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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in Manhattan
The official Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be on Dec. 3.

White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
The new stadium will be built on the site of the RFK Stadium, where the team played for more than three decades.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will induct Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, the White Stripes
Artists from every decade, from the 1950s to the 2000s, will be honored as part of the 2025 class.

Self-driving tractor reflects decades of tech advancements on farms
Equipment manufacturers are working to produce products to help farmers with labor and efficiencies.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s renovated space aims to fuel future theater lovers, productions
The $80.1 million project began in May last year. 

A taste of winter returns for the weekend
Temperatures turn much colder with a chance for snow.

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating U.S. beef prices and calls for investigation
Trump said he was taking the action to help ranchers, who were recently angered by his suggestion that the U.S. would buy Argentine beef.

Packers tight end Luke Musgrave to have bigger role after Tucker Kraft's injury
The Packers selected Musgrave in the second round before taking Kraft in the third round of the 2023 draft.

Uncertainty remains after FoodShare benefits restored for some in Wisconsin
On Thursday, a federal court directed the Trump Administration to stop withholding SNAP payments to states.

How high-voltage power lines needed to power data centers could impact some Wisconsin farmers
Michael Greif, with Midwest Environmental Advocates, said some farmers might not have a choice when it comes to the impact to their land.

Wisconsin families celebrate National Adoption Day
Close to 100,000 kids in the U.S. are adopted every year, according to National Council for Adoption.

Deep-sea mining risks disrupting the marine food web, study warns
The researchers studied an area of the Pacific at a depth of 1,500 meters where the discharge of mining waste could affect the food web.

Before you board: What to expect in Wisconsin with flight reductions in place across the country 
None of Wisconsin’s airports are on the list of 40 with direct impacts across the country.

Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low and close to the lowest point ever recorded by the University of Michigan.

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service warn customers about utility scams
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service are urging people to be aware of utility scams after customers lost thousands to scammers.

Study: Number of educators with emergency licenses continues to rise in Wisconsin
A growing number of teachers in Wisconsin hold emergency licenses, reflecting a greater need for staff and a shift toward different paths to teaching.

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges
Strawberry was an outfielder and eight-time All-Star, including seven with the Mets from 1983-90.

'Come From Away' breaks sales records ahead of opening night
"Come From Away" broke Milwaukee Repertory Theater's sales record ahead of opening night, with $1,289,133 in ticket sales.

Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez and hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4.

How Garth Brooks, The Killers and Tom Petty became stars of college football Saturdays
Pep bands and fight songs still have their place, but now fans of some of the most prominent college football programs have embraced stadium anthems.

World News

UK to announce asylum system shake-up as it considers Denmark model
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.

Chatbots encouraged our sons to kill themselves, mothers say
In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son.

Prince George joins Kate, King and Queen at Festival of Remembrance
The royals attended the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

'Great bloke': Clarkson and May lead tributes to ex-Top Gear host Quentin Willson
The presenter and campaigner, who has died aged 68, was described by his family as a "true national treasure".

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Birmingham
A woman in her 30s was stabbed in the neck outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday.

Two prisoners still at large after being freed by mistake in 2024
Two others are still missing after being released in error in June this year.

Davina McCall reveals breast cancer surgery
The TV presenter says she found a lump in her breast after checking herself and is relieved to know the cancer had not spread.

How Trump could hamper Zohran Mamdani's New York agenda
Trump has taken a number of actions against Democratic-led cities that experts say could slow Mamdani's goals.

You can now book online to see your GP. But not everyone is finding it easier
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.

Behind the facade of 2000s girl bands - 'at one stage we were on drips'
Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq reveal what life was like at the height of their fame.

Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors?
Cat Burns, Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed have been widely seen as the breakout stars of the series.

As people tighten their belts, Primark faces losing its thrifty shoppers
With same-store sales down in the UK and Ireland, some shoppers are leaving Primark to go elsewhere.

More than 1,000 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.

Hundreds protest over plans for asylum seekers at military site
Crowborough residents say they are concerned about potential safety impact in the town.

What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump
On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.

Tensions over immigration are high - we worried going undercover for BBC could make it worse
Two men who helped expose a network behind illegal High Street businesses tell their story.

Aluko says 'justice served' after ex-footballer Joey Barton convicted over X posts
Pundit Eni Aluko responds after Joey Barton is found guilty of sending grossly offensive posts on X.

US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.

LA Dodgers' Alex Vesia shares death of baby daughter after sitting out World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, say their newborn daughter died midway through the team's World Series run.

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The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

'Scotland looked immortality in the eye and said not today'
Tom English reflects on Scotland's "exhilarating and infuriating" display in the 25-17 defeat by New Zealand at Murrayfield.

England beat physical Fiji for ninth straight win
England score four second-half tries to see off Fiji in their second autumn international at Allianz Stadium.

Verstappen can 'forget about' winning world title
Max Verstappen says he can "forget about" winning the world championship after a chastening Saturday at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Drab to dramatic - but questions for Spurs & Man Utd after 'strange' draw
A dramatic - or drab - Saturday lunchtime Premier League match with as many questions as answers, and for Manchester United a major injury scare.

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