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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.

Quiet weather returns to Wisconsin
Sunshine returns with highs in the 40s.

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
Warren Arter faced claims of sexually exploiting crime victims - his wife was found in a blood-stained room.

Neets review won't be for the faint-hearted - and will test Burnham's appetite for a welfare fight
Milburn is not the first to try and fix the Neets problem - so what’s different this time round, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

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.

US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says
The US has not confirmed the Ukrainian president's comments - a US official told the BBC "many ideas continue to be discussed".

'Can you believe it?': SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth
SpaceX has performed the historic catch using mechanical arms nicknamed "chopsticks".

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.

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.

How to shake hands and make eye contact - the lessons preparing pupils for the world of work
Year 10 pupils are learning employability skills to reduce the number of young people who end up "Neet".

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.

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.

'One of the greatest wins' - Wales stun All Blacks to go from no-hopers to heroes
Wales end a 73-year hoodoo against New Zealand with a win hailed as their greatest of all time.

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.

UK papers: 'I was only 16' says alleged Brand victim, as disgraced comedian 'moved to soft jail'
Russell Brand continues to feature on Sunday's front pages, nearly a week after he was jailed.

Philippines takes the crown in first Eurovision Song Contest Asia
BBC's Jonathan Head reports from the first ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok.

New Orleans port files $1m lawsuit over 'miracle on the Mississippi' tanker collision
The lawsuit filed by New Orleans officials also requests that the tanker involved in the collision with the cruise ship be seized and sold to pay for damages.

UK ethics watchdog chief steps back from role over sexual misconduct claims
The government says Stuart Sterling has stepped back from his role after claims made during the early 2000s emerged.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from closing Washington DC golf course for renovation
It is the latest development in a months-long challenge to the president's plans for East Potomac Golf Links.

Milder weather coming 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.

Sotheby's auction of $180m Van Gogh challenged over claims it was 'sold under duress'
Sotheby's says it will work with the heirs of a family who had previously owned the artwork to try and reach a solution.

Intelligence officer's rare Aston Martin to be sold
The Aston Martin DB5, a model made famous by James Bond films, will be sold in Esher in December.

Handwritten 200-year-old dismissal letter found on roof tile
The tile informs a worker that he is no longer needed and was signed by Thomas Austin.

I took Vinted to court to get my money back
The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

Why are these purple flowers shutting down streets in Sydney?
Jacaranda trees typically flower for six weeks every spring, drawing visitors to Australia from across the globe.

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The fairy tale is ogre. Fooled by Rumpelstiltskin, Shrek's world is turned upside down

Spain test will reveal if Tuchel and England have learned World Cup lessons
England's game with world champions Spain will reveal if head coach Thomas Tuchel has learned from summer disappointment, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'One of the greatest wins' - Wales stun All Blacks to go from no-hopers to heroes
Wales end a 73-year hoodoo against New Zealand with a win hailed as their greatest of all time.

Comeback kid Joseph thrills as England eye All Blacks
Will Joseph's comeback after four years off the Test scene was worth waiting for. And there was plenty elsewhere to buoy England in a rout of Japan.

Fiji 'did Ireland a favour' before South Africa game
Former South Africa head coach Jake White says his Fiji side "did Ireland a favour" in Saturday's Nations Championship match before they face the Springboks in Dublin next week.

Svitolina races into WTA Finals showpiece against Andreeva
Elina Svitolina drops just three games as she thrashes Linda Noskova to set up a WTA Finals showpiece against Mirra Andreeva.