Allison Gormly

Secaucus, United States

Consumer Investigative Reporter at WTHR-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

Articles

All generic drugs are not created equal, study finds | What's the Deal?

1 week ago | abc10.com | Allison Gormly

But look at your generic medication and there is a good chance the "made in" line is missing. "You just have to take it (generic medication) and trust it," Ball said. The study's objective is to compare the number of serious adverse events for generic drugs based on manufacturing location.
What's the Deal? | Watching your retirement plan during market volatility

2 weeks ago | wqad.com | Allison Gormly

INDIANAPOLIS — President Donald Trump's tariff plan is off to the races. The White House's goal: To level the playing field with international trade. However, that action plan is causing disruption. Dr. Larry Belcher with the University of Indianapolis said the stock market has responded negatively because of a lot of different fears. For example, the fear of inflation. So, what does it mean for your retirement account? It depends on where you are in your planning process.
Experts warn 23andMe users that their data could be for sale

4 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Allison Gormly

INDIANAPOLIS — The consumer genetics and research company 23andMe may hold your genetic data. It is how the company provides customers with health information and tracks down family members. However, the company announced Sunday that it initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy and could be sold. That possible sale is raising questions about what could happen to your data stored with them.
Experts warn 23andMe users that their data could be for sale

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Allison Gormly

INDIANAPOLIS — The consumer genetics and research company 23andMe may hold your genetic data. It is how the company provides customers with health information and tracks down family members. However, the company announced Sunday that it initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy and could be sold. That possible sale is raising questions about what could happen to your data stored with them.
Experts warn 23andMe users that their data could be for sale

1 month ago | whas11.com | Allison Gormly

INDIANAPOLIS — The consumer genetics and research company 23andMe may hold your genetic data. It is how the company provides customers with health information and tracks down family members. However, the company announced Sunday that it initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy and could be sold. That possible sale is raising questions about what could happen to your data stored with them.
One in 10 Americans would not date someone with credit card debt, survey finds | What's the Deal?

2 months ago | wqad.com | Allison Gormly

INDIANAPOLIS — Dating is difficult. Throw in some credit card debt and 10% of Americans will say "no thanks" to your company, a NerdWallet survey found. On the flip side, Sara Rathner with NerdWallet said 90% of Americans do not consider credit card debt to be a deal breaker. "Which is great news if you're single and you have credit card debt," Rathner said. For people ages 18- 43, that 10% number goes up a little. For people ages 44-78, it slightly decreases.
Veterans say USPS backups are causing medication delays | What's the Deal?

2 months ago | abc10.com | Allison Gormly

MUNCIE, Ind. — You could describe Uwe Loebe as a helper. All of his pets were once strays. "These animals got rescued here from the streets of Muncie," Loebe said holding his chihuahua, Taz. He also helped his country, serving in the Navy. "I was stationed on the John F. Kennedy," he said, "They're going to scrap it [the ship]. Kind of sad." One of his first calls was to Veterans Affairs.
FCC issues $200 million in fines against cellphone providers | wthr.com

May 1, 2024 | wthr.com | Allison Gormly

The nation's largest wireless carriers are accused of sharing access to customers' location data without consent and without proper safeguards.
Colleges pushing commitment deadlines because of FAFSA delay

Feb 23, 2024 | wkyc.com | Allison Gormly

INDIANAPOLIS — Schools are stuck in a holding pattern. March is the new date when colleges and universities can expect to receive results from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Melissa Smurdon at Butler University said they are anxiously awaiting this information. "We have launched a lot of additional communication to try to reassure and tell people what timeline we expect," Smurdon said. FAFSA data is what helps dictate college affordability.
Colleges pushing commitment deadlines because of FAFSA delay

Feb 23, 2024 | abc10.com | Allison Gormly

INDIANAPOLIS — Schools are stuck in a holding pattern. Melissa Smurdon, at Butler University, said they are anxiously awaiting this information. "We have launched a lot of additional communication to try to reassure and tell people what timeline we expect," Smurdon said. Smurdon believes that once they receive the data, it will take them three to four weeks to turn it into offer letters.