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Housing report shows racial disparities remain in Madison homeownership
More than 50% of white households own their homes, while less than 20% of Black households do.

Hot and stormy weather takes us into July
Extreme heat leads to dangerous conditions at times.

Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes
The government reported more than 1,400 dead from the quakes Saturday.

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.

Rock Steady Kickboxing helps those living with Parkinson's
Participants engage in not only just exercise but also in cognitive activity, functional movements and voice activation.

In Focus: Higher grocery costs present challenges for food security
Navjoot Sandhar, owner of Sentry Foods on 92nd & Lisbon in Milwaukee, discussed the issue of food insecurity from a grocer's perspective.

In Focus: Feeding Wisconsin shares difference in urban vs. rural food insecurity
Jackie Anderson, executive director of Feeding Wisconsin, discussed food insecurity from a statewide perspective.

In Focus: State Rep. Margaret Arney discusses food deserts in her district
She talked about the impact on the community when stores close.

Food deserts and insecurity in Wisconsin
Jason Fechner talks with a legislator, the owner of a grocery store and the executive director of Feeding Wisconsin about the issue.

U.S. military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks
The ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control.

Keeping kids entertained over the summer
Organization helps connect kids to out of school time programs over the summer months.

'I had so much hope': Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
Thursday's ruling means hundreds of thousands are facing the prospect of deportation.

Misiorowski throws 105.5 mph pitch, Brewers beat Cubs 6-2
Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who had surgery Thursday for a ruptured disk in his back, guided his club from a safe spot near the dugout.

Jacob Misiorowski's 105.5 mph pitch ties for 3rd-fastest since tracking began in 2008
Jacob Misiorowski downplayed the emphasis on velocity after throwing a 105.5 mph pitch.

Pat Murphy to manage Brewers Friday after successful back surgery Thursday
The team also said that Murphy's hip surgery that was scheduled during the all-star break has now been postponed until after the season.

State government working to keep up with rapid AI development
The Evers administration and the Legislature are working on different initiatives related to understanding AI.

Former Sun Prairie principal reaches deferred prosecution agreement
Sun Prairie parents reacted Friday to the deal Jennifer Ploeger made that will allow her to avoid jail time.

Brown Deer woman charged in multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
As part of the nationwide crackdown, a Mequon medical provider was also charged in a prescription drug diversion conspiracy.

Landspout causes damage in Illinois' cornfield
A landspout, a weak tornado, caused damage to a cornfield in Fayette County, Ill. on Thursday, despite no thunderstorm.

Person receiving treatment for rabies in Shawano County
The person was exposed to a bat that tested positive for the disease.

World News

Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge questions about policy
The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble tells BBC baby motivated her to survive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon because of stress fracture
Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.

Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

Murder charge after man dies at summer solstice event
Isaac Clare-Watts was pronounced dead after police were called to reports of a body being found in the Nine Ladies Stone Circle area.

Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.

Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?

South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.

Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.

Pampered, protected & primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?
Scotland's players got everything they asked for at this World Cup. So why did they not perform on the pitch in the US?

How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.

'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' most popular destinations for thousands of holidaymakers.

Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

Ben Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English great
Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.

The Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'
Andy Burnham's upcoming policy speech and Catherine's Three Peaks Challenge lead Monday's papers.

Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

Metallica donates £20,000 to city foodbank with 'empty shelves' after sell-out gig
Heavy metal legends Metallica have donated £20,000 to Cardiff food bank which is enough for 9000 meals through the charity.

Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.

South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand
The body of Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

Man due in court charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians
The man has been remanded in custody following a collision in Ealing, west London, on Saturday.

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

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We look at new details from the controversial defence plan a new PM would inherit.

Test Match Special Podcast
Ben Stokes speaks after the announcement he's to retire from international cricket.

Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller
Past ties drag corporate lawyer Rob into conflict with a company he usually assists.