Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day
NEW YORK — The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early September.Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Sept. 6.“While all Broadway shows would love to resume performances as soon as possible, we need to ensure the health and well-being of everyone who comes to the theater — behind the curtain and in front of it — before shows can return,” said Charlotte St.
NEW YORK — The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early September.Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Sept. 6.“While all Broadway shows would love to resume performances as soon as possible, we need to ensure the health and well-being of everyone who comes to the theater — behind the curtain and in front of it — before shows can return,” said Charlotte St.
Singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts
NEW YORK -- Canadian singer Bryan Adams is facing backlash over social media posts on the novel coronavirus that some critics are calling racist.On Twitter and Instagram, Adams blamed the global pandemic on "(expletive) bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards."He said his message to those people is to "go vegan," which is a diet he's had for decades.Adams also decried the impact of the virus on the world, noting the cancellation of a series of shows he was set to play in England.The tweet appears to have since been deleted while the Instagram post was still up this morning, though it seems comments have been closed.Many on social media condemned Adams's comments as racist, saying he was contributing to anti-Chinese rhetoric surrounding the virus.Others accused the rocker of losing sight of the true victims of a pandemic that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide."It is not my intention to 'go at' or 'cancel' anyone, but to identify posts like this that condone and enable acts of hate and racism.
NEW YORK -- Canadian singer Bryan Adams is facing backlash over social media posts on the novel coronavirus that some critics are calling racist.On Twitter and Instagram, Adams blamed the global pandemic on "(expletive) bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards."He said his message to those people is to "go vegan," which is a diet he's had for decades.Adams also decried the impact of the virus on the world, noting the cancellation of a series of shows he was set to play in England.The tweet appears to have since been deleted while the Instagram post was still up this morning, though it seems comments have been closed.Many on social media condemned Adams's comments as racist, saying he was contributing to anti-Chinese rhetoric surrounding the virus.Others accused the rocker of losing sight of the true victims of a pandemic that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide."It is not my intention to 'go at' or 'cancel' anyone, but to identify posts like this that condone and enable acts of hate and racism.
Video shows LA County inmates attempting to infect themselves with COVID-19, sheriff says
LOS ANGELES -- Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday, May 11 by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.It’s hard to believe anyone would want to get infected with the COVID-19 virus but that is exactly what Sheriff Villanueva claims is happening at the North County Detention Facility, or Pitchess Center, in Castaic.Surveillance video from April 26 shows one inmate in Module 6 filling a drinking bottle with hot water, from a wall dispenser.But instead of putting the usual coffee or ramen noodles in the cup, the inmate takes the full cup to a group of prisoners and they all proceed to drink from it, passing it around a few times.Another video shows a Styrofoam cup used the same way, as well as a face cover mask.
LOS ANGELES -- Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday, May 11 by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.It’s hard to believe anyone would want to get infected with the COVID-19 virus but that is exactly what Sheriff Villanueva claims is happening at the North County Detention Facility, or Pitchess Center, in Castaic.Surveillance video from April 26 shows one inmate in Module 6 filling a drinking bottle with hot water, from a wall dispenser.But instead of putting the usual coffee or ramen noodles in the cup, the inmate takes the full cup to a group of prisoners and they all proceed to drink from it, passing it around a few times.Another video shows a Styrofoam cup used the same way, as well as a face cover mask.
Master Lock donates 1K Bluetooth Lock Boxes to help frontline workers, business owners protect their PPE
MILWAUKEE -- Master Lock announced on Tuesday, May 12 that it is committed to delivering peace-of-mind and protection wherever people live, work and play.
MILWAUKEE -- Master Lock announced on Tuesday, May 12 that it is committed to delivering peace-of-mind and protection wherever people live, work and play.
Lowlands Group to reopen its restaurants for to-go service beginning Friday, May 15
MILWAUKEE --The Lowlands Group announced on Tuesday, May 12 that it will reopen all of its restaurants for to-go service on Friday, May 15.Closed since late March prior to the statewide shutdown, the group’s eight restaurants – seven in Milwaukee and one in Madison – will now offer carryout, curbside and delivery service.
MILWAUKEE --The Lowlands Group announced on Tuesday, May 12 that it will reopen all of its restaurants for to-go service on Friday, May 15.Closed since late March prior to the statewide shutdown, the group’s eight restaurants – seven in Milwaukee and one in Madison – will now offer carryout, curbside and delivery service.
Steak 'n Shake permanently closes 57 of its restaurants amid coronavirus crisis
NEW YORK -- When it comes to dining options, there will be fewer steaks and shakes to be had.Steak n’ Shake, the fast-casual restaurant chain, has been forced to close 57 of its locations due to the “adverse effect” of the coronavirus health crisis on its operations.
