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The next Eric Heiden? U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz draws comparisons ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics
Stolz calls it a cool comparison. But the 21-year-old also acknowledges what he will try to do at the Olympics in February is not quite the same.

Major winter storm will bring heavy snow and dangerous ice across the country this weekend
Frigid cold temperatures and wind chills will move in behind the storm.

Dangerous cold across Wisconsin to end the week
Wind chill values as low as -50 degrees are possible.

Frigid temps increase frostbite risk: Know the warning signs
Frostbite can set in quickly when temps dip below zero.

Dangerous wind chills begin this weekend
Extremely harsh wind chills start the weekend. Plan ahead.

Wisconsin, it's brutal out there
Starting wind chills ranged from -30 to -55 degrees Friday morning.

Bill to expand nuclear energy in Wisconsin passes State Assembly
Republicans say nuclear power will help address increasing energy demands across the state.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, clothing swap, Winter Fest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

State Assembly leaders present bipartisan plan to fund WisconsinEye
The network has been offline for more than a month after running out of funds.

Small businesses prepare for frigid Wisconsin weather
High temperatures are forecast to be below zero in many area across Wisconsin Friday.

Democratic candidates for governor share how they would handle ICE arrests in Wisconsin
Seven hopefuls vying to be Wisconsin’s next governor shared a stage Wednesday night in Milwaukee for their first public forum.

3 things to watch in NFL games this Sunday
The teams that will go to the Super Bowl will be decided Sunday.

Using less road salt: How Winter Salt Week aims to save Wisconsin’s bodies of water
Although laying down salt after snowstorms can make surfaces safer, too much of it can be environmentally dangerous.

5-alarm fire chars U-Haul facility in Milwaukee
Crews remain on scene to make sure all fire spots stay extinguished.

Laila Edwards enjoys homecoming; prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black female
U.S. captain Hilary Knight refers to Edwards as the future of the sport.

Bucks coach Rivers says Kevin Porter Jr. 'is not going to play anytime soon' due to oblique strain
Rivers said he believes the injury happened “three or four games ago" and that Porter had attempted to play through it.

Antetokounmpo says lack of chemistry has contributed to Bucks' recent blowout losses
The Bucks fell 122-102 on Wednesday night to an Oklahoma City team that was missing a handful of rotation players due to injuries.

'We're going to follow each step of the process until we're heard': Residents meet with PSCW reps on Port Washington data center
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is meeting with residents to discuss next steps for powering the data center in Port Washington.

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade
Peralta gives the new-look Mets a frontline starter after their rotation faltered in the second half of a hugely disappointing 2025 season.

Plumber shares tips to avoid frozen pipes in frigid temps
With below zero temps in the forecast, plumbers could soon be busy.

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Former councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.

Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour's candidate.

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance
The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".

Missed opportunity to take amateur footballer to hospital before sepsis death, inquest hears
Although a coroner says she cannot be sure Luke Abrahams' death could have been prevented.

Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record
The star's latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.

England's Jess Carter says Euro 2025 abuse made her not want to leave hotel
England defender Jess Carter says abuse of female footballers is getting worse and that she has had to step back from social media after receiving racist messages during Euro 2025.

High stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.

Grooming trial collapsed over jury WhatsApp group
Some jury members messaged each other on WhatsApp about watching a broadcast on grooming gangs.

Iran eyewitness tells of escape as live fire hit protesters
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.

Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to co-operate with UK police
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.

Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what resources does it actually have?
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

Chris Mason: Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result.

'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

The rollercoaster years that led to the US-TikTok deal
It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.

Why so many women end up 'menopause masking' - but it can have consequences, as I discovered
Concealing symptoms of menopause can have knock-on effects for some women, such as increasing the risk of burnout

Weekly quiz: How did this cow surprise scientists?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight
Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.

Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites'
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.

Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run
Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation.

Spanish track was fractured before high-speed train disaster, report finds
The preliminary report into the crash that left 45 people dead finds evidence of a fracture more than two hours earlier.

250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delays
Nearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures.

Driver admits killing teen freed from Dubai jail
Marcus Fakana, 19, was killed in a car crash shortly after being released from prison in Dubai.

Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jail
Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in "violation" of rules "regarding women's sports gyms", a Taliban spokesman said.

Acid attack victim was 'set up by his ex-wife'
A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced "real threats" in the months before his death.

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What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.

Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?
Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.

Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film
Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission.

Euros abuse made me not want to leave hotel - Carter
England defender Jess Carter says abuse of female footballers is getting worse and that she has had to step back from social media after receiving racist messages during Euro 2025.

Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight
Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.

Spurs open talks to sign Liverpool's Robertson
Tottenham enter into talks with Liverpool as they look to secure a deal for left-back Andy Robertson.

Borthwick dares England to dream of Paris glory
Steve Borthwick has given England the challenge of leading a final-round assault on Paris as they chase Six Nations glory for the first time in seven years.