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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw to retire at the end of the 2025 season
He will make his final Dodger Stadium regular season start when the Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants at 7:10 p.m. Friday.

‘We will not allow politics or outside forces to rewrite the story of Wisconsin's public schools’: Underly delivers her fifth State of Education Address
State Superintendent Jill Underly told the audience that public schools are facing attacks “driven by nothing more than political agendas and hatred.”

Wisconsin congressman leads effort to give House lawmakers $10,000 a month for personal security
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, chairs the House Administration Committee, which oversees programs for member security.

Microsoft announces additional $4 billion data center in Racine County
The investment essentially doubles the company's investment in the data center complex, which was originally announced in 2023.

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Ticketmaster controls 80% or more of major U.S. concert venues' primary ticketing, according to the FTC.

The return of fall means it's prime time for pumpkin spice
Starbuck's famous pumpkin spice latte has become a cultural icon and led to a ton of other pumpkin spice products

Luke Bryan's Farm Tour makes its way to Brooklyn Wisconsin
The Farm Tour provides scholarships to students from farming families, donates meals to those in need and highlights the importance of farmers.

6 children found locked in storage unit, 2 arrested
Police responded to the unit near the 5500 block of N. 27th Street early on Tuesday morning.

'Multiple blunt impact injuries' killed Epic Universe guest who rode Stardust Racers, autopsy reveals
Officials say the rider became unresponsive.

Turning cooler to end the week
Highs across the state drop into the 60s and 70s.

Extreme weather events can have lasting health effects, researchers find
Survivors often experience PTSD, depression and increases in overdoses or suicide, according to recent JAMA studies.

Nvidia to invest $5B in Intel in deal for companies to work together on AI infrastructure and PCs
The agreement provides a lifeline for Intel, which was a Silicon Valley pioneer.

Lawsuit filed against City of Madison over uncounted absentee ballots
The lawsuit filed by Law Forward seeks damages for eight voters who were affected by the incident.

Black mothers speaking out about maternal mental health crisis
Conditions like depression and anxiety are the most common complications of pregnancy and birth, particularly in communities of color.

3 things to watch in Packers game at Cleveland 
The Packers will be trying for their first 3-0 start since 2020.

Ed Sheeran to headline Summerfest 2026 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Sheeran will bring his North American leg of his "LOOP Tour" through Milwaukee on Thursday, June 25.

Northrop Grumman resupply craft docks with ISS after dealing with engine issue
The cargo craft's engine stopped during two burns.

Rested Woodruff has solid start and Perkins drives in 5 to lead Brewers over Angels 9-2
The Angels have lost six straight, while the major league-best Brewers have won four of five.

Trump says he’ll designate antifa as a terrorist group but offers few details
Antifa, short for “anti-fascists,” is an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups and is not a singular entity.

UW-Milwaukee focusing research on AI and data centers
Microsoft helped create an AI Co-Innovation Lab, where researchers are looking for ways to reduce the amount of data AI has to process at data centers

World News

Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.

Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.

Trump diverted and forced to swap helicopters on way to Stansted
Marine One was diverted while ferrying Donald Trump from Chequers to Stansted Airport.

First migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal
The man was removed on Thursday under the "one in, one out" agreement and has arrived in Paris.

'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance
A constant of stream of Palestinians flee southwards as Israeli tanks reportedly push further into Gaza's biggest urban centre.

Corbyn and Sultana clash over new party membership
MP Zarah Sultana says she is a victim of a "sexist boys' club" in row over setting up new left wing party.

Ros Atkins on… What Kimmel's suspension means for free speech in the US
The BBC's analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called "an abuse of power".

Scientists pinpoint 'mileage clock' inside brain
They located this key area of function by recording the brain activity of running rats.

MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia
Outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore is expected to confirm details in a speech in Istanbul.

Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after Unite the Kingdom rally address
The world's most prestigious scientific body raised concerns about the "language of violence" at the march.

Author Sally Rooney says she could not collect prize in UK in case of arrest
The author has given her support to Palestine Action, who have been proscribed as a terrorist group.

Key takeaways from the PM and President's news conference
The US and UK leaders fielded questions on Ukraine, migration, free speech and Mandelson among other issues.

In pictures: Chequers, scout groups and a dolls' house - day two of Trump's state visit
Day two of US President Donald Trump's second state visit

Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.

Sweet treats for Kate and Melania as they host Scouts
Melania Trump also joined Queen Camilla for a tour around the grounds of Windsor Castle - including the Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed
The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

'Use troops to stop boats' and 'Chequers mates'
Trump's advice to the prime minister on illegal immigration dominates Friday's front pages.

Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting
This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.

DiCaprio on his latest film and 'divisiveness in our culture'
The actor says his latest film, One Battle After Another, "holds a mirror up to society".

'I'm taking life day by day, year by year': Tennis legend Bjorn Borg on cancer diagnosis
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.

Fashion risks going backwards on diversity, says ex-British Vogue editor
Edward Enninful says being "super-thin" and European is often seen as "the norm" again.

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Trump says TV networks 'against' him should 'maybe' lose licence, after Kimmel suspension
"Maybe their licence should be taken away," Trump said of broadcasters that he argued covered him unfairly.

Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.

No outside pressure to drop China spying charges against British men, says CPS head
He said his team had considered "alternative offences" but concluded "none were suitable".

Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show
Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour’s first year in office, figures show

Southbank to host celebration of youth culture
Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has an event planned for the May Bank holiday weekend next year.

Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack
The police say the hack caused "significant disruption" and "millions in losses" for TfL.

UK not out of woods on inflation, says Bank of England as interest rates held
The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation.

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What does Donald Trump want from his UK state visit?
And the row over free speech after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Trump's State Visit: The President and Starmer Agree To Disagree
Has President Trump’s trip to the UK been a success for the Prime Minister?