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California makes Diwali an official statewide holiday
Gov. Newsom signed the bill that would authorize public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali.

Three scientists at U.S. universities win Nobel Prize in physics for advancing quantum technology
The physicists conducted their research at three California universities and Yale.

‘Everyone deserves the freedom to build a family’: Democrats put forth ‘Building Families Act’
The bill requires insurance coverage for infertility treatments and fertility preservation services.

Where things stand in the race for Governor in Wisconsin
The Democratic field is more crowded than the Republican field.

Proposal could bring red-light and speed cameras to Milwaukee
State senators and community members gathered in Milwaukee to discuss a proposal that would bring speed and red-light cameras to the city.

Sun Prairie electors vote no confidence in superintendent
The advisory motion passed Monday night during the district’s annual electors meeting, where members also voted on the district’s tax levy.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."

California congressman takes up mantle for Democrats as House Republicans re-investigate the Jan. 6 riot
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has been tapped to serve as the top Democrat on the new Jan. 6 committee.

Packers work to get back on track after bye week
Packers welcomed multiple players back who have been battling through injuries.

Student clings to Job Corps lifeline as Trump administration attempts to make changes across federal government
Skarllet Brisco, a Job Corps student in Milwaukee, is pursuing a medical administrative assistant certification.

Truck driver sues Mark Sanchez and Fox after violent fight over parking space
A picture of Tole circulating online shows him in a neck brace on a hospital bed, covered in blood with a deep slash to the side of his face.

Police officers, sheriff cleared of charges in shooting death of murder suspect in Peshtigo
The incident happened on Aug. 29 when officers were attempting to track down a murder suspect and were led on a high-speed chase.

Frosty night ahead with cooler air lingering
Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are in effect Tuesday night.

Wisconsin will host fall Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 25
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum named chief basketball officer for his former Duke program
The NBA star will visit with the team, mentor athletes and work with coach Jon Scheyer.

He sat in the nosebleeds for the Cubs' historic World Series. Now Quinn Priester can end their year
Priester grew up in the Chicago area and was in the Wrigley Field stands for Game 5 of the 2016 World Series.

Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general won't run for governor and will seek reelection instead
With Democratic Gov. Tony Evers planning not to run again next year, Kaul's decision Tuesday leaves the Democratic primary field wide open.

North Dakota tornado from June upgraded to EF5
New tornado survey completed found that a tornado from June 20, 2025 had winds exceeding 210 mph, making it the first rated EF5 since 2013.

LeBron James teased 'the decision of all decisions' announcement. It was an ad
The Los Angeles Lakers star teased that he would have something to say Tuesday.

UFL changes 3 cities as new investor shares bullish vision for spring football
The other three existing markets are St. Louis, which has been the league's attendance darling; Washington, D.C.; and Birmingham, Alabama

World News

Threat assessment of China led to spy case collapse, says CPS
The dropping of charges against two men last month prompted criticism from some ministers and MPs.

UK won't relax visa rules for India, Starmer says
The PM says there are no plans to open up more visa routes ahead of a visit to India to tout a trade deal.

High security a fact of life for UK Jewish community living in fear of attack
Leaders in the UK's tight-knit Jewish population are asking what more can be done to keep their institutions safe.

How Stacey Solomon decluttered our homes back from the brink
Three families share the realisations that enabled them to declutter and transform their homes and lives.

EU steel tariff hike threatens 'biggest ever crisis' for UK industry
The EU is the destination for 78% of steel products made in the UK for overseas markets.

Dog attacks are still rising - even after the XL bully ban
With close to 32,000 dog attacks recorded in England and Wales last year, is there a better solution?

Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes
In a conference speech, the Tory leader will say the Conservatives are the only party "with a plan to get our economy back on track".

Two arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain
Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.

UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high
Most are linked to suicide or drugs, with spice and nitazines increasingly deadly.

Millions of drivers could receive £700 payout over car finance mis-selling scandal
Lenders could pay out £8.2bn in compensation, which is less than the FCA had previously estimated.

Robin Williams' daughter pleads for people to stop sending AI videos of her dad
The filmmaker said it is not what her dad, who died in 2014, would have wanted.

Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continue
"The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.

Time may be running out for Master of clocks Macron. What next for France?
After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron's position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France's political crisis escalates.

The Papers: 'China given a free pass' and 'Kemi: trust me'
Accusations that a China spying case collapsed because the government refused to declare Beijing a "threat" lead Wednesday papers.

What we know about the hostages still in Gaza
Two years after the 7 October attacks, dozens of hostages remain in Hamas captivity. BBC Verify has been examining what we know about them.

Why so many ladybirds are swarming UK houses
With social media reports of harlequin ladybirds invading UK homes this week, Elizabeth Rizzini explains why the weather means some ladybirds are on the move.

Emma Watson, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie in the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week
Pedro Pascal and Naomi Campbell were also there, while Richard E Grant wore an apron for Miu Miu show.

Footballer Ashleigh Plumptre: 'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia'
In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

Five takeaways from US Attorney General Pam Bondi's tense, partisan Senate hearing
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump's attorney general go on the attack.

DPD drivers call off action over pay, says firm
It was previously thought the delivery service could face disruption for several days after some drivers began three days of action.

Canadian marine park threatens to euthanise 30 beluga whales
The Canadian government blocked Marineland's attempt to export the animals to a park in China.

Women 'accosted McCann family outside their home'
Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg visited Rothley to confront Kate and Gerry McCann, a trial heard.

Farage 'genuinely worried' by death threat, court hears
Southwark Crown Court hears how Fayaz Khan posted a video in which he makes a gun gesture with his hand before saying "pop, pop, pop".

Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard
Hundreds of hikers have been guided to safety in Tibet after becoming trapped over the weekend by heavy snowfall.

Conor McGregor given 18-month ban for missing drug tests
Conor McGregor accepts an 18-month ban for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy, the organisation says.

Trump says trade talks 'complicated' but Canada will be 'very happy' with eventual deal
Despite the warm words, Canada remains the only G7 country not to have reached a trade deal with Trump this year.

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Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents
The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.

Conservative Conference: “It’s Tough Being A Tory”
Jenrick defends comment on not seeing “another white face” in Handsworth.

Is Russia using my childhood home as a military base?
And the impact of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries

Leonardo DiCaprio as a high-flying, corrupt stockbroker
The film is based on the true story of Jordan Belfort

'Tough moments' after Saudi move - Henderson
England midfielder Jordan Henderson says he has had "tough moments" since leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia and could "have made different decisions".