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Heat and storms return for the end of your weekend
Heat indices get near 100 with a severe risk in place Sunday.

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
In February, images of Punch with his plushie posted by the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden on social media quickly became a sensation.

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on a Yemeni city
The claim marks an escalation over vital shipping routes in the Middle East as the United States and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

'My heart is broken': Family of Corey Ruiz demands justice
The family has retained the services of civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them.

Upcoming Milwaukee Air & Water Show builds excitement for aviation
The event prides itself on being a big draw for families.

The stories of EAA AirVenture 2026
There’s a story behind every aircraft and every visitor at EAA AirVenture this week in Oshkosh.

Marcus Center adds ‘Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical’ to its 2026-27 season
It’ll run from Dec. 26-30.

Wisconsin congressional delegation reacts to deadly police shooting
Corey Ruiz died after being shot by a Madison police officer on Wednesday.

Wisconsin State Fair chairman stepping down after 16 years of service
This summer's Wisconsin State Fair will be the 15th and final one for board chairman John Yingling.

Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for OWI
It’s the 46-year-old’s first offense.

'The Great Gatsby' roars in for its Madison debut
The show will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from July 28-Aug. 2.

National Labor Relations Board certifies St. Mary’s nurses’ union
Nearly 900 registered nurses at the hospital had voted in favor of a union on June 11.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee to relocate headquarters to Oak Creek
The office building it purchased is located at 6744 S. Howell Avenue, the previous site of Master Lock, and will offer 120,000 square feet of space.

U.S. DOJ sues City of Milwaukee over mask ban ordinance for federal agents
It comes a couple of weeks after the U.S. DOJ said it would not comply with the order for ICE agents.

Paris gas plant proposal overwhelmingly opposed by residents but supported by local unions
The Public Service Commission held its final two public hearings on the proposal on Thursday.

Heat and humidity filter in this weekend
Temperatures will rise over the weekend with storm chances increasing.

German Fest returns this weekend
German Fest starts Friday, July 24, and runs through July 26 at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Protesters disrupt Madison officials during briefing on deadly officer-involved shooting
The press conference did not go as expected when nearly a dozen protestors made their way in with signs.

Madison looks back as another police shooting reopens wounds
Artist Sharon Kilfoy says art continues to help Madison heal while preserving the city's memory.

World News

Police investigate donations by Tice company to Reform UK
Britain Means Business, owned by the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice, made two donations of £250,000 in the run-up to the 2024 general election.

More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.

Tourists tell BBC how their holiday turned into race to escape fires
Families visiting France have told the BBC how their holidays have become evacuation missions.

Cairngorm residents say wildfire response 'too slow'
Nethy Bridge residents were evacuated on Friday and a major incident was declared.

India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits
The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM
See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.

Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous: What you had to say about wedding rule changes
The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

How the mystery of dead animals dumped in villages led to a hidden world of illegal hunts
Farmers describe attacks and police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing.

The pop band who went from playing for rescue dogs to selling out arenas
Muna discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".

ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
The presenter said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity but simply "too nervous to enjoy it".

Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution
A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".

Man charged over intercepted bomb in car
The man in his 40s is due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday.

Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosion in Essex
Essex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store.

It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

Six men arrested over fatal stabbing in south London
The attack is believed to have taken place near Tremadoc Road in the early hours of Saturday.

Murder arrests after teen dies in Luton stabbing
Police say a 17-year-old taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.

Birthmark no barrier for young footballing TV star
Ethan, 14, who appears in the latest season of CCBC show Jamie Johnson FC, was born with CMN.

Farm's delight after six white owlets found nesting
The fluffy birds are estimated to be between 40 to 50 days old.

Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-show
The newlyweds say they can now see the funny side after local venues stepped in on their big day.

Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

With great power comes great responsibility
Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

Norris cautious despite pole as it 'falls apart' for Hamilton
Lando Norris has an opportunity to win his first grand prix of the year in Hungary, but Lewis Hamilton says his positivity is being tested after another penalty.

Pogacar poised to join Tour greats with fifth title in Paris finale
Tadej Pogacar is set to win a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after Ecuador's Richard Carapaz takes a dramatic stage 20 to Alpe d'Huez.

Vozinha to join Chilean club after World Cup heroics
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who earned plaudits for his feats during the World Cup, is set to join Chilean side Colo Colo.

Gymnast Langton cleared of serious injury after shocking fall
English gymnast Gabriel Langton is cleared of serious injury after a sickening fall at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.