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‘Issue’ forces Blue Origin to put a hold on NASA’s Mars launch
After dealing with space weather, Blue Origin is ready to launch two satellites to Mars.

Clear overnight with more warmth to end the week
Highs on Friday will reach into the 60s in many places.

Wisconsin man gets 25 years in federal prison for sexually assaulting child
Rodney Hanes, 59, was previously convicted of a sexual assault in 1995.

If you or a loved one struggle with suicidal thoughts, help is available now
You are not alone.

Heat is increasing on Matt LaFleur as the Packers visit the Giants
Green Bay's offense gets to face one of the worst-ranked defenses in the NFL, which has allowed over 27 points a game.

Wisconsin legislators have mixed reactions to passage of funding bill to reopen government
Wisconsin Democrats were still unsatisfied with the lack of ACA subsidy extension, while Republicans celebrated the action.

PHOTOS: Northern Lights shine bright across Wisconsin
Check out photos of Tuesday and Wednesday nights' colorful skies in the Badger State.

Warmer weekend with a slim chance for rain
High temperatures only reach the 30s by Sunday.

Retailers adjust to meet shifting consumer trends during holiday season
One national report indicates as many as 20% of shoppers plan to start holiday shopping earlier.

MPS receives federal funding via GEAR UP Grant
MPS leaders said the grant money will be used, starting in 2026, to prepare students for college.

Packers' LaFleur says 'it's highly unlikely' that injured center Elgton Jenkins returns this season
Jenkins left the Packers’ 10-7 Monday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with what team officials described as an ankle injury.

Drunk driving victims’ families, safety advocates push for stronger ignition interlock device laws in Wisconsin
When installed, ignition interlocks can reduce drunk driving offenses by as much as 70%.

Meta breaks ground on a $1 billion AI-driven data center in Beaver Dam
The 700,000 square-foot data center is expected to create 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions.

Suspect arrested in Oklahoma for triple shooting that killed Milwaukee teen
The two others who were shot are still recovering from injuries.

New legislation looks to create regulations for data centers
The bill is in response to the growing number of data center projects around Wisconsin.

Wisconsinites prepare for Thanksgiving travel in shadow of FAA cuts
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is not one of the 40 airports where flight reductions went into effect, but it is being impacted indirectly.

‘Mission complete’: Wisconsin Congressman rides Harley nearly 1,000 miles to D.C. to vote to reopen government
Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden said he wasn’t sure if the airlines would get him to Washington on time, but he knew Milwaukee iron would.

LaFleur looks for better Packers offense after 2 consecutive losses
LaFleur said he has no intention of giving up the play calling and that his focus is on improving the offense.

As deer hunting season approaches, Juneau County puts out renewed call for missing woman
Leya Stewart, 43, was last seen on July 4, 2023, near Mauston, Wis.

Oshkosh Defense will lay off 160 workers beginning in January
It comes after the company reported a decrease of $52.8 million in sales for quarter three this year.

World News

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation
Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).

Starmer's chief of staff McSweeney not leaving role over briefing war, BBC told
The PM's top aide was not involved "directly or indirectly" in briefings against cabinet ministers, sources tell the BBC.

How Sara Sharif was failed multiple times before she was murdered
Review finds "different actions could and should have been taken" leading up to the 10-year-old's death.

Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age
A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought.

Two-thirds of military women experienced sexualised behaviour, survey says
The behaviours include comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping, according to a survey.

Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.

Amber warnings issued ahead of heavy rain from Storm Claudia
Storm Claudia is set to bring heavy and persistent rain to parts of the UK with amber warnings issued with risk of flooding and disruption.

Titanic passenger's watch expected to fetch £1m at auction
The watch belonged to Bavarian-born American businessman Isidor Straus, who died in the disaster.

Guests ejected mid-stay from bankrupt hotel chain Sonder
Sonder guests have complained that they had to leave their accommodation as the firm files for a sudden bankruptcy.

I was traumatised after being filmed giving CPR to a crash victim - the law must change
Fiona Ferris was filmed giving CPR to Dominic McGrath, who died after being hit by a bus in Newry last December.

Faisal Islam: Slow growth raises stakes even higher for the Budget
The Budget somehow has to provide certainty, boost consumer and business confidence, and fill a large fiscal gap.

Russia's attacks have ramped up - Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another winter
Years of conflict have taken their toll and the war of attrition is continuing on the homefront - but Ukrainians are fighting back hard by trying to keep morale high

Who is Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney?
Morgan McSweeney is credited with masterminding Labour's landslide election victory.

Technical wizardry and drama - but Hunger Games on stage divides critics
The Hunger Games: On Stage brings Panem to life in a purpose-built 1,200 seat arena in Canary Wharf.

The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?
BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps.

Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes
Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.

Type 1 diabetes is worse in young children - now scientists know why
They show cells that control blood sugar are more vulnerable in early childhood.

Royal escort motorcyclist cleared over pedestrian's death
Met Police officer PC Christopher Harrison was accused of causing death by careless driving.

'Failings at every level' resulted in botched insulation scheme, MPs told
Wall insulation installed under two separate schemes was supposed to keep residents warm and dry, but instead left some homes damp and mouldy

UK billionaire Joe Lewis receives pardon from Trump
The businessman, whose family trust owns Tottenham Hotspur, pleaded guilty in 2024 to insider trading as part of a deal with prosecutors.

Man, 18, arrested on suspicion of murder after 17-year-old girl dies
A man has been arrested and is in custody following the incident, police said.

Deadly Rio police raid failed to loosen gang's iron grip, residents say
More than 120 people were killed in the raid which targeted the Comando Vermelho criminal gang.

Israel receives body Hamas says belongs to hostage
Confirmation of the remains would mean that only three deceased hostages' bodies now remain in Gaza.

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How to limit the power of big tech
The deputy PM turned Meta executive on the influence of tech bosses like Mark Zuckerberg.

Trump vs the BBC…what happens next?
And the US president is mentioned in new Epstein emails

Stokes takes six in England warm-up but Wood suffers injury concern
England captain Ben Stokes takes six wickets on the opening day of his side's solitary warm-up match before the Ashes begins next week.

The Ratcliffe revolution - inside Man Utd's exodus and rebuild
BBC Sport tells the story of how Sir Jim Ratcliffe ripped apart and rebuilt Manchester United's leadership team.

Trump's granddaughter takes advice from Woods before LPGA debut
Eighteen-year-old Kai Trump will not be short of high-profile supporters when she makes her LPGA debut in Florida on Thursday.

McIlroy tightens grip on Race to Dubai title
Six-time Race to Dubai winner Rory McIlroy tightens his grip on another title with an impressive opening round in the UAE.

De Minaur bounces back from 'dark place' to keep ATP Finals bid alive
Alex de Minaur recovers from "a dark place" to keep his ATP Finals bid alive, while confirming Carlos Alcaraz's place in the knockout stages in Turin.