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3 things to watch in the Brewers-Rays World Series
One of these franchises will win their first World Series.

3 things to watch in Packers at Lions
This is the first of two meetings with the Lions coming to Lambeau Field for the last game of the regular season.

You'll be fine making outdoor weekend plans
More clouds fill in, but most of the weekend should be quiet.

World Series weather in Wisconsin
Luckily, it'll be a quiet forecast for the first two games of the World Series.

Wisconsin bars prepare for Brewers World Series watch parties
Wisconsin bars and restaurants are adding screens, DJs and extra staff as Brewers World Series watch parties bring new customers and sales.

Aurora Health Care surprises cancer patient with Brewers World Series tickets
Lyndsy Di Nardo, who was born in 1982, the year of the Brewers’ last World Series appearance, said the moment was meaningful after a difficult year.

PHOTOS: Take a look behind-the-scenes at World Series Media Day in Milwaukee
The Brewers were all smiles the day before Game 1 of the World Series.

Christian Yelich's simple World Series message for title-less Brewers: Expect to be here
Teammates said the decision to name Yelich the first team captain in franchise history merely formalized what they already knew.

BBB issues warning about Brewers ticket scams in Wisconsin
Scammers look to cash in on World Series fever.

Rays or Brewers? For Bay area fan, it will be a celebration either way
A Bay area baseball fan says he is facing a rare World Series dilemma as his two favorite teams meet in the Fall Classic.

Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales to make World Series umpiring debuts, part of crew headed by James Hoye
Dan Bellino, Vic Carapazza, Tripp Gibson and Jim Wolf also will work the Series.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states
The states include California, Georgia, Missouri, New York and Wisconsin.

World Series preview: Brewers-Rays showdown will open Jacob Misiorowski's record heat
Misiorowski, a 24-year-old right-hander in his first full major league season, is a starting pitcher like no other.

JJ Watt signs a multi-year deal to stay as CBS' lead NFL analyst
Watt joined play-by-play announcer Nantz and sideline reporter Wolfson after Romo went on leave following his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.

2 Barron County poultry flocks infected with avian flu
DATCP said the birds in the commercial poultry flocks have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Concerns raised over spending in Wisconsin gubernatorial race
Millions of dollars have been poured in the campaigns of both Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley since the primary.

UW names 3 finalists in search for next president
All three candidates are from out of state. Here's what to know.

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe on Halloween
There’s no need to spook your pets this Halloweekend.

Wisconsin Republican Tiffany says ‘Zuckerbucks’ one reason he sought to overturn 2020 election
Rep. Tom Tiffany also shared in the debate Wednesday his reasoning behind why he opposed certifying the election.

David Crowley, Tom Tiffany debate priorities in race for governor
The debate hosted by WISN 12 News is the only scheduled gubernatorial debate ahead of Election Day.

World News

Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex issues a statement following reports her father Thomas Markle is being investigated over child sex abuse images in the Philippines.

Watch: BBC presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Newquay
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.

At least one dead and four injured in Paris suburb shooting
Anti-terrorism police have taken up the investigation into the incident in Trappes, to the west of Paris.

Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.

Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'
Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.

Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague
Det Con Linda Williams, a victim of serial abuser David Carrick, says she has no faith in the system.

Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting
The attack comes at a time of heightened tensions in the occupied West Bank and four days before Israel's general election.

Cyprus police open investigation into financial affairs of Roman Abramovich
Questions about the integrity of some of Abramovich's professional advisers, were raised earlier this month.

Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted
Issues remain with the network used by the Ukrainian military, sources say, after repeated denials of a deliberate slowdown.

Final James Bond screen tests to take place this weekend, reports say
Callum Turner and Jack Lowden "appear to be in the mix" of actors doing screen tests for the role.

Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.

Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning
Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.

I sat in A&E for 13 hours - here's how to recognise health anxiety
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

Have Manchester United become the unmanageable club?
The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.

Weekly quiz: How long did Katie Zacharia last as White House press secretary?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.

Call of Duty hit a low point last year - can Modern Warfare 4 win fans back?
Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.

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Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.

Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.

Big firms buying up care homes risk to national care plan, regulator says
Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.

First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.

Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

Infantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia support after u-turn
Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.

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'No more Mr Nice Guy' - should Carrick drop Fernandes?
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick must decide whether to leave skipper Bruno Fernandes out of Sunday's crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth

What is going on at 'chaotic' Newcastle?
Will the alarm bells be ringing at Newcastle United if they lose to struggling Crystal Palace on Sunday?

The World Treadmill Championship - pitching elite runners against amateurs
Everyday runners are being given the chance to compete alongside elite athletes in the first World Treadmill Championship, a new global 5km competition.

Boulter into Japan semi-finals and back as British No 1
Katie Boulter reclaims the British number one ranking after fighting back to beat Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.

World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test
Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.