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The psychology of fear: Halloween scares are a treat for thrill seekers
One psychology professor said Halloween gives thrill seekers a chance to explore fear without the risk of harm.

Halloween Forecast: Is it a trick or a treat?
Mostly dry, but seasonably cool across much of the U.S. on Halloween night.

How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions
A small ultrasonic sensor on the drones, not unlike those used in automatic faucets in public restrooms, mimics bat behavior.

Trump denies more federal funds to Wisconsin, this time for future flood mitigation
It comes less than a week after the administration also denied the state public assistance funds for infrastructure repair.

15 arrested in large-scale drug operation in northeast Wisconsin
In total, 38 have now been arrested in the investigation of the drug organization, which police say have ties to Mexican drug cartels.

5 more jewel heist arrests made as Louvre probe deepens
The separate, late-night operations in Paris and nearby Seine-Saint-Denis bring the total arrests to seven.

Significant graduation losses challenge Marquette in its quest for 5th straight NCAA Tournament bid
Marquette faces a tough task replacing Jones, Stevie Mitchell and David Joplin, who combined to play in over 400 games.

UW-Milwaukee offers free college courses for area high school students
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Office of Dual Enrollment provides opportunities for high school students to earn college credit for free.

Army Corps approves Enbridge pipeline reroute around Wisconsin reservation
Enbridge wants to build a new 41-mile segment of pipeline to bypass the reservation of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

November begins cooler with possibly a stray shower
In general, much of the weekend will be mainly dry and cooler.

'We have to do better for our pets': Transcend Vet Clinic opens amid industry shortage
About 94 million U.S. households have at least one pet, according to the American Pet Products Association.

Sunny and slightly cooler for this Thursday
Sunny and slightly cooler for this Thursday

Hurricane Melissa gaining speed as it approaches Bermuda
Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and Cuba as a major hurricane.

Yesavage pitches Blue Jays past Dodgers 6-1 for 3-2 lead in World Series
Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered on Blake Snell’s first and third pitches, the first consecutive homers to start a Series game.

Hawaiian Airlines retires “HA” callsign
The end of the HA callsign coincides with Alaska announcing it received a single operating certificate from the FAA, a major milestone in the merger.

Paramount to lay off 2,000 employees shortly after its merger with Skydance
Paramount initiated roughly 1,000 of those layoffs company wide on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls Proposition 50 'defense of democracy'
Voting concludes Nov. 4 on the measure, which would create partisan U.S. House maps outside of the normal once-a-decade redistricting.

Construction of the west leg of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project begins Monday
The west leg of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project in Milwaukee Co. will begin construction on Monday morning, including permanent closures of ramps.

Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs leans on his faith as he tries to bounce back after getting benched
Hobbs says his struggles aren’t a result of feeling extra pressure to live up to the four-year, $48 million contract he signed in the offseason.

From Madison to the islands, kindness brews after storm
Wisconsinites with connections to Cuba and Jamaica are finding ways to help those in need after the hurricane.

World News

Trump hails 'amazing' meeting with China's Xi but no formal trade deal agreed
The US president and his Chinese counterpart met face-to-face for the first time in six years.

Starmer rules out investigation after Reeves admits rental ‘mistake’
The PM says an investigation is not "necessary" as the chancellor admits "error" when renting out home.

How much trouble is Rachel Reeves in over rental rule break?
The PM may have ruled out an investigation but key questions remain about the chancellor's housing rules admission.

England's most deprived areas named - see how your area is affected
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.

UK charters flights to get Britons out of Jamaica
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says "many British nationals were there" during the hurrican's devastation.

Helicopter crashes into field near Doncaster
Emergency services were called to Ings Lane in Bentley at about 10:15 GMT, police say.

Reports of mass killings in Sudan have echoes of its dark past
Some are warning of a genocide unfolding in Darfur - violence that is linked to killings there 20 years ago.

I'll never forgive the woman responsible for my wife's paddleboard death
Nicola Wheatley was one of four paddleboarders killed after descending a weir in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in October 2021.

Virgin cleared to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route
Virgin Trains plans to start rival passenger rail services through the tunnel from 2030.

Lily Allen to tour new break-up album in UK theatres
The singer will perform her new album West End Girl in its entirety when she tours in March 2026.

Backstabbing, dirty work and an iconic exit speech in Celebrity Traitors
It was the Alan Carr show again, as the comedian tackled a terrifying bridge in the latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors.

How China really spies on the UK
The national security threats China poses today go beyond traditional notions of espionage - in this new world, threats are far more complex

The witches of Dumbarton - tortured, executed and falsely accused
More than two dozen people in the town were accused and tortured in the belief that they were doing Satan's bidding.

The dads helping daughters through their periods
A growing number of dads are challenging the unfounded stigma around talking to their children about periods.

Xi and Trump find temporary truce as China plays longer game
Talks have helped to steady a rocky relationship between the world's top two economies - but the rivalry persists.

How Harry Kane's NFL dream could become a reality
Former Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt tells BBC Sport why he thinks England football captain Harry Kane can fulfil his dream of becoming an NFL kicker.

Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become youngest Dutch prime minister?
Rob Jetten's electoral success has come as a surprise, but politically, all the stars were aligned for him to achieve it.

Health officials worried as flu season comes early
UK Health Security Agency urges people to get vaccinated with cases on the rise.

Dutch centrist liberals neck and neck with populist Wilders in tight election
Rob Jetten's D66 party celebrates but with most of the votes counted the result is too close to call.

Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise
The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.

Afghan man in court after man dies in knife attack
Safi Dawood is charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder over the Uxbridge incident.

Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft
They were arrested on Wednesday night in the Paris region, Paris' public prosecutor said.

Thousands on benefits could have energy debt cancelled
Regulator Ofgem plans to cut £500m from the stack of customer debt - but other billpayers will cover the cost.

Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years
It is necessary for the US to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, the president says.

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A New Generational Divide: Living with(out) the Bank of Mum and Dad (Eliza Filby)
Historian Dr Eliza Filby on how young people can thrive without leaning on family wealth.

How Kane's NFL dream could become a reality
Former Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt tells BBC Sport why he thinks England football captain Harry Kane can fulfil his dream of becoming an NFL kicker.

Haaland drinks raw milk - why is it controversial?
BBC Sport explores Erling Haaland's lust for raw milk and the wider implications surrounding the dairy product.

Agyemang to miss rest of season with ruptured ACL
Forward Michelle Agyemang, one of England's key players in their Euro 2025 win, has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament.

Crowley starts at 10 with Doris on bench for Ireland against All Blacks
Jack Crowley is named to start at fly-half in Ireland's much-anticipated Chicago rematch against New Zealand, while returning captain Caelan Doris will start on the bench.

McConnell to make Scotland debut against USA
Edinburgh back row Liam McConnell will make his Scotland debut against the United States in Saturday's opening Nations Series game at Murrayfield.

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