Starbucks to require customers to wear face masks inside locations starting July 15
LOS ANGELES -- Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.According to an official statement by the coffee chain, the new policy will be enforced in all company-owned cafe locations in the United States.“At select locations where a local government mandate is not in place, customers that may not be wearing a facial covering will have various options to order their Starbucks, including ordering at the drive-thru, curbside pickup through the Starbucks app or placing an order for delivery through Starbucks Delivers,” read the statement.The company reiterated its commitment to playing a “constructive role” in supporting health and government officials in their attempts to stop the spread of COVID-19.The new policy comes after a few negative interactions between employees and customers over facial coverings.More than $20,000 was raised for a San Diego barista who refused to serve a customer because she was not wearing a mask.
LOS ANGELES -- Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.According to an official statement by the coffee chain, the new policy will be enforced in all company-owned cafe locations in the United States.“At select locations where a local government mandate is not in place, customers that may not be wearing a facial covering will have various options to order their Starbucks, including ordering at the drive-thru, curbside pickup through the Starbucks app or placing an order for delivery through Starbucks Delivers,” read the statement.The company reiterated its commitment to playing a “constructive role” in supporting health and government officials in their attempts to stop the spread of COVID-19.The new policy comes after a few negative interactions between employees and customers over facial coverings.More than $20,000 was raised for a San Diego barista who refused to serve a customer because she was not wearing a mask.
Jacksonville businesses file lawsuit to block RNC from coming to city, or shrink attendance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Several business owners in Jacksonville have sued the city and President Donald Trump's campaign in an effort to stop the Republican National Convention from coming next month.The lawsuit claims the event would be detrimental to the health of the community.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Several business owners in Jacksonville have sued the city and President Donald Trump's campaign in an effort to stop the Republican National Convention from coming next month.The lawsuit claims the event would be detrimental to the health of the community.
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Murder charge filed against California security guard accused of shooting non-mask wearing customer
GARDENA, Calif. -- A murder charge was filed Thursday, July 9 against a California market security guard who allegedly shot a customer who came into the store without a face mask.Umeir Hawkins, 38, of Gardena, pleaded not guilty to one count each of murder and possession of a handgun by a felon, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.The murder charge stems from the shooting death of Jerry Lewis, 50, who entered the market in the 2300 block of Rosecrans Avenue without a mask and got into an argument with Hawkins on Sunday, according to police and prosecutors.The fight turned physical after Lewis returned to the store, according to Gardena police Lt.
GARDENA, Calif. -- A murder charge was filed Thursday, July 9 against a California market security guard who allegedly shot a customer who came into the store without a face mask.Umeir Hawkins, 38, of Gardena, pleaded not guilty to one count each of murder and possession of a handgun by a felon, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.The murder charge stems from the shooting death of Jerry Lewis, 50, who entered the market in the 2300 block of Rosecrans Avenue without a mask and got into an argument with Hawkins on Sunday, according to police and prosecutors.The fight turned physical after Lewis returned to the store, according to Gardena police Lt.
Woman yells ‘I am a schoolteacher and I have COVID-19,’ then spits in man’s face in Costco
CHICAGO, Ill, (Sun-Times Media) -- A Highland Park woman was allegedly so mad that a man removed his face mask in a Costco that she yelled she had COVID-19 before spitting in his face, police said.Elizabeth H.
CHICAGO, Ill, (Sun-Times Media) -- A Highland Park woman was allegedly so mad that a man removed his face mask in a Costco that she yelled she had COVID-19 before spitting in his face, police said.Elizabeth H.
Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens
ORLANDO, Fla. — Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen.
Layoffs stuck at high level as 1.3 million seek jobless aid
WASHINGTON — More than 1.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a historically high pace that shows that many employers are still laying people off in the face of a resurgent coronavirus.The persistently elevated level of layoffs are occurring as a spike in virus cases has forced six states to reverse their move to reopen businesses.
WASHINGTON — More than 1.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a historically high pace that shows that many employers are still laying people off in the face of a resurgent coronavirus.The persistently elevated level of layoffs are occurring as a spike in virus cases has forced six states to reverse their move to reopen businesses.
Company shares shocking model of future remote worker as pandemic continues
NEW YORK -- Millions of American workers became remote employees overnight when the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year, and the future isn’t looking too bright for those who fail to maintain healthy habits while working from home in the long-term, new findings claim.
NEW YORK -- Millions of American workers became remote employees overnight when the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year, and the future isn’t looking too bright for those who fail to maintain healthy habits while working from home in the long-term, new findings claim.
Health official: President Trump's rally in Oklahoma 'likely' source of virus surge
OKLAHOMA CITY — President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa in late June that drew thousands of participants and large protests "likely contributed" to a dramatic surge in new coronavirus cases, Tulsa City-County Health Department Director Dr.
OKLAHOMA CITY — President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa in late June that drew thousands of participants and large protests "likely contributed" to a dramatic surge in new coronavirus cases, Tulsa City-County Health Department Director Dr.
Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?
NEW YORK -- Is it safe to visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic?Dentists can’t eliminate all risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus.You'll likely notice changes as soon as you enter the office.
