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Clayton Kershaw to retire, will make final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday
He will make his final Dodger Stadium regular season start when the Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants at 7:10 p.m. Friday.

Wisconsin congressman leads effort to give House lawmakers $10,000 a month for personal security
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, chairs the House Administration Committee, which oversees programs for member security.

Green Bay Area Public School District updates high school safety protocols
The new policies include but are not limited to multi-day suspensions for students who contribute to unsafe acts.

‘We will not allow politics or outside forces to rewrite the story of Wisconsin's public schools’: Underly delivers her fifth State of Education Address
State Superintendent Jill Underly told the audience that public schools are facing attacks “driven by nothing more than political agendas and hatred.”

Microsoft announces additional $4 billion data center in Racine County
The investment essentially doubles the company's investment in the data center complex, which was originally announced in 2023.

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Ticketmaster controls 80% or more of major U.S. concert venues' primary ticketing, according to the FTC.

The return of fall means it's prime time for pumpkin spice
Starbuck's famous pumpkin spice latte has become a cultural icon and led to a ton of other pumpkin spice products

Luke Bryan's Farm Tour makes its way to Brooklyn Wisconsin
The Farm Tour provides scholarships to students from farming families, donates meals to those in need and highlights the importance of farmers.

6 children found locked in storage unit, 2 arrested
Police responded to the unit near the 5500 block of N. 27th Street early on Tuesday morning.

'Multiple blunt impact injuries' killed Epic Universe guest who rode Stardust Racers, autopsy reveals
Officials say the rider became unresponsive.

Turning cooler to end the week
Highs across the state drop into the 60s and 70s.

Extreme weather events can have lasting health effects, researchers find
Survivors often experience PTSD, depression and increases in overdoses or suicide, according to recent JAMA studies.

Nvidia to invest $5B in Intel in deal for companies to work together on AI infrastructure and PCs
The agreement provides a lifeline for Intel, which was a Silicon Valley pioneer.

Lawsuit filed against City of Madison over uncounted absentee ballots
The lawsuit filed by Law Forward seeks damages for eight voters who were affected by the incident.

Black mothers speaking out about maternal mental health crisis
Conditions like depression and anxiety are the most common complications of pregnancy and birth, particularly in communities of color.

3 things to watch in Packers game at Cleveland 
The Packers will be trying for their first 3-0 start since 2020.

Ed Sheeran to headline Summerfest 2026 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Sheeran will bring his North American leg of his "LOOP Tour" through Milwaukee on Thursday, June 25.

Northrop Grumman resupply craft docks with ISS after dealing with engine issue
The cargo craft's engine stopped during two burns.

Rested Woodruff has solid start and Perkins drives in 5 to lead Brewers over Angels 9-2
The Angels have lost six straight, while the major league-best Brewers have won four of five.

Trump says he’ll designate antifa as a terrorist group but offers few details
Antifa, short for “anti-fascists,” is an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups and is not a singular entity.

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Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.

Chris Mason: Delight and relief in government after state visit
Trump's disagreements with Sir Keir were somehow channelled past him, rather than at him, writes the BBC's political editor.

Second migrant to be removed to France after court bid fails
The Eritrean man is set to be flown out early on Friday under the government's "one in, one out" deal.

Trump says TV networks 'against' him should 'maybe' lose licence, after Kimmel suspension
His comments came as the head of the US broadcast regulator vowed to keep holding networks "accountable".

Why France is at risk of becoming the new sick man of Europe
The country is at the conjuncture of several crises at once - but is it fair to blame Macron for 'this shipwreck'?

MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia
Outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore is expected to confirm details in a speech in Istanbul.

Trump says he didn't want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at state banquet
The mayor of London did not seek or expect an invite to the state banquet, the BBC understands.

Corbyn and Sultana clash over new party membership
MP Zarah Sultana says she is a victim of a "sexist boys' club" in row over setting up new left wing party.

'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance
A constant of stream of Palestinians flee southwards as Israeli tanks reportedly push further into Gaza's biggest urban centre.

Spectacular autumn leaves expected after warm UK summer
Experts are predicting a colourful autumn with red, orange and golden leaves in a vibrant display.

Scientists pinpoint 'mileage clock' inside brain
They located this key area of function by recording the brain activity of running rats.

Doctor sexual misconduct hearings too lenient, review suggests
Sanctions for UK doctors guilty of sexual misconduct are too lenient in around a quarter of cases, reports suggest.

Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.

Trump diverted and forced to swap helicopters on way to Stansted
Marine One was diverted while ferrying Donald Trump from Chequers to Stansted Airport.

Key takeaways from the PM and President's news conference
The US and UK leaders fielded questions on Ukraine, migration, free speech and Mandelson among other issues.

In pictures: Chequers, scout groups and a dolls' house - day two of Trump's state visit
Day two of US President Donald Trump's second state visit

Joy Crookes 'let go' of perfectionism - her music is better for it
The singer says she avoided the second-album slump as she "has always got something to say".

'Use troops to stop boats' and 'Chequers mates'
Trump's advice to the prime minister on illegal immigration dominates Friday's front pages.

Ros Atkins on… What Kimmel's suspension means for free speech in the US
The BBC's analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called "an abuse of power".

Top Fortnite streamer Ninja tells BBC: Trolls mock me for being less popular
Tyler Blevins says trolls attack him every day for being less popular than he was at the height of his fame.

Weekly quiz: Why were these nuns on the run?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'It's not easy': Reform council strives to identify promised savings
Reform UK has run the authority for just over four months and is embarking on the process of setting next year's budget.

China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?
Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.

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Doctor penalised for calling mushroom murderer 'disturbed sociopath'
Dr Webster said he realised Patterson was a killer within minutes of speaking to her.

Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities
The decree also outlaws the teaching of 18 subjects, including human rights and sexual harassment.

Author Sally Rooney says she could not collect prize in UK in case of arrest
The author has given her support to Palestine Action, who have been proscribed as a terrorist group.

Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.

No outside pressure to drop China spying charges against British men, says CPS head
He said his team had considered "alternative offences" but concluded "none were suitable".

Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show
Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour’s first year in office, figures show

At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.

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