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Brewers' Brandon Woodruff and Nestor Cortes move a step closer to returning from lengthy stays on IL
Woodruff and Cortes both pitched in simulated games Monday.

Summer camp shines spotlight on in-demand career fields for middle, high students
The summer classes are teaching IT and cybersecurity.

Say goobye to the heat and hello to the rain
Looks like a rather rainy workweek ahead.

Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon makes significant impact in removing invasive species
Since the Pull-A-Thon began 12 years ago, teams have collectively pulled more than 250,000 pounds of garlic mustard and Dame’s rocket.

Green Bay health professional explains ins and outs of Achilles injuries
The Achilles tendon is important to be able to walk

Jury sees more explicit videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
The trial is in its seventh week, with closing arguments tentatively set for Thursday after what was expected to be a brief defense presentation.

Black Youth Academy creates stronger relationships with law enforcement
The week-long summer program is open to students in the Madison area entering seventh and eighth grades.

How boaters can keep safe this summer
Summer storms can bring a litany of hazards to boaters, making preparation key to staying safe.

Where the attacks between the U.S., Israel and Iran may go from here
A political science and legal expert in Wisconsin weighs in.

With a week of Child Care Counts left, Wisconsin lawmakers remain at odds over future of grant program
The pandemic-era grant program will end on June 30 if lawmakers can’t agree on state funding to support it.

How to stay safe during extreme heat
Know the signs of heat illness.

Women face more injury risks in car crashes. So why are test dummies modeled after men?
Maria Weston Kuhn, a survivor of a near-fatal accident, created a nonprofit to help change that.

May home sales barely move as high mortgage rates, prices, weigh on housing market
The U.S. housing market has been in a slump since early 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows.

Suspect in custody after ‘violent axe attack’ in Fond du Lac
A 38-year-old female sustained life-threatening injuries.

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title
The Pacers lost star Tyrese Haliburton early in Game 7 to a serious lower right leg injury.

Eastern half of U.S. sweltering again, with dangerous heat wave expected to last until midweek
The heat is expected to persist this week with the highest temperatures shifting eastward.

Wisconsin lawmakers react to U.S. strikes on Iran
Many took to social media following the attacks on nuclear sites.

Wisconsin, NIL collective sue Miami, allege tampering and NIL inducements to land football player
The suit could have a a wider impact on future NIL deals across college athletics

Brewers pound 17 hits to complete 3-game sweep of Twins with 9-8 win
The Brewers won their fourth straight and sit a season-high eight games over .500 at 43-35.

'I’m very concerned about the safety of all Iranians, and my family': Iranian American reacts to U.S. strikes
Mohi Amini has lived in the United States for over 50 years and still has family in Iran with whom he speaks to daily.

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Watch: Trump in angry outburst aimed at Israel and Iran
The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.

What we know about the ceasefire
Donald Trump accuses both sides of breaking the ceasefire and urges them to "calm down".

If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off
If the US president has helped to end the fighting it would mark a significant step back from the brink of a regional conflict.

First evacuation flight from Israel lands in the UK
Israeli airspace has been closed for more than a week - leaving thousands of Britons stranded.

Keir Starmer vows to press on with welfare cuts as rebellion grows
More than 120 Labour MPs are backing plans to block cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits.

Welfare rebellion to test prime minister like never before
Labour MPs' challenge over benefits cuts is perhaps the gravest crisis in the PM's time in office so far.

More pets being put down due to rising vet bills, BBC told
Owners are increasingly delaying treatment for sick pets to avoid spiralling vet bills, charities warn.

Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.

'I applied for 647 jobs after uni until I got one'
Caitlin Morgan doubted if her degree was worth it as competition for graduate jobs hit record high.

Bears raid honey store after enclosure escape sparks wildlife park evacuation
Two brown bears escape from their enclosure and eat a "week's worth of honey" in the food store.

'Idyllic' island with ruined castle goes on sale for first time in 80 years
The Island of Shuna, which includes a ruined castle, working farm and a holiday accommodation business, is on sale for £5.5m.

Germany vows fair share of Europe's defence as Nato leaders arrive at Hague summit
The German chancellor says Nato leaders will aim to ensure peace in Europe for generations to come.

Queen Elizabeth memorial to include bridge inspired by her tiara
Lord Foster's winning design also includes a statue of the Queen with Prince Philip.

Wimbledon to honour Andy Murray with statue - but not until 2027
The All England Club is set to honour a promise to construct a statue of Sir Andy Murray at Wimbledon and hope to unveil it in 2027.

MP who was raped gets Starmer's backing over law change
Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends "I can't be an MP - I was a teenage parent".

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis
Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.

As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?
Legal experts say testimony of key witnesses has helped build prosecutors' argument, but does not ensure a conviction on all counts.

Five Glastonbury newcomers you don't want to miss
Some of music's best new acts will play at Glastonbury. Here's who to see before they get too big.

How Britain's Jack Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender
Grand Slam semi-finalist, Masters champion and a top-five player - Britain's Jack Draper is a different beast on his Wimbledon return.

'Giving soldiers faulty ear plugs was a betrayal'
Hundreds of UK veterans join a legal claim after suffering hearing loss.

The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland
Telegram channels sharing disinformation in Polish are pushing the Kremlin’s narrative, experts warn.

'Best place to have herpes': New Zealand advert wins top prize
The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection.

Child abuse training failures before boy's murder
Twenty cases when police had contact with Alfie Steele and his family were investigated.

At-home cervical screening tests offered in England
The home tests will be offered so that women can check for cervical cancer without visiting a GP.

US marine jailed for seven years for sexual assault in Japan
Jamel Clayton was given seven years, with a judge describing the physical attack as "vicious".

Starmer vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035
The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands.

Florida begins building 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Everglades to detain migrants
The facility could be completed within months and have the capacity to hold around 1,000 people.

Children killed in 'appalling' Sudan hospital attack, says WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to "stop everywhere".

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Americanswers... Has Trump triggered all out war in the Middle East?
Iran retaliates as US president hints at regime change

The US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites
And Iran warns of "everlasting consequences".

A captivating and witty animation
The five emotions living in a girl's brain all battle to avoid a complete meltdown.