Cyber Monday the new Black Friday; record online sales amid COVID-19

Traditionally, Thanksgiving weekend marks the peak of in-person holiday shopping, but as with all things in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has led to change.

Madison East HS student dies of COVID-19 complications

A Madison high school student has died after a brief coronavirus-related illness, according to officials.

Vaccine researcher with Wisconsin ties calls Moderna, Pfizer news exciting
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The news from Moderna and Pfizer has excited Deborah Fuller as she and her team have finalized their own vaccine which is in the early steps to start clinical trials.

Vaccine researcher with WI ties: Moderna, Pfizer news 'exciting'

The news from Moderna and Pfizer has excited Dr. Deborah Fuller as she and her team have finalized their own MRNA vaccine which is in the early steps to start clinical trials.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 2,534; deaths up 6

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 2,534 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases -- bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 387,235.

US airports see 3M over Thanksgiving, biggest crowds since March

The 3 million who went through U.S. airport checkpoints from Friday through Sunday marked the biggest crowds since mid-March when the COVID-19 crisis took hold in the United States.

Trump admin touts Pfizer, Moderna coronavirus vaccines as 'safe'

A top U.S. health official has urged Americans to get vaccinated when they can, citing the rigor of the approval process as almost half of Americans say they do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.

Online shoppers: 'Use a credit card' for best scam protection

Between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, holiday shopping changes amid the coronavirus pandemic have pushed more consumers online, and crooks are counting on that this season.

Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead

The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.

Innovative lending services look to help small businesses

Some financial opportunities have innovative models designed for getting small businesses through the roller coaster ride that has been surviving through the pandemic.

Milwaukee 'Scroll & Stroll' aims to boost small business

Smaller businesses need community support now more than ever as local spots close down or adapt due to COVID-19.

Biden adds more members to COVID-19 advisory board

President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.

Illinois faces post-holiday surge as COVID-19 continues to spread

State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.

Britain prepares to rollout coronavirus vaccine

The British government appointed a vaccines minister on Saturday as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the coronavirus, potentially starting within days.