Indianapolis Boat Sport and Travel Show called off after 66-year run
Anderson-based Renfro Productions Inc., which produces and manages the show and several related events, said it would bring back the events in 2022.
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United Kingdom authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
British media have reported that hospitals in England have been told to get ready to start doing vaccinations for medical workers as early as next week.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales disappoint amid uncertain economic recovery
Fewer Americans shopped during Black Friday weekend, and those who did spent less than they did a year ago. It’s the latest example of how the pandemic has upended consumer habits and created new challenges for retailers.
More than half of PPP funds went to larger businesses, new data show
According to data on the government’s Paycheck Protection Program, about 600 mostly larger companies, including dozens of national chains, received the maximum amount allowed under the program of $10 million.
Indiana governor ends quarantine after COVID-19 exposure
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and his wife are scheduled to remain in quarantine until Friday after having close contact with an infected person.
Holcomb extends state’s public health emergency until end of year
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s action Tuesday was his ninth 30-day extension of the statewide public health emergency he first issued in early March on the day of Indiana’s first coronavirus infection was confirmed.
U.S. panel to decide who should get the first COVID-19 shots
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was scheduled to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and nursing home patients.
Bipartisan group of senators prepares $908B stimulus plan
Several centrist lawmakers in the Senate held a news conference Tuesday morning to push their proposal as a template for legislation that could pass Congress as the economy faces increasing strain from a winter surge in coronavirus cases.
Indiana’s daily COVID-19 report contains new highs for deaths, hospitalizations
November turned out to be a record-setter for the pandemic, with increases in cases, deaths and tested individuals setting monthly highs.
Study: Students falling behind in math during pandemic
Overall, NWEA’s fall assessments showed elementary and middle school students have fallen measurably behind in math, while most appear to be progressing at a normal pace in reading since schools were forced to abruptly close in March and work online.
European regulator could approve COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 29
European regulators could approve a coronavirus vaccine developed by drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech within four weeks, the EU’s drug agency said Tuesday, a time frame that might mean the shot is rolled out first in the United States and Britain.
Fed leader Powell says pace of economic improvement has moderated
In remarks released Monday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the increase in new COVID-19 cases both in the United States and abroad was “concerning and could prove challenging for the next few months.
Stocks slip, but S&P 500 still logs best month since April
The turbocharger for the market’s move higher has been a huge dose of hope as pharmaceutical companies come closer to delivering vaccines to a world beaten down by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: Unemployment statistics during pandemic inflated by backlogs, fraud
The Government Accountability Office, the nonpartisan auditing agency that works for Congress, was unsparing about the problems with unemployment statistics, as part of a lengthy report that looked at the country’s response to the coronavirus.
Colts punter Sanchez to have surgery to remove cancerous tumor
Rigoberto Sanchez has handled kickoffs and punts for the Colts since 2017, when he set an NFL record for net punting average by a rookie.
Indiana reports 5,713 new COVID-19 cases, rise in hospitalizations
Indiana reported another 38 deaths from COVID-19, the 34th time in 36 days that the daily report has included more than 25 deaths.
Indiana teacher, substitute shortage worsened by COVID-19
At least 1,755 schools across the state have reported at least one positive case of COVID-19, according to the Indiana State Department of Health, involving more than 15,000 students, teachers and staff.
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
After months of shadowboxing amid a tense and toxic campaign, Capitol Hill’s main players are returning for one final, perhaps futile, attempt at deal-making on a challenging menu of year-end business.
U.S. COVID-19 task force promises rapid December vaccine rollout
Top U.S. infectious-diseases specialist Anthony Fauci said the government “almost certainly” will be vaccinating portions of the U.S. population by the end of December, but the country will likely see a surge in COVID-19 cases before that happens.
Black Friday sees record online as U.S. shoppers stay home
Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping. That was a 22% increase over the previous record of $7.4 billion set in 2019.