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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in Manhattan
The official Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be on Dec. 3.

Self-driving tractor reflects decades of tech advancements on farms
Equipment manufacturers are working to produce products to help farmers with labor and efficiencies.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s renovated space aims to fuel future theater lovers, productions
The $80.1 million project began in May last year. 

A taste of winter returns for the weekend
Temperatures turn much colder with a chance for snow.

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating U.S. beef prices and calls for investigation
Trump said he was taking the action to help ranchers, who were recently angered by his suggestion that the U.S. would buy Argentine beef.

Packers tight end Luke Musgrave to have bigger role after Tucker Kraft's injury
The Packers selected Musgrave in the second round before taking Kraft in the third round of the 2023 draft.

Uncertainty remains after FoodShare benefits restored for some in Wisconsin
On Thursday, a federal court directed the Trump Administration to stop withholding SNAP payments to states.

How high-voltage power lines needed to power data centers could impact some Wisconsin farmers
Michael Greif, with Midwest Environmental Advocates, said some farmers might not have a choice when it comes to the impact to their land.

Experts: Game of chicken over government shutdown about ego; off-ramp is both sides declaring victory
Democrats have demanded an extension of health care subsidies while Republicans have said they will not negotiate until the government reopens.

Wisconsin families celebrate National Adoption Day
Close to 100,000 kids in the U.S. are adopted every year, according to National Council for Adoption.

Deep-sea mining risks disrupting the marine food web, study warns
The researchers studied an area of the Pacific at a depth of 1,500 meters where the discharge of mining waste could affect the food web.

Before you board: What to expect in Wisconsin with flight reductions in place across the country 
None of Wisconsin’s airports are on the list of 40 with direct impacts across the country.

Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low and close to the lowest point ever recorded by the University of Michigan.

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service warn customers about utility scams
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service are urging people to be aware of utility scams after customers lost thousands to scammers.

Study: Number of educators with emergency licenses continues to rise in Wisconsin
A growing number of teachers in Wisconsin hold emergency licenses, reflecting a greater need for staff and a shift toward different paths to teaching.

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges
Strawberry was an outfielder and eight-time All-Star, including seven with the Mets from 1983-90.

'Come From Away' breaks sales records ahead of opening night
"Come From Away" broke Milwaukee Repertory Theater's sales record ahead of opening night, with $1,289,133 in ticket sales.

Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez and hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4.

How Garth Brooks, The Killers and Tom Petty became stars of college football Saturdays
Pep bands and fight songs still have their place, but now fans of some of the most prominent college football programs have embraced stadium anthems.

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services Mobile Crisis Team celebrates 30 years
Behavioral Health Administrator Mike Lappen said the Mobile Crisis Team is setting an example for other cities.

World News

Two prisoners still at large after being freed by mistake in 2024
Two others are still missing after being released in error in June this year.

Chatbots encouraged our sons to kill themselves, mothers say
In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son.

UK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.

Woman critically injured in 'unprovoked' stabbing attack in Birmingham
A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Birmingham city centre.

Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68
The presenter and campaigner was described by his family as a "true national treasure" and "true consumer champion".

Davina McCall reveals breast cancer surgery
The TV presenter says she found a lump in her breast after checking herself and is relieved to know the cancer had not spread.

How Trump could hamper Zohran Mamdani's New York agenda
Trump has taken a number of actions against Democratic-led cities that experts say could slow Mamdani's goals.

You can now book online to see your GP. But not everyone is finding it easier
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.

Behind the facade of 2000s girl bands - 'at one stage we were on drips'
Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq reveal what life was like at the height of their fame.

Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors?
Cat Burns, Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed have been widely seen as the breakout stars of the series.

As people tighten their belts, Primark faces losing its thrifty shoppers
With same-store sales down in the UK and Ireland, some shoppers are leaving Primark to go elsewhere.

Hundreds protest over plans for asylum seekers at military site
Crowborough residents say they are concerned about potential safety impact in the town.

What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump
On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.

Tensions over immigration are high - we worried going undercover for BBC could make it worse
Two men who helped expose a network behind illegal High Street businesses tell their story.

Aluko says 'justice served' after ex-footballer Joey Barton convicted over X posts
Pundit Eni Aluko responds after Joey Barton is found guilty of sending grossly offensive posts on X.

Trial of controversial methane-cutting cow feed ends
The UK's largest dairy co-operative is now reviewing the results of the tests of Bovaer on 30 farms.

LA Dodgers' Alex Vesia shares death of baby daughter after sitting out World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, say their newborn daughter died midway through the team's World Series run.

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The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

Australia see off England for Ashes whitewash
England fall to another rugby league Ashes defeat as Australia add to their misery at Headingley to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.

Norris wins sprint to extend lead as Piastri crashes
McLaren's Lando Norris extends his championship lead as he wins the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint while title rival Oscar Piastri crashes out.

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