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Health issues to watch for as temps rise in Wisconsin
Temps are expected to reach into the 90s this weekend.

988 suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth to be shut down on July 17
President Donald Trump's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced it will no longer fund the specialized service.

With looming deadline, Wisconsin state budget talks hit another standstill
the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee meeting on the budget was canceled this afternoon.

Summer officially begins June 20
Meteorological summer and astronomical summer don’t begin at the same time.

Isolated storm threat continues
Dangerous heat possible for the weekend.

Heat dome brings extreme temperatures to Wisconsin
Weekend temperatures will soar into the 90s with heat index values above 100 degrees.

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported
CEO Elon Musk 's SpaceX said there were no hazards to nearby communities.

The U.S. plans to open a fly factory in Texas as part of its fight against a flesh-eating parasite
AG Secretary Brooke Rollins said that sterile male New World screwworm flies bred at the $8.5 million facility would be released into the wild.

Johnson said U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran conflict 'won't be necessary'
In an interview with Spectrum News, Wisconsin's Republican Senator answered questions on a variety of topics.

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
This year will be the first Juneteenth under the second Trump administration, which has banned DEI initiatives including Black history content.

Ravens sign Jaire Alexander following the cornerback's release by the Packers
ESPN reported that the 28-year-old Alexander was getting a one-year deal with a base value of $4 million and another $2 million in incentives.

Brewers-Cubs game at Wrigley rained out and will be made up as part of a split DH on Aug. 18
The Brewers and Cubs are scheduled to play the final game of what was to be a three-game series on Thursday afternoon.

Lone Wisconsinite competes in U.S. Junior Golf Championship at SentryWorld
McKenna Nelson competes in one of the top golf tournaments for junior girls golfers.

Demand for prime retail space remains strong in Wisconsin, across the U.S., data shows
A portion of the Village of Bellevue is seeing swift retail growth.

Feelin' hot, hot, hot this weekend
Some will return back to the 90s.

U Street: The people and places that have persevered in DC’s historically Black neighborhood
We look at those who have embodied resilience for decades of prosperity and upheaval on Washington DC's U Street.

Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says
The agreement for the sale of the Lakers comes after Bill Chisholm agreed to buy the Boston Celtics with an initial valuation of $6.1 billion.

'School of Rock' students making their annual appearance at Summerfest
The music education program has over 600 students representing over 50 School of Rock locations across from 15 states and seven countries.

MPS provides update on lead cleanup efforts
During a school board meeting Tuesday night, district leaders shared a detailed update through its new Lead Action Report.

The impact of the Supreme Court's gender transition decision on Wisconsin
Ruling impacts roughly 50% of the country for now.

World News

Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict?
Britain is almost certain to be affected if the US gets involved - but what role could it play?

'I was lying in bed... The ceiling fell in': At the scene of Israeli hospital hit by Iran strike
A hospital in the Israeli town of Beersheba was hit as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at the country.

Government whip quits over disability benefit cuts
The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week.

Temperatures pass 32C on hottest day of year as first UK area enters heatwave
Heat health alerts remain in place across England as Suffolk becomes the first area to enter a heatwave.

Student who drugged and raped 10 women jailed for at least 24 years
Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped women in London and China, has been called "one of the most prolific predators" in the UK.

MP behind assisted dying bill confident it will pass
MPs are preparing for an historic vote on a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their own lives.

At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics
It is the latest in almost daily shootings near aid sites in Gaza, which have left hundreds dead overall.

BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after bullying allegations
It comes after reports of an internal investigation into allegations of bullying.

Be ready to be shocked and offended at university, students told
Guidance has been published by the Office for Students on new free speech rules coming into force this year.

Trump confirms further delay to TikTok ban or sale deadline
It's the third time the date has been moved back by Trump since he took office in January.

Woman, 66, held on suspicion of murder in Rolex watch case
Jennifer Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours with tape across her mouth at her home.

BBC on the scene at Israeli hospital struck by Iranian missile
The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, in the south of the country, as emergency workers assess the scene.

What are the risks of bombing Iran's nuclear sites?
Destroying Iran's stores of enriched uranium would bring danger for people nearby but not trigger another Chernobyl.

'I don't care what she said' - Trump's split with his intelligence adviser over Iran
Asked if he agreed with his adviser that Iran was not building a nuclear bomb, Trump replied: "I don't care what she said."

'I swapped nursing for erotic fiction - but mum can't read my books'
Nurse turned writer Sophie Gravia has teamed up with Christine McGuiness for a new podcast about relationships.

Danny Boyle and Jodie Comer talk Covid, horror and making 28 Years Later
The British director of 28 Years Later speaks alongside star Jodie Comer about returning to horror.

What are heat health alerts and how do they work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes into massive fireball
A live stream has captured the moment a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded when preparing for a flight test in Texas on Wednesday.

Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.

French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers
Three people are accused of exploiting dozens of workers in the heart of champagne country.

PCs who put spit hood on 90-year-old face hearing
Two serving PCs and a former officer will face gross misconduct hearings.

Government pledges £900m for sports events & facilities
The government pledges to spend £900m on major sporting events and grassroots facilities across the UK as part of a "transformational" investment.

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift messages can be included in legal case, judge rules
Lively's team had claimed they were irrelevant to the ongoing legal case but the judge disagreed.

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery
Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

Mexico begins clean-up after hurricane Erick hits southern coast
Category 3 storm causes power cuts, some damage and floods, with forecasters predicting it will dissipate by Friday.

My family nearly shredded Alan Turing papers - then they sold at auction for £465k
Bridget Pitcher says her family did not know about the close bond between the scientist and her uncle.

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The Future of War: How Should the West Respond to its Enemies?
Sir Niall Ferguson on the new Cold War and the death of the internet.

Is Donald Trump about to put the US at war with Iran?
The US president says his patience is “wearing thin” with Iran

Exploring the disappearance of over 100,000 Syrians
A look inside one of the most brutal campaigns of state repression in modern history

Tommy Steele's rise to fame as a rock 'n' roll teen idol
Dramatisation of Tommy Steele's rise to fame as a rock 'n' roll teen idol in the 1950s.

'This is it - time for England to be winners'
England's series against India, which begins on Friday, starts a era-defining 10-game spell for captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.