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Packers add veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton to help out their struggling offensive line
Packers coach Matt LaFleur was asked if Tomlinson and Becton could help Green Bay's offensive line immediately.

Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave
Democrats see his race as one that could break their way if the blue wave they’re working toward turns into a tsunami.

Still no debate set in Wisconsin’s most closely watched congressional race
Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Democrat Rebecca Cooke are debating about debates.

Everyday Hero: Wisconsin Hero Outdoors supports veterans, first responders through recreation
Wisconsin Hero Outdoors connects veterans and first responders with fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities that build camaraderie.

Enjoy time outside before rain returns
Rain returns late Tuesday into Thursday.

Data center pushback creates political path for Caledonia resident
A Caledonia data center proposal pushed Prescott Balch into local politics, as Wisconsin voters show growing opposition to similar projects.

Sun Prairie schools begin new year under new superintendent
Sun Prairie’s new superintendent is working to rebuild trust as the district starts a new school year after recent misconduct fallout.

Wisconsin Senator holds hearing focused on how hospitals handled COVID
It was the latest in a series of roundtables and hearings Johnson has held on the COVID-19 response.

Pulaski residents speak out against proposed water rate increase during public hearing
Pulaski residents are responding to a proposed water rate increase of more than 130%, with public comments open to the PSC until Sept. 30.

Synthetic oil shortage drives up prices at local car repair shops
A check under the hood — specifically, an oil change — could cost you more. Local car repair shops said it depends on what type of oil drivers choose.

Child surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box in Racine
The Racine Fire Department said this is the second safe surrender at the Fire Station 4 baby box, which launched Dec. 10, 2024.

Top industry issues at World Dairy Expo
The official event, trade show and educational offerings begin Tuesday.

Alleged druggings, sexual assaults reported at UW-Madison
There have been at least two reports of alleged sexual assaults and druggings at UW-Madison, the university shared in an email sent to students.

SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses vote to unionize
This comes just a few months after nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital voted for union representation.

Bucks stress 'competing' at Media Day after Giannis Antetokounmpo's departure
Taylor Jenkins says that people shouldn’t assume the Bucks aren’t still very interested in winning.

Many Wisconsin hunting, trapping seasons open in October
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminded hunters and trappers to check dates, licenses and stamps before they take part in the season.

'See Tracks, Think Train' campaign underway in Wisconsin
A national rail safety campaign in De Pere urges people to stay alert near tracks after Wisconsin recorded 37 collisions as of August.

Four people survive after small plane crashes into cornfield in East Troy
Town police and fire crews said it happened less than a few miles south of the East Troy Airport around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Dane County officials report no major mistakes in AI call rollout
Dane County’s AI assistant has handled more than 24,000 non-emergency calls, helping dispatchers focus on 911 calls during its first month.

Wisconsin health experts encourage flu vaccines
Dr. Kristin Bencik, a pediatrician with Children’s Wisconsin, said she has noticed an increase in vaccine hesitancy.

World News

Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.

Rayner announces crackdown on 'cowboy' leasehold property agents
The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.

Daniel Sandford on what's next in the RAF Fairford investigation
BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford explains where the investigation goes from here.

Body of newborn baby found on shoreline in Wales as police search for mother
The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage
Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents
He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.

OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

Nowak killer given leave to appeal against sentence
The Court of Appeal will decide in November whether to reduce or lengthen the 21-year minimum term.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes' relatives tell BBC it's 'very painful' not being able to visit him
It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names.

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city
Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.

I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels
Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

Snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for seven years for child sex abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.

Nigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bid
Crowds cheered on Ben Dancer as completed his challenge and he has now gone to hospital for a check-up

Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration
President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped.

Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance
The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off.

Watch: 'Ship buster' missiles sink old US warship in live fire training off Scotland
The 43-year-old decommissioned frigate was used for target practice off the Outer Hebrides.

Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.

French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism
National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

England's Palmer a 'victim' of 'sick' schedule, says PFA chief
Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.

Man Utd do not deserve Man City titles - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says Man Utd do not "deserve" to be awarded Premier League titles if rivals Man City are stripped of them.

'I still feel as fast as anybody' - Alonso on why he's staying in F1
Fernando Alonso commits to staying in Formula 1 with Aston Martin for at least one more year. - and explains why to BBC Sport.

Rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket history
As memories of sandpapergate are rekindled by Australia's upcoming tour of South Africa, rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket's history.

Why Salisbury are 'bigger than many Premier League teams' in Kuwait
Sixth-tier Salisbury FC have a unique relationship with Kuwait, where they are regarded as "bigger than many Premier League" clubs.

Life bright for Gilmour after baseball and World Cup heartache
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour opens up on the pain of missing out of this summer's World Cup.