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Wisconsin lawmakers oppose federal AI regulatory framework
A draft proposal was recently introduced in Congress called the 'Great American Artificial Intelligence Act'.

Student loan defaults in Wisconsin, nationwide nearly double over past year
New AP analysis shows defaults in Wisconsin now top 15%.

Milwaukee County opens disaster recovery center, FEMA urges storm victims to apply for aid
FEMA said 14,000 thousand people across Milwaukee County have already applied.

After facing weather issues over weekend and Monday, EAA AirVenture weather looks favorable ahead
EAA Spokesman Dick Knapinski said early attendance looks solid, despite dealing with smokey conditions and potential storms.

Feeling cooler Wednesday
Wednesday morning lows will dip to the 40s and 50s.

Brewers remaining careful with Jacob Misiorowski as he returns from layoff
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy says the Brewers want to monitor Jacob Misiorowski’s workload coming out of the All-Star break.

Pratt hits 1st career homer as Brewers beat Mets 8-3 in Peralta's return to Milwaukee
Joey Ortiz had a three-run homer and Andrew Vaughn launched a two-run shot for the Brewers (63-37), who won their fourth straight.

We debunk 13 Wisconsin voting myths
Voting myths may stop people from voting. Here's the truth behind those misconceptions.

City of Madison looking to take control of Highway 151
A deal is in the works to transfer parts of a major connecting highway from the state to the City of Madison.

Veolia gives inside look at Milwaukee wastewater facility amid mismanagement allegations
The Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility processes millions of gallons of wastewater every day.

Everyday Hero: Teen's tote bags turn creativity into climate action
Her goal is to raise $1,000 for Sustain Dane by the end of the summer.

Milwaukee celebrates the legacy of legend Hank Aaron with new mural
On Monday, the Brewers organization honored the late major league baseball icon at Clinton Rose Senior Center with a brand new mural.

‘We have an anti-Hong traffic jam’: Major shakeups in race for governor as Rodriguez exits and Crowley reenters
Wisconsin’s race for governor looks a lot different coming out of the weekend than it did heading into it.

Air quality impacts the first day of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh
Canadian wildfire smoke has forced some pilots to use Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago airports.

Wildfire smoke leading to noticeably more emergency room visits, ambulance calls
Smoke and fine particulate matter can trigger asthma attacks, COPD exacerbations, heart attacks and other serious health conditions.

Blue Star Mothers of Southeastern Wisconsin shares organization's mission for military members
Brenda Majewski, a proud military mother and member of the Blue Star Mothers, shared information about the work in the community.

Cudahy mayor shares update on commuter rail line and city affordability
Mayor Ken Jankowski joined Spectrum News 1's "Your Local Leaders" series to share about the area and his new endeavor in the public services role.

Women still make up less than 30% of Congress, despite making up 51% of population
One expert said "we all lose" if the voices of half the population are not well-represented on Capitol Hill.

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
Tiny particles in the air can cause a range of short-term and chronic health issues, experts say.

3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin
Meredith Ingbretson set a world record in the Women's Boom Run, sprinting across the water and back over eight red cedar logs in 13.78 seconds.

World News

Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.

PC Harper killers' potential early release is an 'insult', says his mother
PC Harper, 28, sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire in 2019.

Ukrainian drones hit more sites of Russian online retailer Wildberries
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.

Food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.

Prince George poses in suit for new photo as he becomes a teenager
It's a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September.

US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.

Military kit still failing women, troops say
Servicewomen still face shortages of properly fitting kit, five years after a landmark report.

Nottingham attacks NHS trust faces manslaughter probe
The hospital trust treated Valdo Calocane before he killed three people in the city in 2023.

Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic
The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
The road was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4?

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death
Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.

From singing in a bar to performing as an alien in new Supergirl film
Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch.

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Watch: Beluga whales flown from closed Canadian marine park to new US home
Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes, experts warn
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.

Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
She portrayed a young deaf orphan named Jia in the 2021 blockbuster and its 2024 sequel.

'We just need a bed': Baby with 'days to live' can't access lifesaving treatment
Dylan and Catrin Green fear baby Macs has days to live and say he urgently needs a Berlin heart.

Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.

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Andy Burnham's (un)funded tax cut
Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans for a “cost of living government”.

Who is the new PM?
From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?

Why Chelsea have signed so many Man City academy graduates
Morgan Rogers is the latest ex-Man City academy player to join Chelsea and will be reunited with more former City team-mates.

Five big names to look out for at Commonwealth Games
These are the stars to look out for across the 10 sports at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Where are Newcastle in bid to be the best by 2030?
As the fifth anniversary of Newcastle's takeover approaches, BBC Sport assesses whether the project to be "the best" is still on track.

Chelsea sign £117m Rogers - what will he bring?
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win
World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.