Plans have been delayed by actions taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but Indianapolis restaurant owners have not given up on their dreams.

Securities and Exchange Commission filings detail executive pay cuts for Simon Property Group executives as forced closures impact business operations

Cummins is partnering with Minnesota-based 3M to make filters for use in respirators used during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Indiana businesses are receiving a second round of payroll protection loans to assist with the economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic.

The number of initial unemployment claims filed in Indiana last week has dropped compared to the number of new claims filed a week earlier.

The unemployment rate in the United States is surging because of business closures and disruptions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Honda announced Friday it would start resuming production at its U.S. and Canada plants, including one in Greensburg.

The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 14.7 percent in April, the highest level since the Great Depression, as many businesses shut down or severely curtailed operations to try and limit the spread of the deadly coronavirus. From a report: The Labor Department said 20.5 million people abruptly lost their jobs, wiping out a decade of employment gains in a single month. The speed and magnitude of the loss defies comparison. It is roughly double what the nation experienced during the entire 2007-09 crisis. As the virus's rapid spread accelerated in March, President Trump and numerous governors imposed restrictions that led businesses to suddenly shed millions of workers, putting the economy in a deep freeze. Analysts warn it could take many years to return to the 3.5 percent unemployment rate the nation experienced in February in part because it's unclear what a new economy will look like even if scientists make progress on a vaccine, testing, and treatment.

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SpaceX's newest Starship prototype has fired its engine for the first time, potentially paving the way for a test flight in the very near future. Space.com reports: The SN4, the latest test version of SpaceX's Mars-colonizing Starship vehicle, aced a "static fire" Tuesday night (May 5), lighting up its single Raptor engine briefly while remaining on the ground at the company's South Texas facilities. "Starship SN4 passed static fire," SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said via Twitter late on Tuesday. [You can see video of the static fire here.] With the static fire in the rearview mirror, SpaceX can begin prepping the SN4 for its next big moment: an uncrewed test flight, which Musk has said will take the vehicle to a target altitude of about 500 feet (150 meters).

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Despite a rough outing Tuesday night, Brad Stevens and Celtics believe the future is bright for the pride of New Albany.

Pacers President Kevin Pritchard discusses the health of his team and how they're staying prepared for the season to resume.

Source: The Pacers will listen to the government and follow its lead before bringing players back

If your schedule is wide open, consider sourdough. Zionsville baker Cathy Richardson shares her tips for making crusty, tangy loaves.

Tucked into his porch, musician Tim Brickley sang classics for a tiny group of neighbors and passersby as relief from home isolation.

IndyStar walks through the closed gardens at Newfields, Friday, April 24, 2020.

After coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Indianapolis bars and breweries will face challenges in terms of short-term staffing and long-term survival

Join the Des Moines Storytellers Project LIVE in your home as five Americans share personal stories about belonging.

Symphony on the Prairie has been canceled, along with other popular concerts this summer. Here's when the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will be back

Villanueva will fulfill the remaining term after former-Prosecutor Brad Cooper was convicted in a felony domestic violence case in July.

The Greyhounds were run off the field by Louisville Trinity in a 41-14 opening week loss. Since then, Carmel is 2-0 and outscored opponents 57-14.

The Edinburgh Lancers head into the tournament 17-5 after winning just eight games last season.

The Johnson County jail will soon undergo a $23 million expansion to ease overcrowding. The jail could need yet another expansion after that.

The last business standing on a flood-prone piece of land is expected to vacate this year, making way for a 15-acre park with an amphitheater.

Lawrence North, Silver Creek, Fort Wayne Blackhawk, Greenwood Christian on top of my ballot this week

Shenandoah moves up to No. 1 in Class 2A and Greenwood Christian No. 1 in Class A

Bloomington South No. 1 on my Class 4A ballot this week

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Shenandoah, Greenwood Christian are No. 1 teams this week

Bloomington South, Lawrence North, Lawrence Central top three on my Class 4A ballot this week

Linton-Stockton new No. 1 this week in Class 2A

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Fort Wayne Blackhawk, Greenwood Christian on top of my ballot

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Shenandoah, Greenwood Christian on top of polls this week

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Fort Wayne Blackhawk, Barr-Reeve No. 1 teams on my ballot for this week

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Shenandoah and Barr-Reeve ranked No. 1 this week

IHSAA basketball: IndyStar's high school insider Kyle Neddenriep ranks boys basketball teams statewide.

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Shenandoah, Barr-Reeve are No. 1 teams going into tournament

Math is beautiful and, sometimes, math becomes even more beautiful with the help of a bit of computer science. My favorite proof of all time combines the two in just such a way. Goal: prove that the cardinality of the … Continue reading →

The startup anti-patterns section of my blog summarizes the repeatable ways startups waste time & money and, often, fail. Learning from startup failure is valuable because there are many more examples of failures that successes. (Anti-)Patterns become more noticeable and … Continue reading →

Plaque honoring Elvis Presley's final concert has been absent in recent years because of construction at Market Square Arena site in Indianapolis.

Elvis Presley fans gather inside new luxury apartment tower 360 Market Square to rededicate 16-year-old plaque previously displaced by construction.

Paramore played the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park Sunday, July 1. Here's a recap.

Woody Guthrie Center will honor John Mellencamp's career of spotlighting "the everyday man and woman, the less fortunate and the forgotten."

We hear about the book that is 85% classic literature, 15% zombie horror. How did Jane Austen get so mashed-up?

It lasts 12 weeks and is watched by millions of people on TV. We report on the ultimate job interview.

There's a new face grabbing the headlines in the White House in Washington, and it's not Barack Obama.

Source: The Pacers will listen to the government and follow its lead before bringing players back

Stormy weather couldn't stop Harry Potter and friends from attending and enjoying the premiere of his latest film.

Do you think you could make your living from magic like Harry Potter? Why not become a professional witch?

A very special concert last week revealed a lot about the development of possibly the greatest ever composer.

Indianapolis chef Neal Brown will head the kitchen at the family-friendly restaurant.