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Could rain chances bring some fright to Halloween?
Luckily, most of the weekend is shaping up to be dry, cloudy and seasonable.

Get outside Wednesday before rain returns overnight
Highs return back well above average.

Dennis Krause Blog: Rays stay alive and break Brewers' hearts
Brewers fans have waited since 1970 for a championship. They’ll have to wait a little longer.

Tampa Bay Rays rally in 12th inning of Game 4 to beat Milwaukee Brewers and prevent World Series sweep
The series moves on to Game 5.

Brewers' Aaron Ashby breaks postseason scoreless relief record as World Series Game 4 goes to extras
Ashby followed with a scoreless 10th and hasn't allowed a run in 17 2/3 innings in nine postseason appearances.

Milwaukee Brewers take moment to honor Bob Uecker during World Series
Major League Baseball has an annual tradition of acknowledgement during the Fall Classic in partnership with Stand Up to Cancer.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are World Series-ready
The World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Measles cases climb past 300 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 333 of the 335 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Josh Jacobs says Packers running backs must help out their injury-riddled offensive line
Jacobs is confident that he has shaken off the rust that came from missing the first six games of the season while on the commissioner’s exempt list.

Ratings for small-market Brewers-Rays World Series down only 6% through 2 games
Milwaukee's Game 1 win averaged 12.26 million viewers, while Game 2 had 10.85 million.

Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to celebrate the franchise's first World Series title
They're sipping Wisconsin beers in the parking lot and chanting “Let's go Brewers” in the stands.

Supper club puts spooky twist on Wisconsin tradition
Candlelit elegance will meet the eerie mysteries of Wisconsin’s past at Dawn Manor, a supper club overlooking Mirror Lake in Baraboo.

The Brewers' World Series run a hit for tourism, business
Experts say the impact's immediate and long-lasting.

Tom Tiffany making final push ahead of Election Day
The Republican from Minocqua says he has a vision for Wisconsin that starts with lowering costs for working families.

Brewers fans take over St. Petersburg before Game 3
Brewers fans packed St. Petersburg bars before Game 3 of the World Series, bringing Milwaukee energy near Tropicana Field hours before first pitch.

Brewers' Robert Gasser spins World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since Sandy Koufax
Gasser faced the minimum over six dominant innings, pitching the Brewers to the brink of their first championship in a 10-1 win over the Rays.

3 things to watch in Packers v. Panthers
This is already the second Thursday night game for the Packers this season.

Everyday Hero: Winchester quilt shop raises money for local veterans’ Honor Flight
Primitive Gatherings aims to fund an entire flight for local veterans.

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

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series title.

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Key points at a glance
Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.

Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

The main announcements from the Budget - and how they will be funded
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.

What we know about the crash so far
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.

Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
The 43-year-old is convicted after a week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Clock ticks down for Canada lotto winner to claim massive prize
It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).

How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss
The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.

Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one
The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.

Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.

How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says

Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress
Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House.

Burnham rules out early general election in next 12 months
The prime minister has denied speculation from some opposition parties that he will go to the country in spring 2027.

Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental'
The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies aged 96
Huerta fought for farm workers' rights in the 1960s and 1970s and had continued to work addressing immigration and voting issues.

Legal bid to overturn Drumcree march ban fails
The High Court in Belfast has ruled that Sir Chris Bryant's decision made on 9 October was lawful.

Blindfolded wife 'felt stranger's hand' during sex with husband, court told
Four men are currently on trial accused of sexual offences against Joanne Young, which they deny.

'Dissident republicans may be responsible' for hotel explosive device, police say
The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday at Ebrington Square in the Waterside.

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Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks at the club's training ground.

Labuschagne's form hits record low but Australia hint at future
Marnus Labuschagne's poor form hit a record low but Australia's new guard stood up to put the tourists in a strong position in the decisive Test against South Africa.

Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card
Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat at Fleetwood Town.

'Relax, I love Kane and Lamine Yamal' - Henry defends his Ballon d'Or hosting
Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry responds to criticism of a number of comments he made during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony and claims they were "jokes".