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Homeland Security Secretary Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after hospital trip for allergic reaction
Noem heads a sprawling department with roughly 260,000 employees responsible for immigration enforcement, airport security and disaster response.

Lawmakers raise concerns about potential cuts to the Office on Violence Against Women
The Office on Violence Against Women administers grants that provide support for survivors of domestic violence.

'I feel very prepared': Ed Policy talks transition to Packers president from Mark Murphy
Ed Policy ascends from the Chief Operating Officer and general counsel to the top job in the organization.

Juneteenth set to team up with Summerfest Thursday in Milwaukee
Both events have continued for more than 50 years and counting.

Singer R. Kelly alleges prison 'murder plot,' mistreatment after hospitalization
The Grammy Award-winning R&B singer collapsed in a North Carolina federal prison, his lawyers said.

Clinton Farms gets ready to host 2025 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
The annual event showcases the latest in Wisconsin agriculture.

Madison residents express concern over LA protests
Renderos said it is only a matter of time before what is happening in LA starts to happen in Madison as well.

Stocks slump and oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran's unconditional surrender
The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Tuesday following signals that Israel's conflict with Iran may be worsening.

Everyday Hero: Door County artist Jim Ingwersen makes huge gift to community
Ingwersen was a renowned portrait artist and created the official portrait of a Supreme Court justice and Wisconsin governor.

Toy company challenges Trump's tariffs before Supreme Court in long shot bid for quick decision
The company argues the president illegally imposed tariffs under an emergency powers law rather than getting approval from Congress.

Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving 11-year bribery sentence
Menendez resigned last year after he was convicted of selling his clout for bribes.

MCTS says it will reduce bus services amid $10.9 million budget deficit
Officials said no routes will be cut but that it will reduce routes by about 20,000 hours.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms Wednesday
A few strong thunderstorms may develop across southern Wisconsin Tuesday evening.

Chocolate cream puffs a fresh addition to the Wisconsin State Fair this year
Visitors can mix and match the new chocolate flavor with the original.

Milwaukee unveils $6 million affordable rent-to-own housing investment
Tenants who rent the homes will be offered an opportunity to purchase after 15 years as well as financial counseling.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs probably won't testify as defense says its case could be less than 2 days
If Combs testified, it was likely his testimony would take longer than a week.

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down GOP law weakening attorney general's power
The court said the law is a separation of powers violation.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin's name appears on Minnesota shooter's reported list
Vance Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one of them, was taken into custody Sunday night.

Residents share concerns about future of police at Village of Kimberly listening sessions
The Village of Kimberly is considering ending a 30-year partnership with the Fox Valley Metro Police Department.

Cudahy family leans into conversations about mental health
The Kuechenmeister family said advocating for your children is key, especially when they have a mental health condition.

World News

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
The vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales for nearly 60 years.

'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics
They are being launched from new sites and in new ways - out of reach of French police.

Emma Raducanu stalker caught trying to apply for Wimbledon tickets
The man who was given a restraining order for stalking Emma Raducanu has been blocked from applying for Wimbledon tickets.

'I saw the plane go down': Teen traumatised after filming Air India crash video
Aryan Asari just wanted to film planes flying in the sky - but he ended up capturing one of the country's biggest air crashes.

Starmer defends U-turn on grooming gangs inquiry
The prime minister tells the BBC his decision to hold an inquiry was "practical, common sense politics".

Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza, rescuers say
It is potentially the deadliest of the almost daily shootings that have been taking place recently near aid distribution sites.

Co-op offers members discount on shopping after cyber attack
The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it.

Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033
The BBC understands the government will confirm the delay on Wednesday when a review of the project is published.

Heatwave likely as yellow heat health alerts issued in England
The alerts covers most of England and warns of an impact on health and social care due to high temperatures.

UK watchdog fines DNA testing firm £2.3m over 'damaging' data breach
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.

Spain blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms
Spain and Portugal were disconnected from Europe's electricity grid for hours in April, causing chaos.

US moves 30 jets as Iran attack speculation grows
At least 30 US military planes have moved from bases in America to Europe, flight tracking data shows.

Iranians describe fear and sadness over Trump evacuation warning
Tehran's almost 10 million residents must now decide whether to shelter in their homes or attempt to leave.

'I want to get home': Thousands of Britons trapped in Israel
Since the conflict with Iran broke out, Israel's airspace has been closed and all flights suspended

Trump wants 'better than a ceasefire' - what are his options for dealing with Iran?
The US president said he would end wars and now a vocal part of his support is urging him to stay out of this conflict.

Martina Navratilova: 'I wouldn't have left home for Trump's America'
The tennis icon tells the BBC she doesn't think a Trump-led government would let her in.

'Trump poised for war' and 'Biggest scandal ever'
Wednesday's UK newspapers are once again dominated by the spiralling conflict in the Middle East.

Jeff Bezos 'not welcome here' - Venice activists on plan to disrupt his wedding
The Amazon founder and Lauren Sánchez are due to tie the knot next week - as activists say Venice is being turned into an "asset" for the rich and famous.

Watch: Kim Woodburn's memorable TV moments
The TV personality appeared on several reality shows, after rising to fame on How Clean Is Your House.

What is a heat health alert and how do they work?
With temperatures set to reach as high as 33C in England this weekend, here's what you need to know about the weather warnings system.

Indonesia issues highest alert as volcano erupts
Disaster agency imposes exclusion zone around Lewotobi Laki-Laki after it spewed an ash cloud that rose miles into the air.

Papers by WW2 codebreaker Alan Turing sell at auction for £465k
The collection, which included a copy of his PhD dissertation, were sold at auction on Tuesday.

Christmas Day killer jailed for at least 39 years
Jazwell Brown's teenage son says the drug-fuelled stabbings were "like watching a horror film".

Tributes to sisters who died in national park
Hajra Zahid and Haleema Zahid were pulled from water on a path leading to the summit of Yr Wyddfa.

Dartford Crossing car charge to increase to £3.50 from September
Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood says the charge is "no longer sufficient" to manage demand.

Can $499 gold Trump phone really be made in US? Experts have their doubts
It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name.

Zoe Slater returns to EastEnders after 20-year gap
The actress returns in the first episode from new executive producer Ben Wadey.

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The Grooming Gangs Report
“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report.

Hedy Lamarr: A Hollywood star and an inventor
A scandal in Vienna: Hedy Lamarr’s debut movie is banned in several countries

A selection of songs from the BBC’s 1985 archives
A trip into the BBC’s archives for a selection of songs from 1985.

'The abuse never stops' - Lionesses to avoid social media
Alessia Russo and some of her England team-mates will not use social media during Euro 2025 because online abuse can be "really damaging."