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President Trump approves $22.6 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
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Missing teen Joniah Walker found 4 years after going missing
Joniah Walker was last seen on a neighbor’s Ring Camera leaving her home in Milwaukee around 2:30p on June 23, 2022.

Election officials react to report detailing distrust in Wisconsin elections
Republican research firm The Tarrance Group polled 600 likely Wisconsin voters about election administration concerns.

Crews battle 5-alarm fire at Lincoln Avenue School, cause unclear
The MPS school has been burning since the early morning hours of Tuesday.

Heat wave takes hold of eastern two-thirds of U.S.
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country this week.

Keeping your air conditioner running efficiently in the heat
The extreme heat is triggering air conditioner problems throughout Wisconsin.

ICE arrests 39 people in Wisconsin; Milwaukee leaders demand answers over enforcement tactics 
Dimitrijevic and Miguel Martinez said ICE is not adhering to the laws put in place by the city and county.

Jerry Augustine analyzes halfway point of Brewers season
As the Brewers continue their home series against the Reds, they've now passed the mathematical halfway point of their season.

18-year-old killed when van crashes into business
According to officials, three people inside the business were hurt when the van crashed into the building.

Wisconsin’s state conservation funding program ends
Democrats gathered at Governor Nelson State Park on Tuesday to blast Republicans in the majority for not doing more to keep it afloat.

Extreme heat, stifling humidity, and thunderstorms this week
Dangerous heat index values above 100 degrees are likely at times.

Staying hot and turning stormy
Heat index values on Wednesday will be in the triple digits again in may spots.

This overlooked button in your car can help keep you cool
Summer is the time to make sure you air conditioner is running properly.

Don't stop running just because it's hot outside
Temperatures are heating up, but you don't have to give up your daily outdoor runs.

What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is actually a myth.

Old World Wisconsin honors America's 250th birthday
Old World Wisconsin is an open-air living history museum in Waukesha County.

Madison programs handing out teen work experience amid tough job market
Madison School and Community Recreation has programs geared towards teens but also hires them as camp counselors for younger students.

Appleton School District breaking summer hunger cycle with meals program
The summer meals program provides breakfast and lunch at no cost to students 18 and under.

Everyday Hero: UW Health leader helping respiratory care breathe into the future
The Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care honored a UW Health leader with an Honorary Lifetime Award.

Ortiz homer gives Brewers 5-3 comeback win over Reds
Joey Ortiz had a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-3 comeback victory

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Woman raped by Superdry co-founder tells BBC she was working for him at the time
She described feeling fear and dread as she returned to her job, working for James Holder, after the attack.

Nowak case officers face gross misconduct investigation
Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.

Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister
Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan.

Chris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

Households urged to submit meter readings as energy prices rise
Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him
The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.

Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13m after dog attack
Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.

Right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game
Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.

Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next
Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.

United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.

A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.

It looks like an ordinary house - but our tropical garden is packed with poisonous plants
The garden was once a sun trap with decking - it is now filled with tropical trees and ferns shading it.

Is it really happening this weekend? What we do and don't know about Taylor Swift's wedding
The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.

A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brain
Lowri's headaches, seizures and psychosis were due to an infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae.

Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava
A stream of thick orange lava was seen trailing from Europe's biggest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, snaking through the mountain.

'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.

Can China target critics abroad with its new 'ethnic unity' law?
Rights groups fear the new law gives Beijing legal authority to go after people beyond its borders.

Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.

Girl reveals rape trauma ahead of sentence review
The teenager is one of two girls who were raped by two boys in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.

E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".

Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.

'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims
Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.

Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital
Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.

Sudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says
The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.