NEW YORK -- Is it safe to visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic?Dentists can’t eliminate all risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus.You'll likely notice changes as soon as you enter the office.
Economic disruption of COVID-19 pandemic leads to national coin shortage, rise in contactless payment
MILWAUKEE -- Like a penny into a wishing well, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a ripple effect on the number of coins available across the country -- a national coin shortage.
MILWAUKEE -- Like a penny into a wishing well, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a ripple effect on the number of coins available across the country -- a national coin shortage.
'It keeps him busy:' Hartford man builds birdhouses in effort to make people happy amid pandemic
HARTFORD -- If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com.It's a place to celebrate the good.One freshly-picked story from the site features a birdhouse builder on a mission.
HARTFORD -- If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com.It's a place to celebrate the good.One freshly-picked story from the site features a birdhouse builder on a mission.
Wisconsin judges are deleting videos of what happens in their courtrooms: 'What’s going on here?'
MILWAUKEE -- Once you press the button, there's no going back. "I understand that deleting is permanent and can't be undone," the YouTube disclaimer says, warning that the video service will follow through when you press the "delete forever" button.
MILWAUKEE -- Once you press the button, there's no going back. "I understand that deleting is permanent and can't be undone," the YouTube disclaimer says, warning that the video service will follow through when you press the "delete forever" button.
Airborne COVID-19: What does it mean, how does it increase risk and what are the steps to stay safe?
NEW YORK -- Since the start of the pandemic, scientists have been racing to understand how the novel coronavirus is spread.Public health guidance has stated that it is primarily spread through large respiratory droplets expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs or sneezes, but mounting scientific evidence suggests that even tinier virus particles can also linger in the air and infect people as they inhale.Known as airborne transmission, the risk of this situation is highest in crowded indoor areas with poor ventilation.As people return to their offices, children return to schools, and restaurants, bars and churches welcome patrons back into their establishments, the implications of the novel coronavirus being airborne are significant — and it could alter many of the current measures being taken to slow the trajectory of the pandemic.Dr.
NEW YORK -- Since the start of the pandemic, scientists have been racing to understand how the novel coronavirus is spread.Public health guidance has stated that it is primarily spread through large respiratory droplets expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs or sneezes, but mounting scientific evidence suggests that even tinier virus particles can also linger in the air and infect people as they inhale.Known as airborne transmission, the risk of this situation is highest in crowded indoor areas with poor ventilation.As people return to their offices, children return to schools, and restaurants, bars and churches welcome patrons back into their establishments, the implications of the novel coronavirus being airborne are significant — and it could alter many of the current measures being taken to slow the trajectory of the pandemic.Dr.
It's official: Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits postponed until 2021
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- The PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA TOUR jointly announced on Wednesday, July 8 that both the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup have been rescheduled and will now be played one year later than originally planned.The 43rd Ryder Cup, scheduled for September 22-27, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, has been rescheduled for September 21-26, 2021.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- The PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA TOUR jointly announced on Wednesday, July 8 that both the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup have been rescheduled and will now be played one year later than originally planned.The 43rd Ryder Cup, scheduled for September 22-27, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, has been rescheduled for September 21-26, 2021.
Renters face financial cliff ahead; limited help available
WASHINGTON -- Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope.People who rent have largely been able to survive the initial months of the pandemic helped by unemployment and federal relief checks.
WASHINGTON -- Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope.People who rent have largely been able to survive the initial months of the pandemic helped by unemployment and federal relief checks.
School districts in SE Wisconsin make plans as fall classes approach: 'Doing everything we can'
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen in the fall.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen in the fall.
Special council meeting set for Thursday afternoon to discuss revised Milwaukee mask mandate
MILWAUKEE -- A special Milwaukee Common Council Public Safety and Health Committee meeting will be held Thursday, July 9 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the MKE Cares Milwaukee mask mandate following "extensive input from members of the community," Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, who introduced the ordinance, said in a news release.Dimitrijevic noted since being introduced, MKE Cares has received diverse support from local small businesses, thousands of residents via a change.org petition, local healthcare providers, VISIT Milwaukee, The Milwaukee Area Labor Council and United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, among others.“It’s great to have had a community discussion over the past few days about mask use to protect our neighbors," said Dimitrijevic in the release. "We’ve taken your feedback and combined it with science and best practices to develop a MKE Cares plan that will keep us all safe.
MILWAUKEE -- A special Milwaukee Common Council Public Safety and Health Committee meeting will be held Thursday, July 9 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the MKE Cares Milwaukee mask mandate following "extensive input from members of the community," Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, who introduced the ordinance, said in a news release.Dimitrijevic noted since being introduced, MKE Cares has received diverse support from local small businesses, thousands of residents via a change.org petition, local healthcare providers, VISIT Milwaukee, The Milwaukee Area Labor Council and United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, among others.“It’s great to have had a community discussion over the past few days about mask use to protect our neighbors," said Dimitrijevic in the release. "We’ve taken your feedback and combined it with science and best practices to develop a MKE Cares plan that will keep us all safe.