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In Focus: Impact of social media and screen time on kids
Roxy Etta joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss research surrounding the impact of social media and screen time on kids and teens.

In Focus: Legislation in Madison aimed at addressing social media and kids
This week on In Focus, we explore the issue of kids and social media use.

Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel
Graham was a high-profile figure in global foreign policy before and during the Trump era.

Another wave of high heat and humidity
Besides a few storms in the north, most will remain sunny & dry.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
The office did not provide any additional details about the South Carolina Republican, who was 71 years old.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens planning major expansion
The expansion is a direct result of increasing visitor numbers.

Trump threatens Iran after open calls for the U.S. leader's assassination during ayatollah's funeral
President Donald Trump made the threat on Truth Social, responding to Iranian threats against him.

Lincoln Avenue students, teachers and staff to relocate to Pulaski High School following fire
After meeting with families impacted, district leaders said keeping everyone together was their top priority.

Father of ALCS shooter loses appeal to dismiss charges
A three-judge panel of the 4th District Court of Appeals denied Jeffrey Rupnow's request in a July 8 ruling.

U.S. DOJ says it won’t comply with Milwaukee mask ban policy for ICE agents
In a letter sent to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and City Attorney Evan Goyke, the DOJ called it a “sanctuary policy."

What Supreme Court ruling means for transgender athletes in Wisconsin
The Supreme Court ruled that state governments have the authority to ban transgender athletes from female sports.

Classic car owners make the most of summer at Iola Car Show
Many show car owners in the upper Midwest have a limited window to get behind the wheel.

Here are some of the new foods this year at the Wisconsin State Fair
The fair, which runs from Aug. 6-16, is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year.

Brewers to host special benefit game for Venezuela
When the Brewers take on the New York Mets on July 21, fans can help support Venezuela.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules AG Kaul can handle settlement funds
The ruling was 5-2, with conservative Justice Brian Hagedorn joining the four liberal members of the court.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Festa Italiana, Ride Across Wisconsin, Art Fair on the Square
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Bauers and Turang homers help the NL Central-leading Brewers beat the Cardinals 8-4
Milwaukee won four games in a series at St. Louis for the second time in franchise history and the first time since 2008.

SSM Health challenging votes in nurses' union election
In June, nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly to form a union.

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ brings its quest for the Holy Grail to Milwaukee
The slapstick comedy musical will be at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee from July 14-19.

Bastille Days returns to Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee
It’s expected to bring in more than 250,000 visitors, making it one of the largest French-themed festivals in the United States.

World News

Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Tuchel angry at 'lucky' England - but Bellingham defends players
England boss Thomas Tuchel is praised by some for saying his players "got lucky" in World Cup quarter-final win over Norway - but match-winner Jude Bellingham disagrees.

Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.

McCullum sacked as England Test head coach
England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.

We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?

Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.

US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
Donald Trump paid tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".

Tuchel wasn't happy with the performance. So why do England keep winning?
Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.

'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham: Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry
As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.

'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting
Lionel Messi is set for his first match against England after Argentina beat Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Declan Rice was in bed ill for nearly three days before Norway game, Tuchel reveals
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug.

Why England fans (like Beckham) and players love Wonderwall
David Beckham joined in with the latest Oasis singalong, following England's World Cup win in Miami.

Super-rich buying up big dinosaurs is creating a bigger problem for science
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.

Ice on testicles and donating blood : The myths sold to men trying to boost their sperm
With men’s fertility increasingly in the spotlight, we meet the men using unproven “hacks” promoted by influencers to up their sperm counts.

Why young wine drinkers are breaking the 'room temperature' red rule
Drinking a red at room temperature only is a common belief but the heatwave might have changed that.

Is the World Cup or Wimbledon more stylish? Take our fashion test to find out
Wimbledon and the World Cup are known for high stakes and high fashion. Choose your favourite looks.

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter
The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies aged 39
She was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumour, in June 2022.

'Exceptional' wildfire risk for parts of UK as heat health alerts issued
The warnings come as parts of the UK are set to enter their second week of temperatures above the heatwave threshold.

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.

Two charged as body found in suitcase in woods
A man from London is charged with murder after a man's body is found in woods in Kent.

US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The strikes follow an attack on a Cyprus -flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.

Dog rescued from Ben Nevis suspected to have eaten discarded cannabis
Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed half way up the UK's highest mountain during a hike with her owner.

How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia
The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.

Record 128 people cross Channel in one small boat
The boat made the journey on Friday, when a total of 225 migrants made the crossing on three boats.

China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall
Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.

Watch: People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.

Murder arrest as woman stabbed in west London
The arrest comes as a 24-year-old woman and a man aged in his 20s were stabbed in west London.

My son's ultra-rare diagnosis took eight years
Ben struggled to feed, failed to reach developmental milestones and had surgery to remove cataracts.

Berlin Wall in garden breaches planning rules
Steven Thorpe is told he has breached planning rules by installing a chunk of the wall by his house.

Artist sells garbage collected outside Taylor Swift's wedding
The cubes of trash artist Justin Gignac called "Pocket Garbage" were priced at $25 (£18) and $100 (£74), and sold out online.

Women-only gig group grows to 700 members
The Girly Gig Army allows women to go to events together in Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton.