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Wisconsin company deconstructs useable building materials to give them a new life
It's keeping more materials out of the landfill and putting it into new home and furniture projects.

Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers prepare for trade war fallout
President Trump leveled new threats against Canada Monday.

Iowa County health officials working to prevent spread of measles
Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows 35 measles cases in Iowa County reported as of August 21.

USDA, HHS secretaries announce plan to make school meals more nutritious
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are encouraging states to source food locally.

Janesville students start year in new schools after Washington Elementary flooding
Washington Elementary students in Janesville started the year at Adams and Madison after flooding closed their school last year.

12 spots you can pick apples across Wisconsin this fall
Here's what you need to know about each one.

Wisconsin high school football player dies from injuries sustained during game
Adam Massman's exact cause of death has not been released.

Now Hiring: Wisconsin Youth Company hiring for school-year jobs
Positions support before- and after-school programs in Dane and Waukesha counties.

'I’ve always been an advocate for all students': Green Bay’s new Superintendent Michael Hernandez outlines his first-year focus
From the budget to declining enrollment, Hernandez shares what he hopes for from his first year.

More than 40 measles cases confirmed in Wisconsin as free vaccine clinics ramp up ahead of school
There are more than 40 confirmed cases of measles in Wisconsin, as communities push free immunization clinics ahead of the new school year.

Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.

Staying comfortable overnight
Low temperatures will drop into the 50s.

Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Buttigieg set out to reintroduce himself to the state and the Black voters he struggled to win in 2020.

Calls for change continue one month after Corey Ruiz shooting
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, but no public updates have been provided since August 10th.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff says he won't need to undergo shoulder surgery
This development creates at least a slight chance Woodruff could pitch again this season, though the prospect remains unlikely.

Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope
He spoke on Saturday at the annual Rimini Meeting, warning against a culture that “rearms minds, words and nations.”

Person killed after brandishing firearm at Green Bay police during welfare check
When officers arrived, the subject brandished a firearm. Three officers fired their weapons, striking the person, the DOJ said.

Braves' Sale says Brewers' Misiorowski has 'probably the most impressive fastball I've ever seen'
Misiorowski’s 96-pitch outing included 56 four-seam fastballs but also 23 sliders, 14 cutters and three curves.

Misiorowski outduels Sale and Contreras has big game in Brewers 2-1 victory over Braves
He lowered his ERA to 1.68 and increased his strikeout total to 216. The right-hander leads the major leagues in both categories.

Milwaukee County launches 'Better To Know' to reduce opioid overdoses
Stopping the opioid overdose epidemic has been a top priority for Milwaukee County leaders.

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Organised crime arrests as police investigate A66 crash that killed two officers
Nine men and three women are arrested as police investigate the lead-up to the crash that killed seven people.

How the deadly A66 crash unfolded leaving seven dead
At 03:30 BST on Saturday, two police officers were killed when a Volkswagen Passat collided with their marked car on the A66 motorway.

Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

The grieving family who says the coroner's courts aren't working
One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts

Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart
The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.

70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.

Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.

Briton fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine
Bradley Townsend left South Yorkshire in April, telling his family he was going to Romania.

Sir Chris Hoy: Campaigning for cancer screening should not be down to me
The cycling legend tells BBC Scotland that the onus to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer should not just be on high profile individuals like him.

Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.

'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like?
The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.

The Papers: 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'
Several of the papers are calling on social media platforms to stop the sharing of videos posted by joyriders.

Videos showing dangerous driving easily found on social media
At least one of the young people killed in the crash appears in videos posted on TikTok showing dangerous driving.

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board
Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

Police pass Mohamed Al Fayed case file to prosecutors
The Crown Prosecution Service will review evidence relating to a man in his 80s gathered by police investigating allegations against the late Harrods owner.

Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.

US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".

Teenager arrested after four viable devices found in security alert
Police said four viable explosive devices were found and removed from the property for forensic examination.

Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
The fire has burned around 15,000 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say.

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What Is Andy Burnham's Missile Offer To Ukraine?
Andy Burnham makes his first foreign trip as Prime Minister to Ukraine

Americanswers… Are Trump’s Canada tariffs legal?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will match US tariffs “dollar for dollar”.

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An action-revenge thriller steeped in mythology, starring Dev Patel
One small ember can burn down everything. Dev Patel’s thriller steeped in mythology

Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one they may not
While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.