Nearly 500K Wisconsinites have applied for unemployment benefits, some waiting weeks for aid
MADISON -- Unemployment numbers continued to soar on Thursday, April 30, with roughly 30 million Americans having filed for unemployment benefits in the last six weeks.Nearly a half-million Wisconsinites have filed for jobless aid since March 15.
MADISON -- Unemployment numbers continued to soar on Thursday, April 30, with roughly 30 million Americans having filed for unemployment benefits in the last six weeks.Nearly a half-million Wisconsinites have filed for jobless aid since March 15.
'She’s been adopted!' A happy ending for Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19
EATONTOWN, N.J. -- Officials with a New Jersey animal shelter offered a heartwarming update Monday, April 27 after sharing the story of a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che -- seeking a new "furever home" after both of her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. "We want to thank everyone who has supported Che-Che finding a new home!" wrote Monmouth County SPCA on Facebook. "We’re happy to report she’s been adopted and is doing fantastic in her new home ❤️ We’ll be posting an update tonight!
EATONTOWN, N.J. -- Officials with a New Jersey animal shelter offered a heartwarming update Monday, April 27 after sharing the story of a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che -- seeking a new "furever home" after both of her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. "We want to thank everyone who has supported Che-Che finding a new home!" wrote Monmouth County SPCA on Facebook. "We’re happy to report she’s been adopted and is doing fantastic in her new home ❤️ We’ll be posting an update tonight!
Army defends decision to have West Point graduation: 'We can’t telecommute to combat'
WASHINGTON — The Army's top leaders on Thursday defended their decision to bring 1,000 cadets back to the Military Academy at West Point for graduation, where President Donald Trump is slated to speak, saying that despite the coronavirus risk students would have had to return anyway to prepare for their next duty assignment.The announcement has been criticized as a political move to get President Trump on stage at the academy, where he hasn't yet given a graduation address.
WASHINGTON — The Army's top leaders on Thursday defended their decision to bring 1,000 cadets back to the Military Academy at West Point for graduation, where President Donald Trump is slated to speak, saying that despite the coronavirus risk students would have had to return anyway to prepare for their next duty assignment.The announcement has been criticized as a political move to get President Trump on stage at the academy, where he hasn't yet given a graduation address.
Vice President Mike Pence wore mask as he toured GM ventilator production facility in Indiana
KOKOMO, Ind. -- Vice President Mike Pence donned a face covering Thursday, April 30 as he toured a General Motors/Ventec ventilator production facility in Indiana after coming under fire for failing to wear one earlier this week in violation of Mayo Clinic policy.Pence on toured the General Motors facility in Kokomo, which had been closed due to the coronavirus and was brought back online in mid-April to produce critical care ventilators for hospitals around the country.
KOKOMO, Ind. -- Vice President Mike Pence donned a face covering Thursday, April 30 as he toured a General Motors/Ventec ventilator production facility in Indiana after coming under fire for failing to wear one earlier this week in violation of Mayo Clinic policy.Pence on toured the General Motors facility in Kokomo, which had been closed due to the coronavirus and was brought back online in mid-April to produce critical care ventilators for hospitals around the country.
Little League World Series canceled for 1st time
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.Little League President Stephen Keener announced the cancellations in a Facebook Live broadcast Thursday afternoon from league headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, saying it would be “impossible” to hold the events amid ongoing restrictions on large gatherings and travel.The Little League World Series has been held every August since 1947 and has never been canceled.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.Little League President Stephen Keener announced the cancellations in a Facebook Live broadcast Thursday afternoon from league headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, saying it would be “impossible” to hold the events amid ongoing restrictions on large gatherings and travel.The Little League World Series has been held every August since 1947 and has never been canceled.
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President Trump predicts 'spectacular' rebound as economy plunges
WASHINGTON — Trying to dispel economic gloom, President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s anticipating a major rebound in the coming months and a “spectacular” 2021.While economists are warning of serious long-term damage as the country plunges into recession because of the coronavirus, President Trump is predicting a strong fourth quarter thanks to pent-up demand.“I think we can actually surpass where we were,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while allowing he was relying on his gut.“I feel it,” he said. “I think sometimes what I feel is better than what I think, unfortunately or fortunately.”President Trump’s comments came during a meeting with New Jersey Gov.
