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Dangerously cold weekend ahead
High temperatures for some will not climb above 0.

Shelters prepare for busy weekend as brutal cold arrives
Organization leaders said donations can be a matter of life or death.

Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Muskego Police believes Bass Bay Brewhouse a 'total loss' after fire
When crews arrived at the scene Friday morning, they were met with heavy smoke and flames that were “rapidly spreading throughout the structure.”

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last month ordered that the redistricting cases be first heard by the three-judge panel over objections from Republicans.

Here’s what to expect when Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial starts on Monday
When jurors arrive at the federal courthouse, one of the first things they will hear is the opening statements from both legal teams.

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
The judge on Tuesday refused to step aside in the case of Trump’s former campaign attorney and two others.

Blast of Arctic air ahead for this weekend
Dangerously low wind chills are likely through Sunday morning.

No charges for officer who shot, killed person in Fort Atkinson
Footage shows the suspect aimed a rifle at police.

'Dust Bunny': A family film but with an R rating
“Dust Bunny” opens this weekend in theaters.

‘Rosemead’: Based on true story about a family pushed to the edge
The film was inspired by a true story as told by Frank Shyong for the LA Times.

The earliest sunset isn't on the winter solstice
The shortest day of the year does not correlate to the earliest sunset of the year.

West Allis father charged in the beating death of 4-year-old son pleads not guilty
Cruz faces six felonies relating to an Oct. 18 incident, when authorities attempted to save his son after a beating that he allegedly gave.

How to cope with grief, stress during the holidays
The holidays can be a time of joy, but for others, it could come with sadness.

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe over the holidays
The weather outside is frightful, but there’s no need to frighten your pets this holiday season.

Brewers agree to $1.25 million, 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games.

First responders advise Wisconsinites to be prepared as extreme cold arrives
From heater fires to slip injuries, here are some common dangers to be aware of with extreme cold.

Wisconsin hires Eric Mateos as offensive line coach and doesn't renew AJ Blazek's contract
Mateos had coached Arkansas’ offensive line the last two seasons.

Kuzma and Portis lead Bucks past Celtics 116-101 without injured Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks have improved to 2-7 this season when playing without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Arctic air overtakes the state this weekend
The coldest air of the season arrives this weekend.

World News

King praised for 'powerful' early cancer detection message
The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.

BMA warns of flu 'scaremongering' ahead of doctor strikes
The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of "scaremongering the public", the BMA says.

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton
The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?

Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

Men arrested after village Christmas tree cut down
Police say they are in the process of charging one man with criminal damage after the tree was felled.

A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life
Writer Annie Ernaux - whose work fearlessly examines her own life - went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Luigi Mangione was back in court this week. What did we learn?
Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight
The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

Avatar composer reveals secrets behind the soundtrack
Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues
It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal.

Young care leaver facing homelessness was 'left to own devices'
A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.

One million households without power in Ukraine after Russia attacks energy grid
The latest overnight attacks come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to hold more talks with Ukraine's president.

Robert Rhodes plotted to kill his wife - years later, his child's evidence convicted him
Robert Rhodes killed his wife Dawn in their Earlswood home, coercing his child into the plans.

As the USA targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

Police investigate after £4.6m college sold for £1
Peterborough City Council officers have concerns over the sale of a building used by City College.

Watch: Moment house explodes in California
A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea
Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.

No plans to force drivers to report collisions with cats, government says
Nearly 11,000 people have signed a Parliamentary e-petition calling for a new law to report collisions.

‘A lone person battling the system’ - hundreds reveal struggle to get help for adopted children
A charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Darts world champion says she 'blubbered like a child' after win
Deta Hedman is crowned world champion for the first time in a career spanning five decades.

Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law

How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up
When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.

IVF podcasters 'thrilled' to win audio award
Becky and Ben Saer say they are thrilled with an APA award for their podcast on fertility treatment.

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Is Flu Different This Winter?
The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

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