Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users
LONDON — GPS device-maker Garmin’s online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts.Garmin Connect, an app and website that works with the company's popular line of fitness watches, remained out of service on Friday.
LONDON — GPS device-maker Garmin’s online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts.Garmin Connect, an app and website that works with the company's popular line of fitness watches, remained out of service on Friday.
Officials: Turnout 'amazing' for 1st State Fair Food Drive-Thru featuring 11 favorites
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it!
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it!
MCTS to require masks on buses starting August 1
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, July 23 that masks or face coverings will be required on buses starting Saturday, Aug. 1 -- the transportation provider's latest step to minimize the risk of COVID-19.Milwaukee County health officials say wearing a mask over one’s mouth and nose helps reduce the spread of COVID-19, especially when in close proximity to others -- such as on shared, public transportation."We really urge you all to be wearing your masks and physical distancing," said Darren Rausch, director of the Greenfield Health Department. "This isn't just a Milwaukee County issue."
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, July 23 that masks or face coverings will be required on buses starting Saturday, Aug. 1 -- the transportation provider's latest step to minimize the risk of COVID-19.Milwaukee County health officials say wearing a mask over one’s mouth and nose helps reduce the spread of COVID-19, especially when in close proximity to others -- such as on shared, public transportation."We really urge you all to be wearing your masks and physical distancing," said Darren Rausch, director of the Greenfield Health Department. "This isn't just a Milwaukee County issue."
Southwest, American tighten mask rules; Delta widens testing
DALLAS — Delta Air Lines will provide at-home coronavirus tests for some employees, while Southwest and American will tighten their rules on face masks by ending exceptions for medical reasons.“We’re simply seeing too many exceptions to the (mask) policy, it has put our flight crews in a really tough spot and also made our customers pretty uncomfortable," Southwest Airlines President Tom Nealon said Thursday.Those moves come as airlines try to reassure passengers and their own employees about safety during a pandemic that has made many people afraid to fly.Delta said it will expand coronavirus testing at its hub airports and provide at-home tests for employees in Florida and Texas — states that have seen a surge of virus infections and deaths in recent weeks.
DALLAS — Delta Air Lines will provide at-home coronavirus tests for some employees, while Southwest and American will tighten their rules on face masks by ending exceptions for medical reasons.“We’re simply seeing too many exceptions to the (mask) policy, it has put our flight crews in a really tough spot and also made our customers pretty uncomfortable," Southwest Airlines President Tom Nealon said Thursday.Those moves come as airlines try to reassure passengers and their own employees about safety during a pandemic that has made many people afraid to fly.Delta said it will expand coronavirus testing at its hub airports and provide at-home tests for employees in Florida and Texas — states that have seen a surge of virus infections and deaths in recent weeks.
Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores
NEW YORK -- Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."Ascena, which also operates Ann Taylor Loft, Lou & Grey, Catherines and Cacique, is slated to close all of its Catherines stores, in addition to closing a "significant number" of its Justice stores and a "select number" of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey stores, the company said in a press release after filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Virginia."The meaningful progress we have made driving sustainable growth, improving our operating margins and strengthening our financial foundation has been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic," Ascena interim executive chair Carrie W.
NEW YORK -- Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."Ascena, which also operates Ann Taylor Loft, Lou & Grey, Catherines and Cacique, is slated to close all of its Catherines stores, in addition to closing a "significant number" of its Justice stores and a "select number" of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey stores, the company said in a press release after filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Virginia."The meaningful progress we have made driving sustainable growth, improving our operating margins and strengthening our financial foundation has been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic," Ascena interim executive chair Carrie W.
Missing movies? Here are some of the big summer films that were delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As drive-in theaters are thriving across the United States, major cineplexes are announcing reopening delays yet again, prompting the moviegoing faithful in the United States to wonder when — and if — they’ll be able to see their beloved summer blockbusters at theaters this year.FOX 5 DC Entertainment Reporter Kevin McCarthy and FOX TV Stations’ Justin Sedgwick discuss some of the major, highly-anticipated movies film buffs were yearning to see this summer prior to the pandemic closing cinemas’ doors.Keep in mind that the release dates for these films are expected.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As drive-in theaters are thriving across the United States, major cineplexes are announcing reopening delays yet again, prompting the moviegoing faithful in the United States to wonder when — and if — they’ll be able to see their beloved summer blockbusters at theaters this year.FOX 5 DC Entertainment Reporter Kevin McCarthy and FOX TV Stations’ Justin Sedgwick discuss some of the major, highly-anticipated movies film buffs were yearning to see this summer prior to the pandemic closing cinemas’ doors.Keep in mind that the release dates for these films are expected.
