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Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules
A federal judge in California says the U.S. government is unconstitutionally silencing critics of Israel's war in Gaza and others.

Kyle McCord throws 4 TD passes as Packers beat Cardinals 42-38 in preseason finale
The Green Bay Packers reserve quarterback waits to learn whether he accomplished enough to earn a roster spot.

Henderson allows 1 hit in 7 innings as the MLB-leading Brewers beat the Rangers 6-1
Bauers, who missed three consecutive games with shin splints, went 2 for 2 with three walks, two runs scored and a stolen base.

Tut-tut, it looks like rain
Showers and a few storms move through Wisconsin at times this weekend.

Republican lawmakers approve FoodShare audit, Dems opposed
The Legislative Audit Committee ordered the first full-scale audit of FoodShare since 2012.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 92 confirmed measles cases
There are now 92 confirmed cases up from 42 cases reported earlier in the week.

Preseason or regular season, it’s all football for Packers fans at Lambeau Field
The Packers round out the preseason with a game against the Arizona Cardinals Friday night.

Tony Romo facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month
Romo was arrested July 23 in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

‘Numerous’ human skulls, serial killer memorabilia found at Wisconsin property
Officials were carrying out a search warrant that was related to a stalking investigation when it made the discovery.

Wisconsin DNR requests Enbridge halt work on Line 5 reroute due to leak
The leak occurred on Tuesday, when a parked, unoccupied semi-truck rolled into an open excavation site for the Line 5 project, hitting the pipeline.

Packers’ Josh Jacobs charged in domestic abuse case
It comes as the Packers are just about to start their regular season.

Jackson Chourio and Jacob Misiorowski lead the Brewers to an 8-2 victory over the Mets
Jackson Chourio went 4 for 5 with two homers, four RBIs and four runs to help Jacob Misiorowski.

School Resource Officers are coming back at MPS
A total of 32 resource officers will be at 12 schools, including North Division High School and Riverside University High School. 

Dodgeland welcomes Hustisford students amid district’s dissolution
As the state weighs whether to dissolve the Hustisford School District, students are preparing to transfer to the Dodgeland School District.

Have the umbrella handy this weekend
We'll see a better chance for rain late Saturday into early Sunday.

UW-Platteville prepares for measles risk as Wisconsin outbreak grows
The latest state health data shows 61 cases tied to the outbreak, including 35 in Iowa County and 21 in Lafayette County.

State Democrats trying to revive back-to-school sales tax holiday plan
The bill was introduced in the state legislature last September but never received a public hearing.

Wisconsin congressman violates 'spirit' of state law regulating AI in campaigns
Congressman Derrick Van Orden has posted AI-generated videos of his opponent Rebecca Cooke online.

Packers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal
Smith caught 38 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns last season in 17 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Packers to face roster cuts after final preseason game against Cardinals
After the Packers take on the Cardinals Friday night, they'll have a quick turnaround to trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday night.

World News

At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.

Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
The capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028.

Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.

Royal Navy warships track Russian vessels for three days in UK waters
HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn used radars to monitor four vessels as they passed through the North Sea and English Channel last week.

Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK 'shortly', source says
The former Duchess of York is renting a six-bed house in the Home Counties, reports say.

Man dies after train hits van on level crossing
British Transport Police said a man who was in a van died at the scene, in Burscough.

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.

What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

We're behind UK's emergency phone alerts - but question how they're being used
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.

Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament
The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.

How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works
We spoke to experts about how the breathing technique used by soldiers and influencers works.

Sweetcorn ice creams and pastries: The latest 'swavoury' trend taking over your feed
From lattes to pastries, UK foodies are embracing the humble sweetcorn as more than a pizza topping.

Christian festival 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls
Police say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Normandy veteran who lied about age to enlist dies at 101
A veterans' charity says Donald Turrell will be remembered with "enormous affection and gratitude".

Mum of Nottingham attacks victim backs calls to stop killers' early release
Emma Webber has joined more than 30 families in signing an open letter to the government.

Football fans pay tribute to crash death officers at Middlesbrough match
PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough.

Murder investigation after man found dead and child seriously injured
The incident happened in Lisnahull Road in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

How to get £2,000 to play computer games at university
Roehampton University offers students a year;y scholarship to play esports alongside their studies.

Man tracks down siblings who sent him Christmas present as he fled war 33 years ago
Dalibor Sentic was 10 when in the early 1990s his family fled Croatia for Sweden.

'Keep walking': 100-year-old still does mile a day
Peter Byers says he walks into Pocklington town centre "to make sure people know I'm still alive".

How a seaside town realised it needed public loos
Eastbourne Borough Council did not install the first public toilets for ladies until 1900.

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Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

Man City open talks with Liverpool over Gakpo
Manchester City open talks with Liverpool about signing Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo.

Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain
The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.

Pogacar requires surgery after Vuelta crash
Tadej Pogacar needs surgery on a broken collarbone after sustaining multiple injuries in the crash that led to him abandoning the Vuelta a Espana.