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PHOTOS: Damage piles up in Appleton, Menasha after unconfirmed tornado rips through
Trees and debris from buildings littered the ground on Monday after it rolled through.

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
Images on social media showed extensive damage, including homes stripped of roofs, a car tossed onto a lawn, and streets littered with tree limbs.

Packers opted for continuity over chaos by extending LaFleur, Gutekunst and Ball, president says
Policy was speaking Monday at the annual shareholders meeting for the NFL's only publicly owned franchise.

'This was a devastating system': Emergency response crews respond to areas impacted by severe weather
Officials say responders are currently assessing the damage, addressing hazards and responding to calls for service.

Memorial for Corey Ruiz continues to grow in Madison as activists call for action
The intersection has been blocked off for the past five days.

Fox Valley communities damaged by severe storms
Appleton neighborhoods are among those cleaning up after severe storm.

Over 100,000 people without power in Wisconsin as severe storms sweep through
Severe weather, complete with rain, strong winds and tornado warnings, pushed through on Monday morning and early afternoon.

EAA AirVenture sets attendance record for second straight year
EAA shared that about 734,00 people went to the event in Oshkosh this year, an increase of 4.3% from last year.

FEMA details financial assistance available to Wisconsinites now
Two new disaster recovery centers opened this week.

After Monday, turning quiet and comfy next couple days
Once the storms clear out Monday, get ready for sunshine and seasonable temperatures to return.

29-year-old tree trimming worker dies after possible lighting strike
Whitewater Fire and EMS received a report around 9:56 a.m. of a person stuck in a tree with a possible electrocution injury.

July's full moon is the Buck Moon
The moon will appear full by Wednesday morning.

UWM students use reclaimed wood to create public seating
UW-Milwaukee Director of Community Design Solutions Krisann Rehbein joined Spectrum News to talk about the project.

Policy discusses long-term adjustments Packers could make to stay financially competitive
The Packers reported an operating loss for the first time in a non-pandemic year since the 1990 fiscal year.

Jacob Misiorowski sets Brewers franchise record by starting game with 7 straight strikeouts
Misiorowski struck out 12 of the first 13 batters he faced Sunday in an 11-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Residents excited as Oshkosh Police Department launches Dog Walker Watch Program
The program aims to train residents to recognize suspicious behavior.

Milwaukee nonprofit helps youth beat the 'summer slide'
Summer break allows students to rest, recharge and prepare for next school year, but it can also cause students to forget what they just learned.

Now Hiring: Trident Maritime Systems seeks welders, CNC machinists and more
The business has operations in Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan.

Madison faith communities hold first Sunday services since death of Corey Ruiz
“Coming together as a faith community and caring and praying is really important. But we won't stop there,” church member Annik Dupaty said.

EAA AirVenture draws big crowds on final day
EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, drew hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the world to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

World News

Burnham says pupils in England need clearer pathway into work
The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post
The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle US baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

BBC reports from outside court after judge rules singer D4vd will stand trial for murder
The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.

Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.

Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.

Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.

Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service
Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.

Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.

'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs' - Biden to ghostwriter
Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.

Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.

Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you
Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington
Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.

China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.

The Papers: 'Race against time' and 'We've lost a Goodie'
Raging fires burn in France and Spain while tributes flow for comedian Bill Oddie lead Tuesday's papers.

As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

Burnham says he wants to fix social care - here are four ways he could do it
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.

Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair
She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.

Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after sliding by 8%.

Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

Funeral director who left people unburied breached families' trust 'on industrial scale', court hears
The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".

'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.

Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.

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