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Debate intensifies over deep-sea mining in U.S. House hearing
While some start-up companies are celebrating the move, some environmentalists oppose its development.

9/11 first responders visit Sen. Ron Johnson’s office after he embraces debunked conspiracy theory
They voiced objections to his suggestion that a “controlled demolition” was responsible for the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7.

Trump dismisses Biden nominees to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff
Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, who is Jewish and led the Biden administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism.

Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities
Her attorney had no immediate comment.

Big Cities Health Coalition addresses lead concerns in Milwaukee and beyond
Big Cities Health Coalition hosted the top leaders of the Milwaukee, Cleveland and New York City health departments to discuss federal cuts.

Milwaukee's Doc Rivers says Damian Lillard won't 'go out this way' after tearing Achilles tendon
The 34-year-old Lillard has been one of the league's top players over his career and is a seven-time All-NBA selection.

Packers add depth at linebacker by signing Isaiah Simmons
Simmons had been with the New York Giants for the past two years after spending his first three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.

First accuser takes the witness stand at Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial
Miriam Haley, a former TV and movie production assistant, alleges that the former movie mogul forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006.

City, county leaders see 2025 NFL Draft as building block for future economic impact, events
Local leaders called the draft a success.

NWS: 6 tornadoes touch down in Eau Claire and Shawano Counties Monday night
Four of those tornadoes were confirmed in Eau Claire County; two were in Shawano County.

‘We are doing everything we said we were going to do’: White House reflects on President Trump’s first 100 days
The president’s staff summed up the first 100 days in three words: “Let Trump cook,” Kaelan Dorr, White House deputy communications director, said.

Chilly night ahead across the state
Overnight lows will drop into the 30s with some northern areas in the 20s.

For some Americans, the end of the Vietnam War after Saigon fell 50 years ago is still deeply felt
The Vietnam War that ended after the fall of Saigon 50 years ago greatly impacted U.S. society.

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities as it reduces amount of Amazon shipments it handles
In January, UPS announced it had reached a deal with Amazon, its biggest customer, to lower its volume by more than 50% by the second half of 2026.

MPD says there's a new kind of auto theft happening. Here are steps you can take to protect your car
MPD said this is a nationwide problem and not exclusive to Milwaukee.

Wisconsin clerk who failed to count November votes violated multiple policies, investigators say
The investigation did not shed any light on how the ballots were missed.

Brown Co. man raises awareness for early-onset Parkinson's
There are 15,000 people in Wisconsin living with Parkinson’s disease, according to the Wisconsin Parkinson Association.

Meet Culver's new CEO: Julie Fussner is first woman to lead company
Fussner has been with Culver’s since 2017, first serving as vice president of marketing and then taking the reins as Culver’s first CMO.

Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
Cardinal Angelo Becciu was convicted of finance-related charges in December 2023 in the Vatican criminal court.

Beyoncé kicks off 'Cowboy Carter' tour at SoFi Stadium
The megastar performed in Inglewood on Monday.

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Trump celebrates 'revolution of common sense' after 100 days in office
He tells a crowd in Michigan that he is using his presidency to deliver "profound change".

Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection
After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection.

Warning electricity meters in 300,000 homes could stop working
Those without upgraded meters could also find their heating stuck on or off, energy watchdog Ofgem warns.

Trial begins for Australian woman accused of cooking fatal mushroom lunch
Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives' deaths, but will argue they were a "terrible accident".

Shops could be forced to accept cash in future, MPs warn
There is no data on how widely cash is accepted which puts the UK at risk of becoming cashless, a report warns.

Carney and Trump agree to meet in 'near future' in first call since election
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke after Canada's general election.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

Chris Mason: Anger and indifference collide in unpredictable local elections
The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes.

Pakistan claims 'credible intelligence' India is planning an imminent military strike
India has accused Pakistan of supporting militants behind an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

William and Kate share Scottish island wedding anniversary picture
The couple will spend their anniversary at a self-catering cottage after a day of official engagements.

Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.

House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick in
The slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty at.

Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat: tariffs
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.

Five things you need to make it through a power cut
People in Spain and Portugal tell us what got them through a day with no electricity.

Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey
Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.

Kneecap: Rap group are no strangers to controversy, but is this time different?
The Irish band have a reputation for provocation, but a new row has led to rising scrutiny and anger.

Faisal Islam: Carney wants to lead a G7 fightback on Trump tariffs
In winning the Canadian election, Mark Carney becomes the biggest economic force against the US president.

The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal
The BBC speaks to Romanian influencers, implicated in the unprecedented cancellation of an EU election

The Papers: Net zero 'doomed' and royals 'on love island'
Tony Blair's speaks out about energy policy and the Prince and Princess of Wales head to the Isle of Mull.

Harvard head apologises as scathing reports on campus prejudice released
The university pledges to review its policies, though the proposals appear to fall short of White House demands.

'He kept saying I'm a murderer': Polish doctor targeted for legal abortion
Gizela Jagielska says she has received death threats after far-right MEP Grzegorz Braun came her hospital.

Government is not taking climate seriously, advisers claim
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.

Football is too expensive for working class fans, MP says
Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne claims young and working class fans are priced out of big matches.

Fire destroys historic US church with ties to MLK
The Clayborn Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, was the organising centre for Martin Luther King Jr's final campaign in 1968.

Fourteen people killed in India hotel fire
Videos showed hotel guests trying to escape by climbing onto the ledges outside their windows.

Robot vacuums 'could water plants or play with cat'
Scientists, including researchers in Bath, have come up with 100 proposed uses for the robots.

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Trump: The First 100 Days
Donald Trump's return to the White House has seen sweeping change in the US and beyond.

Canadian Electioncast
Mark Carney wins Canadian election in remarkable turnaround

PSG pass masters make Rice and Arsenal's fears come true
PSG's pass masters make Declan Rice's fears come true as Arsenal struggle to keep Champions League hopes alive, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

O'Sullivan in charge while Williams recovers against Higgins
Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up a commanding 6-2 lead over Si Jiahui in the first session of their World Championship quarter-final.

Play Champions League Squares during Barcelona v Inter Milan
Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.