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President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign decried the move as an attempt to muzzle conservatives on social media.
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McLaren confirms Hinchcliffe out of its 2020 IndyCar lineup
Arrow McLaren SP officially named Indy Lights champions Pato O’Ward and Oliver Askew as its drivers for 2020 on Wednesday, leaving popular IndyCar veteran James Hinchcliffe without a ride.
Ford, auto workers union reach tentative contract agreement
The agreement likely will mirror the pact approved last week by General Motors workers after a 40-day strike.
National report card like Indiana’s—both show students falling behind
Amid concerns over low scores on Indiana’s new standardized test, ILEARN, new results from a national exam tell a similar story about student performance.
U.S. students’ performance lags on Nation’s Report Card
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said the overall national results demonstrated a “student achievement crisis” that can’t be fixed by pouring more money into the traditional public school system.
Former Juul exec alleges company shipped tainted products
The lawsuit describes a “reckless” and “win-at-all costs” culture at Juul, primarily driven by the company’s former CEO, Kevin Burns, who was replaced in a management shake-up last month.
Fed cuts rates for third time this year but signals pause
A statement the Fed released after its latest policy meeting removed a key phrase that it has used since June to indicate a future rate cut is likely.
Fiat Chrysler eyes Peugeot merger, seeking strength in size
A merger would create the fourth-largest automaker, with a combined market value of around $50 billion, and the potential for big savings in Europe.
Grand Junction closes original brew pub in downtown Westfield
Grand Junction Brewing Co.’s tap room and production facility, which opened about a mile away in 2017, will remain open.
Local developer inks deal to buy 17-acre site from airport
The undeveloped site between Perry Road and Airtech Parkway is adjacent to the Shops at Perry Crossing and the Plainfield Commons shopping center.
Simon Property meets, exceeds 3Q analyst expectations
The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust topped Wall Street expectations with its revenue in the third quarter and matched predictions for a key performance measure.
U.S. economy slowed to better-than-expected 1.9 percent in third quarter
Economists had been forecasting a much bigger slowdown with fears that gross domestic product could slump to 1.4% or less given a number of headwinds.
Gerald Paul, co-founder of Paul Harris Stores, dies at 95
In addition to co-founding and leading national women’s clothing retailer Paul Harris Stores, Gerald Paul was an active philanthropist in local arts, education and Jewish causes.
Federal Reserve expected to cut rates but may offer little guidance
The Fed’s policymakers will likely frustrate anyone who is hoping for a clear signal about what they may do next. The central bank may prefer instead to keep its options open, economists say.
UPDATE: NCAA board clears way for athlete compensation for image, likeness
The board asked each of the NCAA’s three divisions to create the necessary new rules beginning immediately and have them in place no later than January 2021.
U.S. finalizing rule to allow farmers to legally grow hemp
It’s a move that many states have awaited so they can begin widespread hemp production.
Despite Supreme Court ruling, seized Land Rover not returned
An Indiana man who had his $40,000 Land Rover seized after a small-time drug deal isn’t getting it back yet, even though the U.S. Supreme Court sided with him for a key ruling on excessive criminal fines earlier this year.
Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team, sources say
The late timing of the McLaren decision puts popular IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe in a difficult position for finding a consistently competitive ride.
10 new schools seeking innovation partnerships with IPS
Potential partners include one of the city’s earliest charter networks, a campus with a mindfulness focus, and a school for teens who have struggled with drug and alcohol addiction.
Indiana regulators side with Duke Energy on rate-hike paperwork case
The ruling is a setback for consumer activists and customer groups, who say Duke Energy’s application to raise electricity rates by an average of 15% is incomplete and confusing.