U.S. cruise lines vow 100% testing in plan for resuming sailing
Cruise company executives said the limited resumption of cruising in Europe over the last few weeks has convinced them that cruising can be done safely.
Diseases
Articles
U.S. household wealth hits record even as economy struggles
The Federal Reserve said Monday that American households’ net worth jumped nearly 7% in the April-June quarter, to $119 trillion.
Indiana reports 535 new COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported the testing of 6,822 more unique individuals, the lowest number since Sept. 10.
Hotels, restaurants face new conundrum: How to offer service without a smile
Six months into the pandemic, conveying warmth is the new hot topic among hoteliers and restaurateurs. Some are coming up with new ways.
Indiana reports 756 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported the testing of 9,455 more unique individuals, bringing the cumulative total to 1,301,940.
Indiana reports 1,104 new COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths
The state reported the testing of 11,705 more unique individuals, bringing the cumulative total to 1,292,615.
City sports officials offer to create basketball bubble for interested schools
Indiana Sports Corp. released a 16-page proposal Friday that calls for turning the convention center’s exhibition halls and meeting rooms into basketball courts and locker rooms. There would be expansive safety measures and daily virus testing.
U.S. consumer sentiment climbs to a six-month high in September
Just 16% of respondents said they expected the economy to worsen in the year ahead, the smallest share since 2015 and consistent with an economy and labor market that are slowly recovering.
USDA plans additional $14 billion for farmers reeling from virus
The federal government said Friday that it will give farmers the additional payments to compensate them for the difficulties they have experienced selling their crops, milk and meat because of the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC drops controversial testing advice that caused backlash
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people didn’t need to get tested if they didn’t feel sick.
Drug shows promise in first largely minority COVID-19 study
A drug company said Friday that a medicine it sells to tamp down inflammation has helped prevent the need for breathing machines in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Indiana reports 1,499 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more deaths
The number is an all-time high for cases in the daily report from the state health department, but it includes the addition of 462 older positive cases resulting from a corrected laboratory reporting error.
Wall Street slumps as Big Tech once again leads decliners
The selling was widespread, with eight of the 11 sectors that make up the benchmark index ending the day lower. The sectors that include Amazon, Facebook and Apple took the heaviest losses.
New view for design flexibility emerging from pandemic
The pandemic turned the entire nation into homebodies. Now, architects, builders and interior designers are addressing the pain points that emerged when our homes became our offices, schools and entertainment venues.
Report: Much left to do to shield nursing homes from coronavirus
People in long-term-care facilities represent less than 1% of the U.S. population but more than 40% of the coronavirus deaths, according to the COVID Tracking Project, which has tallied 77,000 deaths among residents and staff.
Infection rates soar in college towns as students return
Health officials fear that surges among college students will spread to more vulnerable people—older ones and those with underlying health problems—and trigger a new wave of cases and hospitalizations.
Growing number of airlines offer ‘flights to nowhere’ as international travel remains stalled
Qantas, among the latest to advertise a flight that departs and arrives at the same airport with no stops along the way, said the trip sold out less than 10 minutes after going on sale.
Indiana reports 850 new COVID-19 cases, six more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday said 8,662 more unique individuals have been tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Bryan Fonseca, founder of the Phoenix Theatre, dies from coronavirus complications
Fonseca, who had been the creative force behind the Phoenix for 35 years, left in 2018 and founded the Fonseca Theatre Co. on the city’s near-west side.
Central Indiana existing-home sales rise for second straight month
Sales of existing single-family homes rose in central Indiana in August despite a huge decline in available houses and another record in prices.