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Rubio says U.S. won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Meanwhile, interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez invited Trump "to collaborate" and said she's seeking "respectful relations."

Dennis Krause Blog: Now things get real for Packers
The team that gets hot will make the Super Bowl. Could it be the Packers?

Freezing rain and snow will lead to slick roads tonight
Several roads may see a glaze of ice due to freezing rain.

In Focus: Agency Cocktail Lounge adapts to decline in alcohol drinking
While many bars offer “mocktails” on the menu, Agency does something different.

In Focus: Untitled Art shifts focus to non-alcoholic beer as drinking trends change
Owner Isaac Showacki joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the changing industry. 

Industry leaders adapt to changing drinking habits
Ryan Burk talks with leaders in the bar industry and a legislator about changing trends in drinking.

In Focus: Lawmaker weighs in on THC-based beverage regulations
Why State Rep. Rob Swearingen says he's backing new legislation of the substance.

Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment
Republicans had been making plans to impeach her ever since her Dec. 19 conviction.

Assembly Republicans plan to still focus on ‘kitchen table’ issues in 2026
“The kitchen table issues are where we as a party have focused our attention,” Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August told Spectrum News.

Gyms see New Year’s rush
Scott Leannah is used to the gym being busier whenever a new year kicks off. But goals don't always stick.

New bills could change vaccination regulations in Wisconsin
Republicans say the proposal is a "direct threat to medical freedom".

Anglers hit the ice on Shawano Lake amid frigid temperatures
Those fishing on Shawano Lake report ice depth from nine to 15 inches.

Hilary Knight set to make 5th Olympics appearance as U.S. women's hockey unveils 23-player roster
It’s a group that returns just 11 members from the team that won silver at the 2022 Beijing Games, and features several newcomers.

'Wolf Moon': 2026's first full moon will also be a supermoon
The Wolf Moon will brighten the skies this weekend.

3 things to watch in Packers regular season finale vs. Vikings
Since they're locked into the seventh seed in the NFC, the Packers may choose to rest some starters.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers to start QB Clayton Tune in regular-season finale at Minnesota
The Packers will rest Jordan Love as he prepares for the playoffs.

A winter forecast in store for the first weekend of 2026
Temperatures get closer to average with a chance for snow.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Yoga at art museum, Santa's Pop Up Arcade, printmaking workshop
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Hundreds brave Polar Bear Plunge
First responders were nearby keeping a close eye on participants during the event.

World News

Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".

Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire
The family of Charlotte Niddam announced her death "with great sadness" as Swiss authorities confirmed all victims had been identified.

Schools closed and travel disrupted in parts of UK after heavy snow
The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas.

New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.

The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others
Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field

How England's bowling unravelled in Sydney
Why England's bowling performance on day two of the fifth Test is an alarming hint to the future.

Mother and daughter named as sea tragedy victims alongside man who tried to save them
Mark Ratcliffe and Sarah Keeling died on Friday and the police search for Grace Keeling continues.

Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

Junk food TV and online ad ban to tackle childhood obesity begins
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

Faisal Islam: What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

We lived in fear of meeting killers, say victims' families
Two women say they are relived at plans to impose tougher restrictions on where offenders can live.

Thirty-two Cubans killed during operation to capture Venezuelan leader
Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?
Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps
Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady captured by the US?
Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

Sound of 2026: Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success
The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.

The French university where spies go for training
Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

The Papers: 'Fresh pressure on Venezuela' and Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal'
New warnings from the US to Venezuela lead most of Monday's papers, while some splash on Sir Keir's comments on closer EU alignment.

Van Tulleken brothers: The three wellness issues we've stopped worrying about
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics.

How a 'happy little town' was left reeling after sea deaths
Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea.

Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims
There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.

'How do I stop my 12-year-old from vaping?'
"Jane" shares her concerns after learning her daughter has been using vapes regularly.

Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire
Among those killed by the blaze at Le Constellation is 16-year-old Swiss national Arthur Brodard, his mother confirms.

Black market medications warning as millions of pills seized
Illicit erectile dysfunction pills and unlicensed painkillers pose a health risk, doctors warn.

South Korea's Lee Jae Myung meets China's Xi as he seeks to reset ties
Trade, regional security and Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are on the agenda.

Watch: Moment over 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink
A total of 81,796 stuffed toys hit the ice rink in a moment of "sweet, cuddly mayhem" at an American Hockey League game.

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Trump strikes Venezuela, captures the President, says the US will take over
President Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York.

How did a YouTuber stop federal funding to Minnesota?
And can Zohran Mamdani keep up the momentum as New York mayor?

Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.