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Everyday Hero: Overture Center for the Arts brings theater to life for visually impaired audience members
When the lights dimmed on l ongtime theater-lover Kathryn Woodsen’s vision, the magic of live theater didn’t fade.

Additional funding from federal government could help safeguard U.S. livestock
This comes as fears rise over the New World screwworm fly.

Public health officials warn of overdose spike in Dane County
From July 13 to 14, within a span of 24 hours, emergency medical services (EMS) confirmed it responded to five overdose calls.

Most U.S. stocks slump, but Nvidia nudges Nasdaq to another record
An update on inflation hurt Wall Street’s hopes for lower interest rates.

Gary Day pleads 'not guilty' to 2 charges of abducting a child, 2 counts of child enticement
He's accused of kidnapping pregnant 16-year-old Sophia Franklin.

Water rescues on the rise in western Wisconsin
La Crosse Fire Department has responded to 13 water-related incidents so far this year.

Active weather pattern through early Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms are possible across much of the state.

Summerfest releases 2025 attendance numbers
Find out when Summerfest 2026 will be held.

Dave Roberts defends Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star selection as an 'easy answer'
The 23-year-old created an instant stir when he threw a 100.5 mph fastball for his first pitch in the big leagues.

Wisconsin DNR issues air quality advisories for 8 counties
The DNR said the air quality was expected to reach "unhealthy for sensitive groups" (USG) to "unhealthy" levels.

10-year-old allegedly started fire at Walmart in Franklin
Officials said no injuries have been reported.

Parents charged in death of 4-year-old Milwaukee boy
The child was killed Thursday, July 10 in a home on the 9100 block of N. 75th Street in Milwaukee.

How does Attorney General Josh Kaul decide which Trump policies to challenge?
This week, Wisconsin joined several other states in suing the Trump administration for freezing nearly $6.8 billion in school funding nationwide.

'Severance' leads Emmy nominees with 27; 'The Studio' tops comedies with 23 as AppleTV+ dominates
"The Penguin," HBO's dark drama from the "Batman" universe, was also surprisingly dominant in the limited series category with 24 nominations.

Brook Lopez opens up about joining Clippers after 7 seasons in Milwaukee
The Clippers have posted 14 consecutive winning seasons, the longest active streak in the NBA.

Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026
MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in the minor leagues since 2019.

New technology helps usher a return to the family farm for younger generations
Rotary parlors, drones and GPS are tools now fully integrated in day-to-day operations on many farms.

Deadly fire breaks out in Milwaukee apartment building without sprinklers
A 4-year-old died from the fire.

Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during 'Cowboy Carter' tour
Police say unreleased music by Beyoncé along with footage, show plans and concert set lists were stolen from a car in Atlanta rented by associates.

Vast majority of states need to do more to reduce plastic pollution, report says
More than 11 million tons of plastic wash into oceans every year, according to the United States of Plastic report.

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John Torode sacked as MasterChef host after racist language allegation upheld
With the show in crisis, BBC director general Tim Davie said no decision has been made on the next series.

Under-pressure BBC boss getting tough after controversies
The past weeks have put serious pressure on Tim Davie's leadership, says Katie Razzall.

Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

Frank Gardner: Three key questions after Afghan data leak
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner analyses the leak of Afghan citizen's data and the fallout.

Men who felled Sycamore Gap tree in act of 'sheer bravado' jailed
One of the men's lawyers says felling the Sycamore Gap tree was an act of "drunken stupidity".

Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies
Bradley Murdoch, the Australian man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, has died.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper becomes Emmys' youngest supporting actor nominee
If he wins, the 15-year-old Brit will be the youngest male winner of an acting Emmy.

I'm 'disappointed but not done' with Putin, Trump tells BBC
Trump says he trusts "almost nobody" in exclusive interview discussing the war in Ukraine, Nato and the UK.

Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves tells business leaders
Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.

Children at risk of being recruited by hostile states, police warn
Teenagers may be manipulated to carry out acts of sabotage, counter-terror police said.

Immigration status of benefit claimants published for first time
In June, nearly eight million received universal credit, 83.6% of whom were British and Irish nationals.

Thames Water 'extremely stressed', warns boss
The company's future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March.

The full list of the BBC's highest-paid stars
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, who left in May, is still the corporation's top earner.

Constance Marten spent months at 'torture' church, friend tells BBC
Aged 19, Marten became a disciple of a notorious preacher who allegedly controlled and raped women.

How CCTV exposed lies of couple who murdered their grandson
Ethan Ives-Griffiths was two when he died from a brain injury inflicted by his grandparents.

Trump woke me up for a surprise interview - these are the key takeaways
The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.

The undersea tunnel network that could transform Shetland's fortunes
The local council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago.

Who are the Sycamore Gap tree fellers and why did they do it?
Who are Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham and what possible motive did they have for their action?

Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin
Kyiv's mayor is among those asking why there has to be a delay to introducing new tariffs as the fighting continues.

Asda fined for selling out of date food at two stores
Trading standards officers found 115 items, including some that were more than two weeks out of date.

Reeves inadvertently breached rules on gifts, says MPs' watchdog
The chancellor missed the 28-day deadline for registering free tickets from the National Theatre.

Couple guilty of murdering two-year-old grandson
Ethan Ives-Griffiths' grandparents and mother are all found guilty of charges relating to his death.

Higher cap for payouts to wrongly jailed is insulting, says Malkinson
Campaigners welcome the uplift, but argue it still "falls far short of matching inflation".

Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow
Trump asked Ukraine's Zelensky earlier this month if he could strike Moscow and other Russian targets, the Financial Times reported.

Dog ban for petting experience owner after deaths
The RSPCA say the dogs were kept in overcrowded conditions with little access to fresh water.

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt
MPs will vote on François Bayrou's budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government.

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Trump Calls The BBC
President Trump gives an exclusive interview to the BBC.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Trump changed his mind on Ukraine?
And, will there be a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Newcastle bid for Ekitike; Liverpool want Isak
Newcastle are exploring a move for Hugo Ekitike - but would the French striker play with Alexander Isak or replace him?

'This is not a fulfilling life,' says world number one Scheffler
World number one Scottie Scheffler questions why he is continually chasing victories in the sport's biggest tournaments.

'Gather the legends' - the numbers behind Windies' 27 all out as fallout begins
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind West Indies' second-lowest Test score of 27.