Hostess recalls Raspberry Zingers over potential mold
NEW YORK -- Snack company Hostess has voluntarily recalled a selection of its Raspberry Zingers due to potential mold growth that can occur before the baked item’s best by date.The recalled Raspberry Zinger lineup includes several batches across the brand’s fresh frozen and grocery store packs, according to a press release Hostess issued Monday evening.
NEW YORK -- Snack company Hostess has voluntarily recalled a selection of its Raspberry Zingers due to potential mold growth that can occur before the baked item’s best by date.The recalled Raspberry Zinger lineup includes several batches across the brand’s fresh frozen and grocery store packs, according to a press release Hostess issued Monday evening.
United says it will maximize in-flight air ventilation system to help mitigate airborne COVID-19 spread
LOS ANGELES -- United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.The company said its high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems currently recirculate the air within the cabin every two to three minutes, removing 99.97% of all particles.The new procedure will begin on July 27, according to the company.United Airlines claims the filtration process will make the “the air onboard a plane significantly cleaner than what people typically experience in restaurants, grocery stores, schools or even some hospitals.”"We know the environment on an aircraft is safe and because the air flow is designed to minimize the transmission of disease, the earlier we maximize air flow over our HEPA filtration system, the better for our crew and our customers," said Scott Kirby, United's chief executive officer."The quality of the air, combined with a strict mask policy and regularly disinfected surfaces, are the building blocks towards preventing the spread of COVID-19 on an airplane.
LOS ANGELES -- United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.The company said its high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems currently recirculate the air within the cabin every two to three minutes, removing 99.97% of all particles.The new procedure will begin on July 27, according to the company.United Airlines claims the filtration process will make the “the air onboard a plane significantly cleaner than what people typically experience in restaurants, grocery stores, schools or even some hospitals.”"We know the environment on an aircraft is safe and because the air flow is designed to minimize the transmission of disease, the earlier we maximize air flow over our HEPA filtration system, the better for our crew and our customers," said Scott Kirby, United's chief executive officer."The quality of the air, combined with a strict mask policy and regularly disinfected surfaces, are the building blocks towards preventing the spread of COVID-19 on an airplane.
Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike
NEW YORK — Workers from the service industry, fast-food chains and the gig economy rallied with organized labor Monday to protest systemic racism and economic inequality, staging demonstrations across the U.S. and around the world seeking better treatment of Black Americans in the workplace.Organizers said at least 20,000 workers in 160 cities walked off the job, inspired by the racial reckoning that followed the deaths of several Black men and women at the hands of police.
NEW YORK — Workers from the service industry, fast-food chains and the gig economy rallied with organized labor Monday to protest systemic racism and economic inequality, staging demonstrations across the U.S. and around the world seeking better treatment of Black Americans in the workplace.Organizers said at least 20,000 workers in 160 cities walked off the job, inspired by the racial reckoning that followed the deaths of several Black men and women at the hands of police.
'It's a pandemic:' Shoppers' opinions mixed as mask requirement takes effect at Woodman's in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A number of national retailers began requiring masks Monday, July 20 -- including Woodman's grocery stores in the Milwaukee area.
WAUKESHA -- A number of national retailers began requiring masks Monday, July 20 -- including Woodman's grocery stores in the Milwaukee area.
Dollar General employees locked in convicted sex offender wanted for murder in Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Workers at a Dollar General store recognized a convicted sex offender accused of killing two teenagers and kidnapping a third — and locked him in after quietly escorting other customers out.
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Workers at a Dollar General store recognized a convicted sex offender accused of killing two teenagers and kidnapping a third — and locked him in after quietly escorting other customers out.
Wisconsin State Fair officials release menu for 1st 'Fair Food Drive-Thru'
Despite the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair being canceled due to COVID-19 -- there still a way for you to enjoy your favorite State Fair necessities -- including a "Fair Food Drive-Thru" which starts July 23. Fair officials on Monday, July 20 revealed the menu for the first event.
Despite the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair being canceled due to COVID-19 -- there still a way for you to enjoy your favorite State Fair necessities -- including a "Fair Food Drive-Thru" which starts July 23. Fair officials on Monday, July 20 revealed the menu for the first event.
