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Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez help Brewers score 6 in 1st inning and beat Mariners 7-4
Mitchell also homered in the eighth, finishing 3 for 4 with three RBIs as Milwaukee took two of three from Seattle.

‘The way capitalism operates': Tariffs cause domestic aluminum prices to rise
Lawmakers are asking Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to address the issue.

Barryn Sorrell prepares for bigger role with Packers in Parsons’ absence
Sorrell says Parsons has helped shape his game, including his explosiveness, motor and pass rush technique.

Scattered thunderstorms return to the state
Northwest Wisconsin may see some severe thunderstorms tonight.

Miller Electric plans $8.4 million Greenville expansion to meet customer demand
The expansion comes as Wisconsin’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.3% in July, according to state figures.

Firefighters put out blaze at new DPW building in West Allis
Investigators are now trying to figure out the extent of damage and the root cause.

Charter Communications completes transaction with Cox Communications
The combined company will adopt the Cox name at the corporate level, but Spectrum will be the company's brand for home and business customers.

Former Kenosha deputy charged for using Flock cameras to track coworker
It comes after the office discovered former Deputy Frank McGrath’s misuse in fall 2025 during an internal audit.

2 college cyclists killed and 7 injured in Tennessee car crash
Milligan University said 11 of its cyclists were out together on a morning training ride when they were struck by a driver in Hampton.

Mariners bounce back from humiliating loss, pound Dustin May early to beat Brewers 7-5
The Mariners were coming off a 22-0 defeat by major league-best Milwaukee that matched the largest shutout in baseball’s modern era.

Brewers' Pat Murphy doesn't think his team has played great. Milwaukee's record suggests otherwise
Milwaukee appears well on its way to earning its eighth playoff berth in the last nine seasons as it chases a fourth consecutive NL Central title.

Animal shelters providing extra stays for Fox Valley pets displaced by tornado
The Fox Valley Humane Association was inundated with pets after the late July tornado.

A pleasant forecast is in store this weekend
Rain clears out, sunshine returns with comfortable conditions.

Hubertus residents assess damage after severe storms
Severe storms caused trees to uproot and fall on several properties.

Here’s why polls didn’t miss the mark for the August primary
The last MU Law poll had Hong polling at 38%, and she lost last week with 39.3% of the vote.

'Everything was just going almost horizontal': Milwaukee hit by another powerful storm
City crews faced another long day of cleanup as they cleared fallen trees and branches.

Republican congressman posting deepfake videos of his Democratic opponent online
Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke are locked in Wisconsin’s most competitive congressional race.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

EF0 tornado touched down in Washington County in Aug. 18 storm
NWS said the tornado touched down around 6:33 p.m. and began near the intersection of Elmwood Road and Timber Stone Way.

New Packers cornerback reflects on route from Canada to Green Bay
He talked about why he chose Green Bay, his fit in the defense and his path from Canada to the NFL.

World News

Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security
Their surprise announcement means a fresh decision will need to be made on the level of publicly funded protection they are entitled to.

Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?
The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.

Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.

French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.

John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.

UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.

Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack
Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, according to his party.

Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but why are they returning to UK now?
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.

Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.

How did some houses survive the Stourbridge fire while neighbours lost everything?
One question asked by many after last week's fire is why some homes escaped unscathed?

Which supplements do athletes take and why?
There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?

Anger and fear over 'dangerous' illegal e-motorbike riders
West Sussex residents describe regularly seeing riders performing wheelies and riding on pavements at high speed.

The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.

Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'
The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.

Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says
At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.

Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.

School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.

Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.

Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".

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Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?
The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.

Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?

Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff
Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.

Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh
Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.