Indiana reports 955 more COVID-19 cases, 11 additional deaths
The state’s 7-day testing-positivity rate remained at 7.9% on Thursday and the overall testing-positivity rate stayed at 8.8%.
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NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience
The network is hoping to deliver a broadcast that educates what could be one of the largest audiences in race history while also turning some casual fans into avid ones.
Pharmacists allowed to give childhood vaccinations under new directive
In 2018, only about 7% of childhood flu shots were administered at pharmacies, according to CDC data. And it’s even rarer for other childhood shots to be given at drug stores.
Initial unemployment claims rise again in United States, Indiana
The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose to 1.1 million last week after two weeks of declines.
NCAA Division I Council recommends fall-sport athletes receive extra year of eligibility
The Division I Council made a similar decision for spring-sport athletes who had their seasons cut short by the coronavirus.
Indiana to start tracking COVID-19 cases in schools
Indiana create a public dashboard tracking the spread of the coronavirus in schools, the state’s top health official announced Wednesday.
More than 30,000 Hoosiers apply for state rental assistance
The number of applications is more than triple what the state expected last month when it rolled out the program, which provides up to $500 in assistance a week for up to four weeks.
UPDATE: Indiana expects to begin offering $300 unemployment bonuses next month
Indiana has applied for the federal government’s Lost Wages Assistance program and hopes to begin delivering the $300 supplemental weekly payments to most people receiving unemployment benefits within two to four weeks of FEMA approval.
Apple becomes first U.S. company to reach market value of $2 trillion
Apple shares gained nearly 60% this year as the company overcame the shutdown of factories in China that produce the iPhone and the closure of its retail sales amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New Indiana COVID cases drop to 506 as testing declines
The Indiana State Health Department reported 14 new deaths on Wednesday. Indiana has averaged more than 13 new deaths in the daily report over the past 10 days.
NCAA considers additional eligibility for fall sport athletes
The NCAA Division I Council meets Wednesday to consider what will happen with the eligibility of fall sport athletes and whether fall sports championships should be staged in the spring.
How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn’t?
An amazing, monthslong rally has put the S&P 500 back to where it was before the pandemic, even though millions of workers are still unemployed and businesses continue to close across the country.
Postal Service halts some changes amid outcry, lawsuits
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he would “suspend” several of his initiatives until after the election “to avoid even the appearance of impact on election mail.”
Notre Dame moves classes online for two weeks—but isn’t sending students home
Since classes resumed Aug. 10, Notre Dame has recorded a steady increase in positive rates among students, mainly seniors living off-campus. As of noon Tuesday, 147 people had tested positive among the 927 tested since Aug. 3.
Hoosier Lottery sees slight dip in profit amid pandemic turmoil
More than 5% of the lottery’s roughly 4,300 retail ticket sellers were closed for extended periods after statewide business restrictions were put in place in March because of the COVID-19 outbreak, lottery officials said.
S&P 500 closes at a record, erasing last of pandemic losses
The stock market’s sprint back to an all-time high means that the gut-wrenching, nearly 34% plunge for the S&P 500 from Feb. 19 through March 23 was the quickest bear market on record.
Victoria’s Secret closures claim at least three stores in Indianapolis area
At least three Victoria’s Secret stores at some of the area’s largest shopping malls have closed permanently as part of the parent firm’s plan to eliminate 251 stores in North America this year.
Best way to care for your mask? Treat it like underwear, experts say
The increased dependence on the coverings has sparked countless questions. Chief among them: How do I take care of my mask so it continues to be as effective as possible?
Indiana reports highest number of new deaths since June 6
The state’s 7-day testing-positivity rate rose from 7.9% on Monday to 8.2% on Tuesday, while the overall testing-positivity rate dipped to 8.8% after the department added more than 2,000 previously excluded tested individuals.
Central Indiana existing-home sales rise for first time in three months
Sales of existing single-family homes jumped dramatically in central Indiana in July, despite the pandemic, soaring prices and a huge plunge in inventory.