WASHINGTON — Trying to dispel economic gloom, President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s anticipating a major rebound in the coming months and a “spectacular” 2021.While economists are warning of serious long-term damage as the country plunges into recession because of the coronavirus, President Trump is predicting a strong fourth quarter thanks to pent-up demand.“I think we can actually surpass where we were,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while allowing he was relying on his gut.“I feel it,” he said. “I think sometimes what I feel is better than what I think, unfortunately or fortunately.”President Trump’s comments came during a meeting with New Jersey Gov.
COVID-19 pandemic could result in millions of unintended pregnancies, according to UN
NEW YORK -- New data released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) shows that ongoing lockdowns and major disruptions to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could result in seven million unintended pregnancies in the coming months.As health services continue to be disrupted and people remain in lockdown, millions of women are losing the opportunity to access contraceptives.
NEW YORK -- New data released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) shows that ongoing lockdowns and major disruptions to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could result in seven million unintended pregnancies in the coming months.As health services continue to be disrupted and people remain in lockdown, millions of women are losing the opportunity to access contraceptives.
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Open Record Special Edition: Where does Wisconsin stand?
MILWAUKEE -- It's been 49 days since Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in the state due to COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- It's been 49 days since Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in the state due to COVID-19.
Georgia issuing driver's licenses without road tests during coronavirus pandemic
KENNESAW, Ga. -- We all remember how nervous we were taking our driving test.
KENNESAW, Ga. -- We all remember how nervous we were taking our driving test.
US intel: Coronavirus 'not manmade or genetically modified;' still studying lab theory
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus was “not manmade or genetically modified" but say they are still examining whether the origins of the pandemic trace to contact with infected animals or an accident at a Chinese lab.The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the clearinghouse for the web of U.S. spy agencies, comes as President Donald Trump and his allies have touted the as-yet-unproven theory that an infectious disease lab in Wuhan, the epicenter of the Chinese outbreak, was the source of the global pandemic, which has killed more than 220,000 people worldwide.In recent days, the Trump administration has sharpened its rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to act swiftly enough to sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak or to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.The new statement says, “The Intelligence Community also concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified.""The IC will continue to rigorously examine emerging information and intelligence to determine whether the outbreak began through contact with infected animals or if it was the result of an accident at a laboratory in Wuhan.”President Trump addressed the theory earlier this month, saying, “More and more, we’re hearing the story." Secretary of State Mike Pompeo added, “The mere fact that we don’t know the answers — that China hasn’t shared the answers — I think is very, very telling.”Pompeo also pressed China to let outside experts into the lab “so that we can determine precisely where this virus began.”While President Trump and Pompeo have made public statements speculating about the lab, a U.S. intelligence official disputed the notion that there was any pressure on agencies to bolster a particular theory.
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus was “not manmade or genetically modified" but say they are still examining whether the origins of the pandemic trace to contact with infected animals or an accident at a Chinese lab.The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the clearinghouse for the web of U.S. spy agencies, comes as President Donald Trump and his allies have touted the as-yet-unproven theory that an infectious disease lab in Wuhan, the epicenter of the Chinese outbreak, was the source of the global pandemic, which has killed more than 220,000 people worldwide.In recent days, the Trump administration has sharpened its rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to act swiftly enough to sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak or to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.The new statement says, “The Intelligence Community also concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified.""The IC will continue to rigorously examine emerging information and intelligence to determine whether the outbreak began through contact with infected animals or if it was the result of an accident at a laboratory in Wuhan.”President Trump addressed the theory earlier this month, saying, “More and more, we’re hearing the story." Secretary of State Mike Pompeo added, “The mere fact that we don’t know the answers — that China hasn’t shared the answers — I think is very, very telling.”Pompeo also pressed China to let outside experts into the lab “so that we can determine precisely where this virus began.”While President Trump and Pompeo have made public statements speculating about the lab, a U.S. intelligence official disputed the notion that there was any pressure on agencies to bolster a particular theory.
Tyson doubling bonuses, increases health care benefits for frontline workers
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- To thank their frontline workers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tyson Foods, Inc.
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- To thank their frontline workers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tyson Foods, Inc.
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How Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson are aiding researchers in cure for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were two of the first high profile cases of COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were two of the first high profile cases of COVID-19.
