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'Oh. What. Fun.' starring Michelle Pfeiffer celebrates every overworked holiday host
If only everyone would say those three little words that mean so much to moms ... "Can I help?"

Scholar Athlete: Ally Buss
A four-sport athlete, Buss said she wants to help young athletes succeed.

Geyser’s attorney writes letter asking that she be moved to mental health facility
Geyser is being held at the Waukesha County Jail after escaping her group home on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Missing 4-year-old Milwaukee boy found safe
A Missing Child Alert had been issued for 4-year-old Nevin Powell on Wednesday morning. That has now been canceled.

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year
The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Report highlights AI toy safety concerns ahead of holidays 
The report showed that not only did many of the toys collect data on kids, but that the toys could also be used to give potentially dangerous advice. 

Micah Parsons making history in first season with Packers as his sack totals climb
Parsons has pressured quarterbacks at a rate to rival any player in the NFL.

Data center protesters gather outside Powering Progress summit
Protests were held in Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Port Washington, Janesville and Menomonie.

Temperatures continue to drop
Most places will pick up less than an inch of new snow.

'None of this is salvageable': How to replace important documents destroyed in the August floods
Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has a dedicated page on its website for this purpose.

Feeling like winter for the first weekend of December
Below average temperatures with a chance for snow.

Deer harvest, hunters decline slightly in 2025 gun deer season
Deer harvested fell 0.8% statewide, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Wisconsin Congressman defends second boat strike in Caribbean
Rep. Derrick Van Orden sits on the House Armed Services Committee, and the top lawmakers on that Committee vowed to take bipartisan action.

Winter weather keeps repair shops busy and tow trucks even busier
Riverside Automotive said its winter preparations began in September.

‘We're not going to be able to solve gun violence by ourselves’: Focused Interruption awarded $100k grant for prevention efforts
The Everytown Community Safety Fund has invested in more than a dozen community violence intervention programs in cities across the country.

Wisconsin charities cautiously optimistic during Giving Tuesday
Charities statewide rely on what's become a big donation day.

Wisconsin school safety tip line sees 30% increase in use during 2024-25 school year
In the 2024-25 school year, the tip line got over 6,946 tips, with bullying being the most commonly reported.

Northeast Wisconsin nonprofits struggle with rising demand while facing funding reductions, survey shows
It showed that more than 70% saw a rise in demand for their services this year.

Teen charged in kidnapping case that prompted Amber Alert in July
The teen faces four charges, including one count of kidnapping and one count of taking hostages.

Hugh Jackman to serve up special flavor of custard at Kopp’s
He'll be at the Greenfield location of the custard joint on Dec. 2, ahead of the Milwaukee premiere of "Song Sung Blue," in which he stars.

World News

Steve Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.

Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children
Vincent Chan admitted 26 sexual offences relating to children aged between two and four in what the Met Police called one of their most "harrowing and complex" cases.

UK government withheld information from Harry Dunn's family after his death, report says
Dame Anne Owers issues a report into the government's response to Mr Dunn's death outside a US base.

Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership
The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.

Spotify Wrapped reveals most-played artists of 2025 - but who's yours?
The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they've been playing most often.

Baby milk can be bought with supermarket loyalty points
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

King Charles welcomes German president on first state visit in 27 years
Germany's president has received a ceremonial welcome from the King and will get a state banquet in Windsor Castle.

I was forced into a marriage, then I was beaten by my husband and enslaved by my in-laws
"Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people.

Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in
The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.

Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online booking
All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.

'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of social media abuse in football
More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds.

What we know about controversial Venezuela boat strike
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.

Mystery as remains of seven-arm deep-sea octopus wash up on beach
Arms from the rarely-seen species were discovered at an Aberdeenshire national nature reserve.

Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill
Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.

Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge
Among the injured is an eight-year-old boy who was taken to hospital with a "nasty cut to the head".

Are you guilty of 'secret spending'? British adults admit hiding purchases from partners
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

'Our only son' - Matthew Perry's parents want lengthy sentence for doctor who supplied ketamine
Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death.

Zara Aleena's aunt calls for law creating duty to act when someone is in danger
It follows a report by Lady Elish Angiolini into the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public.

Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt
Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.

Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

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Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?
And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

Nancy takes Celtic job and vows 'exciting football'
Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.

A draw with a winner? The routes to northern glory at 2027 World Cup
Has the 2027 World Cup draw handed an advantage to northern hemisphere sides chasing glory?

'England must not slam into sixth gear and hope for the best'
England cannot mathematically lose the Ashes in Brisbane, but a 2-0 deficit would mean the urn is as good as gone - this is the biggest Test of the Bazball era, says Stephan Shemilt.

Germany to host Women's Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick
Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, Uefa announces.