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Purdue professor spearheads study of AI chatbot impact on well-being
The study’s goal is to also explore how these tools can be re-envisioned to promote long-term well-being and character virtues.
Thanksgiving shopping weekend sees record spending
The nation’s shoppers might feel gloomy about the economy but they certainly were in the mood to shop over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend that wrapped up on Cyber Monday.
Lilly Endowment gives Marion County schools $460M but delays grant decision for IPS
The grants will support a wide range of initiatives like new student programming, teacher training, and updated STEM and performing arts spaces.
Indianapolis-based Sharpen Technologies acquires California company
Sharpen Technologies has completed a deal for fellow call-center software provider Ytel Inc., it announced Tuesday, marking its third acquisition in three years.
‘Buy now, pay later’ boom shows shoppers are swapping impulse buys for strategy
These services—like Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay—are growing increasingly popular among consumers of all income levels, whether shoppers are looking for convenience or seeking to spread out their budget, analysts say.
Indiana redistricting maps ‘drawn for political performance’ passed by committee
After three hours of public testimony on Tuesday, members of the House Committee on Elections and Apportionment passed the bill carrying Indiana’s new congressional maps on a party-line vote.
State piloting program that would allow employees to bring infants to work
The effort is part of Gov. Mike Braun’s “Family First Indiana” agenda and builds on expanded parental leave policies announced earlier this year.
Dells donate $6.25B to encourage families to claim ‘Trump Accounts’
The historic gift has little precedent, with few single charitable commitments in the past 25 years exceeding $1 billion, much less multiple billions.
Carmel board approves variance for Irsay family ice rink
The indoor ice rink was built in 2018 on the estate of the late Colts owner Jim Irsay, who died in May at age 65.
Indianapolis officials release Vision Zero plan to end road deaths by 2035
The 102-page plan—released by Indianapolis’ Vision Zero Task Force, part of the city’s ongoing street safety efforts—offers strategies that may improve driver behavior and road safety.
Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund
Costco joins dozens of other companies including motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki and canned foods maker Bumble Bee that have filed suits seeking tariff refunds.
Mom-and-pop business bankruptcies hit record as debts rise
More than 2,200 people and small firms filed bankruptcy this year under the so-called Subchapter V rules, which make it cheaper and faster to win relief from creditors.
Indiana’s congressional delegation unites behind FAA drone test site bid
A letter to the Federal Aviation Administration highlights Indiana’s manufacturing, research and military assets as strengths in the national competition.
USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
The lawsuits allege Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics and the Denver-based U.S. Center for SafeSport were told about “inappropriate and abusive behaviors.”
Kimpton developer eyes late 2026 opening for $110M downtown hotel
The 18-story Kimpton has been in the works since late 2017, with its price tag almost doubling from the original $57 million planned investment.
Indiana hospital officials point to new studies showing more affordable health care
Multiple analyses highlighted Monday by the Indiana Hospital Association showed improved hospital pricing and more cost-effective care for Hoosiers.
US air travelers without Real IDs soon to be charged $45 fee
The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional screening and a warning.
City-County Council OKs Irvington DORA plan, framework for future Indy districts
The City-County Council voted unanimously Monday to pass proposals that will allow some Indianapolis neighborhoods to create designated outdoor refreshment areas, or DORAs, starting with Irvington.
Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules
The Transportation Department said it plans to revoke the accreditation of thousands of schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days.