Trump announces $20B data-center investment by Emirati businessman
The promised investment feeds into an existing boom for constructing data centers used in the development of artificial intelligence and expansion of cryptocurrency.
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Federal consumer agency bans unpaid medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule will remove $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of more than 15 million Americans, according to the bureau.
New labels to help people pick devices less at risk of hacking
Smart devices like baby monitors, fitness trackers and internet-connected appliances could soon carry labels certifying that they meet federal cybersecurity standards.
Steichen eager to move forward with Colts, but defensive coordinator won’t be back
Shane Steichen is ready to start his third season as coach of the Indianapolis Colts and he’s already making changes.
Their remains were found decades ago. A new push could identify all of a serial killer’s victims.
Family members, a determined coroner and state researchers are behind a renewed effort to identify all of the unknown dead whose remains are among some 10,000 bones and fragments unearthed on Herbert Baumeister’s suburban Indianapolis property.
Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly decade as prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became deeply unpopular with voters in recent years over a range of issues, including the soaring cost of food and housing, and surging immigration.
Jaguars home after getting stuck on Indianapolis tarmac for 7 hours
The Jags’ charter flight was cleared to leave at 1 a.m. Monday and landed in Jacksonville two hours later.
Nippon, U.S. Steel file suit after Biden administration blocks $15B deal
The suit, filed Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, alleges that it was a political decision and violated the companies’ due process.
UPDATE: Flights canceled, schools and courts close amid winter storm
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis issued a Winter Storm Warning until 7 p.m. Monday and warned people to “delay all travel if possible.”
TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban
If the government prevails as it did in a lower court, TikTok says it would shut down its U.S. platform by Jan. 19, leaving creators scrambling to redefine their futures.
Higher Social Security payments coming for millions after Biden signs bill
The measure boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees such as teachers, firefighters, police officers and in other public service jobs.
Colts owner Jim Irsay says he’s retaining GM Chris Ballard, coach Shane Steichen
The decision stops, for now, the speculation fueled by another disappointing finish that a major offseason overhaul could be coming to the Colts in 2025.
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Johnson won reelection to the U.S. House speakership on a first ballot Friday, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
Surgeon general calls for label on alcohol to warn of cancer risk
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said alcohol consumption is to blame for nearly one million preventable cancer cases in the U.S. over the last decade.
Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics
Thomas has agreed to follow updated requirements on reporting trips and gifts, including clearer guidelines on hospitality from friends, the U.S. Judicial Conference wrote.
UPDATE: Notre Dame handles ‘tough moments’ to oust Georgia in Sugar Bowl
In a game delayed because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, the University of Notre Dame produced a memorable performance to advance into the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.
Apple to pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
If the settlement is approved, tens of millions of consumers who owned iPhones and other Apple devices from Sept. 17, 2014, through the end of last year could file claims.
Average rate on 30-year U.S. mortgages hits highest mark since July
Interest rates have been climbing since the Federal Reserve signaled last month that it expects to cut its benchmark rate just twice this year, down from the four cuts it forecast in September.
Corporate earnings growth faces uncertainty amid inflation worries, policy shift impact
Wall Street’s 2025 forecast for more than 12% profit growth relies largely on current conditions continuing to prevail.
Unemployment claims fall to 211,000, lowest level since March
Economists called the drops “encouraging,” but cautioned that seasonal adjustments around the holidays can throw off the numbers.