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Catcher William Contreras, Brewers reach $9.4 million, 1-year deal just before arbitration hearing
This marks the second straight year in which the two-time All-Star has agreed to terms on a deal shortly before a potential arbitration hearing.

Great weekend to spend outdoors
Temperatures continue to get even warmer.

Gimme gimme that sunshine, sunshine
Seeing lots of sunshine Friday with highs in the 40s and even low 50s.

'We have increased some pricing': Florists discuss tariff, weather impacts as Valentine's Day approaches
Valentine's Day costs are on the rise due to tariffs and weather affecting flower prices. Stores are seeing prices rise as much as 15%.

15-year-old Bradford High School student arrested with ammunition day after 16-year-old arrested with gun
The arrest comes the day after another 16-year-old student was arrested on Wednesday, for carrying a concealed gun inside the school.

Lawmakers divided on tax relief options for Wisconsinites
While it’s a priority for both parties, there are differing plans, and not just between Republicans and Democrats.

New bill calls for data center moratorium on statewide day of action
The legislation was introduced on the same day that protestors from across the state spoke out against data centers.

Survey: More American Jews dealing with antisemitic incidents
Results showed perception gap between Jews and non-Jews.

Wisconsin Congressman pushes for bill to transform how Americans vote
The SAVE America Act passed the House Wednesday with only one Democrat’s support.

De’Aaron Fox replaces Antetokounmpo in All-Star Game. Antetokounmpo will still coach Celebrity Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t be playing in the All-Star Game as he recovers from a calf strain.

Investigation finds $38,000 in fraudulent purchases by Monona Grove High School employee
The former administrative assistant to the principal was the one who allegedly made the purchases. That person is no longer employed at the district.

Giannis Antetokounmpo goes from candy fan to candy man with his own line of gummies
The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star unveiled the Giannis FR34K Gummies on Thursday, saying he realized a dream with their release.

Exclusive: Colorado Democrat to visit Wisconsin to campaign against Republican congressman
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, is traveling to Eau Claire to speak out against Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien.

Niche Book Bar preserving Black stories and history, one book at a time
The bookstore on N Martin Luther King Jr Dr. in Milwaukee softly opened a little over a year ago.

Thomas and Porter power the Bucks to a 116-108 win over the Magic
Cam Thomas scored 34 points in his second game with Milwaukee, and Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

'He got burned trying to save a life, what if he would have lost his?': Firefighters detail what they're up against when battling fires at buildings without sprinkler systems
Lt. Patrick Hensel was burned as he walked through fire to get to people in need before having to turn back.

UWM partners with USDA to improve wastewater treatment
The goal is to come up with a more efficient way to clean wastewater to help meet the rising demand for freshwater, which is a finite resource.

'That kid's going to be fast': Pettit speedskaters share memories, excitement for Jordan Stolz
The 21-year-old Kewaskum native is already gold medalist at the 2026 games.

Wisconsin State Senate debates several gender-related bills
Some Democrats believe the bills are part of an effort to legislate transgender people out of the public eye.

Common Council introduces 'ICE Out Milwaukee' legislation
The Common Council revealed new proposals to that would impact how ICE agents operate in the city.

World News

Watch: How Andrew's BBC interview compares to what Epstein emails tell us now
Following the latest release of the Epstein files, claims made by the then Prince Andrew in 2019 are under fresh scrutiny.

'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - medication side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.

Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to late James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe
The family of the late Dawson's Creek star have thanked contributors to the $2m collection pot.

BBC confronts romance scammer who was back on dating app days after jail release
An undercover reporter catches a serial fraudster back on a dating app days after leaving jail.

Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech
The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.

Choi, 17, denies Kim historic third halfpipe gold
Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold.

GB's Weston bids for skeleton gold - Friday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Why Team GB hasn't won a medal and why there's still hope
Three fourth places and a figure skating trip - the Winter Olympics have been tough for Team GB so far, but there are plenty of medal chances to come.

Fancy a dip? The new places that could become official bathing spots
The government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.

My brave son has a unique heart - he's been battling since the day he was born
Around 13 children a day are born with heart conditions in the UK, but Chester's mum says she assumed only older people were affected.

Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show
The activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue over Iran's nuclear programme.

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

Why I decided to start 'gentle parenting'
Kelly explains why she decided to try a different approach to parenting and the impact it has had on her child.

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Weekly quiz: What was written on Bad Bunny's ball at the Super Bowl?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Welsh rugby in turmoil as tens of thousands of Six Nations tickets still not sold
Thousands of tickets remain unsold, with one club chairman saying the matches are not worth it.

AI 'vibe-coding' platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked
Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party sweeps to victory in first election since Gen Z uprising
Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.

FBI releases description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping
The 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home two weeks ago.

Rise in half-term holiday bookings after rainy January
Rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape", travel agents say.

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark
Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

Wuthering Heights soundtrack the perfect pivot for Charli XCX, says Brat co-writer
Finn Keane says working on the soundtrack was "completely different" to the pop star's Brat summer era.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
And an update from Tehran.

Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

Auld enemy, new talent - Scotland & England's scrap for tomorrow's stars
Scotland and England share a border and some of the same pool of eligible players. The fight to ensure the best end up on your side is fiercer than ever.

Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia
Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

GB men's curlers lose to Italy after shocking start
Team GB's men's curlers fight back against Italy after a poor start but lose their first match of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Zimbabwe clean up Australia for shock World Cup win
Blessing Muzarabani takes 4-17 as Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs at the T20 World Cup.