Woman, 101, has survived Spanish flu pandemic, cancer and coronavirus, family says
WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.Angelina Friedman, née Sciales, was born in 1918 on a ship bringing Italian immigrants to the United States, according to WPIX.
WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.Angelina Friedman, née Sciales, was born in 1918 on a ship bringing Italian immigrants to the United States, according to WPIX.
Goodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cuts
NEW YORK -- Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic.Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries and bonuses, voluntarily had his salary reduced this month, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press on Wednesday.
NEW YORK -- Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic.Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries and bonuses, voluntarily had his salary reduced this month, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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SBA: Small businesses move to head of loan application line
NEW YORK — The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head of the line Wednesday as the Small Business Administration said that for eight hours ending at midnight Eastern time it would accept loans only from small lenders.The step was being taken to ensure that small community lenders and their small business customers would have access to the $310 billion program, SBA head Jovita Carranza said in a tweet.There have been concerns about the nation's smallest businesses being able to get loans because small banks — many of them with just a few hundred applications — have had to compete with big national banks submitting hundreds of thousands of loan requests.News that big companies including restaurant chains like Shake Shack and the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers had gotten loans in the first $349 billion round of funding also raised anger that well-financed companies had taken priority over struggling small businesses.
NEW YORK — The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head of the line Wednesday as the Small Business Administration said that for eight hours ending at midnight Eastern time it would accept loans only from small lenders.The step was being taken to ensure that small community lenders and their small business customers would have access to the $310 billion program, SBA head Jovita Carranza said in a tweet.There have been concerns about the nation's smallest businesses being able to get loans because small banks — many of them with just a few hundred applications — have had to compete with big national banks submitting hundreds of thousands of loan requests.News that big companies including restaurant chains like Shake Shack and the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers had gotten loans in the first $349 billion round of funding also raised anger that well-financed companies had taken priority over struggling small businesses.
#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Mattel is honoring doctors, nurses, EMTs and delivery drivers everywhere with a new line of toys designed for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.The #ThankYouHeroes line for Fisher-Price includes 16 different action figures featuring health care workers and other “every day heroes,” according to a statement from Mattel, which is the parent company of Fisher-Price.The brand is also introducing a five-character “Little People” set comprised of a doctor, nurse, EMT, delivery driver and grocery store worker.Mattel said each item will retail for $20 — with $15 from each sale being donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Mattel is honoring doctors, nurses, EMTs and delivery drivers everywhere with a new line of toys designed for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.The #ThankYouHeroes line for Fisher-Price includes 16 different action figures featuring health care workers and other “every day heroes,” according to a statement from Mattel, which is the parent company of Fisher-Price.The brand is also introducing a five-character “Little People” set comprised of a doctor, nurse, EMT, delivery driver and grocery store worker.Mattel said each item will retail for $20 — with $15 from each sale being donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
CHICAGO - There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.Using convalescent plasma, the hospital has successfully treated and released a patient who was struggling with COVID-19.In a partnership with the Mayo Clinic, Weiss Memorial Hospital is seeing great success with the plasma treatment where other treatments have failed."We had given this patient other modalities helping him to recover but when the plasma came in and he received that infusion, the next morning the nurse called me and said we're weaning his oxygen and I couldn't believe it, and within three days he was discharged,” said Dr.
CHICAGO - There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.Using convalescent plasma, the hospital has successfully treated and released a patient who was struggling with COVID-19.In a partnership with the Mayo Clinic, Weiss Memorial Hospital is seeing great success with the plasma treatment where other treatments have failed."We had given this patient other modalities helping him to recover but when the plasma came in and he received that infusion, the next morning the nurse called me and said we're weaning his oxygen and I couldn't believe it, and within three days he was discharged,” said Dr.
State adopts emergency rule prohibiting late fees on rentals
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has approved an emergency rule to prohibit late fees or penalties for missed or late rent payments during COVID-19.A news release says due to the rapidly changing economic landscape, many people have also had to navigate job losses, furloughs, and layoffs.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has approved an emergency rule to prohibit late fees or penalties for missed or late rent payments during COVID-19.A news release says due to the rapidly changing economic landscape, many people have also had to navigate job losses, furloughs, and layoffs.
Company says drug proved effective against coronavirus in US study
WASHINGTON -- A biotech company said Wednesday its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir would be the first treatment to pass such a test against the virus, which has killed more than 218,000 people since it emerged late last year in China.
WASHINGTON -- A biotech company said Wednesday its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir would be the first treatment to pass such a test against the virus, which has killed more than 218,000 people since it emerged late last year in China.
Ticket brokers struggling to refund fans for some of the $3.5 billion spent on concerts this year
DETROIT -- If you're stuck with a ticket stub in your hand before the pandemic shut down concerts across the country, you're not alone.Billboard estimates more than $3.5 billion was spent on ticket sales this year for concerts that likely won't happen.
DETROIT -- If you're stuck with a ticket stub in your hand before the pandemic shut down concerts across the country, you're not alone.Billboard estimates more than $3.5 billion was spent on ticket sales this year for concerts that likely won't happen.
'Need the people:' Local manufacturer seeking 20 seamstresses to help produce protective equipment
MILWAUKEE -- L&R USA INC. (L&R), a local manufacturer and supplier of medical devices based in Milwaukee, is seeking an additional 20 seamstresses from the Greater Milwaukee area to join them to help maximize production capacity to produce protective equipment.L&R USA INC.
