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Sen. Ron Johnson votes for the tax and spending bill he criticized
He said he was assured the White House is committed to further spending reductions.

Communities honor fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder, speak out against gun violence
A group from a senior center near the place he was killed organized a rall against gun violence in his honor.

Milwaukee man charged in shooting of 2 MPD officers
Tremaine Jones faces homicide, attempted homicide and recklessly endangering safety charges.

Milwaukee County Department of Transportation director announces retirement
This comes just one day after county officials said they were concerned that MCTS projected a $10.9 million operating deficit for 2025.

First responders prep for fireworks-related calls, emergencies over July 4 weekend
Public safety officials encouraged people to attend local firework events rather than DIY shows that have injury and fire risks.

Budget committee takes final votes, sending $111.1B spending package to full Legislature
Hours after details of a deal between Gov. Evers and Republican leaders became public, the committee met to take its final votes Tuesday.

Firefighter killed in Idaho 'ambush' graduated from Neenah High School
Frank Harwood, 42, was a battalion chief and 17-year veteran of the Kootenai County fire department.

Summer storms may be on the horizon
A few strong storms are possible as more heat builds in.

Trump promotes new 'limited edition' perfume and cologne in latest product to bear his name, likeness
Trump has also sought to boost sales of Trump-branded Bibles, guitars, sneakers and more.

Diane Hendricks' new A&E show, 'Betting on Beloit,' puts Wisconsin in the spotlight
“Betting on Beloit” premieres on Saturday, July 12. Episodes will be available to stream on-demand and on A&E’s website the following day.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks are going for it
Don’t hand the Eastern Conference title to New York or Cleveland just yet.

BTS will return in spring 2026 with a new album and world tour
Six of the group's seven members were serv in South Korea's army while another fulfilled his duty through an alternative to military service.

Milwaukee groups, leaders react to death of MPD Officer Kendall Corder
Corder was one of the two MPD officers who were shot on Thursday night while responding to a call about a person with a weapon who was firing shots.

Reports: Bucks signing Myles Turner to 4-year deal, waiving Damian Lillard
Turner played the last 10 seasons in Indiana and helped take them to the NBA Finals this past year.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
His ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals.

Hartford train derailment injures three, crews work to clean up diesel spills
Officials said three locomotive engines and 19 train cars had derailed.

Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to investigate leaked phone call
Paetongtarn has faced growing dissatisfaction over her handling of the dispute, which involved an armed confrontation on May 28.

‘A win for Wisconsin’s kids, families, and our future’: Gov. Evers and legislative leaders reach a budget deal
The agreement includes the largest increase to the special education reimbursement rate in state history.

NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early moves
The Spurs lured center Luke Kornet away from Boston with a four-year, $41 million deal.

Community leaders honor outgoing UW-Milwaukee chancellor Mark Mone
Thomas Gibson becomes UWM's 10th chancellor on July 1.

World News

Labour rebellion clouds welfare bill win despite concessions
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.

Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says
US president warns Hamas "it will only get worse" if they do not accept the deal.

Diddy jury to keep deliberating after deadlocking on most serious charge
The panel reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but could not agree on the most racketeering count.

Three former bosses of Lucy Letby arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
All three worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital when the nurse killed babies at its neonatal unit.

UK sees hottest day of 2025 as heatwave peaks
Temperatures are set to fall after a scorching days in parts of England.

Will there be a drought where I live?
We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.

Family pay tribute to girl, 7, killed by falling tree
Leonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".

Banknotes are getting a makeover - and the Bank of England wants your help
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

TSB could disappear from high street after £2.65bn sale to Santander
The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.

Small boat crossings in first half of year up 48%
Official figures show nearly 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel from France since January.

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker
Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.

Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted
Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

The Papers: 'Starmer guts welfare reform' and 'Buggy useless'
Last-minute changes to the welfare cuts bill and migrant channel crossings make Wednesday's front pages.

Will Dalai Lama reveal succession plan as he turns 90?
The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week.

BTS are back: K-pop band confirm new album and tour
The kings of K-pop are returning after all seven members completed their military service.

What do the Royals spend their money on?
The Royal's annual accounts show travel is a huge expenditure for the King and Queen

Chief rabbi attacks BBC for airing 'vile Jew hate' at Glastonbury
Sir Ephraim Mirvis hit out after Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury was aired by BBC.

US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.

Father jumps off Disney cruise ship to save daughter who fell overboard
Crew members were able to quickly rescue the pair, who were on the last day of a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.

M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, boss says
The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.

Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail
The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria.

Danish women to face conscription by lottery
The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.

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Has the Supreme Court made Trump more powerful than ever?
And will Congress pass his big beautiful bill before July 4th?

'Bittersweet' welfare reform bill waved through
Emergency episode: 'Bittersweet' welfare reform bill waved through on government vote

Draper through Wimbledon opener as opponent retires
British number one Jack Draper starts his Wimbledon bid with a comfortable victory over clay-court specialist Sebastian Baez.

'England face questions after bump back down to earth'
England are 2-0 down in the five-match T20 series against India and face a tough challenge to turn things around.

Alexander-Arnold pays back Real signing fee - and the 'new Raul'
Eyebrows were raised when Real Madrid paid Liverpool £8.4m to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early, but his first month with the Spanish club has repaid their calculated gamble.

Sweltering Switzerland - how hot is Euro 2025 going to be?
Switzerland may be known for its snow-covered mountains, cosy chalets and world-class skiing, but the sun-scorched country is looking very different for Euro 2025.

Was Club World Cup trip worth it for Man City?
Manchester City are heading home from the Club World Cup after a shock defeat by Saudi side Al-Hilal, so what now for Pep Guardiola's side?