Pacers, 13 other NBA teams hit with lawsuits alleging unauthorized use of music
The complaint against the Pacers cites the alleged unauthorized use of only one song, “Mmm Yeah,” recorded by Austin Mahone and featuring Pitbull.
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Central Indiana existing-home sales rise for third time in past six months
Declining mortgage rates and more inventory led to a positive month for existing-home sales in central Indiana in September, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
IBJ Podcast: What’s the potential impact of Lilly’s $4.5B ‘medicine foundry’ in Lebanon?
Lilly wants to know how to improve new medicines and speed them to market more quickly. The project promises hundreds of high-paying jobs and could help lift Lilly among a handful of the most valuable companies in America.
Retailers, shoppers embracing earlier starts for holiday shopping
In response to growing customer demand, stores of all stripes have thrown the official retail calendar out the window. pushing Halloween costumes in July and rolling out Christmas merchandise in September.
At debate, Indiana attorney general candidates spar over abortion, immigration
The fiery 20-minute debate between incumbent Republican Todd Rokita and Democrat Destiny Wells also focused on the role of the Attorney General’s Office.
Boeing to lay off 10% of employees as strike by factory workers cripples production
About 33,000 union machinists have been on strike since Sept. 14. Two days of talks this week failed to produce a deal.
Glut of development creates challenges in finding subcontractors
While contractors have so far been able to keep up, the strain could get worse next year and beyond.
Indianapolis takes cue from South Bend on infill housing
Indianapolis planners are trying to streamline the process for developers to build multi-unit affordable-housing options on vacant city-owned lots.
Resurrected ’80s music gear gives filmmaker a view of her late inventor father
Don Tavel, who invented the Resynator synthesizer, died in a 1988 car crash when daughter Alison was just 10 weeks old. She says the nearly forgotten invention helped her to understand her father.
Why Lilly is pouring billions into LEAP
In recent years, the pharmaceutical manufacturer has seen dizzying growth in its pipeline for a wide range of diseases. And modes of drug delivery are becoming increasingly complex.
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘Cybercab,’ plans to bring autonomous driving tech to other models
Tesla expects the Cybercabs to cost under $30,000, Musk said. He estimated that the vehicles would become available in 2026, then added “before 2027.”
Consumer sentiment slips on frustration over high prices
The survey bottomed out in June 2022, when inflation peaked at 9.1%, and has since risen by about 40%, though it remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
Statehouse races to watch around Indianapolis, suburbs
Political forecasting for Indiana Statehouse races can be tricky. To help, IBJ spoke with party leaders ahead of Election Day to scope out which races could be competitive.
Stellantis, seeking to revive sales, makes some leadership changes
Stellantis announced a number of significant leadership changes on Thursday, including the timing of CEO Carlos Tavares’ retirement and the departure of its chief financial officer, as it struggles to revive sales in North America.
IU Indianapolis video-game lab gets museum designation
The Media Arts and Science Research Learning Arcade, or MARLA, at Indiana University Indianapolis has an ever-growing collection of some 550 vintage video games and 20 gaming consoles.
Holcomb heading to Greece on latest trade trip
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is scheduled to lead a trade delegation to Athens in a trip organized by the Council of State Governments.
New statewide coalition aims to advance entrepreneurship
A national not-for-profit dedicated to championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority launched an initiative Thursday aimed at boosting entrepreneurship throughout Indiana.
Milton spares Florida factory that’s critical supplier of IV fluids
B. Braun Medical’s manufacturing site and distribution center in Daytona Beach were not seriously impacted by the hurricane, said a company spokesperson. The center produces about a quarter of the country’s IV fluids.
WNBA to expand Finals to 7-game series next season
The league also will change the opening-round format in the playoffs to ensure the lower seeded team plays a home game.
Hurricane Milton leaves at least 14 dead, but falls short of ‘worst-case scenario’
Milton weakened slightly before coming ashore as a still-powerful Category 3 hurricane. It turned slightly south of Tampa Bay rather than hitting it head on, sparing the heavily populated area a potentially devastating storm surge.