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Wisconsin lawmakers oppose federal AI regulatory framework
A draft proposal was recently introduced in Congress called the 'Great American Artificial Intelligence Act'.

Student loan defaults in Wisconsin, nationwide nearly double over past year
New AP analysis shows defaults in Wisconsin now top 15%.

Milwaukee County opens disaster recovery center, FEMA urges storm victims to apply for aid
FEMA said 14,000 thousand people across Milwaukee County have already applied.

After facing weather issues over weekend and Monday, EAA AirVenture weather looks favorable ahead
EAA Spokesman Dick Knapinski said early attendance looks solid, despite dealing with smokey conditions and potential storms.

Feeling cooler Wednesday
Wednesday morning lows will dip to the 40s and 50s.

Brewers remaining careful with Jacob Misiorowski as he returns from layoff
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy says the Brewers want to monitor Jacob Misiorowski’s workload coming out of the All-Star break.

Pratt hits 1st career homer as Brewers beat Mets 8-3 in Peralta's return to Milwaukee
Joey Ortiz had a three-run homer and Andrew Vaughn launched a two-run shot for the Brewers (63-37), who won their fourth straight.

We debunk 13 Wisconsin voting myths
Voting myths may stop people from voting. Here's the truth behind those misconceptions.

City of Madison looking to take control of Highway 151
A deal is in the works to transfer parts of a major connecting highway from the state to the City of Madison.

Veolia gives inside look at Milwaukee wastewater facility amid mismanagement allegations
The Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility processes millions of gallons of wastewater every day.

Everyday Hero: Teen's tote bags turn creativity into climate action
Her goal is to raise $1,000 for Sustain Dane by the end of the summer.

Milwaukee celebrates the legacy of legend Hank Aaron with new mural
On Monday, the Brewers organization honored the late major league baseball icon at Clinton Rose Senior Center with a brand new mural.

‘We have an anti-Hong traffic jam’: Major shakeups in race for governor as Rodriguez exits and Crowley reenters
Wisconsin’s race for governor looks a lot different coming out of the weekend than it did heading into it.

Air quality impacts the first day of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh
Canadian wildfire smoke has forced some pilots to use Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago airports.

Wildfire smoke leading to noticeably more emergency room visits, ambulance calls
Smoke and fine particulate matter can trigger asthma attacks, COPD exacerbations, heart attacks and other serious health conditions.

Blue Star Mothers of Southeastern Wisconsin shares organization's mission for military members
Brenda Majewski, a proud military mother and member of the Blue Star Mothers, shared information about the work in the community.

Cudahy mayor shares update on commuter rail line and city affordability
Mayor Ken Jankowski joined Spectrum News 1's "Your Local Leaders" series to share about the area and his new endeavor in the public services role.

Women still make up less than 30% of Congress, despite making up 51% of population
One expert said "we all lose" if the voices of half the population are not well-represented on Capitol Hill.

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
Tiny particles in the air can cause a range of short-term and chronic health issues, experts say.

3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin
Meredith Ingbretson set a world record in the Women's Boom Run, sprinting across the water and back over eight red cedar logs in 13.78 seconds.

World News

Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.

'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death
Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4?

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

'Burnham's power play' and Widdecombe 'hit 21 times with a hammer'
The papers are dominated by reports about the former MP's death and the prime minister's first full day in office.

Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

Ryanair boss says 'foreign object' may have caused plane window incident
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers for British record transfer fee of £117m
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

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Andy Burnham makes John Healey his chancellor as he assembles his cabinet.

Who is the new PM?
From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?

Chelsea sign £117m Rogers - what will he bring?
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

Bournemouth reject £64m bid from Chelsea for Scott
Bournemouth reject a £64m bid from Chelsea for Alex Scot after the midfielder turns down a new contract amid growing Premier League interest.

Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win
World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.

What can Hearts pick from debris of ongoing summer of hurt?
There's crashing back to Earth with a bang, and there's whatever Hearts fans have been going through since 16 May.

Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.