Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ceremony will take place on July 23, 2021 — almost exactly one year after the games were due to start this year.“The schedule for the games is key to preparing for the games," Tokyo organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said. “This will only accelerate our progress.”Last week, the IOC and Japanese organizers postponed the Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.This year's games were scheduled to open on July 24 and close on Aug. 9.
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ceremony will take place on July 23, 2021 — almost exactly one year after the games were due to start this year.“The schedule for the games is key to preparing for the games," Tokyo organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said. “This will only accelerate our progress.”Last week, the IOC and Japanese organizers postponed the Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.This year's games were scheduled to open on July 24 and close on Aug. 9.
Alan Merrill who wrote ‘I love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ dies from coronavirus complications
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WJW) — Famed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Alan Merrill, died Sunday due to complications from COVID-19, ET reported.The 69-year-old was best known for writing the hit song, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.”His daughter wrote about his passing on Facebook in a touching tribute.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WJW) — Famed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Alan Merrill, died Sunday due to complications from COVID-19, ET reported.The 69-year-old was best known for writing the hit song, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.”His daughter wrote about his passing on Facebook in a touching tribute.
'It was wonderful:' Dog picks up grocery list from housebound neighbor, delivers her groceries
COLORADO -- One puppy is doing his part to help stop the coronavirus pandemic from infecting at-risk patients.Renee Hellman has COPD, a medical condition which affects her ability to breath.
COLORADO -- One puppy is doing his part to help stop the coronavirus pandemic from infecting at-risk patients.Renee Hellman has COPD, a medical condition which affects her ability to breath.
'Perfect time:' Amid COVID-19, experts suggest turning collectibles into cash, evaluating expenses
PEWAUKEE -- The coronavirus isn't just a health problem.
PEWAUKEE -- The coronavirus isn't just a health problem.
Instacart workers could strike Monday, seeking more protection against COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO -- Instacart workers could strike Monday, March 30, highlighting the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the grocery delivery business, where workers are worried about their safety as they try to meet a surge in demand for online groceries.A group called the Gig Workers Collective is calling for a nationwide walk-out Monday.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Instacart workers could strike Monday, March 30, highlighting the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the grocery delivery business, where workers are worried about their safety as they try to meet a surge in demand for online groceries.A group called the Gig Workers Collective is calling for a nationwide walk-out Monday.
'We're experimenting:' Milwaukee-area Jewish synagogues move religious services online
FOX POINT -- With the parking lot empty, Congregation Shalom members still tuned into services -- with the click of a mouse, and touch of a keyboard."We're experimenting with all these different types of ways of gathering online," Rabbi Noah Chertkoff said.
FOX POINT -- With the parking lot empty, Congregation Shalom members still tuned into services -- with the click of a mouse, and touch of a keyboard."We're experimenting with all these different types of ways of gathering online," Rabbi Noah Chertkoff said.
'We cannot accept them:' Goodwill officials ask that you please hold your donations amid COVID-19
GREENDALE -- Officials with Goodwill on Sunday, March 29 issued a reminder that they cannot accept any donations while stores are temporarily closed as a result of the coronavirus epidemic.A Goodwill spokeswoman said Sunday they were continuing to see people dropping off items with Goodwill store and donation centers closed, "and unfortunately we cannot accept them."The spokeswoman noted it was becoming "increasingly difficult" to monitor Goodwill locations in southeast Wisconsin for anything that's been dropped off.Donors were asked to please hold these donations until they can be accepted again."We rely on donations to fund our mission to provide people with disabilities or disadvantages jobs and training, and we know that when it’s safe to reopen, the need to help many people in our community find work is going to be greater than ever," the Goodwill spokeswoman said in a statement to FOX6 News. "Receiving donations at that time will be critical for us to continue our mission work."
GREENDALE -- Officials with Goodwill on Sunday, March 29 issued a reminder that they cannot accept any donations while stores are temporarily closed as a result of the coronavirus epidemic.A Goodwill spokeswoman said Sunday they were continuing to see people dropping off items with Goodwill store and donation centers closed, "and unfortunately we cannot accept them."The spokeswoman noted it was becoming "increasingly difficult" to monitor Goodwill locations in southeast Wisconsin for anything that's been dropped off.Donors were asked to please hold these donations until they can be accepted again."We rely on donations to fund our mission to provide people with disabilities or disadvantages jobs and training, and we know that when it’s safe to reopen, the need to help many people in our community find work is going to be greater than ever," the Goodwill spokeswoman said in a statement to FOX6 News. "Receiving donations at that time will be critical for us to continue our mission work."
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DoorDash teams up with 2K+ grocery stores to offer free delivery to those ages 60+
MILWAUKEE -- DoorDash teamed up with more than 2,000 grocery stores, including Wooman's, along with hundreds of independent grocers like Piggly Wiggly to waive delivery fees on orders fulfilled by DoorDash for those 60 years of age and over.With participating stores in almost every major city in the U.S., eligible customers can shop from local specialty markets, independent grocers and major regional chains, receiving free delivery on everything from meat and fish to produce, bakery items, prepared foods and pantry staples, according to a press release.The effort is led by DoorDash, the nation's leading on-demand local logistics platform, alongside eCommerce grocery solutions Freshop, GrocerKey, Mercato and Rosie.Through DoorDash Drive, DoorDash’s white label logistics platform, grocery partners have on-demand access to the DoorDash Dasher fleet to fulfill deliveries.
