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Reddick wins the Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing
Tyler Reddick led only one lap, but he took the lead when he and Chase Elliott crashed as they were racing for the win.

Near-record warmth continues Monday
Temperatures remain very warm for another day in a row.

African American environmental pioneers recognized during Black History Month
The 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards will be held Monday, Feb. 16.

In Focus: Dr. Eve Hall aims to create economic vibrancy for African Americans
Hall is president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League.

Celebrating Black History Month in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with a legislator, a local business and president of the Greater Urban Milwaukee League about how they're making an impact.

In Focus: Milwaukee’s largest family-operated Black and Brown-owned vintage store hopes to inspire others
Eric and Veronica Lewis own BC Modern, a vintage shop specializing in mid-century modern furniture and decor.

American speedskater Jordan Stolz adds second Olympics gold with win in 500
Stolz finished the 500 in an Olympic-record time of 33.77 seconds.

Beloit schools install emergency inhalers in every building
It has given staff a new way to respond quickly when students experience asthma attacks.

Former Badgers help U.S. rout Italy 6-0 to advance to Olympic women's hockey semifinals
Megan Keller, Laila Edwards, Hannah Bilka and Britta Curl-Salemme also scored in an outing during which the U.S. had five goals in the second period.

Restaurant owner detained by immigration officials, community offers support
Noel Quintana and his wife Ofelia co-own Señor Machetes, which opened in 2019.

Kenosha school leaders prepare to take action after gun-related incidents at Bradford High School this week
On Wednesday, police arrested a 16-year-old who brought with a loaded gun to school.

Competitive congressional race in Wisconsin heats up, as Democrats try to take back House
The race for Wisconsin’s third congressional district could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin
The bill looks to create a new autonomous driving safety board through WisDOT.

Turning heartbreak into habitat restoration this Valentine's Day
How one small donation can help your local ecosystem and get your ex's thorn out of your side

Prolonged snow coverage leads to areas of snow mold
Thanks to big snowfall events this winter and weeks of prolonged snow cover, residents are discovering fungus on their lawns.

DNR warns of ice dangers heading into sturgeon spearing opener, as temps rise
Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend, meaning anglers need to be careful on frozen bodies of water

Last month was one of the warmest Januaries on record
The global mean temperature for January was above-average for the 50th straight year.

UW-Madison students now required to disclose vaccination status under new policy
It comes after a student tested positive for measles, leading to multiple exposures. UW clarified the policy doesn't require someone to be vaccinated.

Ascension Wisconsin physician works to make health care accessible
Dr. Chris Ford is an emergency medicine physician at Ascension Wisconsin. He also takes part in "Walk with a Doc” and “Black Men in White Coats."

Things to do around Wisconsin: Valentine's Day events, Broadway show, antique show
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

World News

Police framed man for female student’s murder, evidence gathered by BBC suggests
Officers knew CCTV discredited their key witness in Omar Benguit's conviction for murder of Korean woman.

UK considering significant increase to defence spending
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fast
European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying

Government looking into claims Labour think tank ordered investigation into journalists
The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

Tech firms must keep children's data if they die, under new plans
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style
Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.

'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast
Former US President Barack Obama says he has seen no evidence extra-terrestrials have made contact with Earth.

Ski jumper disqualified for wearing boots 4mm too big
Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.

Kirsty Muir in big air final - Monday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Why Team GB's first Olympic gold on snow was just a matter of time
An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB. But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

Weston and Stoecker win GB's second gold of day
Team GB wins two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold.

Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform
The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home
Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made?
A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.

Female athletes hit back at 'weird' and 'derogatory' comments about their appearance
Sporting stars describe unsolicited comments about their looks, as a survey suggests fewer girls have ambitions to become top athletes.

What is behind spike in pothole related call-outs?
The AA says pothole-related call outs in January were up by 18% across the UK, with 6,235 in the East of England alone.

The Papers: 'Truth is antidote to Putin's poison' and 'Europe sabotage campaign'
The aftermath following the UK saying Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a frog toxin continues to lead a number of today's papers.

What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?
The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.

US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released
Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

Ex-church minister who admitted child sexual abuse to BBC still free years later
Robert Corfield, who admitted abusing a child to the BBC, was a minister in a shadowy church known as The Truth.

Blind couple say sight loss is no barrier to love
Malcolm and Sarah, from Scarborough, say they hope they can inspire other visually impaired people.

Bondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first time
The 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.

'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'
The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.

Female Israeli soldiers rescued after being chased by ultra-Orthodox men
The two women were helped by police after being forced to run from a mob in the city of Bnei Brak.

Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal
Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.

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Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?
It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.

Five talking points from round two of Six Nations
The second weekend of the Six Nations brings redemption for Scotland, another blistering display from France and a threat for Ireland.