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Republican, Democrat lawmakers push HHS to relaunch LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, said the Department of Health and Human Services needs to act fast.

Madison food bank sends two truckloads of aid to Fox Valley storm survivors
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin mobilized volunteers to pack food boxes for people affected by the storms.

Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
“It's become very clear who our nominee is going to be,” Barnes said.

Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson's disease
The 49-year-old Green discussed his diagnosis this week on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast.

Doty Island community continues to clean up after storm
Many residents are still without power and water.

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car when arrested, police say
Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released.

Ways to help people impacted by the tornado in the Fox Valley
From donations to volunteering, many organizations are stepping up to help.

Packers eager to extend Tucker Kraft's deal soon. And the feeling is mutual
Kraft is on the physically-unable-to-perform list after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Mile of Music donating to tornado victims
It's producing a special “Mile of Love” tornado relief concert with 100% of the dollars supporting the cause.

Rain to start the weekend with cooler air
Rain exits early Saturday leaving dry weather for the rest of the weekend.

Hot & muggy air returns for Thursday
Thursday will be hot and muggy with afternoon clouds.

Madison Police Monitor says MPD not cooperating with Corey Ruiz investigation
The city's Independent Police Monitor said she's issued a subpoena for evidence from the Corey Ruiz shooting.

Marquette poll shows Hong’s growing lead amid Crowley’s return to race
The poll again has Francesca Hong leading the Democratic field at 38%. This time that is 12 points higher than a week ago.

Packers kick-off first practice of Training Camp
Micah Parsons is still a ways away from practicing. The prognosis for tight end Tucker Kraft is more optimistic.

Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
The Dane County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday ruled against Democrats, who filed a last-minute lawsuit ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

'Glad that we are alive': Fox Crossing community still without power, water after tornado
People are working around the clock throughout the Fox Valley to recover from Monday’s storms.

Wisconsin has at least 160 cases of cyclosporiasis
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, most of the cases are from international travel, while 50 were acquired inside the U.S.

Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling that had restored collective bargaining power
The enactment of the Republican-backed law sparked weeks of protests and made Wisconsin the center of the national battle over union rights.

Neenah teen overcomes near-crippling injury to become pro motorcycle racer
After an accident on the racetrack at just 10-years-old, Jack Brucks learned his initial prognosis was not good.

Democratic candidates play nice in only debate before election
Candidates tried to differentiate themselves Tuesday night, two weeks before the primary.

World News

Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as it presses ahead with investment plan
Football's governing body plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.

UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The rapper had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after performing in Perth in 2024.

Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

Crews tackling Suffolk wildfire say they are in better position
The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says "the situation appears to be stabilising" but at least 12 fire engines will remain on scene.

MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".

Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
At least 15 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.

Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three organisations during cyber tests
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

Rushdi Abualouf: If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'
Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.

Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.

Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.

Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.

Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York
Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.

Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year
Two deadly incidents occurred as 752 people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, new figures show.

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How does the UK fight wildfires?
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

Americast
Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto
Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved
Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.

Challenging times ahead for Newcastle - Shearer
MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.

England captaincy could be what Root needs - Vaughan
Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.

Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners
Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.