MILWAUKEE -- DoorDash teamed up with more than 2,000 grocery stores, including Wooman's, along with hundreds of independent grocers like Piggly Wiggly to waive delivery fees on orders fulfilled by DoorDash for those 60 years of age and over.With participating stores in almost every major city in the U.S., eligible customers can shop from local specialty markets, independent grocers and major regional chains, receiving free delivery on everything from meat and fish to produce, bakery items, prepared foods and pantry staples, according to a press release.The effort is led by DoorDash, the nation's leading on-demand local logistics platform, alongside eCommerce grocery solutions Freshop, GrocerKey, Mercato and Rosie.Through DoorDash Drive, DoorDash’s white label logistics platform, grocery partners have on-demand access to the DoorDash Dasher fleet to fulfill deliveries.
New York state surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths less than a month after disease detected
NEW YORK — New York state surpassed a grim milestone Sunday as its death toll from the coronavirus outbreak climbed above 1,000, less than a month after the disease was first detected in the state.New York City reported in the evening that its toll had risen to 776.
NEW YORK — New York state surpassed a grim milestone Sunday as its death toll from the coronavirus outbreak climbed above 1,000, less than a month after the disease was first detected in the state.New York City reported in the evening that its toll had risen to 776.
Pres. Trump extends federal social distancing guidance for 30 days as virus spreads
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bracing the nation for a grim death toll, President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 29 extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month, bowing to public-health experts who told him the coronavirus pandemic could claim over 100,000 lives in the U.S., perhaps significantly more, if not enough is done to fight it.It was a stark shift in tone by the president, who only days ago mused about the country reopening in a few weeks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bracing the nation for a grim death toll, President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 29 extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month, bowing to public-health experts who told him the coronavirus pandemic could claim over 100,000 lives in the U.S., perhaps significantly more, if not enough is done to fight it.It was a stark shift in tone by the president, who only days ago mused about the country reopening in a few weeks.
Waukesha County executive announces death of employee related to COVID-19
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow on Sunday, March 29 issued a statement in response to the death of a county employee related to the coronavirus.“We are very saddened to learn of the death of one of our employees today," said Farrow in the statement. "My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of this individual.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow on Sunday, March 29 issued a statement in response to the death of a county employee related to the coronavirus.“We are very saddened to learn of the death of one of our employees today," said Farrow in the statement. "My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of this individual.
'He's honest, straightforward,' and at a bakery in De Pere, Dr. Fauci is featured on a cookie
DE PERE -- One of America's most recognized doctors is being featured on something sweet at a bakery in De Pere.Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe is selling cookies with Dr.
DE PERE -- One of America's most recognized doctors is being featured on something sweet at a bakery in De Pere.Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe is selling cookies with Dr.
Gov. Evers moves ahead with plans to buy 10K ventilators, 1M protective masks to fight COVID-19
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
Delta Air Lines offering free flights to medical volunteers heading to COVID-19 hot spots
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.The company announced Saturday night, March 28 that eligible medical volunteers will be able to book free, round-trip flights to Georgia, Louisiana and Michigan so they can work with state and local government offices to combat the spread of coronavirus.
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.The company announced Saturday night, March 28 that eligible medical volunteers will be able to book free, round-trip flights to Georgia, Louisiana and Michigan so they can work with state and local government offices to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson return to LA after being hospitalized for COVID-19 in Australia
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are back in the U.S. after testing positive for the novel coronavirus while in Australia.The two first announced they contracted COVID-19 on March 11 after feeling tired, body aches, chills and a slight fever.
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are back in the U.S. after testing positive for the novel coronavirus while in Australia.The two first announced they contracted COVID-19 on March 11 after feeling tired, body aches, chills and a slight fever.
Legendary musician John Prine in critical condition with 'sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Legendary musician John Prine is hospitalized in critical condition with the coronavirus, his family said Sunday, March 29.The family said he was hospitalized on Thursday, March 26 with a "sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms." He was intubated on Saturday night."This is hard for us to share, but so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, and we wanted you to know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now," the family said in a social media post.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Legendary musician John Prine is hospitalized in critical condition with the coronavirus, his family said Sunday, March 29.The family said he was hospitalized on Thursday, March 26 with a "sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms." He was intubated on Saturday night."This is hard for us to share, but so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, and we wanted you to know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now," the family said in a social media post.
'Beautiful, but heartbreaking:' Baby girl meets namesake great-grandmother through car window
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A beautiful, but heartbreaking moment was caught on camera -- a meeting that was nearly a century in the making."It was beautiful," said Ross Oberschlake, father of Emma.Oberschlake spoke of the moment his daughter was introduced to her great-grandmother -- through a car window and face mask in the McDonald's parking lot in Pleasant Prairie."It was a beautiful thing to have Emma meet her great-grandmother, but at the same time, it was heartbreaking," said Oberschlake.It was a family introduction amid the coronavirus.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A beautiful, but heartbreaking moment was caught on camera -- a meeting that was nearly a century in the making."It was beautiful," said Ross Oberschlake, father of Emma.Oberschlake spoke of the moment his daughter was introduced to her great-grandmother -- through a car window and face mask in the McDonald's parking lot in Pleasant Prairie."It was a beautiful thing to have Emma meet her great-grandmother, but at the same time, it was heartbreaking," said Oberschlake.It was a family introduction amid the coronavirus.