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Scattered thunderstorm threat through late Tuesday
A few thunderstorms may be strong to severe.

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.

UW proposes 4-year tuition pledge to freeze costs
It's contingent on if the state invests $190 million to support the cost of the freeze.

Wisconsin dairy farmer squeezed by high input costs, low milk prices, no labor
Abby Swan of Westfield called 988 when she was in a “very bad state.”

7 arrested, 1 officer hurt after fights break out on last day of Wisconsin State Fair
Videos circulating online showed various groups tussling and shoving, and going back and forth with officers

Badger Battleground Poll: Crowley leads Tiffany 48% to 44% statewide in first test of gubernatorial ballot
The partisan primary election wasn’t even a week ago, and there’s already a new poll out on the governor’s race in Wisconsin.

Packers' improved depth at cornerback leaves Keisean Nixon fighting to keep his starting spot
Nixon’s background suggests he won’t give up his starting spot without a fight. He had to work his way to get to this point.

Milwaukee police investigate after recovering body from water near Bay View Park
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is now trying to determine the circumstances leading up to the man’s death.

MMSD Committee recommends Jacobs Solutions to oversee its wastewater facilities moving forward
It comes after many have expressed concerns over its current private management company, Veolia.

Everyday Hero: Madison teen creates lasting memorial for grieving pet owners
The Rainbow Bridge memorial garden recently opened at a Madison animal hospital.

Packers' Tucker Kraft does 11-on-11 drills for first time since injury as he awaits new contract
Kraft is hopeful that he also will be celebrating a new contract before the start of the season.

EF-3 tornado left 175 buses out of commission in Menasha ahead of school year
The Lamers Bus Line Menasha Terminal was considered a total loss.

Wisconsin State Fair looks back on 175 years
Blue Moon Tavern at the Park was one of the first established stands on the fair grounds back in 1999.

Madison considers banning right turns on red in downtown area
The city is exploring whether to create a downtown zone where right turns on red would be prohibited.

World News

UK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war by supplying British-made drones as the prime minister vows to support Kyiv in its "hour of need".

British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

PM says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange
The PM communicated with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the chief of staff to Donald Trump.

How soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?

Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".

Earl Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died.

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.

Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

Prevent scheme not helping children fixated with violence, children's commissioner says
Growing numbers of children referred to the government's counter-terror programme are not suitable for it and need help, Dame Rachel de Souza warns.

National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.

From jumpers to slug pellets - how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year.

The 'fiddly and frustrating' work removing 10,000 coins from Giant's Causeway columns
Conservationists remove the equivalent of 10,000 coins that had been wedged into the Giant's Causeway's pillars.

Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts
Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

Why is feeding deer in the Royal Parks dangerous?
From safety risks to photography tips, here is what you need to know about the deer in London's Royal Parks.

Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?

Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

I was given the wrong sperm donor by my IVF clinic in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three
A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has temporarily closed.

Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.

Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.

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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?

Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal
Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.

Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".

Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.

Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period
Bayern Munich say Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala will "speak out" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.