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Hegseth calls for higher fitness standards after Texas National Guard members go viral for seemingly overweight appearance
In March, Hegseth took the first steps toward changing combat arms standards for men and women.

Cooler and wetter into Wednesday
Showers will move across the state from west to east through Wednesday morning.

Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain
Weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

PHOTOS: A look inside the enchanted world of 'Beauty and The Beast' as it heads to Appleton
This tale as old as time stars Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.

New research sheds light on neurodegenerative disorder CTE
Experts say it's repetitive injury, more than major hits, that lead to long-term damage

Everyday Hero: ‘Dr. Tubes’ keeps Meriter Hospital running fast
A hidden highway of pneumatic tubes moves medicine and lab samples in seconds.

UnitedHealthcare, Ascension Wisconsin reach new contract agreement
This multi-year agreement is effective immediately, per UnitedHealthcare.

D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with 'Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies
The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday, according to a statement from the family.

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
The company is also adding an even stricter setting that parents can set up for their children.

Your ultimate Wisconsin trick-or-treating guide
We rounded up trick-or-treat information for more than a dozen of Wisconsin's largest cities.

Gov. Evers pushes ahead for release of $15 million for prison revamps
The comprehensive plan was introduced in February and includes closures of some facilities and upgrades to others.

NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players' health.

Meet Wisconsin State Representative Dean Kaufert
Get To Know Wisconsin State Representative Dean Kaufert

Meet Wisconsin State Representative Brent Jacobson
Get To Know Wisconsin State Representative Brent Jacobson

Meet Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff
Get To Know Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff

Meet Wisconsin State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Get To Know Wisconsin State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara

Meet Wisconsin State Representative Duke Tucker
Get To Know Meet Wisconsin State Representative Duke Tucker

Housing instability, lack of transportation access biggest challenges in Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Winnebago counties
A new community needs assessment report by ADVOCAP on Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Winnebago counties identified critical needs for support.

GM to take $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease
The clean vehicle tax credit was worth $7,500 for new EVs and up to $4,000 for used ones.

Project connects Americans to the Dutch people who honor their relatives at World War II cemetery
The cemetery, Lisa Meijers said, is among many reminders of World War II in the southern Netherlands.

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Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace
Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK
The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.

D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51
The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul.

UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy, IMF says, but faces higher inflation
But the UK is also predicted to suffer the highest rate of inflation in the G7 both this year and next.

Asylum seeker laughed after killing woman, jury told
CCTV is shown to a jury showing the actions of an asylum seeker accused of murdering a hotel worker.

US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six
President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.

French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government
The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.

DNA test proved woman accused of stalking McCanns was not missing Madeleine, court hears
Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg deny stalking Kate and Gerry McCann over several years.

'No other woman can play like she can': The rise of darts star who beat Luke Littler
The spotlight is on Beau Greaves after her landmark win over Luke Littler on Monday, but who is the 21-year-old from Doncaster?

Peer faces Lords ban for raising speeding fines with police chief
Ex-Lords speaker Baroness D'Souza complained to Sir Mark Rowley she could lose her licence after a speeding fine.

My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life
Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.

Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says
The PM says the Gaza deal belongs to Trump - but insists the UK played a key role behind the scenes.

24 hours with Trump on diplomatic tornado through Middle East
The US president's single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.

'It's not over,' says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza
Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram's body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.

'We want to raise our children': Life in Gaza after hostages and prisoners released
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says over 80% of all buildings in the territory are destroyed or damaged.

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

'I fear my wedding sari is destroyed': New parcel rules cause US shipping chaos
Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.

Learning to sign changed my life after a brain injury
Two participants from Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks share how BSL has transformed their lives.

Did Man City let De Bruyne leave too soon?
Kevin de Bruyne is in sparkling form for Napoli and Belgium this season - did he leave Man City too soon?

Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to 'safe place'
The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

Tommy Robinson police stop unlawful, court hears
The far-right activist was charged under the Terrorism Act over an incident at the Channel Tunnel in July 2024.

Raducanu has blood pressure taken in China defeat
Britain's Emma Raducanu struggles physically in a three-set loss to world number 219 Zhu Lin in the Ningbo Open first round.

YouTubers Dan and Phil confirm relationship after 16 years
Dan says intense fan intrusion "could have killed me", but that they "can't live in fear any more".

Man jailed for five years for threatening to kill Nigel Farage
The Reform UK leader has described the threats made in a TikTok video as "pretty chilling".

Boris Johnson 'chose NHS over children', ex-minister tells Covid inquiry
The former education secretary tells the Covid inquiry there was a "lack of seriousness" in government.

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The players with points to prove as England reach World Cup
England have qualified for next summer's World Cup, but who are the players who must still prove they deserve a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad?

Beau Greaves - the 'very special' talent who beat Littler
The spotlight is on Beau Greaves after her landmark win over Luke Littler on Monday, but who is the 21-year-old from Doncaster?

Weather, politics & wildcards - all you need to know about 2026 World Cup
England have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

Aspinall hits two nine-darters but Littler exits early
Nathan Aspinall throws two nine-dart finishes during at Players Championship 31 only to be blown away in the final by Jermaine Wattimena while an early exit for Luke Littler threatens his participation at the Players Championship Finals.

Raducanu has blood pressure taken in China defeat
Britain's Emma Raducanu struggles physically in a three-set loss to world number 219 Zhu Lin in the Ningbo Open first round.

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