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June’s full Strawberry Moon
The full moon will peak Monday night.

Know these symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Plus, find a cooling center near you.

Keeping your pets safe during hot weather
From heatstroke symptoms to ideal cooling tools, here's what you need to know.

Amid suicide attempts by bridge, Fox Valley region steps up response
Men account for nearly 79% of suicide deaths in the U.S. each year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Now Hiring: Landmark Credit Union seeking in-person branch staff
Landmark Credit Union is seeking to fill a variety of positions across its 35 branches and headquarters in southeast Wisconsin.

Housing report shows racial disparities remain in Madison homeownership
More than 50% of white households own their homes, while less than 20% of Black households do.

High heat and stormy weather extend through the 4th
Our heat wave begins today and stretches through the entire week.

'Keep his name alive': Milwaukee community remembers 16-year-old shot and killed
The Milwaukee community held a march and block party to remember Emani Robinson, a teenager killed by gun violence in 2017.

'We are not La Crosse': City of Onalaska celebrates 175th anniversary
Onalaska's roots trace back to the year 1851, when the city was built off of the booming lumber industry.

'Devastating': Green Bay rallies around nonprofits damaged in storms
The Green Bay community is rallying around two nonprofits that suffered major damage in last week’s storms.

Garbage or rotten flesh? Mitchell Park Domes visitors describe rare corpse flower bloom
The rare corpse flower is known for its rotting flesh-like odor, and spectators said it lived up to its reputation.

Seiya Suzuki hits in 2 runs in 10th to push Cubs over Brewers 4-3
Jordan Wicks, called up earlier Sunday, got a game-ending double play with the bases loaded to preserve the victory.

Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes
The government reported more than 1,400 dead from the quakes Saturday.

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.

Rock Steady Kickboxing helps those living with Parkinson's
Participants engage in not only just exercise but also in cognitive activity, functional movements and voice activation.

In Focus: Higher grocery costs present challenges for food security
Navjoot Sandhar, owner of Sentry Foods on 92nd & Lisbon in Milwaukee, discussed the issue of food insecurity from a grocer's perspective.

In Focus: State Rep. Margaret Arney discusses food deserts in her district
She talked about the impact on the community when stores close.

Food deserts and insecurity in Wisconsin
Jason Fechner talks with a legislator, the owner of a grocery store and the executive director of Feeding Wisconsin about the issue.

In Focus: Feeding Wisconsin shares difference in urban vs. rural food insecurity
Jackie Anderson, executive director of Feeding Wisconsin, discussed food insecurity from a statewide perspective.

U.S. military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks
The ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control.

World News

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
Tributes are paid to the "comic genius", who starred in some of Britain's most popular sitcoms.

Five dead following shooting at youth centre in Stade, northern Germany
Two people have been arrested, one of whom is a suspect, police say.

One in 10 children in England referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

June heatwave was hotter than thought whilst relief from heat set to be short lived
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs as smokers switch to vapes
The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

A new Brazil is taking shape - and Cunha is key
Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.

How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

'Worth every penny', say England fans at World Cup
As football fever sweeps the nation, England fans from Yorkshire share their World Cup experiences.

Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not reach the knockout stage.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

How formidable sitcom star Penelope Keith won the nation's hearts
The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' most popular destinations for thousands of holidaymakers.

Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

Dad describes sisters' deaths at Brighton as 'unbearable' as family gathers for funeral
A funeral is held for three sisters who died in the sea off the coast of Brighton in May.

Teyana Taylor's tears and Lauryn Hill tribute steal show at BET Awards
Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.

Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

Michael Jackson movie becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time
The Michael Jackson movie was questioned by critics but has been a hit with fans around the world.

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.

Fife man dies after being shot 'multiple times' in Caribbean
Daniel Vettrino, 37, was killed following the incident on in the island of Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

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We look at new details from the controversial defence plan a new PM would inherit.

Test Match Special Podcast
Ben Stokes speaks after the announcement he's to retire from international cricket.

Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father
Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history.

Stokes' England career ends with NZ series defeat
Ben Stokes’ storied England career ends in a series defeat by New Zealand, who wrap up the third and deciding Test on the final day in Nottingham.

Draper out of Wimbledon as injury struggles continue
Britain's Jack Draper says he is "devastated" after withdrawing from Wimbledon because of the arm injury which has stopped him playing for most of the past year.

Tuchel still searching for answers out wide - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement
England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".