Airbnb issues worldwide party ban at its rental property listings amid coronavirus pandemic
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'The city needed it:' Milwaukee small businesses feel economic fallout of mostly-virtual DNC
Small businesses across Milwaukee -- not just downtown -- are feeling the economic fallout from the Democratic National Convention that could have been.
Small businesses across Milwaukee -- not just downtown -- are feeling the economic fallout from the Democratic National Convention that could have been.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar closing due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Changing course, Kenosha Unified School District board votes to allow in-person, virtual learning choice
The Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education voted to rescind a previously-approved all-virtual learning model, now offering students and families a choice of virtual or in-person learning.
The Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education voted to rescind a previously-approved all-virtual learning model, now offering students and families a choice of virtual or in-person learning.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
Wisconsin DHS releases reopening guidance for schools, focused on containing COVID-19
The Wisconsin Department of Health Service released school reopening guidelines that include measures aimed at containing coronavirus transmission.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Service released school reopening guidelines that include measures aimed at containing coronavirus transmission.
DHS: 67K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 1,060 deaths, 58K+ recovered, 1M+ negative
State health officials reported 663 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Wednesday, Aug. 19, and eight new deaths.
State health officials reported 663 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Wednesday, Aug. 19, and eight new deaths.
WATCH: Wisconsin officials provide the latest updates, information on COVID-19
Wisconsin officials on Wednesday, Aug. 19 provided an update on COVID-19 in the state.
Wisconsin officials on Wednesday, Aug. 19 provided an update on COVID-19 in the state.
Coffee may protect your liver, new research suggests
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
COVID-19 pandemic shifts how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
Will you get a refund if COVID-19 closes your campus?
With COVID-19 cases still high, many colleges are developing shutdown contingency plans alongside their reopening arrangements.
With COVID-19 cases still high, many colleges are developing shutdown contingency plans alongside their reopening arrangements.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Proposed Sheboygan County health ordinance leads to 'angst and stress' for some, administrator says
A proposed Sheboygan County coronavirus ordinance led to protests after, one county officials says, internet rumors led to confusion and angst.
A proposed Sheboygan County coronavirus ordinance led to protests after, one county officials says, internet rumors led to confusion and angst.
Proposed Sheboygan County health ordinance leads to 'angst and stress' for some
A proposed Sheboygan County coronavirus ordinance led to protests after, one county officials says, internet rumors led to confusion and angst.
A proposed Sheboygan County coronavirus ordinance led to protests after, one county officials says, internet rumors led to confusion and angst.
Health officials confirm California's 1st plague case in 5 years at South Lake Tahoe
Health officials have confirmed a case of plague at South Lake Tahoe -- the first in California in five years.
Health officials have confirmed a case of plague at South Lake Tahoe -- the first in California in five years.
Ohio newlyweds whose wedding was canceled due to COVID-19 donate their reception food to local shelter
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
'We had to lay off half the workforce:' Mostly virtual DNC brings most Wisconsin Center employees back
The mostly virtual Democratic National Convention brought back jobs lost due to the pandemic in Milwaukee -- with 250 employed by the Wisconsin Center District.
The mostly virtual Democratic National Convention brought back jobs lost due to the pandemic in Milwaukee -- with 250 employed by the Wisconsin Center District.