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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan
The parade features dozens of balloons, floats, clown groups and marching bands.

Avoiding distractions key in preventing Thanksgiving kitchen fires 
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the number one day for home fires in the United States.

Here's why you might feel sleepy after a Thanksgiving meal
According to a Cleveland Clinic dietitian, there’s some science behind why you may be getting drowsy on Turkey Day, and the turkey is part of it.

Quiet but cold for your Thanksgiving in Wisconsin
Highs for most only in the 20s with wind chills in the teens.

Winter storm will impact your weekend plans
Snow looks to move through Friday night through Sunday.

Balloons inflated for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
More than 30 balloons were inflated ahead of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Wisconsin seeks to block Morgan Geyser's conditional release after escape from group home
A Waukesha County Circuit Court judge agreed on Wednesday to seal the petition filed by the DOC late Tuesday seeking the revocation.

Northern Wisconsin digs out from Wednesday snowstorm
Lake-effect blast impacted much of the Midwest ahead of Thanksgiving.

Wisconsinites hit stores, roads ahead of Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, many hit the roads and headed to the stores to keep their plans on track for Thanksgiving.

Wisconsin lawmakers working to create new regulations for hemp industry
The proposals come following new federal rules effectively banning hemp-based products.

What do an axe, a bucket and a cannon have in common? Meet the rivalry trophies of college football
The long-time members of the Big Ten boast the richest histories of these one-of-a-kind prizes.

Winter weather wraps up across Wisconsin
Expect travel headaches to continue in some areas through early Thursday.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center to receive $105 million to build replacement hospital
The new facility, which will be just three miles from the current one, will be able to care for more patients, with an increased bed capacity of 25.

Thousands of Wisconsinites without power Wednesday
After snow fell in Wisconsin overnight and into this morning, 33,773 Wisconsin households were without power as of Wednesday at 1:40 p.m.

Lions and Packers kick off holiday triple-header with high-stakes game in division and playoff races
Green Bay can boost its chances of winning the NFC North for the first time since 2021 by beating the Lions and sweeping the season series.

Federal judge dismisses plea talks, sets trial date for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant
Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.

Hugh Jackman to serve up special flavor of custard at Kopp’s
He'll be at the Greenfield location of the custard joint on Dec. 2, ahead of the Milwaukee premiere of "Song Sung Blue," in which he stars.

HUD offers financial flexibility for Wisconsinites impacted by August floods
HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced the agency will make federal help available to supplement recovery efforts.

Foxconn announces plans for $569 expansion in Racine County
The manufacturing expansion would create 1,374 jobs over the next four years.

Thanksgiving is busiest time of year for plumbers. Here’s how to avoid having to call one
The day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers.

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Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power after Budget, says IFS think tank
Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
Police arrest a man on suspicion of terror offences over the Manchester synagogue attack.

Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study
Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.

France to bring in form of military service, 25 years after conscription was phased out
"The only way to avoid danger is to prepare for it," says President Emmanuel Macron.

Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd recovering after second leg amputation
The actress is staying with family after an operation removed her leg below the knee, she said on TikTok.

Ban harmful social media content instead of us, say Australian teens challenging ban
From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.

Archaeologists make 'extraordinary discovery' in Orkney - but won't say what it is
Archaeologists are to resume digging at the site after 3D radar technology uncovered a mystery find.

Wales' most deprived areas named - see how yours is affected
A neighbourhood in Rhyl has been named as the most deprived area of Wales in a new report.

Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets
Ministers say the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.

Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

'I earn £20,000 and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax'
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis
Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.

Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.

Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews - although others say it's past its prime.

Watch: Video shows speed that fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block
Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.

What's the real cost of cheap, fake football shirts?
Fake football kits can be as much as £70 cheaper than the real deal, but experts have raised concerns they could be harmful.

Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy
The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.

Budget 2025: Key measures at a glance
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

When will the two-child benefit cap be lifted?
Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?

Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

When will the cash Isa saving limits change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

What you need to know about the new charge for driving an electric or hybrid car
All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.

Woman killed in shark attack at remote beach in Australian national park
The woman died at the scene and a man was critically injured after the attack in New South Wales.

How neighbours found out former marine drove into crowd in 'calculated act of violence'
Before he ploughed his car into the parade, Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man.

Pope Leo arrives in Turkey on first foreign trip of papacy
He will gather with leaders of other Christian traditions in Nicaea and celebrate Mass in Beirut.

General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Weather warnings issued as strong winds set to hit parts of the UK
The weather stays changeable with gales for some into Friday and further wet weather as Simon King explains

Biffy Clyro 'angry' as visa error delays US tour
The band say "some genius" filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible.

Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data potentially leaked in cyber-attack
The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.

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