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Cold front drops temperatures and ignites thunderstorms today
More strong thunderstorms develop today with hail and wind.

Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal, AP source says
The Brewers selected Pratt in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.

In wake of Bayshore 'takeover,' anti-violence groups worry more events could follow
More than a dozen people currently face charges.

Brewers acquire outfielder Luis Matos from Giants for cash
Milwaukee completed the trade Monday and made room for Matos on the 40-man roster by designating left-handed pitcher Sammy Peralta for assignment.

Generous acts: Businesses challenging businesses to support TSA workers
Wait times are improving at some U.S. airports now that TSA workers have been promised their first paychecks in weeks.

'Might be scared to see the prices': Landscapers begin spring season with fuel price uncertainty
Landscapers are considering a fuel surcharge to offset the rising costs.

Milwaukee won’t get red light cameras after lawmakers didn’t vote on legislation to allow them
The Safe Roads Save Lives Act would have allowed Milwaukee to use traffic cameras to crack down on reckless drivers running red lights or speeding.

Kenosha police make arrest in 1977 cold-case murder
The arrest comes more than four years after the Kenosha Police Department’s Cold Case Unit reopened the case.

Wildfire near Madison burns about 10 acres of land
Fire officials say they believe the fire was started intentionally.

Phillips Mayor Charles Peterson talks tourism, local challenges
Peterson also discussed affordable child care.

Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo for three days on the lam
The young marsupial was spooked by stray dogs and went on the run last week.

State Supreme Court debate rescheduled to April 2
The original debate had been postponed after candidate Chris Taylor came down with kidney stones.

After fatal on-duty shooting, a Wisconsin officer spent 6 years battling mental health. Now he’s helping others heal
Adam Meyers said he ended up losing his job after being diagnosed with PTSD and being deemed “unfit for duty.” He took a year to seek help and heal.

Filmmakers hopeful tax credits will bring more work to Wisconsin
Wisconsin's film tax credits began last month.

Now Hiring: Woof Gang Middleton brings paw-some jobs, perks
Dog lovers wanted at new Middleton shop, particularly groomers.

Wisconsin men’s hockey advances to Frozen Four, a first in 16 years
Senior captain Ben Dexheimer had the winning shot 24 seconds into overtime, putting Wisconsin on top 4-3 to overcome Michigan State.

Wisconsin small businesses square off with higher energy prices
About 80% of small businesses nationwide say they’re feeling the effect of higher energy prices.

Christian Yelich homers to cap a 6-run rally in the 8th inning as Brewers beat White Sox 9-7
Milwaukee fell behind 7-2 in the first three innings before coming all the way back.

Brewers season brings boost to businesses
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their earliest Opening Day in franchise history.

Wisconsin prepares for spring election cycle as early voting begins
Turnout is expected to be lower than last year, but early voting remains popular.

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Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready
Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus
Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future
Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?

Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years
The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.

Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

Crime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported from Bali to Spain
Police in Bali confirm Lyons, 45, has been handed over to Spain's Guardia Civil and will be flown to Malaga on Wednesday.

Watch: Inside the lacklustre Barbie fan event now issuing refunds
Videos from the event show a grey convention centre space at the Barbie Dream Fest in Florida.

Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator
Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have.

What we know about the oil tanker hit off Dubai
A fire aboard an oil tanker that Kuwait says was hit by an Iranian strike off Dubai has been extinguished, local authorities have said.

What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

The impact of the Iran war on Asia
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

Cutting-edge designs of 'unsinkable' Titanic to be made public for first time
Titanic was the largest and most technically advanced ship of her day but sank on her maiden voyage.

Who are the astronauts heading for the Moon on Artemis II?
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in Nasa mission to Moon
A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show
BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'
The Met Police says it is investigating a number of suspected frauds in relation to flat rental.

The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK
Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt
Porepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Three charged with murder over death of girl, 16
Three people appear in court over the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.

New ferry to enter service but CalMac vessel shortage still critical
MV Isle of Islay is the first of four large new ferries ordered from a shipyard in Turkey.

Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless Festival
It will be his first UK performance in over a decade and since he received criticism for antisemitic comments.

Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

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Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”