Omicron coronavirus variant found in multiple U.S. states
The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetected in the United States before the middle of this week, had been discovered in at least five states by late Thursday.
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Court weighs groping suit against Indiana over ex-top lawyer
A lawyer for women who say Indiana’s former attorney general drunkenly groped them argued Thursday that a federal appeals court should allow their lawsuit against the state over his actions to go forward on the grounds that they were state employees. A lower court judge blocked the three women from suing the state for sexual […]
Sports betting ads: Industry weighs how much is too much?
Bill Miller, president of the American Gaming Association—the gambling industry’s national trade association—called the current level of sports betting ads “an unsustainable arms race.”
UAW votes for direct election of leaders in wake of scandal
Members of the United Auto Workers union have overwhelmingly approved picking their leaders by direct ballot elections, rejecting a system that many blamed for a bribery and embezzlement scandal in the union’s top ranks.
Indiana elder care providers tap lawmakers for hiring help
In an effort to address ongoing staffing woes, industry groups are seeking to ease some training and regulatory requirements.
Statewide hospitalizations from COVID-19 continue to rise
COVID-19 patients now occupy 26.3% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds.
Legionnaires outbreak reported at central Indiana prison
State correction and health officials are working to determine the source of the outbreak at the Pendleton Correction Facility, with five inmates either testing positive for the bacterial lung infection or with probable cases, officials said.
IEDC chief lays out state’s new strategic plan for economic growth
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers has a vision for the state to “shoot higher” in its economic development efforts, which he outlined Thursday morning in a five-point strategy.
Lawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain
Congressional leaders reached agreement Thursday on a stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government running through mid-February, though a temporary shutdown was still possible.
U.S. jobless claims rise by 28,000, but still low at 222,000
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week ups and downs, fell below 239,000, a pandemic low.
Holiday shoppers navigate shortages with mixed results
The holidays have always been defined by disappointing out-of-stock messages on the most popular items. But the pandemic-induced supply chain snarls have created unprecedented shortages across all types of products.
Foo Fighters, Keith Urban highlight predicted comeback season at Ruoff Music Center
Following a pandemic-affected roster of 25 concerts in 2021 and just three shows in 2020, the Noblesville amphitheater already has 10 shows on the schedule for 2022. Owner Live Nation is predicting a record year for the live-music industry.
Following lengthy legal battle, Hustler store sets opening date in Castleton
Led by late Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt, Hustler Hollywood generated controversy in Indianapolis due to its plans for a Castleton location next door to a Chuck E. Cheese.
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have reduced supplies of both real and artificial trees this season.
MLB owners lock out players in first work stoppage since 1995
Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.
Bloomberg pledges $750M to expand charter schools across U.S.
The plan, according to the Bloomberg Philanthropies website, is designed to create 150,000 new seats for students in charter schools in 20 metropolitan areas around the country.
GM cites improved chip supply in raising financial guidance
General Motors raised its outlook Wednesday and said it expects to return to a normal production rate by the end of next year.
Fed survey finds supply chain shortages boosting inflation
In a survey of business conditions, the Fed’s 12 regional banks found that the economy continued to grow at a modest-to-moderate pace. But because of supply chain problems, price increases were reported to be widespread across the economy.
GivingTuesday: Record $2.7B raised during day of generosity
Donations on GivingTuesday, the annual campaign that encourages generosity on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, rose by 9% this year in the United States alone, according to organizers.
Justices signal they’ll OK new abortion limits, might toss Roe
The outcome probably won’t be known until June. But after nearly two hours of arguments, all six conservative justices indicated they would uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.