Wisconsin unemployment drops to 8.5%, below national rate

Wisconsin unemployment drops to 8.5%, below national rate

MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in June — a bit of good news that came Thursday as Democratic lawmakers released proposals to remove obstacles and broaden access to unemployment benefits.The jobless numbers also came as Gov.

MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in June — a bit of good news that came Thursday as Democratic lawmakers released proposals to remove obstacles and broaden access to unemployment benefits.The jobless numbers also came as Gov.

Photo with masked subjects from 1919 welcomes guests to Harley-Davidson Museum

Photo with masked subjects from 1919 welcomes guests to Harley-Davidson Museum

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Museum is back open to visitors -- and there is an interesting photograph now welcoming guests who walk through the doors.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Museum is back open to visitors -- and there is an interesting photograph now welcoming guests who walk through the doors.

Southern California woman tests positive for COVID-19 for second time after initial recovery

Southern California woman tests positive for COVID-19 for second time after initial recovery

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --  A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."Health officials have reported an increased number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, recovered, and then testing positive again.Mary Lugo, 45, is coming forward with her story.Lugo initially tested positive for the virus in April.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --  A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."Health officials have reported an increased number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, recovered, and then testing positive again.Mary Lugo, 45, is coming forward with her story.Lugo initially tested positive for the virus in April.

Small businesses in Milwaukee impacted by COVID-19 are now receiving Restart grants

Small businesses in Milwaukee impacted by COVID-19 are now receiving Restart grants

MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee’s Restart grants are now being distributed, officials announced on Thursday, July 16.The grants provide financial support for local small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee’s Restart grants are now being distributed, officials announced on Thursday, July 16.The grants provide financial support for local small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations

CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations

NEW YORK -- CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.Beginning July 20, all CVS customers will have to wear a face covering when entering any location throughout the country, officials said."What we are asking is that customers help protect themselves and those around them by listening to the experts and heeding the call to wear a face covering." CVS Chief Operating Officer Jon Roberts said. "To be clear, we're not asking our store employees to play the role of enforcer."CVS already requires its store employees to wear face coverings and in "any community with state or local laws mandating the use of face coverings, we've made that very clear through signage and other reminders."To date, the U.S. has nearly 3.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.Read updates at FOXBusiness.com.

NEW YORK -- CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.Beginning July 20, all CVS customers will have to wear a face covering when entering any location throughout the country, officials said."What we are asking is that customers help protect themselves and those around them by listening to the experts and heeding the call to wear a face covering." CVS Chief Operating Officer Jon Roberts said. "To be clear, we're not asking our store employees to play the role of enforcer."CVS already requires its store employees to wear face coverings and in "any community with state or local laws mandating the use of face coverings, we've made that very clear through signage and other reminders."To date, the U.S. has nearly 3.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.Read updates at FOXBusiness.com.

Glendale requiring face masks in indoors public spaces for everyone 4 and older

Glendale requiring face masks in indoors public spaces for everyone 4 and older

GLENDALE --  On Monday, July 13, Glendale Common Council passed a resolution requiring masks and face coverings to be worn in indoor public places and where social distancing is not feasible.

GLENDALE --  On Monday, July 13, Glendale Common Council passed a resolution requiring masks and face coverings to be worn in indoor public places and where social distancing is not feasible.

BIG EAST fall sports will not include any non-conference competition

BIG EAST fall sports will not include any non-conference competition

MILWAUKEE -- The BIG EAST Conference and its member institutions announced on Thursday, July 16 updated plans for their six 2020 fall sports.

MILWAUKEE -- The BIG EAST Conference and its member institutions announced on Thursday, July 16 updated plans for their six 2020 fall sports.

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?

NEW YORK -- Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?It’s possible, but it seems to be relatively rare and scientists think they know why that is.Many viruses can cross the placenta and infect a fetus in the womb, and evidence has been growing that the coronavirus sometimes can too.Researchers in Italy studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April and found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.

NEW YORK -- Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?It’s possible, but it seems to be relatively rare and scientists think they know why that is.Many viruses can cross the placenta and infect a fetus in the womb, and evidence has been growing that the coronavirus sometimes can too.Researchers in Italy studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April and found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.

UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials

UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials

LONDON — Britain, the United States and Canada accused Russia on Thursday of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.The three nations alleged that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and said to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical research institutions involved in coronavirus vaccine development.Britain’s National Cybersecurity Centre made the announcement, which was coordinated with authorities in the U.S. and Canada.“It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic,'' Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement. “While others pursue their selfish interests with reckless behaviour, the U.K. and its allies are getting on with the hard work of finding a vaccine and protecting global health.''The persistent and ongoing attacks are seen by intelligence officials as an effort to steal intellectual property, rather than to disrupt research.

LONDON — Britain, the United States and Canada accused Russia on Thursday of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.The three nations alleged that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and said to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical research institutions involved in coronavirus vaccine development.Britain’s National Cybersecurity Centre made the announcement, which was coordinated with authorities in the U.S. and Canada.“It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic,'' Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement. “While others pursue their selfish interests with reckless behaviour, the U.K. and its allies are getting on with the hard work of finding a vaccine and protecting global health.''The persistent and ongoing attacks are seen by intelligence officials as an effort to steal intellectual property, rather than to disrupt research.

'Without that noise, everything is heard:' Brewers adjust to empty seats during team scrimmage

'Without that noise, everything is heard:' Brewers adjust to empty seats during team scrimmage

While the rain came down outside, it wasn't a worry to the Milwaukee Brewers inside Miller Park on Wednesday, July 15 as the Crew settled-in for Game 2 of the "Blue-Gold World Series."

While the rain came down outside, it wasn't a worry to the Milwaukee Brewers inside Miller Park on Wednesday, July 15 as the Crew settled-in for Game 2 of the "Blue-Gold World Series."

'Complicated decision:' Questions remain as MPS looks to determine fall learning plans

'Complicated decision:' Questions remain as MPS looks to determine fall learning plans

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools are preparing to meet virtually on Thursday, July 16 with plans to determine how schools will navigate learning come fall.It's a dilemma parents and caregivers likely didn't expect they'd be facing.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools are preparing to meet virtually on Thursday, July 16 with plans to determine how schools will navigate learning come fall.It's a dilemma parents and caregivers likely didn't expect they'd be facing.

FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage

FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage

WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has added three more hand sanitizers to its rolling list of products recalled because of possible contamination with a toxic chemical.In total, over 65 of the cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.

WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has added three more hand sanitizers to its rolling list of products recalled because of possible contamination with a toxic chemical.In total, over 65 of the cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.