Disney World bans guests from eating and drinking while walking
ORLANDO -- Eating and drinking while walking around Walt Disney World is no longer permitted in the age of the novel coronavirus.The theme park is prohibiting visitors from consuming food and beverages while roaming around its Florida location in an effort to ensure masks are worn at all times.Under the new rule, guests are still allowed to remove their masks while eating or drinking, but cannot be on the move and must socially distance from others, according to the park's website, which was first reported by Disney blogs like Mickey Blog and Walt Disney News Today.“Face coverings are required for all guests (ages 2 and up) and cast members.
ORLANDO -- Eating and drinking while walking around Walt Disney World is no longer permitted in the age of the novel coronavirus.The theme park is prohibiting visitors from consuming food and beverages while roaming around its Florida location in an effort to ensure masks are worn at all times.Under the new rule, guests are still allowed to remove their masks while eating or drinking, but cannot be on the move and must socially distance from others, according to the park's website, which was first reported by Disney blogs like Mickey Blog and Walt Disney News Today.“Face coverings are required for all guests (ages 2 and up) and cast members.
Engine maker Briggs & Stratton files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
WAUWATOSA — Briggs & Stratton Corp., billed as the world's largest manufacturer of small gas engines, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Monday.As part of the Chapter 11 filing, the Milwaukee-area company said Monday it has secured debtor-in-possession financing of $677.5 million from KPS Capital Partners LP, the private equity firm purchasing its assets, and its existing lenders to allow it to continue operating ahead of the closing of the deal.“Over the past several months, we have explored multiple options with our advisors to strengthen our financial position and flexibility,” Chief Executive Todd Teske said in a statement. “The challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have made reorganization the difficult but necessary and appropriate path forward to secure our business.”The filing allows Briggs & Stratton to fully support its operations through the closing of the transaction, the company said in the statement.
WAUWATOSA — Briggs & Stratton Corp., billed as the world's largest manufacturer of small gas engines, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Monday.As part of the Chapter 11 filing, the Milwaukee-area company said Monday it has secured debtor-in-possession financing of $677.5 million from KPS Capital Partners LP, the private equity firm purchasing its assets, and its existing lenders to allow it to continue operating ahead of the closing of the deal.“Over the past several months, we have explored multiple options with our advisors to strengthen our financial position and flexibility,” Chief Executive Todd Teske said in a statement. “The challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have made reorganization the difficult but necessary and appropriate path forward to secure our business.”The filing allows Briggs & Stratton to fully support its operations through the closing of the transaction, the company said in the statement.
'Great disappointment:' 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon canceled due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon scheduled for Oct. 4 has been canceled due to COVID-19.The following statement was released on their website: Dear Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon supporter:
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon scheduled for Oct. 4 has been canceled due to COVID-19.The following statement was released on their website: Dear Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon supporter:
Poll: 63% of Americans believe their job will 'never return to normal'
NEW YORK -- Three-quarters of Americans worry life will never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
NEW YORK -- Three-quarters of Americans worry life will never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
Milwaukeeans need to earn $17.73 an hour to afford rent, report shows
MILWAUKEE -- The cost of rent is skyrocketing, with the 2020 National Housing Wage $23.96 for a modest two-bedroom rental home, and $19.56 for a modest one-bedroom rental home, with the federal minimum wage at $7.25 an hour.
MILWAUKEE -- The cost of rent is skyrocketing, with the 2020 National Housing Wage $23.96 for a modest two-bedroom rental home, and $19.56 for a modest one-bedroom rental home, with the federal minimum wage at $7.25 an hour.
Taco Bell rumored to be removing popular menu item, social media erupts
The rumors of the Quesarito’s demise may or may not be greatly exaggerated.
The rumors of the Quesarito’s demise may or may not be greatly exaggerated.
Macy's paid $9M in bonuses to top executives after slashing 3,900 jobs
NEW YORK -- Macy's doled out $9 million in equity bonuses to its top executives just two weeks after the retailer said it would cut thousands of jobs in its corporate office.CEO Jeff Gennette received restricted stock worth about $3.6 million on July 9, according to a regulatory filing.
NEW YORK -- Macy's doled out $9 million in equity bonuses to its top executives just two weeks after the retailer said it would cut thousands of jobs in its corporate office.CEO Jeff Gennette received restricted stock worth about $3.6 million on July 9, according to a regulatory filing.
Woman wants half of $100K raised for Starbucks barista after mask dispute, claims discrimination
SAN DIEGO -- More than $100,000 was raised for a Starbucks barista in late June, and now, the woman behind the viral story is claiming she deserves half.
SAN DIEGO -- More than $100,000 was raised for a Starbucks barista in late June, and now, the woman behind the viral story is claiming she deserves half.
