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FTC settlement: John Deere allows DIY equipment repair
John Deere has reached a right-to-repair settlement with the FTC and several states' attorneys general, requiring the company to make its repair services available to equipment owners and independent shops, and to pay $1 million to the states for antitrust enforcement costs.

AI-powered ultrasound system aims to bridge gap in maternity care deserts
Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed an AI-powered ultrasound system designed to bring basic sonograms closer to home, providing expectant mothers in maternity care deserts with access to essential pregnancy care.

8 men indicted in plot to attack UFC cage-fighting show at White House
Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on a UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.
Rushville Marine Corps veteran of 3 wars turns 99 years old | America 250
Robert Brown enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps just before his 18th birthday. It was the start of a 24-year military career.

Storm chances continue through Saturday, warmer next week
The 7-day forecast predicts warm and sunny days with a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, with the most unsettled weather expected on Friday and the best conditions for outdoor plans on Sunday.
Lost burial ground in southern Indiana surveyed to uncover historic graves
The survey work helps verify a burial ground of an early frontier town and the final resting place of a Revolutionary War veteran.

How Pacers guard Yuki Kawamura hopes to prove himself in NBA Summer League
Yuki Kawamura, a 5-foot-7 point guard from Japan, has become a fan favorite in the NBA due to his blazing quickness, premier passing ability, and relentlessly positive attitude, and is now playing in the Pacers Summer League.
Indianapolis ranked among 5 worst cities for bed bugs, according to new report
A new report ranks the nation's bed bug hot spots for 2026. Indianapolis is in the top 5, while two other Indiana cities are also in the top 50.

Fever must develop an edge to be a threat in playoffs.
In the history surrounding the game of basketball, no team has ever cared to be labeled soft by the opposing squad. That image quickly gives an opponent a psychological edge […]
Kim and Todd Saxton: Go for the gold! But maybe not every time.
We all love watching people strive to do something they’ve never done before: Progress a category to new levels or overcome adversity to accomplish a new high.
Q&A: What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidance Tuesday on wearing masks to help protect against infection from the coronavirus. Under the new recommendations, the agency urges vaccinated Americans to wear masks indoors in certain circumstances. Here’s a Q&A…
The number of new COVID cases continues to drop in Indiana
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped to 2,118 on Friday from 2,134 on Thursday. The high mark was 3,460, set on Nov. 30.