MILWAUKEE -- L&R USA INC. (L&R), a local manufacturer and supplier of medical devices based in Milwaukee, is seeking an additional 20 seamstresses from the Greater Milwaukee area to join them to help maximize production capacity to produce protective equipment.L&R USA INC.
Make-A-Wish launches 'Wishes Need Stars Like You' on 40th anniversary
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, April 29 marks the 40th anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish, the organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses worldwide.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, April 29 marks the 40th anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish, the organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses worldwide.
Pandemic brings fortunes to Amazon - and headaches too
NEW YORK -- Amazon has spent years honing the business of packing, shipping and delivering millions of products to doorsteps around the world.Now it has a captive audience.With much of the globe in various stages of a lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the world's largest online retailer has become a lifeline to many shoppers.
NEW YORK -- Amazon has spent years honing the business of packing, shipping and delivering millions of products to doorsteps around the world.Now it has a captive audience.With much of the globe in various stages of a lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the world's largest online retailer has become a lifeline to many shoppers.
'Virtually support one another:' City of Racine launches #StaySafeRacine campaign
RACINE -- The City of Racine has launched #StaySafeRacine, a new social media campaign encouraging residents, business operators, and workers— to do their part to limit the spread of COVID-19 and minimize the impact on the most vulnerable in our communities.“While we can’t be together physically, we wanted to find a way to virtually support one another and encourage our friends and neighbors to stay safe as work together to flatten the curve,” said Mayor Cory Mason. “Every morning I meet with our public health officials to get updates on how COVID-19 is spreading through the community.
RACINE -- The City of Racine has launched #StaySafeRacine, a new social media campaign encouraging residents, business operators, and workers— to do their part to limit the spread of COVID-19 and minimize the impact on the most vulnerable in our communities.“While we can’t be together physically, we wanted to find a way to virtually support one another and encourage our friends and neighbors to stay safe as work together to flatten the curve,” said Mayor Cory Mason. “Every morning I meet with our public health officials to get updates on how COVID-19 is spreading through the community.
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck, worst showing since 2008
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.The Commerce Department says the gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.The Commerce Department says the gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years.
Some businesses in Wisconsin reopen for 1st time in over a month: 'There will be an end to this'
MADISON -- The new "Safer at Home" order allowed some businesses Wednesday to operate once again.
MADISON -- The new "Safer at Home" order allowed some businesses Wednesday to operate once again.
Amazon, Instacart, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, FedEx workers plan 'May Day Strike'
SEATTLE -- Workers from large companies such as Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods are planning a walk-out strike for May 1, according to a report from The Intercept, noting that participating employees will call in sick or walk off during their lunch break.A flyer for the “May Day General Strike” was shared by Christian Smalls on Twitter.“Protect all workers at all cost we are not expendable or replaceable enough is enough TAKE THE POWER BACK!” Smalls wrote in his tweet.News of gig workers striking and protesting due to workplace conditions and complaints over lack of necessary protective equipment have been common amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Shoppers for Instacart previously went on strike in March, and Amazon employees across the country had gone on strike with complaints that the company had not done enough to protect its employees amid the pandemic.
SEATTLE -- Workers from large companies such as Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods are planning a walk-out strike for May 1, according to a report from The Intercept, noting that participating employees will call in sick or walk off during their lunch break.A flyer for the “May Day General Strike” was shared by Christian Smalls on Twitter.“Protect all workers at all cost we are not expendable or replaceable enough is enough TAKE THE POWER BACK!” Smalls wrote in his tweet.News of gig workers striking and protesting due to workplace conditions and complaints over lack of necessary protective equipment have been common amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Shoppers for Instacart previously went on strike in March, and Amazon employees across the country had gone on strike with complaints that the company had not done enough to protect its employees amid the pandemic.
'We're just ecstatic:' Milwaukee woman who 'whooped the mess out of coronavirus' celebrates 89th birthday
MILWAUKEE -- Opal Neal's family said she "whooped the mess out of coronavirus." Her battles wasn't easy, making her 89th birthday on Tuesday extra special.A sweet serenade, loved ones lifted their voices for Opal who listened from the window of her living facility."Today, we wanted to come together.
MILWAUKEE -- Opal Neal's family said she "whooped the mess out of coronavirus." Her battles wasn't easy, making her 89th birthday on Tuesday extra special.A sweet serenade, loved ones lifted their voices for Opal who listened from the window of her living facility."Today, we wanted to come together.
No joke: Tupac Shakur lives in Lexington, Kentucky and needs unemployment benefits
FRANKFORT, Ky. — It’s no joke — Tupac Shakur lives in Kentucky and needs unemployment benefits to pay his bills.The Lexington man’s name was brought up by Gov.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — It’s no joke — Tupac Shakur lives in Kentucky and needs unemployment benefits to pay his bills.The Lexington man’s name was brought up by Gov.
'Closures threaten the supply chain:' Pres. Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump took executive action Tuesday, April 28 to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation's food supply.The order uses the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to try to prevent a shortage of chicken, pork and other meat on supermarket shelves.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump took executive action Tuesday, April 28 to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation's food supply.The order uses the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to try to prevent a shortage of chicken, pork and other meat on supermarket shelves.
6,399 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 300 deaths; 3K+ recovered, 61K+ negative
MILWAUKEE -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 topped 6,000.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 topped 6,000.