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Ohio State gets top billing in opening College Football Playoff rankings; Indiana, Texas A&M follow
All of the top six came from either the Big Ten or the SEC.

Wisconsin congressman 'demands' Gov. Evers applies for federal funding a day after he did it
Governor Tony Evers’ office said the application for rural hospital funding was submitted on Monday.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Charlie Berens highlight increased need for donors
This holiday season, as part of the Food for the Holidays campaign, donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to an anonymous donor.

State Superintendent Jill Underly introduces new student safety initiatives ahead of informational hearing with lawmakers
The move comes after a report last month from The Cap Times, which uncovered hundreds of investigations by the agency into educator misconduct cases.

Hoskins, Quintana to become free agents after Brewers decline 2026 options
Contreras would be eligible for arbitration if he is tendered a 2026 contract by the Nov. 21 deadline.

'A lot of anxiety': USDA sends states guidance on partial SNAP benefits
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said it cook take weeks to execute payments to SNAP recipients.

Jets trade All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner, star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, AP sources say
Gardner, a two-time All-Pro cornerback, goes to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round draft picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.

Milwaukee leaders urge residents to utilize free services to assist with open enrollment
Nathan Houdek said about 70,000 Milwaukee residents are currently without insurance.

Hunters gear up for Wisconsin’s gun deer season
Hunters spend roughly $2.6 billion in Wisconsin throughout the year, data shows.

Staying mild on Wednesday with more sunshine
High temperatures will climb into the 50s in most places.

UW Health updating hospice, palliative care programs in Wisconsin
The change coincides with National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

Wisconsin Humane Society takes in 47 cats, kittens from single home
After that surrender, emergency housing was set up in WHS office spaces.

Fire officials warn of high fire danger in dozens of Wisconsin counties
Officials are concerned about the possibility of wildfires, noting that “uncontrolled fires under these conditions can burn for great lengths of time"

Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill to define child grooming, make it punishable by law
It comes in response to a report produced by The Capital Times that exposed DPI for how it handled educator misconduct and grooming.

This November's 'Beaver Moon' will be the biggest seen in several years
An earlier sunset should give great visibility of the supermoon.

Blackwell scores 31 points as No. 24 Wisconsin opens with 96-64 victory over Campbell
Blackwell was one point off his career high. He scored 32 points in a 116-85 rout of Iowa on Jan. 3.

Bucks center Myles Turner returns to Indiana and is booed in his first game against his old team
Turner had hoped for a warmer reception from the city he called home for the first decade of his pro career, but that wasn't the case.

Antetokounmpo hits buzzer-beater to send Bucks past Pacers 117-115 in Turner's Indy return
The Bucks won for the third time in four games.

Organizations provide assistance for pet owners impacted by SNAP pause
Both Roxz’s Resources and Awareness, and HAWS encourage pet owners to reach out for help.

Everyday Hero: Madison company helps Navy veteran’s widow stay warm
A Janesville widow received a new furnace through the Feel The Love program by All Comfort Services and Lennox.

World News

Crime network behind UK mini-marts is enabling migrants to work illegally, BBC finds
Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.

What a UK government led by Reform would really look like
What the party's first six months at the helm of local authorities and councils tells us about how they govern - and whether they can keep their promises

Oldest victim of Post Office scandal, 92, receives final payout
"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC.

Mortgages and AI to be added to the curriculum in English schools
Ministers are making the changes for children in England after a review of what is taught in schools.

Israel identifies body returned by Hamas as Israeli-American soldier
Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday.

Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in Budget as she says she will make 'necessary choices'
The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech.

Human error may have led to grooming gang cases being dropped, says NCA
Officers say there appear to be cases where lines of inquiry were not pursued properly.

Southport killer’s brother says he feared Rudakubana would kill a family member
Dion Rudakubana describes to the Southport Inquiry how he became "increasingly wary" of his sibling.

Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.

Harassment and bullying did happen at top rowing club
Sexual harassment, racism and bullying at Oxford Brookes' rowing club is confirmed by independent investigation.

Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.

The Papers: Reeves poised to break 50-year tax 'taboo' and 'Arise, Sir Becks'
The aftermath of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's pre-Budget speech dominates Wednesdays's papers.

AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'
AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.

Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory
A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.

Swap crisps for popcorn and other ways to improve gut health
Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, here are five easy food swaps to boost your gut health.

LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims
Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.

Trans medic used female changing room for years, tribunal hears
Rose Henderson felt within her rights to use the Darlington hospital facility, a tribunal is told.

Alan Bates to get multi-million-pound payout over Post Office scandal
Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office.

William criticises Amazon forest deforestation crime in Brazil visit
On day two of his Brazil visit, the Prince of Wales also visited Paqueta and planted saplings.

Israel identifies body returned by Hamas as Israeli-American soldier
Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday.

More than 50 missed opportunities to stop paedophile head teacher, report finds
Neil Foden, 68, was jailed for 17 years after being convicted of 19 charges involving four girls.

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi jailed for raping two women
The 38-year-old, who faked his own death then adopted a fake identity in Scotland, was found guilty of raping two women in Utah.

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Rachel Reeves soft-launches tax rises
The Chancellor refuses to rule out tax rises in Budget.

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Could Andrew answer Epstein questions before Congress?
And what does new polling tell us about how US voters see Trump?

Taunting Trent & brilliant Bradley - the night Liverpool fully moved on
As Conor Bradley shone, Trent Alexander-Arnold was given a brutal and hostile reminder of his fall from grace, writes Phil McNulty.

Micky van de Messi? How Spurs defender scored 'ridiculous' solo goal
You know you have scored a special goal when you are then being compared to Lionel Messi - and even more so if you are a centre-half, but that is what's happened to Tottenham's Micky van de Ven.

'It was over the top' - Van Dijk and Rooney's awkward on-air exchange
The full transcript of Virgil van Dijk calling out Wayne Rooney's "over the top" criticism of him live on air after Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League win against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

No Gyokeres, no problem - makeshift Merino provides Arsenal 'solution'
The sight of Mikel Merino wheeling away in celebration after scoring while playing as a striker is something that Arsenal fans have got used to seeing over the past nine months.

LIV Golf changing to 72-hole format - what will the impact be?
LIV Golf events will be extended to 72 holes from 2026, putting them in line with the sport's established tours.

Spurs support Udogie after alleged gun threat
Tottenham say they are supporting Destiny Udogie after confirming their Italy defender was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent.

Sabalenka to face Kyrgios - but could 'Battle of Sexes' damage women's sport?
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai later this year.