Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid pandemic
DES MOINES, Iowa -- NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced this week that an insurance company of which he is a majority owner will offer $100 million in loans to minority- and women-owned businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Johnson said his EquiTrust Life Insurance Co.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced this week that an insurance company of which he is a majority owner will offer $100 million in loans to minority- and women-owned businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Johnson said his EquiTrust Life Insurance Co.
Missouri grocery store fills salad bar with alcohol, candy during pandemic restrictions
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. -- A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.Based in Chesterfield, Missouri, stores in the Dierbergs Markets chain found a creative way to help its patrons cope with the virus, lockdowns and historic job loss: instead of serving healthy greens and quinoa bowls, the salad bar is now stocked with liquor, cereal and candy, among other options.The word “salad” has even been scratched out on signs.The Manchester location was the first to make the change, serving mainly alcohol.
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. -- A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.Based in Chesterfield, Missouri, stores in the Dierbergs Markets chain found a creative way to help its patrons cope with the virus, lockdowns and historic job loss: instead of serving healthy greens and quinoa bowls, the salad bar is now stocked with liquor, cereal and candy, among other options.The word “salad” has even been scratched out on signs.The Manchester location was the first to make the change, serving mainly alcohol.
Study finds COVID-19 attacks lining of blood vessels in lungs, causes microscopic blood clots
LOS ANGELES -- A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.Researchers examined seven lungs from patients who died of COVID-19 and compared them with seven lungs from patients who died of pneumonia caused by the flu.
LOS ANGELES -- A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.Researchers examined seven lungs from patients who died of COVID-19 and compared them with seven lungs from patients who died of pneumonia caused by the flu.
Minnesota governor extends occupancy for church services
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov.
Students handed diplomas, roll across graduation stage virtually in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines -- A dream came true for the class of 2020 at a school in the Philippines.Students got to attend their graduation ceremony remotely with a high-tech twist in the nation's capital, Manila.
MANILA, Philippines -- A dream came true for the class of 2020 at a school in the Philippines.Students got to attend their graduation ceremony remotely with a high-tech twist in the nation's capital, Manila.
Kids and coronavirus: What's safe and what isn't? Pediatrician provides answers
LOS ANGELES -- Parents, you have a lot of questions when it comes to your kids.
LOS ANGELES -- Parents, you have a lot of questions when it comes to your kids.
Holiday amid pandemic: Americans divided on how to respond
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump visited one of his golf courses Saturday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urges U.S. states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump visited one of his golf courses Saturday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urges U.S. states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns.
Poll: Many in US won't return to gym, dining out despite relaxed public health guidelines
WASHINGTON — Much of the country remains unlikely to venture out to bars, restaurants, theaters or gyms anytime soon, despite state and local officials across the country increasingly allowing businesses to reopen, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.That hesitancy in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak could muffle any recovery from what has been the sharpest and swiftest economic downturn in U.S. history.
WASHINGTON — Much of the country remains unlikely to venture out to bars, restaurants, theaters or gyms anytime soon, despite state and local officials across the country increasingly allowing businesses to reopen, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.That hesitancy in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak could muffle any recovery from what has been the sharpest and swiftest economic downturn in U.S. history.
North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov.
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov.
Illinois changes way it reports nursing home virus cases
CHICAGO — The state of Illinois is no longer providing the total numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths at long-term care facilities, choosing instead to disclose information about recent outbreaks.The Chicago Tribune reported that the state's Department of Public Health on Friday began to provide information only on nursing homes and other facilities that have at least one new coronavirus case in the last four weeks.
CHICAGO — The state of Illinois is no longer providing the total numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths at long-term care facilities, choosing instead to disclose information about recent outbreaks.The Chicago Tribune reported that the state's Department of Public Health on Friday began to provide information only on nursing homes and other facilities that have at least one new coronavirus case in the last four weeks.
Midtown coronavirus test site being 'put on pause,' Milwaukee Health Department says
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Friday, May 22 that one of the city's Wisconsin National Guard COVID-19 test locations will "be put on pause" after May 23.The site located in the city's Midtown neighborhood near Capitol Drive and Fond du Lac Avenue will no longer be operational after that date, for the time being.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Friday, May 22 that one of the city's Wisconsin National Guard COVID-19 test locations will "be put on pause" after May 23.The site located in the city's Midtown neighborhood near Capitol Drive and Fond du Lac Avenue will no longer be operational after that date, for the time being.
14,650 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 497 deaths, 8.3K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 14,650 on Friday, May 22.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 14,650 on Friday, May 22.
Matthew McConaughey, Camila hit the road to deliver masks to rural hospitals in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (KTBC) -- Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves are hitting the road.
AUSTIN, Texas (KTBC) -- Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves are hitting the road.
Universal Orlando to begin phased reopening June 5
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort will begin a phased reopening on June 5, nearly three months after closing down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Friday.Florida Gov.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort will begin a phased reopening on June 5, nearly three months after closing down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Friday.Florida Gov.
Michigan governor extends stay-at-home order through June 12
LANSING, Mich. — Gov.
LANSING, Mich. — Gov.
Mexican Fiesta canceled amid concerns for coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- This summer's Mexican Fiesta has been canceled, The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- This summer's Mexican Fiesta has been canceled, The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
'Informed but difficult decisions:' Officials unveil 'Forward Racine' guide for reopening businesses
RACINE -- For the first time in more than two months, Janna Coca prepares to welcome customers back to Tangles Salon Studio in downtown Racine.
RACINE -- For the first time in more than two months, Janna Coca prepares to welcome customers back to Tangles Salon Studio in downtown Racine.
CDC warns of COVID-19 spread in group gatherings after 2 people infect dozens at church
WASHINGTON -- On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted a graphic to Twitter that detailed how two symptomatic individuals who would later test positive for COVID-19 ended up infecting at least 35 at church events in Arkansas in March, with three of those individuals dying.
WASHINGTON -- On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted a graphic to Twitter that detailed how two symptomatic individuals who would later test positive for COVID-19 ended up infecting at least 35 at church events in Arkansas in March, with three of those individuals dying.