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Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump's gutting of USAID on agency's last day
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered USAID absorbed into the State Department on Tuesday.

County officials 'concerned' about MCTS projected budget deficit
On June 17, 2025, MCTS said it would reduce its services starting on Aug. 24, 2025 through the rest of the year due to a budget deficit.

No verdict on first day of jury deliberations at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
The first day of deliberations saw a flurry of notes from the jury and Combs and his supporters bowing their heads in prayer in the courtroom.

Community pays tribute to fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder
Zach Anderson did not know Officer Corder personally, but was among those who came out Monday to pay tribute.

Trump says he found group of 'very wealthy people' to buy TikTok to avoid ban in U.S., needs China's approval
It comes less than two weeks after he issued a third extension of a deadline that would see TikTok banned in the U.S.

Illegal fireworks cause more injuries requiring hospitalization, report warns ahead of July 4th
About 30% of imported fireworks are illegal, according to the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory.

‘Children should never be a partisan issue’: With a lack of state investment so far, Wisconsin’s Child Care Counts subsidy ends today
Meanwhile, Gov. Tony Evers has signaled he won’t sign a spending bill without some investment from Republicans.

Construction delays push back Green Bay Public Market opening
The project is expected to spur additional economic growth in downtown Green Bay.

Wisconsin physical therapist shares how to prevent pickleball injuries
As pickleball continues to grow, a Wisconsin physical therapist said so do the injuries.

Volunteer team helps police, first responders grieve following death
Law Enforcement Death Response organization works all across Wisconsin.

Smooth sailing for a few days
Comfortable and sunny settles in until the holiday weekend.

Federal EV tax credit would end Sept. 30 under Senate version of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The House version of the bill would terminate the credit 180 days after it is signed.

Cyclist dies after being hit by garbage truck in Janesville
At around 10:21 a.m. on Monday, June 30, authorities responded to the intersection of Milton Avenue and East Memorial Drive.

WNBA expanding to Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia over next 5 years
The Ohio team will join that season, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030.

Supreme Court to decide whether shutting down Michigan pipeline is a state or federal fight
Michigan AG Dana Nessel sued in June 2019 seeking to void the easement that allows Enbridge to operate a part of pipeline under Straits of Mackinac.

Who's calling? A reporter, and it's often President Donald Trump answering
There's evidence Trump is making greater use of his phone to conduct interviews, often on the spur of the moment.

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder dies after being shot in line of duty
Corder was one of the two MPD officers who was shot on Thursday night.

17-year-old dies after drowning in Pewaukee Lake
Police said they received a call about the reported drowning on Sunday at around 12:07 a.m.

NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says
The probe into Beasley comes 14 months after the NBA banned Toronto’s Jontay Porter, who was linked to a prop bet investigation.

AI-powered humanoid robots play 3-on-3 soccer matches in China
The robots are generating a lot of excitement among fans.

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Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead
Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later.

Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.

Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected

'I had to investigate my own abuse case because the police failed me'
Police are failing to properly investigate coercive control, victims and campaigners say.

Guilty plea expected over US student murders
Relatives of one victim posted on Facebook that the state had failed them by allowing a plea deal.

Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure
The announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.

Father and daughter plucked from sea after cruise ship drama
Crew members were able to quickly rescue the pair, who were on the last day of a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.

Emma Raducanu beats British teenager Mimi Xu on first day of Wimbledon
British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

Heatwave peak sees parts of UK climb to 33C
The rise in temperature coincides with the beginning of Wimbledon and the end of the Glastonbury festival.

Police launch criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets
It follows performances from both bands on Saturday at the Glastonbury music festival in Somerset.

US Senate begins voting on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
Senators are debating a nearly 1,000-page bill that is pivotal to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda.

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?
The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.

The Papers: 'Chaos on eve of welfare vote' and 'Red-hot Brits'
Parliament is to vote on the welfare bill amid reports of a backbench rebellion and Wimbledon heats up.

Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?
This was not the peace-loving, welcome-to-all vibe that Glastonbury tries to project, writes Katie Razzall.

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.

'We're not safe here anymore' - Syria's Christians fear for future after devastating church attack
Many Christians in Syria fear the new Islamist-led government is not doing enough to protect them.

How cold case killer was caught after more than half a century
The conviction of Ryland Headley is thought to be the oldest cold case murder ever solved in the UK.

Trans troops in US military 'in survival mode' as ban on serving kicks in
Two transgender officers say they fear their military careers are over due to Trump’s ban on trans service members.

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.

BBC investigation reveals hidden deaths at India festival crush
The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.

Almost 2,200 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff last year
The number of incidents has risen since a drop in the pandemic, although serious injuries are down.

Tree that killed child was propped up for decades
A councillor says supports had been holding up the tree at least as far back as the 1990s.

Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers
Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

UK F-35 parts exports to Israel are lawful, High Court rules
The court has rejected a challenge brought by human rights groups.

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Is Zohran Mamdani the Democrat’s new secret weapon?
Why New York's mayoral race affects the rest of America

Music and Politics At Glastonbury
Glastonbury organisers say they are "appalled" by comments made by an act.

A classic rom com with Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor may have discovered love.

Boulter and Kartal win on record-breaking day for British players
Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal both produces impressive victories at either end of a record-breaking day for British players at Wimbledon.

The Fluminense history maker, 44, with his eyes on Peter Shilton
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio has helped his side into the Club World Cup quarter-final as he eyes Peter Shilton's appearance world record.

Putintseva asks umpire to eject spectator over safety fear
World number 33 Yulia Putintseva raises security concerns about a spectator during her first-round match at Wimbledon, asking for them to be ejected.