Uber offers $0 delivery for Black-owned restaurants
NEW YORK -- Uber is offering free delivery for Uber Eats orders from Black-owned restaurants through the remainder of 2020 and announced a number of other initiatives to help support minority communities and employees in a Friday blog post.The announcement comes as U.S. companies, including Amazon and Netflix, step up efforts to become more inclusive and supportive of minority employees and communities in the wake of George Floyd's killing, which sparked global protests and conversations about racial inequality in the U.S. and elsewhere."In addition to extending the $0 delivery fee for Black-owned restaurants for all of 2020, we are taking steps to more effectively identify and highlight the diversity of restaurants on our platform, including Black-owned restaurants, permanently," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog post.
NEW YORK -- Uber is offering free delivery for Uber Eats orders from Black-owned restaurants through the remainder of 2020 and announced a number of other initiatives to help support minority communities and employees in a Friday blog post.The announcement comes as U.S. companies, including Amazon and Netflix, step up efforts to become more inclusive and supportive of minority employees and communities in the wake of George Floyd's killing, which sparked global protests and conversations about racial inequality in the U.S. and elsewhere."In addition to extending the $0 delivery fee for Black-owned restaurants for all of 2020, we are taking steps to more effectively identify and highlight the diversity of restaurants on our platform, including Black-owned restaurants, permanently," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog post.
List: Mask required at these local, national businesses
MILWAUKEE -- On July 16, the mask mandate in the City of Milwaukee went into effect, however, many businesses outside of the city have elected that their guests mask up before entering in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.An alphabetical and running list of local and national brands requiring you to wear a mask in their stores:
MILWAUKEE -- On July 16, the mask mandate in the City of Milwaukee went into effect, however, many businesses outside of the city have elected that their guests mask up before entering in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.An alphabetical and running list of local and national brands requiring you to wear a mask in their stores:
Pandemic forces Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to permanently lay off 1,600 employees
MILWAUKEE -- Some 1,600 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino employees have been permanently laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Some 1,600 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino employees have been permanently laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook planning TikTok competitor 'Instagram Reels'
NEW YORK -- Facebook is planning to launch a short-form video feature on Instagram in early August, increasing competition with TikTok, according to reports.Developers are joining the race to create a quality TikTok alternative, TechCrunch reported, as U.S. officials consider a ban on the app and influencers leave the platform due to security concerns.The outlet reported that Facebook, which has more than 2.5 billion uses worldwide, launched Reels in Brazil in November, in France and Germany last month and in India last week after the country banned TikTok and dozens of other Chinese-owned apps amid tensions between the two countries.“The community in our test countries has shown so much creativity in short-form video, and we’ve heard from creators and people around the world that they’re eager to get started as well,” a Facebook spokesperson told TechCrunch.Reels will launch in the U.S. and more than 50 other countries, NBC News reported.
NEW YORK -- Facebook is planning to launch a short-form video feature on Instagram in early August, increasing competition with TikTok, according to reports.Developers are joining the race to create a quality TikTok alternative, TechCrunch reported, as U.S. officials consider a ban on the app and influencers leave the platform due to security concerns.The outlet reported that Facebook, which has more than 2.5 billion uses worldwide, launched Reels in Brazil in November, in France and Germany last month and in India last week after the country banned TikTok and dozens of other Chinese-owned apps amid tensions between the two countries.“The community in our test countries has shown so much creativity in short-form video, and we’ve heard from creators and people around the world that they’re eager to get started as well,” a Facebook spokesperson told TechCrunch.Reels will launch in the U.S. and more than 50 other countries, NBC News reported.
Westown Farmers' Market canceled noting COVID-19, other challenges
MILWAUKEE -- After an initial postponement, the Westown Association has decided to cancel the 2020 season of the Westown Farmers' Market noting growing concerns for coronavirus spread and other challenges.After conducting a survey with the Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, results showed only 33% of employees expect to return to their offices by September.
MILWAUKEE -- After an initial postponement, the Westown Association has decided to cancel the 2020 season of the Westown Farmers' Market noting growing concerns for coronavirus spread and other challenges.After conducting a survey with the Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, results showed only 33% of employees expect to return to their offices by September.
Discovery World is getting ready to reopen, here's what you need to know before you go
MILWAUKEE -- Discovery World is getting ready to reopen and there are some things you need to know before you go.
MILWAUKEE -- Discovery World is getting ready to reopen and there are some things you need to know before you go.