President Trump hints at 'generous' 2nd coronavirus stimulus check; here's how much you could get
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump signaled Monday, June 22 that he's open to a second stimulus check for Americans still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.Asked during an interview by Scripps reporter Joe St.
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump signaled Monday, June 22 that he's open to a second stimulus check for Americans still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.Asked during an interview by Scripps reporter Joe St.
Not tying the knot due to COVID-19? Here's why not getting married could have severe financial ramifications
NEW YORK -- It’s June and usually that means it’s wedding season.
NEW YORK -- It’s June and usually that means it’s wedding season.
S/V Denis Sullivan will not be sailing in 2020: 'Ship will be remaining docked'
MILWAUKEE -- The S/V Denis Sullivan will not be sailing in 2020 for her 20th anniversary season.A news release included the following statement on this change:
MILWAUKEE -- The S/V Denis Sullivan will not be sailing in 2020 for her 20th anniversary season.A news release included the following statement on this change:
FDA warns people to steer clear of these 9 hand sanitizers
NEW YORK -- The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase hand sanitizer manufactured from Eskbiochem SA de CV due to the potential presence of toxic chemicals.Nine products manufactured by the Mexico-based company, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
NEW YORK -- The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase hand sanitizer manufactured from Eskbiochem SA de CV due to the potential presence of toxic chemicals.Nine products manufactured by the Mexico-based company, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus
BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic has tested positive for the coronavirus after taking part in a tennis exhibition series he organized in Serbia and Croatia.The top-ranked Serb is the fourth player to test positive for the virus after first playing in Belgrade and then again last weekend in Zadar, Croatia.
BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic has tested positive for the coronavirus after taking part in a tennis exhibition series he organized in Serbia and Croatia.The top-ranked Serb is the fourth player to test positive for the virus after first playing in Belgrade and then again last weekend in Zadar, Croatia.
25,099 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 746 deaths, 19K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin topped more than 25,000 on Monday, June 22.
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin topped more than 25,000 on Monday, June 22.
Indiana woman marks 100th birthday after surviving COVID-19, beating cancer and living through WWII
ELKHART, Ind. -- A 100-year-old Indiana woman who has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.Leora Martin of Elkhart found out a week before her birthday on June 13 that she had tested negative for the virus after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in April — one of 76 residents at her assisted living facility to be infected.
ELKHART, Ind. -- A 100-year-old Indiana woman who has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.Leora Martin of Elkhart found out a week before her birthday on June 13 that she had tested negative for the virus after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in April — one of 76 residents at her assisted living facility to be infected.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Waukesha County resumes in-person hearings, jury trials still on hold
WAUKESHA -- It is almost back to business as usual for the Waukesha County Courthouse.
WAUKESHA -- It is almost back to business as usual for the Waukesha County Courthouse.
'It's a passion:' Sanger House Gardens open for FREE 7 days a week during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Throughout the coronavirus pandemic people have been looking for ways to keep busy.
MILWAUKEE -- Throughout the coronavirus pandemic people have been looking for ways to keep busy.
Nearly all Wisconsin prisoners who got virus have recovered
MADISON — Nearly every inmate and worker in a Wisconsin prison who tested positive for COVID-19 has recovered, the state Department of Corrections reported Monday.
MADISON — Nearly every inmate and worker in a Wisconsin prison who tested positive for COVID-19 has recovered, the state Department of Corrections reported Monday.
'Uncertain times:' Discovery World announces staff reductions, changes due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has forced Discovery World to make changes, officials announced on Monday, June 22.A news release indicated Discovery World is cutting staff by 55 employees across multiple departments in order to maintain museum operations.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has forced Discovery World to make changes, officials announced on Monday, June 22.A news release indicated Discovery World is cutting staff by 55 employees across multiple departments in order to maintain museum operations.
2 University of Wisconsin athletes test positive for coronavirus
MADISON — Two University of Wisconsin-Madison athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to campus.The UW Athletic Department announced the positive tests Monday.
MADISON — Two University of Wisconsin-Madison athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to campus.The UW Athletic Department announced the positive tests Monday.
AG Kaul warns of potential scammers using contact tracing to steal personal information
MILWAUKEE --Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is warning residents about potential scammers using critical contact tracing to steal personal information from unsuspecting Wisconsinites.“Contact tracing is a key part of the effort to reduce transmission of the coronavirus, but it’s important to know that scammers may try to pose as contact tracers,” said AG Kaul. “Before giving anyone information for contact tracing, please make sure they are a legitimate contact tracer and not someone trying to commit identity theft.”According to a press release, contact tracing identifies people who have recently been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, which helps states more rapidly identify those who may have been exposed and quickly get them the necessary support and resources to protect themselves and their loved ones.“Contact tracing is one of our best tools to identify where COVID-19 is and stop its spread.
MILWAUKEE --Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is warning residents about potential scammers using critical contact tracing to steal personal information from unsuspecting Wisconsinites.“Contact tracing is a key part of the effort to reduce transmission of the coronavirus, but it’s important to know that scammers may try to pose as contact tracers,” said AG Kaul. “Before giving anyone information for contact tracing, please make sure they are a legitimate contact tracer and not someone trying to commit identity theft.”According to a press release, contact tracing identifies people who have recently been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, which helps states more rapidly identify those who may have been exposed and quickly get them the necessary support and resources to protect themselves and their loved ones.“Contact tracing is one of our best tools to identify where COVID-19 is and stop its spread.
Gold price surges to 7.5-year high as coronavirus concerns mount
NEW YORK -- Gold prices rallied to a more than 7.5-year high on Monday as investors continued to buy the precious metal amid concerns over the strength of the economic recovery and that unprecedented stimulus would lead to inflation down the road.Spot gold traded up 0.81 percent at $1,760 an ounce and was on track for its highest close since October 11, 2012.
NEW YORK -- Gold prices rallied to a more than 7.5-year high on Monday as investors continued to buy the precious metal amid concerns over the strength of the economic recovery and that unprecedented stimulus would lead to inflation down the road.Spot gold traded up 0.81 percent at $1,760 an ounce and was on track for its highest close since October 11, 2012.
Video: Man without mask shoves Walmart employee trying to enforce rule
ORLANDO, Fla. -- An agitated man in Florida was recently filmed shoving a Walmart employee who tried to stop him from entering the store without a mask.The video, which was reportedly filmed in Orlando, Fla., shows the man walking up to the entrance of the store before an employee appears and attempts to stop the man from entering.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- An agitated man in Florida was recently filmed shoving a Walmart employee who tried to stop him from entering the store without a mask.The video, which was reportedly filmed in Orlando, Fla., shows the man walking up to the entrance of the store before an employee appears and attempts to stop the man from entering.
Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series
NEW YORK — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music industry has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NEW YORK — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music industry has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.