Walmart pays another round of cash bonuses to US hourly employees working during pandemic
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart employees across the country were given another round of bonuses Thursday for their dedicated work during the coronavirus pandemic.Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150, adding up to more than $390 million in total.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart employees across the country were given another round of bonuses Thursday for their dedicated work during the coronavirus pandemic.Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150, adding up to more than $390 million in total.
Pregnant woman dies of COVID-19, doctors manage to save baby
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby, according to local news station WBRZ.
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby, according to local news station WBRZ.
Dr. Deborah Birx says President Trump never requested slow-down in coronavirus testing
LOS ANGELES - At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing."When you do testing to that extent you're going to find more people, you're going to find cases,” the President told those in attendance. “So I said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.' They test and they test.
LOS ANGELES - At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing."When you do testing to that extent you're going to find more people, you're going to find cases,” the President told those in attendance. “So I said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.' They test and they test.
COVID-19: Phase 4 of 'Moving Milwaukee Forward' plan set to take effect on July 1
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department revealed on Friday, June 26 that the "Moving Milwaukee Forward" plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic will move into Phase 4 as of 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1.The numbers alone show an increase in COVID-19 cases, but the way the data is analyzed suggest Milwaukee can move into Phase 4.Employees at Stack'd Burger Bar in Milwaukee said they have kept busy throughout the pandemic, with the restaurant quickly pivoting to online and take-out orders.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department revealed on Friday, June 26 that the "Moving Milwaukee Forward" plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic will move into Phase 4 as of 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1.The numbers alone show an increase in COVID-19 cases, but the way the data is analyzed suggest Milwaukee can move into Phase 4.Employees at Stack'd Burger Bar in Milwaukee said they have kept busy throughout the pandemic, with the restaurant quickly pivoting to online and take-out orders.
$10.2M in COVID-19 test kits ordered by FEMA reportedly unusable, produced in ‘unsanitary conditions’
LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”ProPublica reported on Friday that the company Fillakit, whose product warehouse is located in Houston, produced coronavirus testing supplies under a $10.2 million contract that have allegedly been rendered “contaminated and unusable.”The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general is investigating the contract.
LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”ProPublica reported on Friday that the company Fillakit, whose product warehouse is located in Houston, produced coronavirus testing supplies under a $10.2 million contract that have allegedly been rendered “contaminated and unusable.”The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general is investigating the contract.
33K American lives could be saved if 95% of people wear masks in public, model used by White House shows
SEATTLE -- If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be saved in the United States, according to a widely-cited coronavirus pandemic model used by the White House.Researchers are forecasting that more than 179,000 Americans will die by Oct. 1.
SEATTLE -- If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be saved in the United States, according to a widely-cited coronavirus pandemic model used by the White House.Researchers are forecasting that more than 179,000 Americans will die by Oct. 1.
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26,810 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 768 deaths, 21K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 26,810 on Friday, June 26.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 26,810 on Friday, June 26.
COVID-19 outbreak temporarily shuts down some Lake Geneva businesses
LAKE GENEVA -- A COVID-19 outbreak in the Lake Geneva area is temporarily shutting down some businesses.Two area restaurants meet the health department's definition of an "outbreak" -- meaning two or more employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
LAKE GENEVA -- A COVID-19 outbreak in the Lake Geneva area is temporarily shutting down some businesses.Two area restaurants meet the health department's definition of an "outbreak" -- meaning two or more employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
American Airlines to start booking at full capacity next week
FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity starting next Wednesday.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity starting next Wednesday.
Sen. Ron Johnson says all Wisconsin schools should open in fall
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
FBI warns of potential fraud schemes with some COVID-19 antibody tests
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about potential fraud schemes related to antibody tests for COVID-19.Scammers are marketing fraudulent and/or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests, potentially providing false results.
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about potential fraud schemes related to antibody tests for COVID-19.Scammers are marketing fraudulent and/or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests, potentially providing false results.
Wisconsin State Fair concerts reschedule for 2021 fair amid COVID-19 pandemic
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced on Friday, June 26 four rescheduled concerts for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair, despite the cancelation of the 2020 State Fair due to COVID-19.A news release says Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet will shake the Main Stage on opening night of the Fair, Thursday, Aug. 5.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced on Friday, June 26 four rescheduled concerts for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair, despite the cancelation of the 2020 State Fair due to COVID-19.A news release says Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet will shake the Main Stage on opening night of the Fair, Thursday, Aug. 5.
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
NEW YORK -- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he would use federal power to require Americans to wear face masks in public -- a move that would mark a significant intervention by the federal government and could see considerable pushback from states.
NEW YORK -- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he would use federal power to require Americans to wear face masks in public -- a move that would mark a significant intervention by the federal government and could see considerable pushback from states.
Confirmed new coronavirus cases hit a new high in US
NEW YORK -- The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday — eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April — in a resurgence that has led some governors to backtrack or at least pause the reopening of their states.While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.
NEW YORK -- The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday — eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April — in a resurgence that has led some governors to backtrack or at least pause the reopening of their states.While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.
US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge
WASHINGTON — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing record plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter.Last month's rebound in consumer spending followed spending drops of 6.6% in March and 12.6% in April, when the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a recession.
WASHINGTON — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing record plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter.Last month's rebound in consumer spending followed spending drops of 6.6% in March and 12.6% in April, when the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a recession.
Coronavirus more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.It’s well-documented that elderly adults and those with underlying conditions are susceptible to negative effects of the virus and are in many cases less likely to recover.
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.It’s well-documented that elderly adults and those with underlying conditions are susceptible to negative effects of the virus and are in many cases less likely to recover.
Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered
WASHINGTON -- President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.Asked during an interview by Scripps reporter Joe St.
WASHINGTON -- President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.Asked during an interview by Scripps reporter Joe St.
Audit: US sent $1.4B in virus relief payments to dead people
WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a government watchdog reported Thursday.
WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a government watchdog reported Thursday.