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U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran pauses, too
The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Spotlight on Port Washington
Ryan Burk talks with local leaders in Port Washington about ongoing growth and development in the region.

In Focus: Downtown Port shares about growth and redevelopment in Port Washington
Amanda Baldwin, executive director of Downtown Port, shares some insight.

In Focus: Small business owner discusses success in Port Washington
Kelly Brown owns two small businesses in Port Washington.

In Focus: Port Washington harbor master shares how he oversees marina
Dennis Cherny shares how he and others work to make the marina an attractive place for boaters to want to dock their vessels.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
Jeffries will unveil the party’s Fighting for an Affordable America agenda as he works to focus voter attention and build momentum ahead of November.

Sweltering heat today brews overnight thunderstorms
Excessive heat & humidity during the day lead to overnight thunderstorms.

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
In February, images of Punch with his plushie posted by the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden on social media quickly became a sensation.

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on a Yemeni city
The claim marks an escalation over vital shipping routes in the Middle East as the United States and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

'My heart is broken': Family of Corey Ruiz demands justice
The family has retained the services of civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them.

Upcoming Milwaukee Air & Water Show builds excitement for aviation
The event prides itself on being a big draw for families.

The stories of EAA AirVenture 2026
There’s a story behind every aircraft and every visitor at EAA AirVenture this week in Oshkosh.

Marcus Center adds ‘Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical’ to its 2026-27 season
It’ll run from Dec. 26-30.

Wisconsin congressional delegation reacts to deadly police shooting
Corey Ruiz died after being shot by a Madison police officer on Wednesday.

Wisconsin State Fair chairman stepping down after 16 years of service
This summer's Wisconsin State Fair will be the 15th and final one for board chairman John Yingling.

Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for OWI
It’s the 46-year-old’s first offense.

'The Great Gatsby' roars in for its Madison debut
The show will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from July 28-Aug. 2.

National Labor Relations Board certifies St. Mary’s nurses’ union
Nearly 900 registered nurses at the hospital had voted in favor of a union on June 11.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee to relocate headquarters to Oak Creek
The office building it purchased is located at 6744 S. Howell Avenue, the previous site of Master Lock, and will offer 120,000 square feet of space.

World News

What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
A police manhunt is under way after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.

Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

Gatwick Airport left without running water after major outage
SES Water says supplies are starting to return for impacted customers, including Gatwick Airport.

Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.

Meghan calls Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance
The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.

Norris wins his first grand prix of year in Hungary
Lando Norris takes his and McLaren's first victory of the year in a compelling Hungarian Grand Prix.

Teen charged over record crossing on 'mega dinghy'
Chan Mathok Atak, 19, is accused of endangering another during a journey by sea to the UK.

Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".

How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's toughest peaks
The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.

Man in critical condition after sea rescue
A man in his 50s is in critical condition, and a man in his 20s and a teenage girl remain in hospital.

Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?
Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run in the US - but can they defeat Republicans?
They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.

How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.

My entire family went on a boat trip that they never returned from
Peter Watts was just 14 when a pleasure boat disaster killed 15 people, including his entire family.

Gymnast Reuben Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village
The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.

Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekend
Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.

Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

'It was like a movie - I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me'
Photographer Scott Johnson's studio is close to where a fire triggered a massive explosion.

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

With great power comes great responsibility
Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

Norris wins his first grand prix of year in Hungary
Lando Norris takes his and McLaren's first victory of the year in a compelling Hungarian Grand Prix.

Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.

Greaves wins Women's Matchplay in last-leg decider
Beau Greaves wins the Women's World Matchplay for the third time after coming through a thrilling last-leg decider to beat Fallon Sherrock.