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Brewers agree to $1.25 million, 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games.

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
The judge on Tuesday refused to step aside in the case of Trump’s former campaign attorney and two others.

Crews battle large fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego
The Muskego Police Department asked the public to avoid the area around the fire, between Ladwig Dr. and Aud Mar Dr.

First responders advise Wisconsinites to be prepared as extreme cold arrives
From heater fires to slip injuries, here are some common dangers to be aware of with extreme cold.

Wisconsin hires Eric Mateos as offensive line coach and doesn't renew AJ Blazek's contract
Mateos had coached Arkansas’ offensive line the last two seasons.

Kuzma and Portis lead Bucks past Celtics 116-101 without injured Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks have improved to 2-7 this season when playing without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last month ordered that the redistricting cases first by heard by the three-judge panels.

Arctic air overtakes the state this weekend
The coldest air of the season arrives this weekend.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Broncos game
This is only the second time that the Packers have played in Denver in the month of December.

Arctic air moves in tonight
Dangerously cold wind chills kick in overnight.

Early snow sparks flurry of excitement at Wisconsin winter recreation businesses
After several years of poor winters, December is experiencing regular snow and cold in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Things to do around Wisconsin: 'A Christmas Carol,' Christkindl market, downtown cookie walk
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Legal strategies at play in Judge Dugan's trial
"The entire situation, the entire matter really happened in what? Twenty-two minutes?"

ALCS shooting victim says they received 'small amount' of money raised to support victims
Community leaders are also calling for mental health support for those impacted.

Fire experts share importance of sprinklers
Paul Davis CEO Brady Chuckel said a fire can cause a homeowner thousands of dollars in repairs.

What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents
Attorneys for both sides worked together to select 12 jurors and two alternatives Thursday. Opening statements are set for Monday.

More snow and Arctic air ahead for Wisconsin this week
A round of light snow is possible Friday along with plummeting temperatures by the weekend.

'Please do not let them expire:' Wisconsinite asks lawmakers to extend ACA subsidies
The Senate failed to advance two health care bills on Thursday.

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend
Clear skies will make for perfect viewing conditions this weekend.

World News

Russia hits back at Europe's plan to loan Ukraine €90bn of Moscow's frozen assets
Russia's central bank says it is suing Belgium's Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

Robert Rhodes plotted and killed his wife - years later, his child's evidence convicted him
Robert Rhodes killed his wife Dawn in their Earlswood home, coercing his child into the plans.

Best-selling author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.

Taylor Swift shown in tears over meeting Southport attack families
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem
With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

Reform claims to now have more members than Labour
Nigel Farage's party says it has overtaken Labour to have more members than any other party in the UK.

Fans' group urges FA to lobby Fifa over 'scandalous' World Cup ticket prices
Fifa is coming under increasing pressure from supporters' groups to revisit its "scandalous" pricing structure for the World Cup.

'Double whammy' of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says
Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary.

Funeral directors guilty of neglecting bodies
Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell kept 46 bodies in an uncooled mortuary in Gosport.

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say
The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.

Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside mission to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela
The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”.

Five charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter
NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

Watch: Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been named game of the year at this year's Game Awards.

What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.

Stanley Baxter: Scottish comedian with a gift for sketches, mimicry and song
The actor and impressionist, known for comic parodies and his love of dressing up, was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and 1980s.

Sudan militia fighter linked by BBC Verify to massacre sanctioned in UK
The UK accuses Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, of committing acts of violence against civilians.

Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Venue apologises after alleged antisemitic imagery shown at Primal Scream gig
A London music venue says it is "appalled" by alleged antisemitic images shown on stage at a gig.

Trump signs order to block US states from enforcing own AI rules
California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

Adult content creator Bonnie Blue to be deported from Bali
The adult film actress was cleared of breaking the country's strict anti-pornography laws.

Prince William shares a Christmas pint with Welsh Guards
The future king said he was proud to be their colonel and thanked them for their service.

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Is Flu Different This Winter?
The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.

'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup
Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

'Drama queen' finale as GB's Waugh wins triathlon world title
Britain's Kate Waugh wins the T100 Triathlon World Championship final in Qatar to seal her first world title in the sport.

Antonio bidding to relaunch career at Leicester 12 months after crash
Ex-West Ham striker Michail Antonio will be given a chance to restart his club career with Leicester City.

Dopers are beating system – athletics integrity chief
Anti-doping authorities are losing the battle against cheats in elite sport according to a top official.