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Slightly warmer today, but still plenty of sunshine
Temperatures rise slightly today with widespread sunshine.

Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
Authorities said a number of people were injured and treated at hospitals, but they didn't know exactly how many or how seriously.

Corey Ruiz memorial in Madison becomes place for mourning, protest and community support
It has now been six days since the memorial was established at the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin streets, where police shot and killed Ruiz.

The tornado damaged their own homes, but Menasha police officers still on patrol
A curfew remains in effect in Menasha for the foreseeable future.

Man who refused to drop gun shot and killed by deputy in Town of Leola
A deputy arrived at the scene for a report of a neighbor who was "going crazy," and discovered a man with a gun.

'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.

Gov. Evers declares state of emergency after tornado ravages Appleton-Menasha area
He said this state of emergency will help ensure resources are deployed quickly.

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.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

NWS upgrades Appleton-Menasha tornado to EF-3
According to NWS, the tornado had peak winds of around 140 mph, causing the most extensive damage near US 10 and Highway 441 in northern Menasha.

3 things to watch in Packers training camp 
The Green Bay Packers will hold their first practice of training camp next Wednesday morning in Green Bay.

Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls for August primary
Early in-person voting is beginning in Wisconsin amid major shakeups in the Democratic primary for governor.

Power restored to thousands but over 50,000 still without power in Wisconsin
Severe weather Monday caused outages across the state.

‘The sky turned green’: Residents recount powerful storms that hit the Fox Valley
Damage is widespread across the Fox Valley. Some of the hardest-hit areas include the City of Menasha and the Village of Fox Crossing.

Wisconsin senator set on 'achieving what's possible' as Budget Committee chairman
Sen. Ron Johnson, a self-described budget hawk, said he won’t draw the same red lines he did before he was chairman.

Menasha mother creates petition for stricter regulations after daughter injured in e-bike crash
Miranda Kluever said her 4-year-old daughter was injured in a hit-and-run by another kid riding an e-bike while playing at a park on Friday.

Everyday Hero: Froedtert employee brings comfort and compassion to cancer patients
“This isn’t just a job that I come to, its beautiful work that I am so blessed to do every day," Kristy Lavann said.

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.

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.

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Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.

Today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than their parents - here's why
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies
The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.

Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak
Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.

'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.

Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth Games
Katie Shanahan was offered the chance to appear on the dating show last year - but decided she wanted to inspire a new generation of young swimmers.

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.

Thousands in Sudan forced to flee city over fears of new paramilitary attack
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.

Night terrors, flashbacks and panic attacks - former police reveal trauma
The Home Office says it will expand support for officers exposed to trauma from policing.

Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.

Uefa World Cup boycott may be raised over Fifa plan
The Football Association says it is concerned by Fifa's proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions as Uefa's 55 member associations hold an emergency meeting to discuss the issue.

Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.

Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience

Report on Jewish diaspora finds biggest rise in antisemitism in UK
The report also says 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel in more than 30 years.

Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.

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Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?

Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world
Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

FA concerns over Fifa plan that could lead to Uefa World Cup boycott
The Football Association says it is concerned by Fifa's proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions as Uefa's 55 member associations hold an emergency meeting to discuss the issue.

Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid
Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

Soggy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.

Five things we've learned from first half of F1 season
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses the five key things we've learned from the 2026 season so far.

Villa offer glimpse into future despite friendly loss
Youngsters Brian Madjo and George Hemmings scored in Aston Villa's defeat to Real Sociedad.