Demand for robot cooks rises as food-service kitchens combat COVID-19
Robots that can cook—from flipping burgers to baking bread—are becoming more popular as virus-wary kitchens try to put some distance between workers and customers.
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Spiking cost of gasoline pushed June consumer prices up 0.6%
Some economists said the June rise in prices would ease concerns that the country could be in danger of slipping into a destabilizing period of deflation, something not seen in the United States since the Great Depression.
Federal government pushing for COVID-19 therapeutics by early fall
New treatment options for COVID-19 could arrive months before a vaccine, senior Trump administration officials said at a briefing Monday, and will still be needed even after a vaccine is developed.
New York & Co. parent files for bankruptcy, might close all stores
Established in 1918, RTW Retailwinds operates nearly 400 locations in 32 states, including four in Indiana.
More than 200 schools back lawsuit over foreign student rule
The lawsuit challenges a recently announced directive saying international students cannot stay in the United States if they take all their classes online this fall.
Public transit systems sparkle, but does cleaning decrease COVID-19 risk?
Transit officials are studying more advanced methods that might someday automatically disinfect transit systems around the clock.
Indy Eleven first pro team in state to get back into action during pandemic
The Indy Eleven soccer team got back into action Saturday, opening its 2020 home season before a thinned-out crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indiana reports increase of 425 COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
The Indiana State Health Department on Monday reported 114 new cases and 25 more deaths at nursing homes over the past week.
Election costs expected to soar in prep for voting during pandemic
As officials prepare for the Nov. 3 election, one certainty is clear: It’s coming with a big price tag.
Indiana reports increase of 533 COVID-19 cases, four more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said 9.9% of the state’s intensive care units were occupied by COVID-19 patients.
Indiana reports fifth straight daily increase in COVID-19 cases
Marion County has now seen more than 12,000 cases during the pandemic, accounting for 23.5% of Indiana’s total.
Stocks extend weekly gains, buoyed by positive Remdesivir findings
Gilead Sciences Inc. advanced after reporting its Remdesivir treatment cut COVID-19 mortality risk by 62%.
Indiana’s neighbor toughens mask mandate, requires businesses to deny service
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday said businesses must comply beginning Monday or risk losing their licenses. She pointed to “stalled” progress in suppressing the virus.
Catholic Church lobbied for pandemic relief funds, got $1.4B
The church’s haul may have reached—or even exceeded—$3.5 billion, making a global religious institution with more than a billion followers among the biggest winners in the U.S. government’s pandemic relief efforts
Fed buys more corporate bonds, but might soon end purchases
The Federal Reserve said Friday that it purchased $1.3 billion in corporate bonds in late June as part of its effort to keep U.S. interest rates low and ensure large companies can borrow by selling bonds.
Wealthy hospitals get billions in federal bailout funds
Some are asking whether coronavirus aid funds are flowing to the neediest hospitals, or to those that already have deep financial resources, as the money is doled out to thousands of institutions nationwide.
Indiana passes 50K mark after jump in COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday reported 748 new cases, the largest one-day increase since May 6, when cases increased by 837.
Capital Improvement Board misses May revenue mark by nearly 70%
The CIB, which operates the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, on Friday said May income fell significantly short of both previous-year and budgeted totals because of the pandemic.
Sur La Table files for bankruptcy, to close dozens of stores
Kitchen goods retailer Sur La Table says it has reached a “stalking horse” agreement with New York-based Fortress Investment Group for a possible sale.
Big Ten scraps nonconference football games due to pandemic
The conference cited medical advice in making its decision and added ominously that the plan would be applied only “if the conference is able to participate in fall sports.”