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Quiet week with a slow warming trend
Today remains cool with barely a cloud in the sky.

What to know about flights after the U.S. nationwide ground stop
The longest flight stoppage in 25 years, lasting over four hours, ended around 8:15 p.m. ET Friday.

FAA administrator says U.S. air travel schedule should fully recover by Sunday
New technology being added to the nation’s air traffic control system overloaded antiquated equipment.

Why a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said a contractor had been working on replacing a section of the system’s old copper wire with new fiber wire.

‘It’s like a pilgrimage’: How ‘Rascal’ book connects Wisconsin with Japan
The book became a renowned Japanese animation, prompting a visit from Japan’s ambassador to Edgerton’s Sterling North Museum earlier this year.

Microsoft says services fully restored after hourslong global outage
Users reported interruptions to Microsoft 365 services like Outlook, Teams and AI assistant Copilot.

Red Sox sign breakout 1B Jake Bauers to 4-year, $58 million contract, per reports
He considered retiring before emerging as a power threat to help lead the Milwaukee Brewers to the World Series title.

Milwaukee outlines four-year plan to improve maternal and infant health
The plan comes as Milwaukee’s infant mortality rate remains one of the worst in the nation.

Packers' Christian Watson and Matthew Golden emerging as one of NFL's top wideout duos
They're the fifth set of teammates to each have at least 45 catches, 775 yards and five touchdown receptions through the first nine games of a season.

Madison food pantries seek donations as grocery costs drive demand
Madison food pantries are seeking food, funds and volunteers as grocery costs drive more visits and Second Harvest recovers from vandalism.

Family Dollar to pay $63 million to settle allegations that it routinely overcharged customers
Over the last five years, state and local regulators have cited Family Dollar for thousands of pricing violations.

Police determine West Bend shooting that left 4 dead was murder-suicide
Police said 54-year-old David Slawnikowski shot and killed the mother and her two children and shot and injured a third child.

Over 650 measles cases in Wisconsin so far this year
More than half of the cases have been detected in children.

Red kettle campaigns launch across Wisconsin for the holiday season
Donation drives for now are set to run through Christmas Eve.

Gov. Evers grants 14 commutations, becomes first governor since Thompson to grant them
It comes after Evers signed two executive orders earlier this year to reinstate the commutation process.

New Wisconsin congressional members dream big for committee assignments
Incoming Democratic Representatives Rebecca Cooke and Mitchell Berman share which House committees they’d like to be on.

State superintendent proposes $2.75 billion in school aid, calling current funding formula ‘broken’
It comes as many school districts have increasingly turned to referenda to supplement funding.

Wisconsin freshman Ryan Hopkins could help Badgers finally stabilize their quarterback situation
Wisconsin’s had nine different quarterbacks start games over the last four seasons.

Bird flu identified in Rusk County backyard flock
DATCP said birds at the property were depopulated.

Packers look to show growth against Vikings in rematch from season opener
Green Bay started the season with a loss at Minnesota but is hoping to turn it around on their home field.

World News

Ex-Met Police inspector lied about wife's death in Barbados hotel room, BBC learns
Warren Arter faced claims of sexually exploiting crime victims - his wife was found in a blood-stained room.

Minister backs legal right to job support for young people
The work and pensions secretary said the level of support currently on offer was too vague.

Alleged Russell Brand rape victim wants age of consent law changed
Mia Latter, who says she was 16 when she met the convicted rapist, wants a staggered age of consent.

Man and woman die and four arrested after police pursuit crash in Leeds
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.

Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after cervical cancer treatment
The presenter says she has received a 'five-year clear' after having a hysterectomy in her thirties.

Man dies after being hit by ambulance near Sunderland
Northumbria Police says a man in his 30s died at the scene on the A19 near Sunderland.

Watch: SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth
SpaceX has performed the historic catch using mechanical arms nicknamed "chopsticks".

Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy
Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.

How teenagers at one school are getting 'work-ready'
Year 10 pupils are learning employability skills to reduce the number of young people who end up "Neet".

Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?
Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.

My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive
Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.

Holly Humberstone: People can't connect to a pop star who's 'too polished'
The singer felt forced to compete with her female peers, until she realised the power of longevity.

Three men sentenced to death in Jordan over fatal church mass shooting
The attack on funeral at a Greek Orthodox church killed nine and injured 34 others last month.

Banton hits century and bowlers sparkle for England to level ODI series against Australia
Tom Banton scores a century and Sonny Baker and Gus Atkinson impress with the ball as England's wildly inconsistent one-day team hammer Australia.

'We've waited 73 years to be here' - Wales fans ecstatic after win over New Zealand
Steve Tandy's side break a 34-match losing streak against the All Blacks that dates back to 1953.

Israel kills Hamas commander in strike on Gaza camp, officials say
Both Hamas and IDF officials confirm the death of Samir Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah Brigade.

Milder day in store before more cold health alerts take effect
A short-lived milder spell is on the way for Sunday before more cold health alerts come into force.

Pope Leo speaks of community 'suffering' on visit to remote Andes town
Santa Cruz de Succhabamba is part of the Diocese of Chiclayo, where the Pope served as bishop from 2015 to 2023.

Fifth Canadian soldier dies from injuries caused by large fire at military base
Pte William Douglas Dal Bianco died from his injuries on Friday, a month after a fire that tore through CFB Wainwright.

Onions in your socks? Why homespun cold remedies can work for some
Expert says genetics and the placebo effect explain why some treatments become family favourites.

Dexter and dog Reginald offered place to stay before Christmas as part of PM's pledge
Homeless people and charities react as work to help find everyone accommodation by Christmas begins.

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.

Former lorry driver, 91, knits 200 woolly hats
Stanley Workman turns his hobby into a passion project to support worthy causes.

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Banton pushes case and bowlers sparkle for inconsistent England
Tom Banton scores a century and Sonny Baker and Gus Atkinson impress with the ball as England's wildly inconsistent one-day team hammer Australia.

McIlroy wins record-equalling eighth European title
Rory McIlroy pips Eugenio Chacarra in a thrilling battle to win a record-equalling eighth season-long European tour title, and his fifth in a row.

Australia's Sayers 'took sandpaper from field' & rejects Cummins' claims
Australia bowler Chadd Sayers says he helped take sandpaper from the field in the match prior to the Cape Town Test and backs Usman Khawaja's recollection over Pat Cummins'.

How Spain's humble superstar Simon became world's best keeper
As Spain prepare to host England in the Nations League, BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague charts the rise of Unai Simon to become the world's best keeper.

Reality dawns after Wales dared to dream
As Welsh rugby fans wake up on Sunday morning the realisation will dawn on them that Wales beat New Zealand for the first time in 73 years.

Dominant Australia defeat New Zealand in Men's World Cup final
Australia win a fourth successive Men's Rugby League World Cup, beating New Zealand comfortably in the final in Brisbane.