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Some Merton residents express disappointment in wake enhancement equipment ban
The Village of Merton in Waukesha County is the latest to pass a ban on wake-enhancements for boats on Lake Keesus and Moose Lake.

'Very heartwarming': Organizers, volunteers of Milwaukee's 'United for Venezuela Emergency Relief Campaign' overwhelmed with donations
The basement of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is filled to the brim with donations ticketed for Venezuela.

Keep that umbrella handy for the holiday weekend
More rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely into the weekend.

ATV and UTV safety for July 4 holiday weekend
While many bars and restaurants are popular destinations, Harden said drivers should avoid consuming alcohol.

Hot weekend for July Fourth festivities
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country as we celebrate America's 250th.

Milwaukee considers increasing e-scooter fines
The Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee passed an ordinance that would increase the fines from $10-20 to $100-200.

Neighbors file federal lawsuit against Microsoft over data center
They say there are 100 or more people living within 1.5 miles, so they believe it should be a class action lawsuit.

State senators share mixed reactions to end of minority student grant program
The State Supreme Court ruled the Minority Student Undergraduate Retention Grant Program is unconstitutional.

Chase Burns wins star-studded pitching matchup with Jacob Misiorowski as Reds beat Brewers 7-2
Sal Stewart and Jose Trevino homered off Jacob Misiorowski, and Chase Burns pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds.

Wisconsin lawmakers on 250 years of American independence
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, said “the struggle continues, and it's all worth it.”

Fond du Lac man accused of threatening to kill Gov. Evers and family
The criminal complaint states Hartmann was drinking and doesn't remember making any calls.

Four new tiny homes now open to veterans in need, marking the largest expansion at the village in Racine
When the village first opened in 2014, they started with 15 homes. They now have 20 tiny homes for veterans in need.

Wisconsin Senator demands investigation into Postal Service
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of votes were not counted in the state’s April election because ballots were delivered after the deadline.

A look back at history-making weather events on July Fourth
Independence Day has seen it's fair share of noteworthy weather events.

Jake Bauers says the Brewers chemistry is something he hasn't 'experienced anyplace else'
Bauers leads the Brewers with 15 home runs.

President Trump approves $22.6 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers criticized Trump, saying he and Wisconsinites "will believe it when we see it."

Independence Day Drone Show to return to Milwaukee's lakefront
Last year was the first year drones replaced fireworks at the big event and it came with a lot of mixed reviews.

Will rain impact your 4th of July plans?
We will see a chance for storms this weekend.

Mitchell triples in the go-ahead run in the 7th in the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Reds
The Brewers (53-31) moved a season-high 22 games over .500 with their sixth straight victory over the Reds this season.

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16
The win sets up a matchup on Monday in Seattle against Belgium as the U.S. hopes to make a deep run on home soil.

World News

Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.

Three men found not guilty of Lyra McKee murder
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first international journalists to visit the Iranian side of the strait.

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009
The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of June heatwave
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader
The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".

Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.

'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem
Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.

Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.

BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.

No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

After 250 years the American Dream is surviving, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading

Weekly quiz: Why did the princess climb the UK's three highest peaks?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Iran nuclear and military damage revealed after restricted satellite images released
Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.

I started selling clothes from my nana's house - now I'm turning over £10m
Murci has grown from a side hustle to being featured on Love Island and promoted by influencers.

'Truly international network' of men drugging and raping women uncovered, NCA says
Eight arrests have been made as the National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 people linked to the abuse websites.

Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown
Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.

Dangerous heatwave scorches US as Fourth of July holiday kicks off
Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

Man jailed for shooting dead boy in park play area
Aderahman Boumzough was jailed for 35 years for murdering Rene Graham and also for attempted murder.

Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.

Mum of TikToker has murder sentence appeal rejected
Ansreen Bukhari was convicted of the murder of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin in February 2022.

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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

Hamilton fastest in Silverstone practice session
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.

Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.