Survey: Gun, ammo sales surging amid coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest
NEW YORK -- Gun sales have increased 95 percent while ammunition sales have increased 139 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a new survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).Retailers nationwide reported a record 10.3 million firearm transactions in the first half of 2020, with approximately 92 percent reporting an increase in ammuniation sales and 87 percent reporting an increase in firearm sales, the NSSF survey reveals.The survey noted that the demographics of customers who purchased guns and ammo consisted of 55.8 percent White males, 16.6 percent White females, 9.3 percent Black males, 5.4 percent Black females, 6.9 percent Hispanic males, 2.2 percent Hispanic females, 3.1 percent Asian males and 0.7 percent Asian females.
NEW YORK -- Gun sales have increased 95 percent while ammunition sales have increased 139 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a new survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).Retailers nationwide reported a record 10.3 million firearm transactions in the first half of 2020, with approximately 92 percent reporting an increase in ammuniation sales and 87 percent reporting an increase in firearm sales, the NSSF survey reveals.The survey noted that the demographics of customers who purchased guns and ammo consisted of 55.8 percent White males, 16.6 percent White females, 9.3 percent Black males, 5.4 percent Black females, 6.9 percent Hispanic males, 2.2 percent Hispanic females, 3.1 percent Asian males and 0.7 percent Asian females.
Nike Zoom Freak 2: Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2nd signature sneaker will be available July 25
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s second signature shoe, the Nike Zoom Freak 2, will be available for purchase.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s second signature shoe, the Nike Zoom Freak 2, will be available for purchase.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
NEW YORK -- Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.Coins are still plentiful.
NEW YORK -- Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.Coins are still plentiful.
1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March
WASHINGTON — The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.The rise in weekly jobless claims to 1.4 million underscores the outsize role the unemployment insurance system is playing among the nation’s safety net programs — just when a $600 weekly federal aid payment for the jobless is set to expire at the end of this week.All told, the Labor Department said Thursday that roughly 32 million people are receiving unemployment benefits, though that figure could include double-counting by some states.
WASHINGTON — The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.The rise in weekly jobless claims to 1.4 million underscores the outsize role the unemployment insurance system is playing among the nation’s safety net programs — just when a $600 weekly federal aid payment for the jobless is set to expire at the end of this week.All told, the Labor Department said Thursday that roughly 32 million people are receiving unemployment benefits, though that figure could include double-counting by some states.
'People go nuts for it:' Pickle pizza among the items on the menu for 1st State Fair Food Drive-Thru Thursday
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it!
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it!
Pickle pizza among the items on the menu for 1st State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it! You can get a taste of the fair without leaving your car starting Thursday, July 23 during the "Fair Food Drive-Thru" that lasts four weekends.
The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it! You can get a taste of the fair without leaving your car starting Thursday, July 23 during the "Fair Food Drive-Thru" that lasts four weekends.
Wauwatosa photographer joins nationwide effort to provide headshots for unemployed workers
WAUWATOSA -- 10,000 photographs. 200 photographers.
WAUWATOSA -- 10,000 photographs. 200 photographers.
Animals, caretakers at Disney theme park getting TV show
ORLANDO, Fla. — The lions, kangaroos and elephants at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom are ready for their closeups.A new television show about the residents and caretakers at the animal-themed park in Florida is being produced by National Geographic and will start streaming this fall on the Disney+, Disney officials said in a blog post this week.“The Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom" will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look of the animal care and veterinarian facilities at the theme park resort.Disney owns the theme park resort and the streaming service.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The lions, kangaroos and elephants at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom are ready for their closeups.A new television show about the residents and caretakers at the animal-themed park in Florida is being produced by National Geographic and will start streaming this fall on the Disney+, Disney officials said in a blog post this week.“The Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom" will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look of the animal care and veterinarian facilities at the theme park resort.Disney owns the theme park resort and the streaming service.
Tesla picks Texas site for second US vehicle assembly plant
AUSTIN, TX -- Electric car maker Tesla Inc.
AUSTIN, TX -- Electric car maker Tesla Inc.
'Keep things safe:' Racine business owners react to city's mask mandate
The City of Racine will require everyone above the age of 4 to wear a mask when leaving home starting Monday, July 27 -- a measure that the city's common council passed by just one vote on July 21.
The City of Racine will require everyone above the age of 4 to wear a mask when leaving home starting Monday, July 27 -- a measure that the city's common council passed by just one vote on July 21.
