Krispy Kreme offering free coffee, doughnuts for teachers next week
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Major online glitch causes $0 balance to appear in some Bank of America accounts
Some people were shocked to find $0 in their Bank of America accounts on Wednesday due to what the bank said was a glitch.
Some people were shocked to find $0 in their Bank of America accounts on Wednesday due to what the bank said was a glitch.
Service, hospitality industry hurt by decision to make DNC nearly entirely virtual
The announcement that Joe Biden will not accept the Democratic nomination for president in Milwaukee marks a heartbreaking end to what was supposed to be a major economic boost for local businesses.
The announcement that Joe Biden will not accept the Democratic nomination for president in Milwaukee marks a heartbreaking end to what was supposed to be a major economic boost for local businesses.
Racine Common Council extends COVID-19 emergency declaration to Dec. 31
The Racine Common Council will vote on whether to extend the city's mask mandate, business restrictions and emergency declaration until New Year's Eve.
The Racine Common Council will vote on whether to extend the city's mask mandate, business restrictions and emergency declaration until New Year's Eve.
Noah's Ark Waterpark closed for the season due to COVID-19 concerns
Noah's Ark Waterpark has been closed for the season, citing COVID-19 concerns.
Noah's Ark Waterpark has been closed for the season, citing COVID-19 concerns.
JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
Cruise lines suspend operations until at least Oct. 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
Planned jet could fly from NYC to London in 90 minutes
Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for an upcoming high-speed aircraft this week that may be able to fly from New York to London in 90 minutes.
Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for an upcoming high-speed aircraft this week that may be able to fly from New York to London in 90 minutes.
9 Milwaukee businesses get warning letters, reportedly did not comply with reopening guidelines
The Milwaukee Health Department issued warning to nine local businesses after receiving complaints that they failed to comply with the Milwaukee Cares ordinance.
The Milwaukee Health Department issued warning to nine local businesses after receiving complaints that they failed to comply with the Milwaukee Cares ordinance.
What to do with airline and travel credit cards amid coronavirus
With air travel on a downward flight path these days, it’s time to decide what to do with airline and travel credit cards.
With air travel on a downward flight path these days, it’s time to decide what to do with airline and travel credit cards.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
'I saw the happiness:' Jelly Belly founder pushing to keep Pleasant Prairie store open
With the Pleasant Prairie center prepared to close, the founder of Jelly Belly is pushing back -- hoping to save the jelly bean store that has called the area home for years.
With the Pleasant Prairie center prepared to close, the founder of Jelly Belly is pushing back -- hoping to save the jelly bean store that has called the area home for years.
Florida baby, rescued calf delight social media with Chick-fil-A photoshoot
A one-year-old and a baby cow are getting a lot of attention for their adorable, Chick-fil-A-themed photoshoot.
A one-year-old and a baby cow are getting a lot of attention for their adorable, Chick-fil-A-themed photoshoot.
FDA: 4 manufacturers to phase out potentially harmful substance commonly found in fast-food containers
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
Second Lady Karen Pence to visit Milwaukee VA, veteran-owned business Tuesday
Second Lady Karen Pence will be in Milwaukee to take part in a roundtable on veteran suicide prevention at the VA Medical Center, and to tour a veteran-owned business that has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Second Lady Karen Pence will be in Milwaukee to take part in a roundtable on veteran suicide prevention at the VA Medical Center, and to tour a veteran-owned business that has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Rock buys XFL with investment firm for $15M
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the former WWE star-turned-movie giant, partnered with RedBird Capital to buy the league at the 11th hour, Sportico reported Monday. The league was nearly set to go on auction. Johnson and the firm reportedly paid $15 million for the fledgling football league.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the former WWE star-turned-movie giant, partnered with RedBird Capital to buy the league at the 11th hour, Sportico reported Monday. The league was nearly set to go on auction. Johnson and the firm reportedly paid $15 million for the fledgling football league.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.