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NWS confirms at least 7 tornadoes touched down in Tuesday storm
NWS said an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Town of Lisbon, which is just north of Sussex, and an EF-1 in Endeavor.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in response to severe weather damage across state
Evers signed the order after traveling to Union Center in Juneau County on Wednesday, following Tuesday's storms.

'The damage is extensive': Residents clean up church damage in Town of Lisbon
They spent much of their time helping to clean up around Lisbon Presybetarian church.

Kenosha Co. residents spend Wednesday cleaning up damage in Somers from Tuesday's storms
The cleanup is expected to take several days as residents work to recover.

State lawmakers question DPI officials over transparency concerns
The hearing stemmed from a 2024 workshop on standardized testing held by DPI and a private vendor.

Madison residents assessing damage to homes, cars after major hailstorm Tuesday
Vicki Berenson came out after the storm to find her back windshield completely smashed in.

Weyauwega issues evacuation notice for second straight day
It comes following storms that caused flooding in the area.

Severe storm threat continues for Wednesday and Friday
We are not done with severe weather chances yet this week.

Areas along Wolf River asked to evacuate due to flood waters
Here's what to know.

Floods from Tuesday's severe storms bring flashbacks to Brown Deer neighbors
Neighbors who had major flooding from the historic storm in August 2025 were working to keep water out of their basements again.

More rain and thunderstorms Wednesday night
A few storms in southern Wisconsin could be strong to severe.

PHOTOS: Tuesday's strong storms produce damage, large hail, flooding
Here's a look at some photos of the damage from around the state.

Mother of 6-year-old at center of Amber Alert case sentenced to 2 years in prison
One sentence extra nugget about story.

Dermatologist emphasizes the importance of checking skin during summer months
As longer stretches of sunny, warmer weather become a reality for Wisconsinites, it means lighter layers and more exposed skin.

Village of Shiocton residents being asked to evacuate as water levels rise
As water levels continue to rise, a public safety alert said mandatory evacuation will be enforced.

Staying safe during Wisconsin's storm season
How to stay safe when severe storms strike.

Wisconsin DNR closely monitoring Wisconsin River levels in Portage
Levels are expected to reach 20.3 feet amid storms, creating flood concerns.

How University of Wisconsin’s safety plan works for football games, concerts
Brooke Brighton talks with the Assistant AD for Event Operations on how staff handled severe weather at last year’s Morgan Wallen concert.

Packers players share testimonies with high school students
The Packers Tailgate Tour visited an Ozaukee County high school on Tuesday with a special message.

Brewers' Murphy criticizes booing of Megill while pondering how to get him back on track
Megill received boos from the crowd while allowing three runs in the ninth inning of a 9-7, 10-innng loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

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Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

'I was the most trolled person in the world,' Meghan says during Australia visit
Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.

Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny

Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest
Riot police are deployed in Epsom after protesters gathered to demand descriptions of the suspects.

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

Is the US blockade of Iran working?
BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working.

Prehistoric hippo and mammoth bones a 'once in a lifetime' find in cave under Welsh castle
Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.

Chris Mason: Ministers have to close asylum loopholes while protecting genuinely vulnerable
There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer
BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Horse urine perfume: How online bargains may be dangerous
Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

Spice Girls' outfits go on show in '90s exhibition
The show at the Barbican Music Library celebrates 1996 and includes Mel B's leopard-print catsuit

Hunt for escaped wolf sparks AI fakes and meme coins
Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

Wave of Russian drone and missile attacks kill at least 16 in Ukraine
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

Economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Minister to propose £100 oil payment for lower income households in NI
The scheme, which would affect about 340,000 households, needs to be approved by the executive.

Shoe brand Allbirds' shares rise 580% after it pivots from footwear to AI
The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

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Has Trump given up on the midterms?
The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.

An epic gangster biopic of the Kray brothers, starring Tom Hardy
The rise and decline of the Kray twins, London's most legendary gangsters.

LIV Golf to continue 'at full throttle' amid collapse rumours
LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil reportedly tells players that the 2026 season will continue uninterrupted amid rumours that the tour is on the verge of collapse.

Play-off pending? How draw at Etihad could set up thrilling finale
Man City's meeting against Arsenal may go a long way to deciding the destination of the Premier League trophy in May, but how close a finish could it be?

Seven goals, fastest strike and two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama
The quickest strike of this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of Europe's elite tournament delivered drama in spades.