.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures remain elevated
A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed’s reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon.
Big Tech keeps spending billions on AI, mostly for new data centers
The huge investment is pushing up forecasts for how much energy will be needed in the United States in the coming years to run data centers.
Driver Will Power denies participating in Penske cheating scandal
Team Penske is under heavy scrutiny following the March 10 season-opening race in which Josef Newgarden was stripped of the victory, Scott McLaughlin was disqualified and Power was docked 10 points.
Colts take edge rusher Laiatu Latu as first defensive player of NFL draft
The selection ended a 14-player run on offense—a draft record. Last season’s Pac-12 defensive player of the year is expected to beef up Indy’s outside pass rush and should complement an interior defensive line.
Strict new EPA rules call for coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
The plan is likely to be challenged by industry groups and Republican-leaning states. They have repeatedly accused the Democratic administration of overreach on environmental regulations and have warned of a looming reliability crisis for the electric grid.
U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter, to 1.6% pace
Despite cooling, the economy is still creating price pressures, a continuing source of concern for the Federal Reserve.
IndyCar strips season-opening victory from Newgarden
Team Penske suffered a humiliating moment Wednesday when two of its drivers were disqualified from the season-opening race in St. Petersburg, where they finished first and third. Roger Penske, who owns the team and the IndyCar Series, expressed embarrassment.
Study: More than 1 in 4 adults over 50 say they expect to never retire
The share of people older than 50 who say they do not expect to retire has steadily increased, according to the AARP study, which is conducted twice a year.
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered the implications of a state ban since the nationwide right to abortion was overturned.
Analysis: IndyCar season has just started, but free agency’s already in full swing
IndyCar, after just two races, is suddenly rife with rumors about driver free agency with its biggest month coming up.
Indiana GOP candidates for governor make their pitch at debate
Five Republican gubernatorial candidates sought to undermine each other’s records during a final debate Tuesday night ahead of Indiana’s May 7 Primary Election, but took few shots at the absent U.S. Sen. Mike Braun.
Government finalizes rule to grant overtime to millions more salaried workers
The move marks the largest expansion in federal overtime eligibility seen in decades. Critics said the regulation could saddle companies with new costs and add to persistent labor challenges.