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Linz Heritage Angus in Crown Point contributes to industry effort to boost cow herd productivity

Linz Heritage Angus in Crown Point contributes to an industry effort to boost cow herd productivity. Read more





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Alzheimer's Association adds virtual support groups

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter has added two virtual support groups. Read more

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Indiana casinos likely to stay closed until at least mid-June

Northwest Indiana's casino industry is likely to remain closed until at least mid-June according to new guidance from the Indiana Gaming Commission. Read more

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Ford reopening Chicago Assembly Plant, other factories in boon for ailing steel mills

The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker plans to recall 12,000 auto workers who can't work remotely as it takes a phased approach to reopening, with enhanced safety protocols. Read more

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White assumes expanded publishing role for Times parent company

Lee Enterprises has named The Times of Northwest Indiana Publisher Chris White as the Madison-based Wisconsin State Journal's next publishe… Read more

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Alaska group begins work to achieve dependable ferry service

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Members of the Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group plan to make achieving consistent, dependable state ferry service the group's top priority. Read more

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5 Money Goals If You’re Still Employed During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown tens of millions of people into financial turmoil. But not everyone is feeling the pinch. Not yet, at least. “It is still important for those… Read more

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Futures rise as spike in jobless rate falls shy of forecasts

NEW YORK (AP) — As bad as the April jobs report was, it wasn’t quite as bad as analysts were expecting, which sent U.S. stock index futures and bond yields rising in early trading Friday. The government reported that the unemployment rate spiked to 14.7% last month as job losses swept the country because of lockdowns to combat the coronavirus. That’s the highest since the Great Depression, but economists were bracing for an even worse reading of 16%. S&P 500 and Dow index futures nudged higher after the report came out, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 0.66% from 0.63% late Wednesday. Read more

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What to Do if Your 401(k) Match Is Taken Away

Losing a 401(k) match is a harsh blow. Here are your options if that happens to you. Read more

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Meet 8 people around the world hustling to survive pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From India to Argentina, untold millions who were already struggling to get by on the economic margins have had their lives made even harder by pandemic lockdowns, layoffs and the loss of a chance to earn from a hard day’s work. Read more

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Amid pandemic, the world's working poor hustle to survive

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From India to Argentina, untold millions who were already struggling to get by on the economic margins have had their lives made even harder by pandemic lockdowns, layoffs and the loss of a chance to earn from a hard day’s work. Read more

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