UPDATE: Fed leaves key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of future hike
Policymakers are grappling with how much more pressure to keep on an economy that has largely shrugged off the central bank’s moves to slow it down.
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Jury awards $1.8 billion in Realtor case, finds groups conspired to inflate commissions
The decision involves a sale’s commission, which hovers around 5% to 6% of the home sale price and is paid by the home seller both to the sellers agent and the buyers agent.
Co-workers knew he was struggling. They didn’t expect he’d buy an AR-15.
About a year before Connor Sturgeon gunned down his co-workers at a Louisville branch of Indiana-based Old National Bank, some close to the 25-year-old knew he was having problems.
NCAA probe began after firm obtained evidence from Michigan computers
Evidence obtained by an investigative firm suggests the sign-stealing scandal’s impact could broaden beyond the suspension of one low-level assistant. Coach Jim Harbaugh, a former Indianapolis Colts quarterback, has denied any knowledge of the scheme.
Flu shots might lower risk of Alzheimer’s, related dementias
A number of studies have found that people receiving vaccinations for flu and several other infectious diseases appear less likely than the unvaccinated to develop dementia, although scientists aren’t sure why.
Baby born at Colts game had family in the stands and on the field
Medical personnel at Indiana University Health who regularly work at Colts games see a wide variety of health-related situations, but this one was unique.
Nine Republicans announce intentions to run for House speaker
The Republican conference is expected to meet Monday evening to hear from this new crop of candidates seeking the gavel. The group is expected to vote as early as Tuesday on its next speaker-designate.
Eli Lilly targets firms that import, sell imitation Mounjaro online
The drugmaker accused 11 companies of importing products that they say contain tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, while falsely implying that their products are associated with Eli Lilly or approved by the FDA.
Pence campaign sputters amid money troubles, staff cuts, low enthusiasm
Four months after launching his campaign, Mike Pence, who once sat a heartbeat away from the presidency, now stands at a difficult crossroads.
The new phone call etiquette: Text first and never leave a voice mail
The phone etiquete norms change as quickly as the technology, causing some people to feel left behind or confused.
Republicans fail to coalesce around speaker choice, leaving U.S. House in limbo
Majority Leader Steve Scalise was nominated for speaker by a majority of Republicans early Wednesday. But a significant number of Republicans said they planned to protest his official election.
Holiday shopping season is here, at least according to retailers
Amazon, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Best Buy and other big retailers are kicking off big sales events as consumers continue to move up their holiday timetables.
UPDATE: UAW doesn’t expand strike after GM makes battery plant concession
The United Auto Workers union will announce Friday afternoon whether it will widen its strike to additional factories at Detroit’s biggest vehicle manufacturers after another week of tense contract bargaining.
Chipotle robots might soon construct your salads and bowls
Curt Garner, Chipotle’s chief customer and technology officer, said the goal is not to replace workers but to meet the rising demands of serving customers who order online in addition to those who come into the store.
Google to add Bard AI to voice assistant, following Amazon
Google said the product, called Assistant with Bard, was still an “early experiment” and that it would be available only to a test group at first.
Congress averts shutdown for 45 days after last-minute scramble
A last-ditch effort on Capitol Hill on Saturday staved off a government shutdown with just hours to spare, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), in an abrupt strategic reversal, offered a plan that won the support of nearly all Democrats and most Republicans.
UAW set to widen strike barring progress in contract talks
The United Auto Workers union said it will broaden its strike at noon Friday unless there is last-minute progress in contract talks with Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
Meta introduces ChatGPT competitor, AI tools amid industry arms race
Meta said the conversational assistant, Meta AI—which will populate WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram—relies on one of its large language models and a partnership with Microsoft’s search engine Bing.
Shutdown looks more likely, as House GOP leaders reject Senate plan
On Capitol Hill, the two chambers are working on diverging tracks to extend government funding, which is set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
Senate moves forward on short-term deal to avert government shutdown
If adopted, it would fund the government for six weeks with additional money for Ukraine and domestic disaster relief. Without additional funding, the government will shut down Sunday.