Indy 500 Winner "Parnelli" Jones Dies, Addressing the Lack of Affordable Childcare, Food Insecurity Worsened in 2023, Experts' Concern About Bird Flu Virus

Rufus Parnell Jones, the 1963 Indianapolis 500 winner, died Tuesday at Torrance Memorial Medical Center after a battle with Parkinson's disease. For every 100 job openings in Indiana, there are only 72 workers available to fill those roles – experts say one possible reason is the lack of affordable and accessible childcare. Food insecurity increased for the second straight year in 2023, according to researchers. Bird Flu has been found in dairy cows for the first time across nine states, some in the Midwest.