GOP in power grab to rein in Dem governors on virus response
MADISON, Wis. — Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools, a power grab by lawmakers that channels frustration over the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic but could come with long-term consequences for how their states fight disease.The efforts to undermine Democratic governors who invoked stay-at-home orders are most pronounced in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all three of which have divided government and are key to President Donald Trump's path to reelection.
MADISON, Wis. — Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools, a power grab by lawmakers that channels frustration over the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic but could come with long-term consequences for how their states fight disease.The efforts to undermine Democratic governors who invoked stay-at-home orders are most pronounced in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all three of which have divided government and are key to President Donald Trump's path to reelection.
Harvesters struggle to recruit foreign crews during pandemic
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. — Kansas harvester Mike Keimig is growing increasingly anxious about whether the foreign seasonal workers he needs to run his nine combines and drive his grain trucks will arrive in time for the start of the winter wheat harvest, which is just weeks away.His regular crew mostly comprises farm kids from South Africa who return to work for him every year, but they are stuck overseas.
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. — Kansas harvester Mike Keimig is growing increasingly anxious about whether the foreign seasonal workers he needs to run his nine combines and drive his grain trucks will arrive in time for the start of the winter wheat harvest, which is just weeks away.His regular crew mostly comprises farm kids from South Africa who return to work for him every year, but they are stuck overseas.
New outbreaks in Germany, South Korea underline risk of easing up
ROME — Fresh coronavirus outbreaks at slaughterhouses in Germany and new cases reported Saturday in South Korea linked to a man who had visited multiple nightclubs highlighted the challenges authorities face as they seek to open up their economies.Meanwhile in Belarus, which has imposed no lockdown despite increasing case numbers, tens of thousands of people turned out to mark Victory Day.
ROME — Fresh coronavirus outbreaks at slaughterhouses in Germany and new cases reported Saturday in South Korea linked to a man who had visited multiple nightclubs highlighted the challenges authorities face as they seek to open up their economies.Meanwhile in Belarus, which has imposed no lockdown despite increasing case numbers, tens of thousands of people turned out to mark Victory Day.
Waukesha County residents mount 2nd stay-at-home lawsuit
MADISON — While all eyes are on Republican legislators' attempt to derail Gov.
MADISON — While all eyes are on Republican legislators' attempt to derail Gov.
Big East thinking if campuses aren't open sports is a no go
NEW YORK -- The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open.Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking of the presidents on Friday in a wide-ranging virtual interview with members of the media about the fallout on the conference from the coronavirus pandemic.While no deadlines have been set, Ackerman said the presidents indicated a late June/early July deadline for fall sports, and possibly a Sept. 1 deadline for winter sports, when basketball is played.
NEW YORK -- The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open.Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking of the presidents on Friday in a wide-ranging virtual interview with members of the media about the fallout on the conference from the coronavirus pandemic.While no deadlines have been set, Ackerman said the presidents indicated a late June/early July deadline for fall sports, and possibly a Sept. 1 deadline for winter sports, when basketball is played.
Roy Horn of 'Siegfried and Roy' fame dies from complications of COVID-19
LAS VEGAS — Magician Roy Horn of the famed Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy has died of complications from the coronavirus.
LAS VEGAS — Magician Roy Horn of the famed Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy has died of complications from the coronavirus.
'Active Streets' to provide more safe spaces for residents to walk, bike, and run in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County officials announced on Friday, May 8 a joint initiative to provide additional temporary recreation spaces for people to safely engage in physical activities such as walking, biking, or running.A news release indicates Milwaukee Active Streets, initiated and overseen by the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Milwaukee County Parks, will temporarily close or limit motor vehicle traffic on approximately 10 miles of streets throughout the city and county for improved bicycle and pedestrian use, to be phased in over the next couple of weeks.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County officials announced on Friday, May 8 a joint initiative to provide additional temporary recreation spaces for people to safely engage in physical activities such as walking, biking, or running.A news release indicates Milwaukee Active Streets, initiated and overseen by the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Milwaukee County Parks, will temporarily close or limit motor vehicle traffic on approximately 10 miles of streets throughout the city and county for improved bicycle and pedestrian use, to be phased in over the next couple of weeks.
9.7K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 388 deaths, 4K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 9,740 on Friday, May 8.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 9,740 on Friday, May 8.
Facebook to allow staff to continue working from home until 2021
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Facebook will let its employees do their jobs remotely through the end of the year, a company spokeswoman said.The spokeswoman said Facebook does not expect to open many of its offices until at least July, but those who can work from home will be allowed to do so until the end of 2020.Facebook employs nearly 50,000 people and has offices in California, New York and Washington state.
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Facebook will let its employees do their jobs remotely through the end of the year, a company spokeswoman said.The spokeswoman said Facebook does not expect to open many of its offices until at least July, but those who can work from home will be allowed to do so until the end of 2020.Facebook employs nearly 50,000 people and has offices in California, New York and Washington state.
FDA approves 1st at-home saliva test for COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home saliva test for the coronavirus.The test works by having patients collect their saliva samples at home and then returning it to the Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory in a sealed package for testing.Last month, the FDA approved the first at-home test which used samples collected from the patient's nose with a nasal swab and saline.
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home saliva test for the coronavirus.The test works by having patients collect their saliva samples at home and then returning it to the Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory in a sealed package for testing.Last month, the FDA approved the first at-home test which used samples collected from the patient's nose with a nasal swab and saline.
