Long-term jobless caught in squeeze that imperils recovery
More than one-third of workers who have been laid off or furloughed regard their job loss as permanent, according to a survey by Morning Consult. That’s up from just 15% in April.
Latest News
Articles
Indianapolis man’s fight against COVID began in March—and still isn’t over
For Larry Brown, 80 days in the hospital, a medically induced coma and sepsis were only part of the battle. He didn’t die of the virus, but he’s coming to terms with the fact that his life might never be the same.
Cineworld might close U.S. theaters after James Bond film delay
Cineworld Group operates 543 Regal cinemas in the United States, including six in Indianapolis and the surrounding communities.
Indiana seeing surge in COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported 1,096 new COVID-19 cases, the fourth straight day that new reported cases have topped 1,000.
IndyCar extends deal with manufacturers, delays new engine
Before Saturday’s announcement, a new 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology had been expected to be ready next season.
Indiana reports 1,400-plus new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported 13 additional deaths from COVID-19, the sixth day in a row that deaths have been in double digits.
Alumnus Tuchman and husband make $4M gift to further diversity at IU McKinney
In honor of their contribution, the atrium in Lawrence W. Inlow Hall, the law school building, will be name the Steve Tuchman and Reed Bobrick Atrium.
Trump ‘fatigued,’ heading to military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
The president’s physician said in a memo late Friday that Trump received a dose of an experimental antibody cocktail by Regeneron that is in clinical trials.
Pelosi anticipates reaching relief deal, says Trump diagnosis ‘changes the dynamic’
The pace of talks between Democrats and Republicans—and the possibility of a new pandemic relief package—have picked up markedly since Thursday.
Hearing officer recommends dismissal of Mackey discipline case
The discipline case accusing high-profile Barnes & Thornburg partner Larry Mackey of an improper relationship with the ex-wife of former Fishers money manager Keenan Hauke should be dismissed, the hearing officer in his case has recommended.
Congress taking another run at airline bailout
House Democrats on Friday proposed a new $28.8 billion bailout for the airline industry after the carriers began furloughs of more than 32,000 workers to cut costs during a pandemic that has devastated air travel.
Notre Dame’s president tests positive for coronavirus
Earlier this week, Rev. John Jenkins apologized for not wearing a mask during Saturday’s Rose Garden ceremony for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Newly unemployed face loss of health coverage at worst time
More than 10 million Americans will lose their employer-sponsored health insurance this year as a result of a pandemic-related job loss in their household.
Virus shifts focus for Westfield developer EdgeRock
The company is slowing its rollout of ambitious commercial projects while turning to residential development as a way to support those signature endeavors.
City bicentennial celebrations ramp up despite pandemic
The city of Indianapolis is turning 200 and, although the pandemic has altered some plans, celebrations are underway and residents have plenty of opportunities to engage.
Manufacturing on rebound, but not for all companies
While the pandemic has devastated Indiana’s tourism and hospitality industries, the picture is decidedly mixed for manufacturing—which constitutes more than a quarter of the state’s gross domestic product.
Eli Lilly, hospitals go to war over drug prices
A long-simmering dispute between Eli Lilly and Co. and safety-net hospitals across the nation over the price of prescription drugs has reached the boiling point.
5th District congressional candidates talk trade, job outsourcing
Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz and former Democratic state Rep. Christina Hale have each raised concerns about outsourcing U.S. jobs, but the candidates say they would take different approaches to curbing the problem.
Biden, Harris, Barrett test negative for COVID-19; Trump suffering ‘mild symptoms’
Many White House and senior administration officials were undergoing tests Friday, but the full scale of the outbreak around the president might not be known for some time as it can take days for an infection to be detectable by a test.
Stocks fall, then bounce back after word of Trump’s positive test
Also stirring up the market’s movements Friday was the latest report on U.S. jobs growth, in which employers added fewer jobs last month than economists expected.