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Republican willing to scrap two-week recess to fund DHS
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Green Bay, says lawmakers shouldn’t go home until they figure it out.

Live updates: Brewers kick off season at AmFam Field for first time since 2021
Follow along as we talk to fans and get the inside scoop on the festivities.

MLB Opening Day weather extremes
From the bitter cold to heavy snow, MLB opening day games have been postponed because of extreme weather over the years.

Much colder air returns tonight
Temperatures will fall into the teens and 20s overnight.

PHOTOS: Brewers fans celebrate Opening Day at American Family Field
From Jordan Love meeting Jordan Stolz to fans arriving at the stadium, take a look at the sights during Opening Day.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio is opening the season on the injured list due to a fractured left hand
The Brewers outfielder is expected to miss the first two to four weeks of the season after fracturing his left hand in an exhibition game 3 weeks ago.

Eau Claire Area School District staff member suspended over alleged inappropriate relationship
The Eau Claire Police Department is investigating.

How to plan your route to the Brewers ballpark amid I-94 construction
To help get fans prepared for lane and exit closures and anticipated heavier traffic, the Brewers and the Wisconsin DOT have created a new tool.

Spectrum reaches agreement with MLB to carry Milwaukee Brewers games
Starting this season, Brewers games will be produced and distributed by MLB.

Rivers says Antetokounmpo is progressing but not yet healthy
Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
Highs will be seasonal Saturday, above average by Sunday.

Second NaturPak explosion turns deadly in Janesville
The incident is the second explosion at the facility in just over a month.

'It is critical': UW physics professors stress importance of federal funding
The researchers said breakthroughs in quantum technology are on the horizon.

Republicans ‘disappointed’ by veto of bill preventing foreign adversaries from acquiring land
The bill would have prevented countries like China, Russia, and Iran from acquiring land in Wisconsin.

Report: Wisconsin jails can do more to prevent opioid overdoses
Researchers point to need for more opioid use disorder medications behind bars.

Wisconsin farmers face uncertain economic picture in early 2026
Soft prices and some higher input costs create mixed outlook for Wisconsin farmers.

State Supreme Court debate postponed after Chris Taylor kidney stones diagnosis
In a statement, Chris Taylor’s campaign said she had fallen ill and the debate would be rescheduled.

Are GLP-1s and weight-loss drugs good in the long term? Health expert weighs in
Dr. Neha Pathak emphasized the importance of also implementing healthy lifestyle behavior changes. 

MMSD investigating teacher for possible inappropriate relationship with student
The teacher was immediately placed on leave.

3 things to watch in Brewers season
Opening Day for the Brewers is Thursday afternoon against the White Sox at American Family Field.

World News

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds
Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise
There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

Olympic women's sport limited to biological females
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.

Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title
The former duchess was given the honour in 1987 following her marriage to the then-Prince Andrew.

US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay lawyers.

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show
The level rose slightly on the previous year while the number of children living in poverty has remained steady.

Israel says it has killed Iran's navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade
Israel's defence minister said a number of other "senior Navy command officials" have also been killed. Iran has not yet commented.

UK CO2 plant to reopen in war contingency plan
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Trump's strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once
The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months
Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a "moral failure".

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

How a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Paul McCartney announces nostalgic new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane
The 83-year-old looks back at his childhood in Liverpool on the new record, which comes out in May.

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far
The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade
The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs' questions
The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC.

Nottingham victims' families 'tortured' by authorities, inquiry told
The partner of one survivor told a public inquiry that authorities have "prolonged their suffering".

Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses
The original report claimed a rise in young people attending church in England and Wales.

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is launching his party's push to take control of more councils at a rally in Sunderland.

Man who confronted Al Jazeera journalists was Met Police special constable
The crew were reporting on an arson attack which targeted Jewish-owned charity ambulances on Monday.

UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says
Forces can now board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.

Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.

Footballer told to 'grow up' over driving ban
Clinton Mola is scolded by a magistrate after claiming he did not know he needed car insurance.

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