NEW YORK -- When it comes to dining options, there will be fewer steaks and shakes to be had.Steak n’ Shake, the fast-casual restaurant chain, has been forced to close 57 of its locations due to the “adverse effect” of the coronavirus health crisis on its operations.
Cubicle comeback? COVID-19 pandemic may reshape office life for good
LONDON — When workers around the world eventually return to their desks, they’ll find many changes due to the pandemic.
LONDON — When workers around the world eventually return to their desks, they’ll find many changes due to the pandemic.
48th annual Iola Car Show canceled amid pandemic: 'It is the only responsible option'
IOLA, Wis. -- The organizers of the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet announced on Tuesday, May 12 that the 48th annual edition of the show has been officially canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.A statement on the cancellation was posted on the car show's website.
IOLA, Wis. -- The organizers of the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet announced on Tuesday, May 12 that the 48th annual edition of the show has been officially canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.A statement on the cancellation was posted on the car show's website.
Petfest cancels 2020 festival date: 'We feel it is the most responsible option'
MILWAUKEE -- Fromm Petfest, in partnership with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., announced on Tuesday, May 12 the cancellation of its annual one-day event, originally scheduled for Sept. 26 at Maier Festival Park.Jim Glassford, Fromm Family Foods marketing director, issued this statement on the change:
MILWAUKEE -- Fromm Petfest, in partnership with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., announced on Tuesday, May 12 the cancellation of its annual one-day event, originally scheduled for Sept. 26 at Maier Festival Park.Jim Glassford, Fromm Family Foods marketing director, issued this statement on the change:
Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health to offer free drive-through COVID-19 testing in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health will provide free drive-through COVID-19 testing at the old BMO Harris Bradley Center (1001 Vel R.
MILWAUKEE -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health will provide free drive-through COVID-19 testing at the old BMO Harris Bradley Center (1001 Vel R.
Despite COVID-19 canceling party plans, WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday singing, dancing
MARIETTA, Ga. -- A Marietta man celebrated his 102nd birthday Monday, but it came without much fanfare during the pandemic.Neighbors waved and left balloons on Mr.
MARIETTA, Ga. -- A Marietta man celebrated his 102nd birthday Monday, but it came without much fanfare during the pandemic.Neighbors waved and left balloons on Mr.
8,000 died in British nursing homes in 2 months
LONDON — More than 8,000 people died with the coronavirus in British nursing homes since the first recorded death from March 2 to May 1.The U.K.’s Office for National Statistics says in the two-month period there were 8,312 recorded deaths in care homes in England and Wales that mentioned COVID-19 on the death certificate.
LONDON — More than 8,000 people died with the coronavirus in British nursing homes since the first recorded death from March 2 to May 1.The U.K.’s Office for National Statistics says in the two-month period there were 8,312 recorded deaths in care homes in England and Wales that mentioned COVID-19 on the death certificate.
Pres. Trump says Americans could see 2nd round of stimulus payments: 'We're talking about that'
WASHINGTON, DC -- President Donald Trump said Monday, May 11 his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.“We’re talking about that,” President Trump said when asked about a Democratic proposal to send another round of relief checks.“We're talking about that with a number of different people.
WASHINGTON, DC -- President Donald Trump said Monday, May 11 his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.“We’re talking about that,” President Trump said when asked about a Democratic proposal to send another round of relief checks.“We're talking about that with a number of different people.
Girl, 6, surprised with cupcakes from FedEx driver on quarantine birthday
FISHERS, Ind. -- Special delivery!
FISHERS, Ind. -- Special delivery!
The human eye is 'susceptible' to coronavirus infection, new study warns
WASHINGTON -- Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking.
WASHINGTON -- Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking.
'Tremendous turnout:' Hundreds took advantage as 2 free COVID-19 test sites opened in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee.
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10K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 411 deaths, 5K+ recovered, 108K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 10,418 on Monday, May 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 10,418 on Monday, May 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
Pelosi urges Congress to 'go big' on next virus aid package
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is poised to unveil the next coronavirus aid package, encouraging Congress to “go big” on aid to help cash-strapped states and struggling Americans.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is poised to unveil the next coronavirus aid package, encouraging Congress to “go big” on aid to help cash-strapped states and struggling Americans.
Budget crunch could impact how college teams opt to travel
CHATANOOGA, Tenn. -- When college sports teams finally return to play, they might not be traveling quite as far as they did for road games before the pandemic.The cancellation of the NCAA Tournament has produced a budget crunch that leaves colleges everywhere looking for cost-saving measures.
CHATANOOGA, Tenn. -- When college sports teams finally return to play, they might not be traveling quite as far as they did for road games before the pandemic.The cancellation of the NCAA Tournament has produced a budget crunch that leaves colleges everywhere looking for cost-saving measures.