Arizona beer distributor dumps thousands of kegs due to low demand during pandemic
MESA, Ariz. -- At Crescent Crown Distributing, they are having to empty thousands and thousands of kegs because that beer is now spoiling.All because big venues and restaurants aren’t open due to the coronavirus pandemic.Joe Cotroneo, general manager at Crescent Crown Distributing, says they were at their peak inventory for kegs when all of this hit in March.Think spring training, many tourists and plenty more visiting the valley but because many of those events were cancelled, that beer wasn’t used.So now, it's spoiling and they say they will have to throw away at least 20,000 kegs and expect more after that.On top of that, usually their drivers pick up empty kegs and now they are picking up full ones of spoiling beer.Cotroneo says they are doing only 3% to 4% of what they usually do on that front."We picked up just under a million dollars already in beer that we will need to destroy and unfortunately there is an amount equal to that depending on when we can open again," Cotroneo said.The good news is they say the grocery and liquor stores have increased their need for the products so that is helping them make up for the kegs lost.In a Wednesday news conference, Arizona Gov.
MESA, Ariz. -- At Crescent Crown Distributing, they are having to empty thousands and thousands of kegs because that beer is now spoiling.All because big venues and restaurants aren’t open due to the coronavirus pandemic.Joe Cotroneo, general manager at Crescent Crown Distributing, says they were at their peak inventory for kegs when all of this hit in March.Think spring training, many tourists and plenty more visiting the valley but because many of those events were cancelled, that beer wasn’t used.So now, it's spoiling and they say they will have to throw away at least 20,000 kegs and expect more after that.On top of that, usually their drivers pick up empty kegs and now they are picking up full ones of spoiling beer.Cotroneo says they are doing only 3% to 4% of what they usually do on that front."We picked up just under a million dollars already in beer that we will need to destroy and unfortunately there is an amount equal to that depending on when we can open again," Cotroneo said.The good news is they say the grocery and liquor stores have increased their need for the products so that is helping them make up for the kegs lost.In a Wednesday news conference, Arizona Gov.
Fauci warns states against 'tempting' a coronavirus rebound
WASHINGTON — The nation's top infectious disease expert said Thursday that new cases of the coronavirus are a certainty as states begin to roll back restrictions.
WASHINGTON — The nation's top infectious disease expert said Thursday that new cases of the coronavirus are a certainty as states begin to roll back restrictions.
30 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
WASHINGTON — More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.Roughly 30.3 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the six weeks since the coronavirus outbreak began forcing millions of employers to close their doors and slash their workforces.
WASHINGTON — More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.Roughly 30.3 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the six weeks since the coronavirus outbreak began forcing millions of employers to close their doors and slash their workforces.
Nursing home staff cheers after 94-year-old Holocaust survivor beats coronavirus
HANOVER, N.J. -- A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.Staff at CareOne at Hanover nursing home in New Jersey applauded and rang the bell as Jack Holzberg walked out of the facility on Tuesday.Holzberg's granddaughter Erica Wasserman was one of several family members there with balloons and signs, saying his discharge represented “a moment of hope and light during this hard time.”“As a Holocaust survivor, he personifies strength and positivity," she added. "We are beyond grateful to everyone who cared for him, and we can’t wait for the day when we can all celebrate together.”The New York Post reported that Holzberg was diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-April and treated at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, before he was moved to the nursing home in New Jersey to quarantine until he was healthy enough to return home.
HANOVER, N.J. -- A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.Staff at CareOne at Hanover nursing home in New Jersey applauded and rang the bell as Jack Holzberg walked out of the facility on Tuesday.Holzberg's granddaughter Erica Wasserman was one of several family members there with balloons and signs, saying his discharge represented “a moment of hope and light during this hard time.”“As a Holocaust survivor, he personifies strength and positivity," she added. "We are beyond grateful to everyone who cared for him, and we can’t wait for the day when we can all celebrate together.”The New York Post reported that Holzberg was diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-April and treated at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, before he was moved to the nursing home in New Jersey to quarantine until he was healthy enough to return home.
2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19
ATLANTA -- Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.Georgia Poison Control Director Gaylord Lopez told FOX 5 that one man drank bleach and the other ingested a mixture of household cleaners, beer, medication, and mouthwash over the weekend.Lopez says both Atlanta men, who have a history of mental health issues, have been discharged after psychiatric observation and are expected to be okay.During a White House briefing last Thursday, President Donald Trump inquired whether ingesting disinfectants could treat the coronavirus.
ATLANTA -- Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.Georgia Poison Control Director Gaylord Lopez told FOX 5 that one man drank bleach and the other ingested a mixture of household cleaners, beer, medication, and mouthwash over the weekend.Lopez says both Atlanta men, who have a history of mental health issues, have been discharged after psychiatric observation and are expected to be okay.During a White House briefing last Thursday, President Donald Trump inquired whether ingesting disinfectants could treat the coronavirus.