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Make those Easter plans early, rain returns late
Showers gradually fill in throughout Sunday afternoon.

Vatican notes 'exchange of opinions' over migrants, prisoners in meeting with Vance
The Holy See has expressed alarm over the administration’s crackdown on migrants and cuts in international aid.

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law
The high court responded to an ACLU emergency appeal, hinting at resumed removals under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.

Destination Madison launches a free, self-guided Frank Lloyd Wright digital trail
The Wright in Madison trail explores local connections and sites the architect designed around the Madison area.

Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire
According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

Suspect in FSU shooting to be charged with first degree murder
Officials said 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner will be charged once he is released from the hospital.

Report: Wisconsin boys face an increasing mental health risk
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health report found that four in 10 young men have had thoughts of suicide in the last two weeks.

Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as heroes and candidates for office
There seems to be a segment of the party's base that views those pardoned rioters not as criminals, but as patriots.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing
The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say
The dead include at least 15 people killed overnight, among them women and children.

A prince and knight fall in love and the Supreme Court is asked to intervene
Some parents in a suburban Maryland county want to pull their children from elementary school classes that use books featuring LGBTQ characters.

Portraits painted on Packers Community Fence to raise money for charity
100% of the money raised will go to three charities: Grit 920, Freedom House and 23's Cause 4 Cleats.

'She's coming now!': Baby delivered in liquor store parking lot with help from Rock County heroes
Rock County Deputies Matthew McCormack and Christina Feirn arrived on the scene and helped calm the laboring mother.

Group in Milwaukee makes Way of the Cross Pilgrimage to spread love of God on Good Friday
They stopped and prayed at 14 different sites in the city where Catholic churches once stood.

Former Eau Claire City Council Member Laura Benjamin running to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District
Former Eau Claire City Council Member Laura Benjamin filed her statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday.

Scientists in Japan create lab-grown chicken nugget in 'breakthrough'
The research paves the way for whole cuts of meat to be grown in a lab and other applications such as regenerative medicine.

Tariffs on China could hurt toy industry ahead of holidays
Eighty percent of toys sold in the U.S are made in China.

10,000 pages of documents in 1968 Robert F. Kennedy assassination released to the public
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said Friday that about 10,000 pages of previously classified documents have been posted online.

Bucks' Damian Lillard feeling grateful as he gets closer to joining his teammates in playoffs
Lillard was cleared for full-scale basketball activities this week after missing the last month with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.

Badger Battleground Poll: Economy is a top issue for Wisconsinites
Forty percent of Wisconsin voters expect the economy to worsen, while 25% expect it to improve and 28% expect it to stay about the same.

World News

Inside the rural Texas town where Elon Musk is basing his business empire
The tycoon and Donald Trump adviser has moved his businesses from California to a mostly rural central Texas county.

Pope appears on Easter Sunday after serious illness
Pope Francis has had a reduced presence this Easter as he rests following his release from hospital.

Police algorithm said Lina was at 'medium' risk. Then she was killed
Spanish police use an algorithm to assess the risk of repeat domestic violence. Does it work?

Two charged after body of missing woman found
A man and a woman have been charged after the discovery of Paria Veisi's body in Cardiff.

'Why I hesitate to tell people I'm a Gypsy'
Romany women share their experiences of hiding their heritage for fear of prejudice.

Hereditary Lords speak out on prospect of leaving Parliament
Lords who inherited their titles share their mixed feelings about being ejected from the Upper Chamber.

Three chords and the truth: Where country's big moment might go next
Since Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Lana Del Rey have explored country.

Where the ancient tree felled by Toby Carvery once stood, people are reeling
Some locals are demanding answers over the Toby Carvery owner's decision to fell a 500-year-old oak tree in north London.

'Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind'
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.

Found on celebrity bags and in viral videos: The toy fashionistas are loving
The toy, sold by Chinese company Pop Mart, has become the must-have fashion accessory.

India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82
At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art.

DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs
The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.

In pictures: Easter celebrated around the world from Greece to Iraq
All Christians, from Orthodox and western churches, are celebrating Easter on the same day this year.

Thousands protest against Trump across US over deportations, Doge and more
Demonstrations, taking place on the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War, addressed a range of grievances.

Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools
Thousands of parents will be able to access 30 minutes of morning childcare from Tuesday.

Miliband accuses net zero opponents of 'nonsense and lies'
The energy secretary warns that an anti-net zero agenda could forfeit jobs in the future.

Earl Grey tea bread crowned Britain's best loaf
Miyo Aoetsu has won the award for the second time after a previous triumph in 2023.

2025 Sony World Photography Awards: Winners revealed
Sony Photography Awards: Winner explores the tension between artificial spaces and environmental destruction

Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before
"Olo" is said to be a saturated blue-green - but some say the existence of a new colour is "open to argument".

Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
A capsule with Dan Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station mission.

Thousands of trans rights protesters gather in Scotland and London
Scotland's first minister comments on the Supreme Court ruling as protests are held in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Crucible curse? Reigning champion Wilson loses to Lei
Debutant Lei Peifan stuns defending champion Kyren Wilson by fighting back from 6-2 down to triumph 10-9 as the 'Crucible curse' strikes again.

Tributes to British couple killed in Naples cable car crash
Elaine and Graeme Winn were among four people killed in the incident at Mount Faito, while another was "extremely seriously injured".

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash
The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary.

Seagull-chasing dog swoops to victory in Corgi Derby
A new training regime helps four-year-old Juno power to victory in the Easter event at Musselburgh Racecourse.

'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with revision stress at home'
Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful exam period.

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The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender: What’s the Impact on the NHS?
NHS could be forced to change gender guidance.

How the ‘world’s coolest dictator’ is helping Trump
El Salvador’s president has become a key White House ally

'I've let myself & the team down' - Norris on qualifying 'shunt'
Lando Norris says he has a "big job" on his hands to try to recover in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from his crash in qualifying.

Ups, downs and race for Europe - Liverpool could win title on Sunday
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

'Fuming' Watkins channelled anger into 'dynamite' display
Ollie Watkins has a message for his manager Unai Emery - he wants to start the biggest games after inspiring Aston Villa to victory over Newcastle.