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MPS being investigated by the Department of Education over discipline practices
The federal department said on Aug. 18 MPS was one of two school districts facing a Title VI investigation by its Office of Civil Rights.

6 Wisconsin productions get first round of newly created film tax credits
The film office was created in the 2025-27 biennial budget that was signed into law earlier this year.

Veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin bringing an emotional edge to Packers defense
Franklin got into a brief skirmish with Packers running back Chris Brooks during a Sunday workout.

Thousands still without power following severe storms Tuesday
As of 9 a.m., there were over 16,000 customers who didn’t have power.

'Families with students in grades K-12 will spend an average of $864': Searching for back-to-school savings as costs rise
According to the National Retail Federation, this year K-12 shoppers are expected to spend $43.4 billion, up from $39.4 billion last year.

A pleasant forecast is in store this weekend
Rain clears out, sunshine returns with comfortable conditions.

Sunny and comfy weather returns Wednesday
Sunshine returns to Wisconsin Wednesday with highs for most in the 70s.

Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners
The Brewers equaled baseball’s modern-era record for the biggest shutout.

DNR highlights safety after Wisconsin leads the nation in ATV/UTV fatal crashes
More than 30 people have died in ATV/UTC crashes this year.

45-year-old man dies at Milwaukee County Jail
He had been initially medically cleared by nursing staff from Wellpath during his booking process, but then suffered a medical emergency.

Signs of progress in tornado cleanup emerge in Menasha
On Tuesday, the Menasha Police Department announced that the curfew and burn ban in place since July 27 have been lifted.

Dane County launches AI Virtual assistant to improve non-emergency call handling
It is designed to manage non-emergency calls and help human dispatchers prioritize urgent situations more effectively.

Study committee tries to tackle regulating crypto in Wisconsin
Wisconsinites age 60 and older lost $46 million to cryptocurrency scams in 2025.

Wisconsin DHS confirms new measles cases in Grant County
There are now 36 confirmed cases and three probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Moore hopes to help Packers’ return game
The Packers’ special teams performance will be about more than rookie kicker Trey Smack this season.

Hail in a warmer world: Are storms turning more destructive?
From grapefruit- to softball-sized, giant hailstones seem to be becoming the norm rather than the exception. What is causing hail to grow so large?

8-year-old child struck, killed while checking mail
The incident happened on the edge of the road near County Road H and Polley Lane in Aurora Township.

Local artist creates Brewers mural inspired by ‘7th Inning Stretch’
The latest 50-foot installation is part of the team’s community mural program.

Wisconsin counting on refurbished roster to help Badgers rebound from two straight losing seasons
Chris McIntosh decided to stick with Luke Fickell rather than making a coaching change before stepping down as Wisconsin's athletic director.

Dane County rolls out AI assistant for non-emergency calls
The next time someone calls the Dane County non-emergency line, the call may be answered first by a virtual assistant named AVA.

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Track defect found on approach to site of Lewes derailment, initial report says
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.

Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.

Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year old Gaza girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.

Tenders open for controversial West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem - which would divide the occupied West Bank in two - have long been internationally condemned.

'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.

BBC presenter Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
The man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

PM unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.

Jury discharged in Palestine Action Elbit raid trial
The jury at the Old Bailey is discharged after 37 hours of deliberations.

Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida
The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.

'I'm not sure who I am' - Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis
Georgina Grasso said she is taking some time to understand bipolar disorder after receiving her diagnosis.

Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.

'Words cannot describe losing our home in Stourbridge wildfire'
Loxie and Robin Williams returned home on Thursday to find firefighters trying to save their home.

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

The US inmate convicted in 1950 who was spared execution eight times
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.

'Missing' athletics coach jailed in Morocco for sexually assaulting minor
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.

OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack
The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.

French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.

Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters
The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.

81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown
According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.

Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples as university costs rise
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.

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Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa
Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.

'Missing' athletics coach jailed in Morocco for sexually assaulting minor
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.

Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'
Manchester United are in talks to make Carlos Baleba their 'third midfielder' as the club revamp Michael Carrick's squad.

Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.