FTC warns of work-from-home scams amid COVID-19 pandemic: 'Ask for written information'
WASHINGTON -- Many people may be looking for ways to earn money by working from home, especially during the coronavirus pandemic which has shuttered businesses across the country and resulted in the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression.But according to the Federal Trade Commission, some fall victim to work-at-home scams that promise people the ability to be their own boss and earn thousands of dollars a month — but don’t actually deliver.Some scams require the individual to pay for a starter kit or certification that is useless, while others may even promise a refund if you don’t succeed, according to the FTC.“The ads don’t tell you that you may have to work a lot of hours without pay, or don’t disclose all the costs up-front,” the agency warns on its website. “You might spend money based on promises you’ll quickly earn it back — but you don’t.
WASHINGTON -- Many people may be looking for ways to earn money by working from home, especially during the coronavirus pandemic which has shuttered businesses across the country and resulted in the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression.But according to the Federal Trade Commission, some fall victim to work-at-home scams that promise people the ability to be their own boss and earn thousands of dollars a month — but don’t actually deliver.Some scams require the individual to pay for a starter kit or certification that is useless, while others may even promise a refund if you don’t succeed, according to the FTC.“The ads don’t tell you that you may have to work a lot of hours without pay, or don’t disclose all the costs up-front,” the agency warns on its website. “You might spend money based on promises you’ll quickly earn it back — but you don’t.
NBA teams start to reopen, testing plan begins emerging
MIAMI — The NBA took tiny steps toward a return to normalcy Friday, as a small number of practice facilities reopened for workouts and at least one team received permission from the league to test players and staff for the coronavirus.Cleveland and Portland were open for players who wanted to get voluntary workouts in, with Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman among the first to be back on an NBA practice court since the league ordered those facilities closed seven weeks ago.“Great to be back,” Osman wrote on Instagram, as he took a selfie standing in what appeared to be an otherwise-empty practice gym.And the Orlando Magic revealed that they have been authorized by health officials in Orange County, Florida to test players and staff.
MIAMI — The NBA took tiny steps toward a return to normalcy Friday, as a small number of practice facilities reopened for workouts and at least one team received permission from the league to test players and staff for the coronavirus.Cleveland and Portland were open for players who wanted to get voluntary workouts in, with Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman among the first to be back on an NBA practice court since the league ordered those facilities closed seven weeks ago.“Great to be back,” Osman wrote on Instagram, as he took a selfie standing in what appeared to be an otherwise-empty practice gym.And the Orlando Magic revealed that they have been authorized by health officials in Orange County, Florida to test players and staff.
Miss America pageant canceled due to pandemic
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Add the Miss America pageant to the list of events canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Miss America Organization announced Friday that a competition will not be held this year.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Add the Miss America pageant to the list of events canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Miss America Organization announced Friday that a competition will not be held this year.
IRS offers 3 new tax credits to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service is offering three new tax credits to employers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic after stay-at-home orders and lockdowns have shuttered businesses across the country.
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service is offering three new tax credits to employers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic after stay-at-home orders and lockdowns have shuttered businesses across the country.
Mysterious coronavirus-linked illness afflicting children in the US
LOS ANGELES -- Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.“You could get a rash.
LOS ANGELES -- Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.“You could get a rash.
Aide to Vice President Pence tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week.White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Friday confirmed the latest positive testing.
WASHINGTON — An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week.White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Friday confirmed the latest positive testing.
Open Record Special Edition: Mother's Day real talk
MILWAUKEE -- It was a tough job before a pandemic, and now, the moms in your life are taking on new challenges.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a tough job before a pandemic, and now, the moms in your life are taking on new challenges.
Wisconsin National Guard to again help staff polls due to shortage of workers
MADISON -- About 250 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be activated to help work the polls in Tuesday's special election in northern Wisconsin's sprawling 7th Congressional District due to a shortage of traditional poll workers.The Guard's activation in the upcoming special election follows the April statewide presidential primary and spring election where more than 2,400 Guard members helped staff the polls.There are about 700 municipalities in the district, most of those being towns with just one polling location, said Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney.
MADISON -- About 250 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be activated to help work the polls in Tuesday's special election in northern Wisconsin's sprawling 7th Congressional District due to a shortage of traditional poll workers.The Guard's activation in the upcoming special election follows the April statewide presidential primary and spring election where more than 2,400 Guard members helped staff the polls.There are about 700 municipalities in the district, most of those being towns with just one polling location, said Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney.
Outbreak at Tyson plant in Iowa infected 1,031 workers, county says
WATERLOO, Iowa — Local officials say the coronavirus outbreak at a Tyson Foods pork processing plant in Iowa infected more than 1,000 workers, a far greater number than the state or company has acknowledged.Black Hawk County health officials said Thursday they have identified 1,031 workers at the Waterloo plant who have tested positive for coronavirus or for antibodies that show they had been infected.
WATERLOO, Iowa — Local officials say the coronavirus outbreak at a Tyson Foods pork processing plant in Iowa infected more than 1,000 workers, a far greater number than the state or company has acknowledged.Black Hawk County health officials said Thursday they have identified 1,031 workers at the Waterloo plant who have tested positive for coronavirus or for antibodies that show they had been infected.
Georgia receives 'F' on social distancing report card
ATLANTA, Ga. (FOX 5) -- When it comes to social distancing, most Georgians are in the back of the class.Georgia has received an "F" grade in social distancing, according to extrapolated cell phone data recorded by Unacast.At the beginning of April, Georgia had a 40 to 55 percent reduction in average mobility based on distance traveled.
ATLANTA, Ga. (FOX 5) -- When it comes to social distancing, most Georgians are in the back of the class.Georgia has received an "F" grade in social distancing, according to extrapolated cell phone data recorded by Unacast.At the beginning of April, Georgia had a 40 to 55 percent reduction in average mobility based on distance traveled.