CDC urges Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11
The CDC’s advisers pointed to growing evidence from older children and adults that two primary vaccinations plus a booster are providing the best protection against the newest coronavirus variants.
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Court tosses $300,000 hospital bill for promised $1,300 tab
This week’s ruling follows efforts by many states and the federal government to help curb health care costs by restricting or eliminating so-called “surprise billing ” and requiring increased price transparency for consumers.
FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House lawmakers over the baby formula issue that has angered American parents and become a political liability for President Joe Biden.
GOP directs culture war fury toward green investing trend
ESG—which stands for environmental, social and governance—has yet to take hold as mainstream political messaging, but backlash against it is gaining steam.
Worker shortage driving U.S. nursing homes to brink of collapse
The median occupancy rate at skilled nursing facilities, historically around 90%, is forecasted to be 77% for the year. And most homes are losing money, with an expected median operating margin of negative 4.8%.
Indiana’s total gas tax to remain at 56 cents a gallon in June
Indiana’s average pump price hit $4.62 for a gallon of regular as of Thursday, up from $3.93 a month ago, according to AAA.
Saban accuses Texas A&M of using NIL deals to buy players
The Indianapolis-based NCAA lifted most of its rules barring athletes from earning money from sponsorship and endorsement deals last July, but there are concerns among many in college sports that NIL deals are being used to as recruiting inducements and de facto pay-for-play.
McDonald’s selling all 850 of its restaurants in Russia
Last year, McDonald’s Russian operations contributed 9% of the company’s total annual sales, or around $2 billion.
More buyers opt for adjustable-rate mortgages as rates rise
ARMs made up 13% of all home loans by dollar volume in March, their highest share since January 2020, according to CoreLogic.
Americans collecting unemployment benefits hit 53-year low
American workers are enjoying historically strong job security two years after the coronavirus pandemic plunged the economy into a short but devastating recession.
Westfield latest Hamilton County city to consider second-class status
The Westfield City Council plans to discuss a proposed ordinance at its meeting Monday night to change the city from third-class to second-class status—a move that would expand the council from seven to nine members and make other governing changes.
Colette Pierce Burnette looks forward to ‘heart’ work at Newfields
The museum’s annual meeting included the Indianapolis debut of the incoming CEO, the unveiling of what’s next for the Lume and an update on #BlackLivesMatter muralists.
Developer seeking incentives for $12.5M revamp of Mass Ave building
Landmark formally acquired the building for $4.6 million in April and has already started demolition work inside the structure.
Indiana high school teacher on mission to inspire girls to take her shop class
Before becoming a teacher, Kim Rosenbaum worked for 14 years as a welder in machine shops—experiences that she thinks make her a better teacher.
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers, in an effort to eliminate production bottlenecks.
Indiana Republicans show no signs of moving for gas-tax cut
Motorists in Indiana are now paying about 56 cents per gallon in state taxes on gasoline—the highest-ever level shown in state records—and the tax is set to increase next month based on rising fuel prices.
City commission delays rezoning hearing for controversial Willows project
The Metropolitan Development Commission continued a public hearing on the Willows redevelopment project near Broad Ripple following requests for a postponement by both the developers and remonstrators.
Developers propose $72M mixed-use project in Noblesville
The proposed project includes 40,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, townhomes, an event lawn space, a park and a pond overlook.
Ringling Bros. announces comeback tour without animal acts
Talent teams have already conducted auditions in Argentina, Mongolia, Ethiopia, France and the United States, with more than 1,000 performers applying to join a 50-city North American tour starting in September 2023, and international dates to follow.
Anthem shareholders approve corporate rebranding to Elevance Health
The Indianapolis-based insurance giant said the new name will better reflect its mission of “elevating whole health and advancing health beyond health care.”