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Chasing history: already one of the hottest October's on record
Temperatures start climbing again as we move towards midweek.

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series title.

Dennis Krause Blog: Just a formality now for Brewers
This is a coronation, not a series.

Hales Corners seniors relive Brewers and Braves World Series memories
Hales Corners seniors are cheering on the Brewers in the World Series while reliving memories of the Braves’ 1957 win and the Brewers' 1982 run.

Another penalty-filled performance leaves the Packers fuming after 20-17 loss to the Lions
Penalties have caused problems all season for the Green Bay Packers, who have been flagged more times per game than any other NFL team.

'They were lies and they were mistruths': Madison's former interim police monitor disputes firing by Common Council
Madison’s former interim police monitor is disputing her firing as city leaders cite concerns over hiring and budgeting duties.

Brewers fandom on display in Oshkosh
From themed sausages to blue and yellow light shows, Oshkosh is showing tons of love for the Brewers.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are World Series-ready
The World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Heading to a World Series watch party? Make sure you have a sober ride home
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reminding the Brew Crew to be safe during the World Series.

'We want to make sure that you can thrive': David Crowley outlines his priorities if elected Wisconsin governor
From affordability to education to healthcare and data center oversight, here's where he stands.

Aurora's NICU Halloween Costume Contest winners announced
There are two sets of winners this year.

Sports equinox on tap with MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all in play at the same time Monday night
If you love sports, Oct. 26, 2026, will be tough to beat.

Badgers back in the Top 25 as they prepare to face an Iowa team that has dominated them lately
Wisconsin is back in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 after producing arguably the best victory of coach Luke Fickell’s four-year tenure.

FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing
In a complaint filed Monday, the FTC claims that for years, the business has “mislabeled prices” and overcharged customers.

Brewers manager says of flight piloted by pitcher's uncle: 'I didn’t know Quinn threw a knuckleball'
GJ Priester, an uncle of Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester, was captain of the flight on a United Airlines Boeing 737.

Racine collector chases Brewers card for every player in team history
Out of roughly 1,000 players in team history, he has cards for about 80%.

3 things to watch as World Series shifts to Florida
For the World Series to come back to Milwaukee, the Rays will have to win two of a possible three games in St. Petersburg.

Packers' Josh Jacobs has 91 combined yards, TD catch in return after domestic violence case
It was his first time on the field since he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges related to an altercation with his then-girlfriend.

Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell inspires Oconomowoc family managing Type 1 diabetes
=Vinnie Braatz is a big baseball fan with an even bigger challenge: Type 1 diabetes, just like his hero, Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers must look in the mirror
Missed kicks, drops and some indisputable penalties had a lot to do with this loss.

World News

Two men charged under National Security Act after RAF Fairford incident
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later.

Chancellor to cut tariffs on some staple goods to offer cost of living help
The BBC understands the government will also freeze fuel duty again in the Budget.

Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy
Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.

Kane ends England’s 25-year wait to win men’s Ballon d’Or award
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the prize since Michael Owen in 2001, and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.

'A dream come true' - Harry Kane on his Ballon d'Or win
It's the first time an English player has lifted the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.

Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
He allegedly said his "favourite meme" is "the one where they put my face on a Chinese dictator".

Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive
The ceasefire in Oleshky, secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.

'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell'
Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours.

Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.

'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40.' What do you want from the Budget?
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare?
From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?

Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.

Chris Mason: Burnham faces crunch decisions in his next 100 days
From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.

My husband's death was hard enough - then came the admin
Louisa says her experience of dealing with household bills after her husband John died left her feeling "frustrated and angry".

The Papers: 'England's golden boy' Kane and 'Time to pay fair'
Many of the papers consider what will be in the Budget and praise Harry Kane for his Ballon d'Or win.

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Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
"We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night," the home secretary says while announcing the review.

Storm Boelo leaves thousands without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
A yellow warning for strong winds came in effect at 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.

Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo
Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.

Sir Tom Jones 'truly sorry' as he cancels two shows due to illness
Sir Tom has pushed back two concerts in the US on doctor's advice, due to "a bad case of the flu".

London City's Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.

Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

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Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare?
From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?

'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.

Lancashire consider Anderson farewell amid fan unrest
Lancashire will look into organising a farewell for bowler James Anderson amid fan unrest over his departure from the club.

London City's Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.