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Bundle up! It's going to be a frigid Thursday
Wind chills will struggle to get above zero.

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

Local businesses, volunteers work to keep Wisconsinites warm during cold snaps
One Madison nonprofit made sure its heat held up when it mattered most.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers disputes report that Giannis Antetokounmpo is talking with team about his future
Rivers said that "Giannis has never asked to be traded – ever. I can’t make that more clear."

Kenosha mother grieves loss of 3 children after deadly apartment fire
A Kenosha mother is still trying to process the loss of her three kids after a deadly apartment fire on Thanksgiving night.

Jayden Reed could be close to returning to the Packers
Reed has been out since Week 2 with collarbone and foot injuries.

Santa visits patients at American Family Children’s Hospital
Santa visited a special group of Wisconsin kids early this year.

School administrators discuss the impacts of consolidation
A bill passed by the State Assembly would make it easier for districts to explore consolidation.

Agriculture Secretary threatens to take away SNAP admin funding if Wisconsin doesn’t share data
The federal government wants the data to eliminate fraud from the program.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.

Know these symptoms of hypothermia
Extremely low body temperatures can affect the brain, causing unclear thinking and inhibiting body movement.

Know these symptoms of frostbite
The CDC labels frostbite as a type of injury caused by freezing, leading to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects.

How to keep your pipes from freezing
As bitter cold sweeps through Wisconsin, it’s time to ensure your pipes are protected.

'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.

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Streeting orders review into rising demand for mental health and ADHD services
The review will look at increased pressure on the NHS and whether there is any evidence of over-diagnosis.

UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
The partnership is designed to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say are increasingly under threat from Moscow.

Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi
BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

Household bills will rise to fund £28bn investment in energy network
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom
The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

Root hits century as England start second Ashes Test by posting 325-9
Joe Root finally makes a century in Australia to keep England afloat on a riveting first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

'A rumbling sound and a loud bang' - small earthquake hits homes in north-west England
Lancashire residents say the 3.3-magnitude tremor felt like "an underground explosion", but there are no reports of damage.

Crypto investor donates record £9m to Reform UK
The sum from Christopher Harborne is the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party.

Police accused of 'homophobic assumptions' over victims of blackmail on Grindr
A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area.

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change
Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

Watch: Newly released video shows Jeffrey Epstein's private island home
Democrats released a new tranche of materials obtained through a subpoena to the US Virgin Islands, where the residence is located.

Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you?
What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine?

Why we chose to get married in front of two strangers we found through Reddit
Harmony Elmy and Seán Mauremootoo eloped hundreds of miles to Cardiff for their unconventional wedding.

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.

'MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it'
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.

Henry Zeffman: PM says he wants a closer relationship with the EU – how far does he want to go?
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.

Wider use of facial recognition could see biggest change in policing since DNA, minister says
The Home Office hopes a new public consultation will lead to new laws expanding the use of the technology by more police forces.

Hospitals facing unprecedented flu season, say NHS bosses
Record number of patients in hospital in England with flu for this time of year, figures show.

New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England until 2028
The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will now be contested in 2028.

Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel's participation
Organisers of the song contest meet in Geneva on Thursday to debate Israel's role in the event.

Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Florida after Moscow talks, White House says
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet senior Ukrainian negotiator, Rustem Umerov, for talks in Miami on Thursday.

Royals host glittering state banquet for German president
Germany's president was hosted at the glittering event after the first day of his state visit to the UK.

Scotland superfan books 22 hotels before World Cup draw
Daris Nesbitt, 24, wasn't born the last time the men's team played in the World Cup finals in 1998.

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Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

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

Root's first ton in Australia keeps England afloat
Joe Root finally makes a century in Australia to keep England afloat on a riveting first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

'Australia will have to admit he's a great' - Root hits elusive century
Joe Root ends his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort?
Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Newcastle want to be 'top club in world' by 2030
Newcastle United "in the debate about being the top club in the world" according to new CEO David Hopkinson.

British athletes given AI app as shield from online abuse
British Olympic and Paralympic athletes are to be offered a new form of artificial intelligence-based protection from online abuse.

McIlroy produces 'rollercoaster' opening round
Rory McIlroy describes his one-over par round of 72 at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne as a "rollercoaster".