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Fall-like feeling in store Sunday
Highs will only reach the 60s for most.

Trump says he'd like to see a unified Ireland as he visits for golf at his Doonbeg course
Previous U.S. presidents have avoided direct comments on the issue.

Attack on key Saudi pipeline is blamed on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
The attack shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.

Madison College nursing camp inspires future healthcare workers
The program aims to inspire more young people to enter healthcare fields, as hospitals and communities continue to need more nurses.

Garrett Mitchell hits grand slam and MLB-best Brewers pound Reds 20-0 to clinch playoff spot
Dustin May (7-9) and Garrett Stallings combined on a two-hitter while Milwaukee pounded out a season-high 23 hits.

Wisconsinites gather in Kewaskum to remember Sept. 11 victims. 25 years later
A ceremony at Wisconsin’s 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum honored Andrea Haberman and other 9/11 victims with state ties, 25 years after the attacks.

Students born after 9/11 say its effects remain visible today
UW-Milwaukee students born after 9/11 said airport security, policy changes and family stories keep the impact of the attacks present today.

Madison first responders commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11
City and county leaders said they'll always remember those who gave their lives in service of others during the 9/11 attacks.

Former Wisconsin Gov. Thompson reflects on 9/11 attacks, unity that followed
Thompson hasn't publicly shared his 9/11 memories for 25 years.

3 things to watch in Packers' regular season opener
This is the seventh time in the last eight years the Packers are opening the season on the road.

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.

Packers believe cornerback Brandon Cisse's passion for the game will help him thrive in rookie year
He’s expected to get a starting assignment when the Packers open their season Sunday at Minnesota.

UW schools see fewer international students, enrollment down 1%
There are 163,260 students systemwide, which is a decline of 1,732 students from fall 2025.

MMSD study says Milwaukee flooding not entirely caused by clogged sewer
A Milwaukee sewerage district study shows Bay View backups would have happened even without a clogged overflow pipe.

Context, personal experiences help teachers share story of 9/11 with new generation of students
The 9/11 attacks took place several years before today's high school students were born.

Remembering those with Wisconsin ties who were lost in 9/11 terrorist attacks
Twelve people who were killed that day had ties to the Badger State. Here are their names.

Wisconsin National Guard reflects on Sept. 11 response 25 years later
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, Wisconsin National Guard leaders reflect on air patrols, airport security and years of deployments.

Wisconsinites with allergies face tough September
Levels of grass pollen and ragweed are surging in certain communities.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin sues over abortion provider, waiting period rules
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is challenging state rules on physicians and waiting periods, saying the restrictions limit access across Wisconsin.

Voters to decide whether places of worship should stay open in states of emergency
The constitutional amendment stems from criticism over Wisconsin's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

World News

AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

PM's top security adviser says Europe faces hard winter to keep pressure on Putin
In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".

Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.

One dead, 102 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
The nation's search and rescue team said it lost contact with the Virgo Transport 8 in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch
Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.

Student loan terms to be made clearer in England
Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.

'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Drag Race co-creator fears for queer representation after BBC drops show
The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.

Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion
Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.

The Papers: 'Nigel hits the jackpot' and 'Dark day for democracy'
Almost every paper on Sunday leads on a record-breaking double donation of £72m to Reform UK.

Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.

Watch: Fantasia on British Sea-Songs at the Last Night of the Proms
Sir Henry Wood composed the melody for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905.

Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again
Tom Felton talks about taking on Broadway, Rupert Grint following his footsteps and a new Harry Potter generation.

Five night sky events to look out for this autumn
From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.

I was beating adults at chess when I was eight
Last week 13-year-old Ethan became the youngest Ulster Chess champion in history across all ages.

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

'Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row
The owner of Mentmore Towers, which starred in Batman Begins, says a repair scheme is under way.

'He's massive!' Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse
Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.

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How Reform's £72m Mega Donations Change UK Politics
How the record donations change the country’s political landscape.

Americast
Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

Garcia crushes overmatched Benn in two rounds
Ryan Garcia crushed Briton Conor Benn with a ruthless second-round stoppage to retain his WBC welterweight crown in a world title mismatch in Las Vegas.

Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.

Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.

'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive
Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.

'I thought I was going to die' - Burnley boss on sepsis scare
Burnley manager Jackie Bachteler will be in the dugout at Turf Moor on Sunday for the first time - but nine months ago she was fighting for her life.