'Fighting tooth and nail:' Pfister adopts pandemic precautions as hospitality industry struggles
MILWAUKEE -- The Pfister in downtown Milwaukee offered a demonstration on Wednesday, July 22 of how they are fighting the coronavirus at a time when the hospitality industry as a whole is struggling.Pfister staff assure guests that their hotel and amenities are safe.
MILWAUKEE -- The Pfister in downtown Milwaukee offered a demonstration on Wednesday, July 22 of how they are fighting the coronavirus at a time when the hospitality industry as a whole is struggling.Pfister staff assure guests that their hotel and amenities are safe.
‘Meat of the future’: KFC to ‘3D bioprint’ meat using ‘animal flesh cells’
MOSCOW -- KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.Coined as the “meat of the future,” the lab-created chicken meat is KFC’s response to the growing interest of healthy lifestyles, the rise in demand for meat alternatives and the increasing need to develop more environmentally friendly methods of food production.It is also KFC’s next step in creating a “restaurant of the future.”The chicken company’s Russian partner, 3D Bioprinting Solutions, is developing additive bioprinting technology using chicken cells and plant material to recreate the taste and texture of chicken meat, with almost no animal involved in the process.Provided with KFC’s necessary ingredients, such as breading and spices, the laboratory-produced meat aims to achieve the signature KFC taste."3D bioprinting technologies, initially widely recognized in medicine, are nowadays gaining popularity in producing foods such as meat," said Yusek Khesuani, co-founder of 3D Bioprinting Solutions. "In the future, the rapid development of such technologies will allow us to make 3D-printed meat products more accessible and we are hoping that the technology created as a result of our cooperation with KFC will help accelerate the launch of cell-based meat products on the market."In the statement, the chicken franchise listed the advantages of utilizing the bioprinting method, including the absence of various additives used traditionally in farming and animal husbandry and the ethics of a production process that claims to not cause any harm to animals.The company also emphasized that bioprinting remains an environmentally-friendly procedure to produce than the standard way of producing chicken meat.“The technology of growing meat from cells has minimal negative impact on the environment, allowing energy consumption to be cut by more than half, greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced 25 fold and 100 times less land to be used than traditional farm-based meat production,” the statement said, sourcing a study by the American Environmental Science & Technology Journal.This is certainly not the first time we have heard about 3D printed meat.
MOSCOW -- KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.Coined as the “meat of the future,” the lab-created chicken meat is KFC’s response to the growing interest of healthy lifestyles, the rise in demand for meat alternatives and the increasing need to develop more environmentally friendly methods of food production.It is also KFC’s next step in creating a “restaurant of the future.”The chicken company’s Russian partner, 3D Bioprinting Solutions, is developing additive bioprinting technology using chicken cells and plant material to recreate the taste and texture of chicken meat, with almost no animal involved in the process.Provided with KFC’s necessary ingredients, such as breading and spices, the laboratory-produced meat aims to achieve the signature KFC taste."3D bioprinting technologies, initially widely recognized in medicine, are nowadays gaining popularity in producing foods such as meat," said Yusek Khesuani, co-founder of 3D Bioprinting Solutions. "In the future, the rapid development of such technologies will allow us to make 3D-printed meat products more accessible and we are hoping that the technology created as a result of our cooperation with KFC will help accelerate the launch of cell-based meat products on the market."In the statement, the chicken franchise listed the advantages of utilizing the bioprinting method, including the absence of various additives used traditionally in farming and animal husbandry and the ethics of a production process that claims to not cause any harm to animals.The company also emphasized that bioprinting remains an environmentally-friendly procedure to produce than the standard way of producing chicken meat.“The technology of growing meat from cells has minimal negative impact on the environment, allowing energy consumption to be cut by more than half, greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced 25 fold and 100 times less land to be used than traditional farm-based meat production,” the statement said, sourcing a study by the American Environmental Science & Technology Journal.This is certainly not the first time we have heard about 3D printed meat.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.An additional 500 million doses can be acquired, and U.S. citizens would receive the vaccine for free, according to the agreement.A Phase 2b/3 trial of the vaccine, with human subjects, is scheduled to start later this month and will be subject to regulatory review as early as October 2020.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.An additional 500 million doses can be acquired, and U.S. citizens would receive the vaccine for free, according to the agreement.A Phase 2b/3 trial of the vaccine, with human subjects, is scheduled to start later this month and will be subject to regulatory review as early as October 2020.
Vote: 10 finalists make the cut in Safe Digging contest; help pick a winner
MILWAUKEE — We Energies asked for pictures of digging dogs and you delivered.
MILWAUKEE — We Energies asked for pictures of digging dogs and you delivered.