US death toll in pandemic exceeds one from WWI
WASHINGTON — The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 now exceeds the number of American service members who died in World War I.The current pandemic mortality tally for the United States from Johns Hopkins University reached 116,526 on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 now exceeds the number of American service members who died in World War I.The current pandemic mortality tally for the United States from Johns Hopkins University reached 116,526 on Tuesday.
Eiffel Tower to reopen after longest closure since WWII
PARIS — Workers are preparing the Eiffel Tower for reopening next week, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the iconic Paris landmark’s longest closure since World War II.France’s tourism industry is opening back up, but the 324-meter (1,063-feet) tall wrought-iron tower won’t immediately welcome visitors the way it did before the country went into lockdown in March.Only limited numbers of people will be allowed in when the Eiffel Tower opens again on June 25.
PARIS — Workers are preparing the Eiffel Tower for reopening next week, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the iconic Paris landmark’s longest closure since World War II.France’s tourism industry is opening back up, but the 324-meter (1,063-feet) tall wrought-iron tower won’t immediately welcome visitors the way it did before the country went into lockdown in March.Only limited numbers of people will be allowed in when the Eiffel Tower opens again on June 25.
30 Cousins Subs locations in greater Milwaukee area have opened their dining rooms
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN --Cousins Subs, along with many area restaurants, has begun inviting guests to dine in-store.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN --Cousins Subs, along with many area restaurants, has begun inviting guests to dine in-store.
Pick ‘n Save, Kroger Health and Kenosha County extend free drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha
KENSOHA COUNTY -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health, in partnership with the Kenosha County Division of Health, are extending their free, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha through June 19.
KENSOHA COUNTY -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health, in partnership with the Kenosha County Division of Health, are extending their free, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha through June 19.
'Difficult decision:' Racine County Fair CANCELED for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic
RACINE -- The Racine County Fair has been canceled for 2020, officials announced Tuesday, June 16.
RACINE -- The Racine County Fair has been canceled for 2020, officials announced Tuesday, June 16.
Sturgis council votes to go ahead with motorcycle rally
STURGIS, S.D. — The roar of motorcycles will return to the Black Hills this summer with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but with some major modifications.The Sturgis City Council voted Monday night to proceed with preparations for the Aug. 7-16 rally, now in its 80th year.The event draws hundreds of thousands of motorcycle fans to the area each year and provides a huge boost in tourism spending.
STURGIS, S.D. — The roar of motorcycles will return to the Black Hills this summer with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but with some major modifications.The Sturgis City Council voted Monday night to proceed with preparations for the Aug. 7-16 rally, now in its 80th year.The event draws hundreds of thousands of motorcycle fans to the area each year and provides a huge boost in tourism spending.
Shalem Healing in Milwaukee offers COVID-19 testing Wednesday, June 17
MILWAUKEE -- Shalem Healing will be offering walk-up and drive-up COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, June 17 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Bader parking lot at 3300 N.
MILWAUKEE -- Shalem Healing will be offering walk-up and drive-up COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, June 17 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Bader parking lot at 3300 N.
Italy survey finds irritability, anxiety in kids locked-down due to COVID-19
ROME — A survey conducted in Italy on the psychological impact of coronavirus lockdowns on children has quantified what many parents observed during weeks cooped up at home: kids were more irritable, had trouble sleeping and for some of the youngest, wept inconsolably and regressed developmentally.Those symptoms were more pronounced in families in which the parents were particularly stressed and in families with elderly relatives at high risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, the national survey by the Giannina Gaslini Pediatric Hospital in Genoa in conjunction with the University of Genoa found.Italy’s Health Ministry on Tuesday released the results of the anonymous survey of 6,800 people who voluntarily responded to an online questionaire March 24-April 3.
