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Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record
The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend and far surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales.

Active weather pattern rolls into the new week
A couple rounds of snow are on the way.

In Focus: Milwaukee organization works to address food demand
Valerie MacMillan, executive director of NourishMKE, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss where she sees a demand for food services in the city.

Lambeau Field’s unserved food helps feed hundreds in Brown County  
Rooted In Inc. has recovered more than 1,200 pounds of food from the last three games at Lambeau Field.

Impact of nonprofits in Wisconsin
As we approach the holiday season, Ryan Burk talks with several local leaders about how to give back, including what to avoid.

In Focus: How to avoid holiday donation scams
Michelle Reinen, an administrator with the Wisconsin DATCP, shares some of the common tactics scammers use.

In Focus: State Rep. Renuka Mayadev shares how the legislature could help support nonprofits
State Rep. Renuka Mayadev, D-Madison, used to work in the nonprofit sector prior to joining the legislature.

Early-season snow a welcome sign for some Wisconsin businesses
The state has seen a pair of less-than-stellar winters for snow lovers and businesses, but that's changed this year.

Commitee holds first meeting on potential train line connecting Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha
The passenger line could build upon an existing Metra connection from Chicago to Kenosha.

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The merger, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof.

'Grief comes from love': New Berlin mom registers nonprofit for grieving parents to march in Waukesha Christmas parade
Step-off for the parade is set for 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7.

Yorkville officials plan to discuss proposal for backup data center in Monday meeting
The proposed backup site is at Kuiper Farm, just west of I-94 and north of the Highway 11 interchange in Racine County.

SBA's Red Tape Hotline 'quite literally saved Christmas' for one business owner
A bill to make the Red Tape Hotline permanent passed the House this week.

State Democrats pushing bill to process absentee ballots early
Democrats are looking to take the lead after Republicans backed away from the proposal last month.

Taking the temperature of consumers when it comes to cheese in Wisconsin
A new report looks at how cheese is evolving when it comes to broader shifts in food and wellness.

Neenah native selected as head coach for 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team
USA Hockey named John Wroblewski, current head coach to the U.S. Women’s National Team, to the position.

Wisconsin lawmakers look to help small businesses bounce back
Some small businesses said they are hoping for a do-over day, after Small Business Saturday was a bust last weekend due to winter weather.

Pitt and Wisconsin mutually agree to cancel 2026 matchup. They'll still face off at Dublin in 2027
The two teams were scheduled to face off at Wisconsin on Sept. 19. Wisconsin instead will host Eastern Michigan on that day.

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year
The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Authorities seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in state history in Manitowoc County
On Jan. 6, 2025, a joint drug investigation led authorities to collect 43.2 pounds of fentanyl that was disguised as prescription medication.

World News

Starmer to host Zelensky for Ukraine talks in London
The pair will be joined by France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Friedrich Merz on Monday.

Being together brings us closer to our girls, say Southport families
Parents of Alice, Bebe and Elsie tell BBC documentary they have supported each other through grief.

How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way'
There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud "because I feel like I made a lot of other people happy".

Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
Police say the substance was sprayed as a group of four men robbed a woman in an airport car park lift.

I'm A Celebrity 2025 winner crowned in series final
The winner of the ITV reality show's 25th regular series is crowned in the Australian jungle.

Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat
Experimental underwater drones form part of a new plan to protect the UK's undersea cables and pipelines.

Wicked or Avatar? Hollywood gears up for Golden Globe nominations
The Globes are the first major film awards to announce their shortlists as awards season heats up.

Rayner will make return to cabinet, says Starmer
The prime minister says his "hugely talented" former deputy will one day return to government.

Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

Strictly semi-finalists confirmed after musicals week elimination
Only four couples remain in this year's competition after Saturday's performances for musical week.

Murder investigation after child and woman die in house fire
Mary Holt, aged 60, and Tadhg Farrell, aged four, died in a house fire in County Offaly.

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau
The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian prime minister.

Festive invite overload? How to get better at saying no
We often end up agreeing to do things we don’t want to do. Here are three ways to help you say no.

The Papers: Heathrow 'pepper spray attack' and 'Harry gun cop U-turn'
A pepper spray incident at Heathrow Airport and a Home Office review of Prince Harry's UK protection leads Monday's papers.

'We deserve to have a say' - Australian teens on the social media ban
The BBC spoke to under-16s who will be banned from social media from December 10 to get their thoughts on the world-first policy.

Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

Little sleep, no pay: India's poll workers flag harsh conditions amid uproar over deaths
The deaths of more than a dozen poll workers amid India's massive voter roll revision exercise have set off a controversy.

Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, dies aged 73
Parr rose to prominence in the mid 1980s, his colourful images capturing British life.

New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.

Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.

Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation
Patrice Talon says the situation is "totally under control" not long after explosions were heard in Cotonou.

'Ketamine Queen' spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC
A new BBC documentary sheds light on how Jasveen Sangha ended up being charged in the Matthew Perry case.

Rugby star Sinfield completes gruelling ultramarathon challenge in memory of Rob Burrow
The former Leeds Rhinos rugby star completes seven ultramarathons in seven days for MND charities.

Warning against mushroom foraging in California after fatal poisoning
California's poison control system says there have been 21 poisonings in recent weeks from wild death cap mushrooms.

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The Plan To Get Work Working Again For Young People
The government has a new plan to get nearly a million young people into work.

Is Trump giving the FIFA World Cup a MAGA makeover?
What’s behind Trump’s relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino?

A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow
Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.

How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way'
There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud "because I feel like I made a lot of other people happy".

'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times'
England are 2-0 down after just six days of the Ashes in Australia - careers and reputations are on the line for the remainder of the series, says Stephan Shemilt.

Is there any way back for Salah and Liverpool?
After Mohamed Salah's explosive interview about his Liverpool future, BBC Sport takes a closer look at if there is a way back for him.