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'It’s a strong signal to our industry to get your act together': Hemp farmer reacts to federal ban
The provision in the bill would ban THC-infused drinks and gummies.

Jordan Love throws 2 TD passes as Packers beat Giants 27-20 to end their skid
Trailing early and having lost their last two games, the Packers could have been in real trouble when Love took a big hit to his left shoulder.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers escape with giant victory
The Green Bay Packers’ 27-20 victory Sunday over the New York Giants in New Jersey provided feelings of relief and joy.

Now Hiring: Madison trades giant helps build next-gen techs
Dave Jones, Inc. is Wisconsin’s largest employer of apprentices, with more than 200 currently enrolled.

Clouds increase today with a wintry mix tonight
Clouds arrive later today with a wintry mix overnight.

FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
The restrictions were due to staffing shortages at air traffic control facilities during the government shutdown.

‘Now You See Me 3’ races past ‘The Running Man’ at box office
“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” pulled in $21.3 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Towns along 'MadWaukee' corridor seeing more growth
More companies have been investing in the area for its strategic location and workforce availability.

Can the woolly bear caterpillar forecast winter in Wisconsin?
The folklore started in the 1940s when a scientist who collected a small number of them made a prediction about the weather.

In Focus: How groups work to help public better understand digital currency
Ian McCullough is executive director of the Wisconsin Blockchain Business Council.

In Focus: What is cryptocurrency and how does it impact the economy?
Spencer X Smith, an instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, shares some insights.

Breaking down the rise in crypto
Ryan Burks talks with leaders in the cryptocurrency space about understanding the digital currency and how it impacts the economy.

In Focus: Rep. Neylon introduces Crypto Clarity and Innovation Act
Here's what it entails.

Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial looks to expand with $3 million museum and educational center
The new building will be around 4,500 square feet and have an exhibit space with interactive displays and education stations.

Texas state trooper who had run-in with South Carolina player was sent home from game
The video was widely shared on social media with many commenting on it.

First strong winter rains soak Gaza's makeshift shelters
Residents faced flooding and damaged infrastructure on Saturday after two years of war.

Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
The Friday night post on Truth Social seemingly marked a final break in a dispute that has been simmering for months.

Dune of Dreams: Baseball league in Dubai begins with novel rules and camels
Baseball United has launched its inaugural season in Dubai, aiming to bring baseball to the Middle East.

Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says
The numbers selected Friday were 1, 8, 11, 12 and 57 with the gold Mega Ball 7.

At Trump’s urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes
The president, who was friends with Epstein for years, didn’t explain what supposed crimes he wanted the Justice Department to investigate.

World News

Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
The former prime minister was tried by a special tribunal after 1,400 died during a crackdown on unrest in 2024.

Devices that enable keyless car thefts being sold for £20k online, BBC finds
It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them.

Trump reverses position and urges own party to vote for release of Epstein files
"We have nothing to hide," the US president writes after previously resisting publishing the documents.

Police admit unlawful arrest and pay £20k to couple who complained about school on WhatsApp
A couple unlawfully arrested over complaints about their child's school say police have paid them damages.

Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast
The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.

Two US marines implicated in killing family in notorious Iraq war shooting, expert tells BBC
New evidence raises doubts about the longest US war crimes investigation of the Iraq war and how US forces are held to account.

Anthony Joshua to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in December
YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.

How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate
When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.

Mysterious drones have been spotted at airports across Europe. How worried should we be?
Drones have been found across Western Europe near airports, military bases and power plants, as part of a suspected programme of 'hybrid warfare'

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
"Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance.

She's still funny and recognises us - Pauline Quirke's family open up about her dementia
They told BBC Breakfast they wanted to raise awareness and funds for the condition.

Will the government's new asylum plan work, and will MPs vote for it?
The PM sent Shabana Mahmood to run the Home Office precisely so that she would be radical.

China's investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told
Tens of billions of pounds has been spent by the Chinese in the UK since 2000, Panorama has learned.

Three things you can do if your child's friends annoy you
It's tempting to tell your child they can't hang out with a friend, but that often won't solve the problem.

From unknown teen to world number one - Littler's rise in his own words
Darts' new world number one Luke Littler talks BBC Sport through some of the most iconic pictures and moments from his career so far.

Criminals buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods, BBC finds
These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.

Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece
Vital supplies are due to start flowing into the war-ravaged country this winter via a Balkan pipeline.

Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot
The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.

Amazon rainforest at risk of deforestation as efforts to overturn long-standing ban grow
Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.

Hackers steal maternity ward CCTV videos in India cybercrime racket
Police say that dozens of videos of pregnant women undergoing medical check-ups were sold on the internet.

Delhi's alleged car bomb attacker named by investigators
The BBC spoke to the family of the man police allege was driving the car that exploded near Red Fort.

UN Security Council to vote on Trump peace plan for Gaza
The US draft authorises decommissioning Hamas weapons - though the group has not said it will disarm.

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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.

Are cracks showing inside Trump’s MAGA movement?
The growing questions from Republicans on how Trump is running the country

The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years
Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones
Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.

Joshua to fight YouTube star Paul in December
YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.

'He'd have lit up like a Christmas tree' - McGrath on scans, Bazball & Australia
Ex-Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath questions if backroom staff have too much influence when they send bowlers for routine scans.

Will Danish doubts & Hampden roar carry Scotland to World Cup?
Former strikers Billy Dodds and James McFadden assess Scotland's chances of defeating Denmark in Tuesday's World Cup qualification showdown at Hampden.

The key questions facing Tuchel before World Cup
England head coach Thomas Tuchel now faces key decisions in the countdown to the World Cup, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Nations Championship to have north v south finale
The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.