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Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says he wants to buy U.S. Steel if Nippon deal fails
Comments by Cleveland-Cliffs chief executive Lourenco Goncalves came after the Biden administration over the weekend extended the deadline for Nippon to abandon its $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel to June.
Fishers City Council approves annexation of nearly 1,000 acres, but steps remain
The annexation of nearly 1,000 acres along the city’s southeast border would add 2,500 to 3,000 new residents.
IAC approves plan to spin off company once known as Angie’s List
New York City-based media conglomerate IAC, which acquired Indianapolis-based Angie’s List in 2017, announced Monday that it plans to spin off its ownership stake in the company, which now operates as Angi Inc.
Grand Park District could include 10,000-seat stadium, entertainment, offices and housing
A master plan released Monday shows Grand Park District would cover an area of about 152 acres north and south of 186th Street.
Medical software provider hc1 completes $6.25M funding round
The company said the funds would help it take advantage of its technology and expertise after its recent acquisition of Accumen, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based health care consultant.
WNBA unveils logo, host committee for 2025 All-Star game
The 2025 All-Star events, which were moved to Indianapolis in August, include community programs, entertainment and on-court activities such a skills competition and three-point contest.
Mike Braun sworn in as Indiana governor
In his first remarks as governor, the Jasper native pledged he would bring high energy and “entrepreneurial drive” to the job, upending the status quo.
Lilly acquires Scorpion Therapeutics in deal worth up to $2.5B
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker will acquire Scorpion’s STX-478, a once-daily oral treatment in early trials for breast cancer and other advanced solid tumors.
Lilly sees new weight-loss pill approval in early 2026, CEO says
Pills would be more convenient for patients and also easier to manufacture at large scale than other top weight-loss drugs, which require , CEO Dave Ricks said.
Deadline extended on Nippon’s bid for U.S. Steel, offering hope that deal isn’t dead
The new deadline, now in mid-June, was viewed by U.S. Steel—and investors—as an opportunity for the companies to complete the acquisition.
Steer-In restaurant eyes reopening after health department shutdown
A customer’s sighting of a mouse in Steer-In’s dining room led to a call to the health department, restaurant co-owner Casey Kehrer said.
Texas man charged with stalking Caitlin Clark, arrested in Indianapolis
The 55-year-old man allegedly sent numerous threats and sexually explicit messages to Clark via his social media accounts, including from IP addresses at a hotel and the library in downtown Indianapolis.
IBJ Podcast: Inside the mind of a rising Indy apartment developer
After five years with Indianapolis-based Birge & Held, Jarod Brown decided he wanted a business with his name on the door. For his HQ, he bought the former Broad Ripple Library.
Lawmakers propose transparency measures for Indiana Economic Development Corp.
The agency has been subject to criticism resulting from its handling of the LEAP Research and Innovation District in Boone County.
Braun names more agency heads on eve of inauguration
Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Braun has announced the appointment of eight individuals to lead various state agencies and departments in the new administration.
Photo gallery: Pro volleyball team Ignite scores victory, praise at inaugural match
The Indy Ignite professional volleyball team made its debut Saturday night, earning a 3-1 victory against the Orlando Valkyries before a big crowd at the Fishers Event Center.
Tech giants who vilified Trump are now giving him millions
After giving sparsely to the presidential inaugurations of Trump in 2017 and Joe Biden in 2021, the country’s biggest tech firms—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Uber—have showered the president-elect with gifts or pledges of $1 million each.
Which U.S. companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
A Meta official said Friday that the company is “building teams with the most talented people” instead of making hiring decisions based on protected characteristics.
After termination, Newfields HR executive makes discrimination claim
Ernest Gause says the art museum and gardens fired him after he repeatedly told CEOs things about discriminatory business practices within the organization they didn’t want to hear.