ROME — A survey conducted in Italy on the psychological impact of coronavirus lockdowns on children has quantified what many parents observed during weeks cooped up at home: kids were more irritable, had trouble sleeping and for some of the youngest, wept inconsolably and regressed developmentally.Those symptoms were more pronounced in families in which the parents were particularly stressed and in families with elderly relatives at high risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, the national survey by the Giannina Gaslini Pediatric Hospital in Genoa in conjunction with the University of Genoa found.Italy’s Health Ministry on Tuesday released the results of the anonymous survey of 6,800 people who voluntarily responded to an online questionaire March 24-April 3.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
ENGLAND -- Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.Results were announced Tuesday and researchers said they would publish them soon.
ENGLAND -- Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.Results were announced Tuesday and researchers said they would publish them soon.
United Airlines says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
NEW YORK -- United Airlines announced Monday that it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe, according to a news release.The company said that while the majority of their passengers are complying with the mandatory policy, starting on June 18, any passenger that does not comply when onboard a United flight will be placed on an internal travel restriction list.Customers on the list will lose their travel privileges on United for a duration of time to be determined pending a comprehensive incident review, the news release states."Every reputable heath institution says wearing a mask is one of the most effective things people can do to protect others from contracting COVID-19, especially in places like an aircraft where social distancing is a challenge," said United's Chief Customer Officer, Toby Enqvist."We have been requiring our customers to wear masks onboard United aircraft since May 4 and we have been pleased that the overwhelming majority of passengers readily comply with our policy.
NEW YORK -- United Airlines announced Monday that it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe, according to a news release.The company said that while the majority of their passengers are complying with the mandatory policy, starting on June 18, any passenger that does not comply when onboard a United flight will be placed on an internal travel restriction list.Customers on the list will lose their travel privileges on United for a duration of time to be determined pending a comprehensive incident review, the news release states."Every reputable heath institution says wearing a mask is one of the most effective things people can do to protect others from contracting COVID-19, especially in places like an aircraft where social distancing is a challenge," said United's Chief Customer Officer, Toby Enqvist."We have been requiring our customers to wear masks onboard United aircraft since May 4 and we have been pleased that the overwhelming majority of passengers readily comply with our policy.
Florida researchers track COVID mutation that suggests virus is adapting to humans
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- Researchers in Florida are tracking a mutation in the COVID-19 virus that makes it better at infecting human cells.The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells.
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- Researchers in Florida are tracking a mutation in the COVID-19 virus that makes it better at infecting human cells.The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells.
22,961 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 697 deaths, nearly 17K recovered
MILWAUKEE -- MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 22,961 on Monday, June 15.
MILWAUKEE -- MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 22,961 on Monday, June 15.
Subway revamps footlong sandwich promotion, franchisees not biting
NEW YORK -- A version of Subway’s $5 footlong is returning, but franchisees say the promotion could devour their businesses after coronavirus-related revenue losses.The sandwich chain on Tuesday will start promoting a revamped version of its coveted promotion, selling 12-inch sandwiches for just $5 by allowing eaters to purchase any two subs -- including its $8.95 Big Philly Cheesesteak -- for $10, the New York Post reported.But 75 percent of owners don’t want to participate in the special, according to the North American Association of Subway Franchisees, an organization that represents Subway franchise owners.The company’s CEO John Chidsey reportedly thinks that putting out the promotion will revive the brand from sluggish sales fueled by nationwide store closures because of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, but store operators say they can’t afford to take on the cost of selling sandwiches for a fraction of the cost for food and labor.A store operator from New York told the Post that the initial $5 footlong promotion, which started in 2008, was put in place when labor rates were $7.50 an hour, as opposed to the current $15 an hour.Subway estimates that franchisees will make just $245 after costs if the $10 for two sandwiches promotion sells 100 times a week, a spreadsheet given to franchisees and obtained by the Post shows.
