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Neighbors file federal lawsuit against Microsoft over data center
They say there are 100 or more people living within 1.5 miles, so they believe it should be a class action lawsuit.

State senators share mixed reactions to end of minority student grant program
The State Supreme Court ruled the Minority Student Undergraduate Retention Grant Program is unconstitutional.

Chase Burns wins star-studded pitching matchup with Jacob Misiorowski as Reds beat Brewers 7-2
Sal Stewart and Jose Trevino homered off Jacob Misiorowski, and Chase Burns pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds.

Wisconsin lawmakers on 250 years of American independence
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, said “the struggle continues, and it's all worth it.”

Fond du Lac man accused of threatening to kill Gov. Evers and family
The criminal complaint states Hartmann was drinking and doesn't remember making any calls.

Four new tiny homes now open to veterans in need, marking the largest expansion at the village in Racine
When the village first opened in 2014, they started with 15 homes. They now have 20 tiny homes for veterans in need.

Parade of storms continues across the state
More rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely into the weekend.

Wisconsin Senator demands investigation into Postal Service
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of votes were not counted in the state’s April election because ballots were delivered after the deadline.

A look back at history-making weather events on July Fourth
Independence Day has seen it's fair share of noteworthy weather events.

Jake Bauers says the Brewers chemistry is something he hasn't 'experienced anyplace else'
Bauers leads the Brewers with 15 home runs.

President Trump approves $22.6 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers criticized Trump, saying he and Wisconsinites "will believe it when we see it."

Independence Day Drone Show to return to Milwaukee's lakefront
Last year was the first year drones replaced fireworks at the big event and it came with a lot of mixed reviews.

Will rain impact your 4th of July plans?
We will see a chance for storms this weekend.

Mitchell triples in the go-ahead run in the 7th in the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Reds
The Brewers (53-31) moved a season-high 22 games over .500 with their sixth straight victory over the Reds this season.

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16
The win sets up a matchup on Monday in Seattle against Belgium as the U.S. hopes to make a deep run on home soil.

World Cup brings economic boost to South Milwaukee
The FIFA World Cup has captured the attention of soccer fans around the world and right here in Wisconsin.

'We all pull for each other': Joey Ortiz talks special Brewers season so far
Ortiz details what makes this Milwaukee Brewers team so special.

Lake Geneva businesses ready for Independence Day weekend despite heat wave
Visitors are already converging on Lake Geneva, the popular lakeside destination has become a go-to spot for summer celebrations.

The history of healthcare in Wisconsin
Ascension Wisconsin serves Wisconsinites at over 165 locations in Milwaukee, Racine, Appleton and the Fox Valley.

Senate Republicans request more documents from Department of Justice
The request is a continuation of the Senate's investigation into outside influences possibly affecting the DOJ.

World News

Mother says new custodial sentences for daughter's rapists 'better' but still 'not enough'
Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.

On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event
Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.

How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Monaco parcel bombing
Monaco's prosecutor's office say the suspect is a foreign national and no longer in Monaco.

At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women
The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.

Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives
The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.

Noah Donohoe inquest adjourned until later in year after late-night sitting
The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.

Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem
Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.

Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?
England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.

How do you handle World Cup drama? Take our quiz to find out
Super fan or nervous wreck? Find your World Cup style with this test

From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.

'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

Weekly quiz: Why did Catherine climb the UK's three highest peaks?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'World cup pubs boost' and 'Kate holds court'
Late openings of pubs and Catherine appearing at Wimbledon lead Friday's front pages.

Why maternity leave for a mayor has divided Japan
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape
It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.

Survivor pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park.

Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday
Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

Moment huge waterspout twirls over lake in Germany
The phenomenon formed over a Lake Constance near the southern German city of Friedrichshafen.

Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.

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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's
Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.

The one club man who is Spain's under-the-radar hero
Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.

Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around
It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.