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Mequon woman practices healthy habits for brain health
The lifestyle factors to benefit brain health include challenging your mind, eating healthy, managing stress, sleeping well and exercising.

'It's so important': Parents fight to preserve Delavan-Darien Dual Language Program
The Delavan-Darien School District is thinking about reducing its dual language program from grades 4K through 12th to 4K through sixth.

Wisconsin senator pushes to reinstate LGBTQ option on 988 lifeline
HHS Secretary Kennedy said he was “working on getting it up now” in April.

Moms should be happy about the dry forecast Sunday
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

One last cool day Wednesday
Highs once again only reach the 40s and low 50s.

Brewers reliever Angel Zerpa to have season-ending elbow surgery
Zerpa was placed on the 15-day injured list last week, retroactive to April 26.

'It is a big effort': What it takes to conduct emergency simulations at Mitchell Airport
The exercise simulated a collision between a plane and vehicle.

Brewers, Cardinals game postponed due to inclement weather
The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on July 7.

Madison police considering curfew for teens downtown
This comes after an uptick in fights and disturbances over the past few months.

Why Wisconsin needs to find a fix for its public school funding formula
The state hasn’t changed how it funds schools since the 1990s. It’s part of why property owners have been feeling the pain when they open tax bills.

Wisconsin’s largest sports complex moves forward in Big Bend— but not without opposition
The Breck Athletic Complex is set to be built at the intersection of Highway 164 and I-43 in Waukesha County.

Harley-Davidson rolls out new strategic plan. Will it work?
A first-quarter report shows sales up and profits down.

New Packers DC Jonathan Gannon says he will adjust his scheme to suit players' strengths
The Packers had run a 4-3 defense with Jeff Hafley as coordinator the last two years after operating a 3-4 scheme with Joe Barry from 2021-23.

Eau Claire deputy shoots, kills person fleeing from car crash
When the person fled the scene, a deputy chased after him. After catching up to them, the deputy thought the person had a knife, so he shot them.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio goes 4 for 4 in his 2026 debut after coming off injured list
Vaughn went 0 for 4 in his first game since getting hurt in the Brewers’ season opener.

Ways to save money at the pump through rewards programs
From paid memberships to simply free programs, here's how you can get a discount on your fuel.

Advocates push for stronger accountability in reckless driving cases
Advocates say stopping reckless driving isn’t just about enforcement on the roads; it’s also about what happens in the courtroom.

Everyday Hero: Milwaukee 9-year-old collects cans, raises money for homeless with his nonprofit
In just the past month, Carter and his mom have collected around 5,000 cans, totaling nearly 200 pounds.

Middleton High School building solar kiln for woodworking classes
At Middleton High School, two students and a teacher are working on a unique project to help cut costs for the woodworking program.

'It's every other day': Milwaukee seeks to expand hidden camera program to curb illegal trash dumping
Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced a grant program for neighborhood nonprofits, with the goal of expanding their hidden camera network to 100.

World News

Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

Airlines cut 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices soar
Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows.

Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed
Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.

Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

Woman stabbed in heart before explosion, court told
Annabel Rook was stabbed multiple times by her partner, who admits manslaughter but denies murder.

Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman
The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role.

Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Key questions after cruise ship outbreak
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.

Removing 30% of my penis saved my life – this is why I let the surgery be filmed
Alastair Munro's surgery features on the series Surgeons: At the Edge of Life on BBC Two on Wednesday.

Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future
After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

Spanish superstar Rosalía reaches for heaven as her tour hits London
The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK.

Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid
The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

Four-acre traveller site 'illegally built at weekend'
Residents describe how a field in their village was rapidly concreted over within four days.

Rope swing death a 'shocking accident', coroner says
Brooke Wiggins, 12, died in 2024 after a tree branch snapped and crushed her in Banstead, Surrey.

German police raid neo-Nazi criminal youth groups
Police search locations in 12 states, mainly in the East and South of the country in what prosecutors say is a targeted raid.

Former council leader jailed for sexually assaulting young men
Jordan Linden stood down as leader of North Lanarkshire Council in 2022 after the allegations emerged.

Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

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Is the US-Iran War Restarting?
Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?

Who could lead the Democrats into 2028?
The Americast team answer your questions live on stage!

Was Arsenal ecstasy justified or a 'bit too much'?
Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years but did they over-celebrate Tuesday's win over Atletico Madrid?

Wait to name England selector ridiculous - Vaughan
Former captain Michael Vaughan says it is "ridiculous" England are yet to appoint their new national selector.

Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".

DeChambeau to focus on YouTube if LIV Golf fails
Bryson DeChambeau says he will focus on growing his YouTube channel and only "play tournaments that want me" if LIV Golf does not survive.

Where do Bayern's prolific trio rank in greatest front threes ever?
Bayern Munich's attack of Harry Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise has hit 100 goals this season. With the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with PSG coming up, BBC Sport compares the two front threes.

Chelsea owners face moment of reckoning amid fan backlash
The moment of reckoning has arrived for Chelsea's BlueCo ownership, which is now the target of an increasingly angry fanbase.