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Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
The appointment marked a new sign of defiance by Iran's embattled leadership.

Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis headed to Dolphins, sources say
It comes as the Dolphins confirmed they're moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Reports: Packers trade Quay Walker to Raiders
According to NFL Network, it’ll be a three-year, $40.5 million deal, with $28 million guaranteed.

Time to trade? Investment advice as war continues
President Donald Trump suggests Iran war could soon end.

'It's kind of rough right now': Food delivery drivers feeling pressure as gas prices rise
Gas has increased by 38 cents since the conflict in Iran intensified, according to AAA.

Fox Cities business anticipates increased revenues this year
A little more than 16% of Fox Cities businesses expect entering new markets will be central to their primary growth in 2026.

Packers release offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins
Jenkins was selected in the 2019 NFL Draft as the second-round pick.

Milwaukee leaders highlight Vision Zero as traffic deaths decline
Traffic deaths in Milwaukee declined by 19% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to leaders.

Big changes ahead for Wisconsin this week
After record warmth on Monday, much cooler air and some snow returns.

Manitowoc mayor highlights city projects, drink on the go program
New life for the former Mid-Cities Mall site is one of the projects in the works.

State Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler won’t seek re-election in 2027
It paves the way for another open race for a seat on the court.

Milwaukee man charged in Aurora Sinai hospital shooting
Ronnell Dwayne Shaw Jr. faces several felony charges in a shooting that left one person injured and one on life support.

Childhood vaccination rates in Wisconsin continued to fall last year, data shows
About two-thirds of all children, 66.9%, had the recommended vaccinations at age 24 months, down by almost 2% from 2024.

Wisconsin outdoor recreation broke records in 2024, generating $12 billion
The largest area was multi-use apparel and accessories, which had a $1.3 billion impact

Packers send edge rusher Rashan Gary to Cowboys, AP source says
Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers.

Grant program encourages home redevelopment in heart of Milwaukee
A new grant fund is meant to encourage new developers.

AI plants roots on some Wisconsin farms
AI utilization can be as simple as using a phone app to identify a weed or rise to the level of working with robotic systems around the farm.

'Back to the Future: The Musical' time travels into Wisconsin for the first time
It'll be at the Overture Center from Tuesday, March 10 to Sunday, March 15.

Jefferson County forms EMS Working Group to find ways to maintain emergency medical services
At least 41% of EMS agencies had days where they couldn’t staff an ambulance, a report shows.

Now Hiring: Sisters expand Luna’s Market to improve access to fresh food
The sisters say their goal is to reflect and serve the diverse neighborhood around them.

World News

Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's end
The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again
Labour faces pressure to stem the Middle East's impact on energy bills, writes the BBC's political editor.

US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

Glasgow Central Station remains closed in aftermath of fire
Scotland's busiest station remains closed following a huge fire that destroyed a neighbouring building.

MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials.

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents
Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

Snow for some as winter weather returns to UK this week
The weather is set to get a lot colder as the week progresses, as Tomasz Shafernaker explains.

Olivia Dean to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026
The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

Iranians deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power
While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

From Bangor to Manila, how oil prices are hitting people around the world
The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where people live.

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

Business owners 'heartbroken' after retail units destroyed in Glasgow fire
Union Corner was home to many independent businesses that have been left with nowhere to work after the building next to Glasgow Central Station collapsed.

'I thought my unborn baby had died in e-bike crash'
Siobhan Barling's baby was born six weeks early and seriously ill after being hit by an e-bike.

Frozen out? The 'mixed' team event with one female player
Despite Para-ice hockey being a 'mixed' event at the Winter Paralympics, just one female player will compete at Milan-Cortina.

'Soft, friendly and some slobber': Crufts win puts Clumber spaniels in spotlight
The breed can trace its origins to a grand country estate in the heart of Sherwood Forest.

Like Brooklyn Beckham, I don't speak to my family - we need to talk about estrangement
Ben hasn't spoken to his mother for three years, and helps others experiencing family estrangement.

Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?
A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.

First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'
Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

Former US Open champion 'can't waste energy' hiding PTSD diagnosis
Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

More whales are stranding. Now more people are needed to help them
Calls for more people to train as marine mammal medics so they can help rescue stranded animals.

Grieving Dunblane dad says gun laws are still too lax
Mick North, whose daughter was shot dead in 1996, wants UK ministers to be more aware of firearms dangers.

High-profile real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case
Prosecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.

Draper to continue defence against 'mind-blowing' Djokovic
Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells defence against Novak Djokovic while Carlos Alcaraz survives a scare to progress.

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How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.