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Hilary Knight set to make 5th Olympics appearance as U.S. women's hockey unveils 23-player roster
It’s a group that returns just 11 members from the team that won silver at the 2022 Beijing Games, and features several newcomers.

'Wolf Moon': 2026's first full moon will also be a supermoon
The Wolf Moon will brighten the skies this weekend.

3 things to watch in Packers regular season finale vs. Vikings
Since they're locked into the seventh seed in the NFC, the Packers may choose to rest some starters.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers to start QB Clayton Tune in regular-season finale at Minnesota
The Packers will rest Jordan Love as he prepares for the playoffs.

A winter forecast in store for the first weekend of 2026
Temperatures get closer to average with a chance for snow.

Sunny, but cold for your first Friday of 2026
Starting off Friday for most with subzero wind chills.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Yoga at art museum, Santa's Pop Up Arcade, printmaking workshop
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Hundreds brave Polar Bear Plunge
First responders were nearby keeping a close eye on participants during the event.

Wisconsin hikers get out in nature to celebrate the New Year
The First Day Hike at Governor Dodge State Park had plenty of hikers, their families and pets exploring the 1.25 mile Lake View Trail.

Wisconsin State Patrol on the lookout for impaired drivers to kick off the New Year
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said last holiday season, there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 ” should stop.

Packers prepare for regular season finale in Minnesota
Former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, who played for Luke Fickell in college at Cincinnati, was signed to the Packers practice squad.

Packers claim Trevon Diggs 1 day after Cowboys waived the veteran cornerback
Diggs was waived by the Cowboys Tuesday.

Packers sign Ridder to practice squad and remain noncommittal on plans for regular-season finale
The Packers (9-6-1) are locked into the NFC’s No. 7 playoff seed for a third straight year by losing 41-24 to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.

'It just makes Plymouth': Cheesy New Year's Eve celebration a source of pride in Plymouth
The first New Year’s Eve cheese drop happened in 2007, using a styrofoam slice. Over the years, it has aged to perfection into an aluminum variety.

Tubing hill reopens at Winter Park Recreation Area in Kewaunee County for New Year's Eve
A moderate snow was falling in the late morning.

Kids celebrate New Year's Eve at Madison Children's Museum
It's the second year the Children's Museum has hosted a Baby New Year Party.

Ways to stay healthy during flu season
There is a lot of sickness going around Wisconsin, which follows a national trend.

Many places will start 2026 with subzero morning low temperatures
Ringing in the new year with a return of arctic air.

World News

Young Italian golfer feared dead and 100 in critical condition - what we know so far
Authorities say 40 people died in the blaze in the resort of Crans-Montana.

Weather warnings extended as ice and snow blanket parts of UK
The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday.

Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters
The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

Record year for wind and solar power - but is it enough to stay on track for 2030 targets?
Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.

Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide
Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself".

Elon Musk's Grok AI alters images of women to digitally remove their clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

Legendary horse trainer Ian Balding, father of broadcaster Clare, dies aged 87
Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

Call for circumcision safeguards after baby death
A coroner calls for regulation of male circumcisions after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad died.

Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.

Watch: Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames
The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones.

'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news
Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

Survivor describes how she lost sight of friend while fleeing blaze
Dozens of people have died in the fire and more than 100 left injured.

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

Yemen clashes bring Saudi- and UAE-backed forces into confrontation
The powerful Gulf allies back rival sides in an escalating conflict which threatens to divide Yemen.

Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK
Overnight snowfall left a covering of snow and ice in some areas

I swapped my personal trainer for AI - and it's working
Could AI be changing the fitness industry by offering a cheaper alternative to personal trainers?

From Doctor Who to X-Men - archive pictures show stars before they were famous
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days.

I broke my neck filming Harry Potter but I don't regret being a stunt double
Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.

'We need to protect players' - how can tennis avoid breaking point?
With the 2026 tennis season kicking off, BBC Sport analyses why many top players are complaining about burnout and what could be done to prevent it.

China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

Double record-breaking year for UK as 2025 confirmed as warmest and sunniest on record
Simon King looks back at the extreme weather the UK had during 2025 as the Met Office confirms it as the warmest and sunniest on record

Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office
Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.

Men remanded after pensioner killed in hit-and-run
Retired dental surgeon Tom Wallace was hit in Gillingham on Monday and carried on top of the car.

US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

'Good idea' or taking 'massive chance' - is Rosenior ready for Chelsea?
Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to become the Chelsea manager. BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.

Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.