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Madison passes over $600 million in funding for schools via referendums
The largest of these referendums — $507 million — will go toward replacing and renovating MMSD schools.

Foreign leaders react to Donald Trump's victory as world still grapples with conflicts
Trump’s victory means he will once again be leading the most powerful nation and dictating its place on the world stage.

How and why Tammy Baldwin won her race U.S. Senate in Wisconsin
She defeated the Republican candidate, Eric Hovde.

New maps help Wisconsin Democrats make legislative gains and set up a push for majorities in 2026
Republicans have controlled the Senate and the Assembly for most of the last 13 years.





Stocks and bitcoin jump after Trump's victory. So do worries about inflation as Dow surges 1,500
Investors expect Trump's victory to lead to faster economic growth and more market-friendly policies.

Decision 2024 updates: Harris concedes the election to Trump, urges supporters not to be discouraged
Get the latest updates on the 2024 presidential election from the Spectrum News team.

Category 3 Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba
It made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with max winds of 115 mph.

Naomi Biden, President Biden's granddaughter, reveals she is pregnant on Election Day
A photo posted to Naomi Biden's Instagram story on Tuesday showed a side view of her baby bump bearing an “I voted” sticker.





Scholar Athlete: Carter Grossklaus
Pewaukee's Carter Grossklaus is a cross country and long distance track athlete.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan U.S. Senate race
The GOP was hoping to claim a rare open seat that Democrats have controlled for decades.

Molson Coors closing two breweries, including historic Leinenkugel’s Brewery
The company said it is consolidating operations to its Milwaukee facility.

Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
Smith charged Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and illegally hoarding classified documents.





Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Baldwin wins reelection by defeating Hovde
It will be her third term.

Rubio, RFK Jr., McCarthy and more: 10 names being floated for Trump's next Cabinet
Some of the picks will be key in carrying out Trump's immigration agenda and squashing his federal criminal cases.

Wisconsin Election 2024: Baldwin defeats Hovde in U.S. Senate race
Get election results for the 2024 General Election from Spectrum News Wisconsin.

Republicans hold off Democrats in contested Wisconsin congressional races
Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden won reelection in western Wisconsin over Democratic challenger and political activist Rebecca Cooke.





2 adorable pygmy hippos pitted against each other in cuteness contest
"Moo Deng? Who deng?" the Scottish zoo playfully posted Monday on the social media platform X.

Low development potential in the Atlantic
We're also tracking Rafael.

Who will certify Donald Trump’s presidential win? Kamala Harris.
It may hearken memories of when then-Vice President Al Gore had to certify his own loss in 2000 to Republican George W. Bush.

Wisconsin’s Senate race appears to be close enough to allow for a recount
Democrat Tammy Baldwin, a two-term incumbent, declared victory early Wednesday over Republican Eric Hovde, a multimillionaire businessman.

World News

Ivanka, Melania, a golf champion: Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?
A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.

Seven things Trump says he will do as president
From immigration to the Ukraine war - these are the pledges he made ahead of his return to the White House.

What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?
Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.

The outstanding House of Representatives races to watch
It's too early to determine if Republicans will keep their majority in the US House of Representatives.





Starmer congratulates Trump in first phone call
The PM and president-elect agreed UK-US relations will "continue to thrive", No 10 says.

US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost
After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.

US election votes in maps and charts
Analysis of the results of the election.

Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers
It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.





German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister
The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.

Liam Payne's body to be flown back to the UK
The musician's body is returned to his family, three weeks after his tragic death in Argentina.

Raygun retires from breaking after Olympic backlash
Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.

Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits
The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.





Lebanese rescuers say 30 killed in Israeli strike on apartment building
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah “terror infrastructure” in the central town of Barja.

William announces Earthshot winners in Cape Town
Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for a £1 million Earthshot Awards prize.

Chris Mason: Trump win provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UK
The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.

What the election result means for Ukraine, Middle East and China
Trump's promises on China as well as ending wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will soon be put to the test.





Anthony Zurcher: Result hands Trump free rein
Four years after losing to Joe Biden, Donald Trump's political movement is back and more durable than ever.

Why the US gave Trump a second term
Millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance - our North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why.

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island
Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.





New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers
The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.

Letby 'offered tips on getting away with murder', inquiry hears
The serial killer nurse joked with a friend after being accused of harming babies, an inquiry hears.

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison
John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Bristol woman Shirley Banks.

'We are ready': Irish general election to be called on Friday
Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.





Mendy entitled to majority of unpaid Man City wages
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy should have been paid when he was not in custody, an employment tribunal judge rules.

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Election Results (Part 2): Donald Trump Elected President
Is this the biggest political comeback in US history?

What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?
We take a look at what the world can expect from Donald Trump this time round.





'We were harshly done by' - but how much have Arsenal missed Odegaard?
Arsenal put up a valiant fight at Inter Milan as a controversial penalty proved their undoing, but ultimately it was another disappointing result in what is proving a tough spell for the Gunners.

Raygun retires from breaking after Olympic backlash
Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.

'Biggest mistake I've seen' - farcical end to Mings' dream night
Tyrone Mings became the first Englishman to concede a penalty on his Champions League debut in bizarre fashion as Aston Villa lost to Brugge.

Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted
Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC).