Social Security will be insolvent by 2034 due to COVID-19 pandemic
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
KISS concert in Milwaukee postponed; Gene Simmons positive for COVID
KISS will postpone its next four tour dates -- which includes a visit to American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee on Sunday, Sept. 5.
KISS will postpone its next four tour dates -- which includes a visit to American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee on Sunday, Sept. 5.
Milwaukee County officials provide COVID update
Milwaukee County officials, including County Executive David Crowley, shared the latest information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee County officials, including County Executive David Crowley, shared the latest information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee County COVID hospitalizations highest since early January
Wisconsin's seven-day average is now at more than 1,600 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths. In Milwaukee County, the average is 268 new cases per day.
Wisconsin's seven-day average is now at more than 1,600 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths. In Milwaukee County, the average is 268 new cases per day.
Wife of Wisconsin lawmaker with COVID urges vaccination
The wife of a Wisconsin lawmaker who has been an outspoken critic of vaccine and mask mandates and who remains hospitalized with COVID-19-induced pneumonia is urging people to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The wife of a Wisconsin lawmaker who has been an outspoken critic of vaccine and mask mandates and who remains hospitalized with COVID-19-induced pneumonia is urging people to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Use of certain N95 masks should stop due to ‘serious’ quality concerns, FDA says
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
McDonald's prepares to close dining rooms again
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Cardinal Raymond Burke begins rehab after contracting COVID-19
A top-ranking Roman Catholic cardinal who eschewed the COVID-19 vaccine said he will soon begin rehab after contracting the coronavirus and spending days on a ventilator.
A top-ranking Roman Catholic cardinal who eschewed the COVID-19 vaccine said he will soon begin rehab after contracting the coronavirus and spending days on a ventilator.
Racine reconsiders indoor mask ordinance
A high rate of transmission and a low vaccination rate. Those are just two of the reasons Racine's public health administrator is proposing to bring back the city's indoor mask ordinance.
A high rate of transmission and a low vaccination rate. Those are just two of the reasons Racine's public health administrator is proposing to bring back the city's indoor mask ordinance.
Racine considers re-enacting indoor mask ordinance
Racine's public health administrator is proposing to bring back the city's indoor mask ordinance.
Racine's public health administrator is proposing to bring back the city's indoor mask ordinance.
Mexican Fiesta COVID vaccine clinic offers shots, information
Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park offered COVID-19 vaccine shots and information in addition to great music and food.
Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park offered COVID-19 vaccine shots and information in addition to great music and food.
2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Milwaukee COVID case burden 'extreme' for 4th straight week
The Milwaukee Health Department reported slight changes to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.
The Milwaukee Health Department reported slight changes to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.
Laid-off Tesla employee frustrated with EDD, hires bot to make calls
Desmond Sylva, 39, was so frustrated about reaching the Employment Development Department to find out why he wasn't getting his unemployment check after being laid off as a Tesla production associate in Fremont, he hired a bot.
Desmond Sylva, 39, was so frustrated about reaching the Employment Development Department to find out why he wasn't getting his unemployment check after being laid off as a Tesla production associate in Fremont, he hired a bot.
Eviction ban lifted, Milwaukee resources available
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from enforcing an eviction ban. Resources are available for Milwaukee families who need help.
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from enforcing an eviction ban. Resources are available for Milwaukee families who need help.
NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to rehab facility, wife moved to ICU following COVID-19 diagnosis
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, has been moved to the ICU following their recent COVID-19 diagnosis, their family announced Friday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, has been moved to the ICU following their recent COVID-19 diagnosis, their family announced Friday.