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U.S. and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth again promised the most intense strikes yet.

Packers to release Nate Hobbs, sign Benjamin St-Juste, sources say
Hobbs was signed in free agency last year by the Packers.

Brad Schimel won’t continue as U.S. Attorney for eastern district
He was appointed to the interim position for 120 days, but that period ends Monday, March 17 and won’t be extended.

Wisconsin farmer says Farm Bill needs to be rewritten
Last week, the House Agriculture Committee passed its version and sent it to the full chamber for consideration.

Report: Women remain underrepresented in Wisconsin political offices
Only 27% of elected offices were held by women in Wisconsin last year.

Don't miss these April election deadlines
Wisconsin’s spring election is almost here; you can head to the polls on April 7.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Packers release offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins
Jenkins was selected in the 2019 NFL Draft as the second-round pick.

Packers send edge rusher Rashan Gary to Cowboys, AP source says
Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers.

'I’m so very excited about representing our district': Michael Hernandez introduced as Green Bay Area Public Schools superintendent
On Monday, Hernandez shared with the community how he plans to put his 18 years of education experience across Wisconsin to use in Green Bay.

MPS Board approves plan to cut 260+ non-classroom jobs 
On Monday night, the Milwaukee Public Schools board voted 5-2 to move forward with the proposal.

Virtual reality aids in exposure therapy for patients
Rogers Behavioral Health is using virtual reality to help with mindfulness and exposure therapy.

We switch from a fake spring to a real winter forecast
Switching from record high temperatures to the return of snow and wintry mix.

Everyday Heroes: Vets & Friends serves up free meals for military veterans
Jeffrey Huelsbeck said what began as a simple coffee gathering has exceeded all of his expectations.

Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
The appointment marked a new sign of defiance by Iran's embattled leadership.

Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis headed to Dolphins, sources say
It comes as the Dolphins confirmed they're moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Reports: Packers trade Quay Walker to Raiders
According to NFL Network, it’ll be a three-year, $40.5 million deal, with $28 million guaranteed.

Time to trade? Investment advice as war continues
President Donald Trump suggests Iran war could soon end.

'It's kind of rough right now': Food delivery drivers feeling pressure as gas prices rise
Gas has increased by 38 cents since the conflict in Iran intensified, according to AAA.

Fox Cities business anticipates increased revenues this year
A little more than 16% of Fox Cities businesses expect entering new markets will be central to their primary growth in 2026.

World News

UK warship HMS Dragon departs for eastern Mediterranean
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

Nottingham triple killer assaulted husband and wife weeks before attacks, inquiry told
Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

Eni Aluko wins Joey Barton libel case over X posts
Barton is told to pay the former England footballer more than £300k over two posts he made in 2024.

Simpson and guide Poth win Paralympic silver for GB
Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth win Great Britain's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with silver in the alpine combined.

Zendaya's ring and Stella McCartney's horses - the sights and trends at Paris Fashion Week
Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.

Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley
A prison inmate has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley, police say.

Glasgow Central's main station to remain closed until next week
A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.

Court hears millions of PlayStation players charged unfair download fees
The console maker is accused of charging fans "excessive" fees to obtain software from its official store.

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'
The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

Watch: Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016
An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash
The decision to cast Charithra Chandran in the manga adaptation angered a vocal set of fans.

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents
Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

'My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started'
BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election
The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.

Quiz: One question for each team in the Champions League last 16
The Champions League is back, but how much do you know about each of the 16 teams still in the competition?

Like Brooklyn Beckham, I don't speak to my family - we need to talk about estrangement
Ben hasn't spoken to his mother for three years, and helps others experiencing family estrangement.

Teen had 'headache' before holiday park deaths
An inquest hears Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills'
Epic Games said it had to increase the price as the cost of running the game had "gone up a lot"

Relaunched digital ID will make it easier to access services, minister says
Darren Jones says the scheme - originally aimed at curbing illegal working - is now about improving services.

Maternity inquiry chair appointed in government U-turn
Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals.

Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.

Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Wales and Scotland in leaked memo
The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution.

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

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How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.

Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them