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Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage
The outage left a large swath of the northern part of the city without power that began to grow in size.

WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
He served in the Navy throughout World War II and later worked on the Apollo spaceflight program.

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' dead at 46
His film credits include “It: Chapter Two,” “The Black Phone,” and he appeared in TV shows including the cop drama “Bosch” and “Poker Face.”

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.
Monday's drawing will be for the fifth-largest U.S. jackpot ever.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
It notched the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.

Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul
Friday's partial release of the Epstein files has led to a new crush of criticism from Democrats.

Warmer yet snowy weather brings us into the holiday week
Highs stay above freezing almost all week.

Pacific moisture delivers heavy rain for holiday travelers this week
Travel may be difficult throughout the Pacific Northwest and through California.

Madison family invests $200,000 in mentoring kids’ futures
New effort targets middle school students enrolled in Boys & Girls Club of Dane County.

Partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools helps keep kids, families fed over Christmas break
Thousands of children statewide rely on free breakfast and lunch that schools provide every day.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers stunned by Bears
Saturday night’s 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears at Soldier Field was both unbelievable and soul-crushing.

In Focus: State Senate Majority Leader shares what Republicans are eyeing in 2026
He reflected on what he considered “a great budget process” that was largely bipartisan.

Looking ahead to 2026 in the State Senate
Ryan Burk talks with leaders from both parties and Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi to break down the year in the state Senate and what's ahead.

In Focus: Breaking down 2025 in the State Senate
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined us to discuss what the State Senate accomplished in 2025 and what's on deck.

In Focus: State Senate Minority Leader shares what Democrats hope to accomplish next year
Hesselbein said there were some “missed opportunities" in 2025.

Mild temperatures ahead Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Expect statewide highs in the 30s and 40s.

'We sincerely apologize': Waukesha school district sends parents incorrect emails about their children's school placements for next year
The School District of Waukesha (SDW) has apologized to families for sending inaccurate emails on where their kids will go to school next year.

Will AI cut millions of jobs? Industry experts say not so fast
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work. Industry leaders say that's a good thing.

Say cheese: Americans ate more dairy in 2024
Americans consumed 651 pounds of dairy per person in 2024.

What’s next for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan?
Dugan was found guilty of obstructing federal agents at the county courthouse on April 18 to arrest an undocumented immigrant.

World News

Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege
Videos also show the pair allegedly training in rural Australia and making statements in front of Islamic State group flags.

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk
Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a "zombie apocalypse" during the protest.

Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say
Fanil Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department, Russia's Investigative Committee said.

Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

Image in Epstein files that features Trump reinstated after backlash
It was one of several removed from the justice department website because of concerns from victims, said a US official.

Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas
Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.

In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election
The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.

Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond".

UK lacks 'coherent' social mobility plan, top government adviser says
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.

How likely is a white Christmas in the UK?
With the weather set to turn colder during Christmas week, will it be cold enough for snow?

US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

Five ways to avoid falling out with your family over Christmas
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.

'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.

The Papers: 'No coherent plan for social mobility' and Strictly fix claim 'boshed'
Monday's papers include a warning from the government's social mobility commissioner that Sir Keir lacks a clear strategy to tackle entrenched inequalities.

I bought two pairs of leggings - but accidental subscription meant they cost me £5,000
Clare Lane says she had "no idea" she signed up to a subscription when she bought the items online.

'We've spent so much money already' - England fans head Down Under, but Ashes already over
Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England's Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago".

Australian move to fast-track new gun and protest laws after Bondi shooting draws criticism
Civil liberties advocates say laws 'damage our democracy' while others say they scapegoat gun owners.

Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say
New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.

Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.

Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".

US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator after discussing the latest peace plans.

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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two)
Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Paddy O’Connell, Lyse Doucet and Pudsey Bear

First batch of Epstein files released
Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

'Incredible' Rice is 'future captain of England' - Rooney
Former England forward Wayne Rooney hails Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as a "future captain of England".

Littler advances but Price suffers shock exit
Luke Littler progresses to the third round but former champion Gerwyn Price suffered a shock exit at the PDC World Championship

Rogers shows importance as Villa stay in title race
Morgan Rogers shows his importance to Aston Villa with two goals in a win over Manchester United, as Unai Emery's side remain in the title hunt.

'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town
PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.

Tomori on Tuchel, living in Italy and why this is the best he has felt
Fikayo Tomori says his success at AC Milan shows English players "can go abroad and adapt to a different way of living".

Stunning Rogers double secures Villa win over Man Utd
Morgan Rogers scores twice for Aston Villa in their 2-1 win against Manchester United, extending Villa's unbeaten run to 10 matches in all competitions.