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4 days ago | axios.com | Arika Herron |Andrew Solender

U.S. Rep. André Carson, D-Ind. Photo: Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesWhile most congressional Republicans, including all of Indiana's GOP delegation, and some pro-Israel Democrats are praising President Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, there are pockets of opposition in both parties. Why it matters: The objections, centered on the argument that Trump needed congressional authorization for such a provocative use of military force, have increased support for checks on his power. Reps.

1 week ago | axios.com | Arika Herron

The future home of Indianapolis' contemporary art museum. Photo: Arika Herron/AxiosIndianapolis is just months away from the opening of a new contemporary art museum. Why it matters: The new space, on Big Car Collaborative's Tube Factory campus, will more than double the local museum space dedicated to contemporary art. State of play: It's been five years since the city's last dedicated contemporary art museum — Indianapolis Contemporary, formerly known as iMOCA — closed during the pandemic.

1 week ago | axios.com | Arika Herron

Andrew Nembhard arrives to Game One of the 2025 NBA Finals. Photo: David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty ImagesThis NBA Finals matchup between the Pacers and OKC has given us some incredible basketball — close games, great matchups, wild finishes. Yes, and: It's also serving some pretty great looks. Both teams have some well-known fashion icons and their Finals tunnel 'fits have not disappointed. Zoom in: While we await Game 6 on Thursday night, here are some of our favorite looks from the series so far.

1 week ago | axios.com | Arika Herron

Brenden Hudson (left) was a member of the gold medal-winning Team USA at the Merlympics (right). Photos: Courtesy of Brenden Hudson and Laura Lewis/Fins and FairiesWhen Brenden Hudson discovered the world of mermaiding five years ago, he found it combined his two passions — swimming and costuming. Diving the news: Hudson, a merman performer and marketing director from Indianapolis, was one of six athletes who represented the U.S. last month at the Official Merlympics 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany.

1 week ago | axios.com | Arika Herron

This could be you at a state park, soon. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesIf you go to a state park this summer, hang onto the paper map handed out at the entrance gate. Driving the news: This is the last season that Indiana's state parks will provide paper maps, a spokesperson for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources tells Axios. Marty Benson said DNR spends more than $110,000 annually on the maps.