NEW YORK -- A version of Subway’s $5 footlong is returning, but franchisees say the promotion could devour their businesses after coronavirus-related revenue losses.The sandwich chain on Tuesday will start promoting a revamped version of its coveted promotion, selling 12-inch sandwiches for just $5 by allowing eaters to purchase any two subs -- including its $8.95 Big Philly Cheesesteak -- for $10, the New York Post reported.But 75 percent of owners don’t want to participate in the special, according to the North American Association of Subway Franchisees, an organization that represents Subway franchise owners.The company’s CEO John Chidsey reportedly thinks that putting out the promotion will revive the brand from sluggish sales fueled by nationwide store closures because of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, but store operators say they can’t afford to take on the cost of selling sandwiches for a fraction of the cost for food and labor.A store operator from New York told the Post that the initial $5 footlong promotion, which started in 2008, was put in place when labor rates were $7.50 an hour, as opposed to the current $15 an hour.Subway estimates that franchisees will make just $245 after costs if the $10 for two sandwiches promotion sells 100 times a week, a spreadsheet given to franchisees and obtained by the Post shows.
Agent: Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott tested positive for coronavirus
DALLAS -- Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent.Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering.
DALLAS -- Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent.Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering.
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
LOS ANGELES -- For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed.
LOS ANGELES -- For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed.
Coming to 4 Wisconsin drive-in theaters on Saturday, June 27: Garth Brooks in concert!
MILWAUKEE -- Garth Brooks is set for a one-night-only concert event to air on-screen at 300 drive-in theaters across North America, only on Saturday, June 27.
MILWAUKEE -- Garth Brooks is set for a one-night-only concert event to air on-screen at 300 drive-in theaters across North America, only on Saturday, June 27.
'We've missed it': Long lines form outside shops in England
LONDON — For many in England, it's been a day of much-needed retail therapy.Long lines stretched down streets in England on Monday as shops selling items considered as nonessential during the coronavirus pandemic, such as sneakers and toys, welcomed customers for the first time since the U.K. was put into lockdown in late March.Starved of the retail experience for the best part of three months, the keenest of shoppers rushed to make up for lost time, to pick up a bargain, browse or just have a chat.Most appeared to abide by the rules of the “new normal” to remain two meters (6-1/2 feet) apart as they awaited their turn to enter the stores, though pushing and shoving was evident in some places, like the NikeTown store on Oxford Street, London's famous shopping district.
LONDON — For many in England, it's been a day of much-needed retail therapy.Long lines stretched down streets in England on Monday as shops selling items considered as nonessential during the coronavirus pandemic, such as sneakers and toys, welcomed customers for the first time since the U.K. was put into lockdown in late March.Starved of the retail experience for the best part of three months, the keenest of shoppers rushed to make up for lost time, to pick up a bargain, browse or just have a chat.Most appeared to abide by the rules of the “new normal” to remain two meters (6-1/2 feet) apart as they awaited their turn to enter the stores, though pushing and shoving was evident in some places, like the NikeTown store on Oxford Street, London's famous shopping district.
US revokes emergency use of malaria drugs vs. coronavirus
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revoking its emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause deadly side effects.The agency said Monday that the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are unlikely to be effective in treating the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revoking its emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause deadly side effects.The agency said Monday that the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are unlikely to be effective in treating the coronavirus.
RV sales surge as travellers seek to avoid crowds
NEW YORK -- Rows of camper trailers fill the parking lot at this California RV showroom.
NEW YORK -- Rows of camper trailers fill the parking lot at this California RV showroom.
Stocks sink worldwide as coronavirus infections rise again
NEW YORK — Stocks are falling again Monday on fears that new waves of coronavirus infections could derail the swift economic recovery that Wall Street was sure was on the way.The S&P 500 was down 1% in midday trading, after earlier being down as much as 2.5%.
NEW YORK — Stocks are falling again Monday on fears that new waves of coronavirus infections could derail the swift economic recovery that Wall Street was sure was on the way.The S&P 500 was down 1% in midday trading, after earlier being down as much as 2.5%.