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‘A Wisconsin that actually belongs to everyone’: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong shares her vision for the state
Hong said public education would be a top priority and that she would ensure all voices are at the table.

Few showers followed by areas of fog
Any showers will be spotty Wednesday evening.

Marquette poll: Trump approval rating ticked up when gas prices were lower
Gas prices fell during the pause in the Iran War in June and early July.

SSM Health says it’s appealing NLRB’s decision to certify nurses’ union
Officials said they’re seeking further review of concerns they’d previously raised about fairness during the election process.

‘He’s just got that quiet confidence’: Tyrod Taylor ready to back up Love with Packers
Now in his 16th NFL season with his eighth different team, Taylor said he brings a lot to the Packers.

Group files lawsuit challenging mobile sports betting law
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'A lot of prep work': How livestock exhibitors prepare for the Wisconsin State Fair
Sheep, horses and cows are being sheared, washed and pampered ahead of the fair. But the work that goes into these shows stretches back far longer.

Protests took over Madison Tuesday after encampment cleared
Five fires were set in the middle of the streets at the intersection and at least six people were arrested.

Advocates call for Dane County’s old jail to close as new facility nears completion
The pushback comes after Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said the county will not be able to fully close the old jail.

‘They’ll just keep driving’: Citizen-led movement in St. Francis aims to stop ‘high-rise’ apartment development
Residents claim the proposed development conflicts with the city's comprehensive plan. They don't feel like leaders are listening.

Will it be a fair forecast for the Wisconsin State Fair?
We'll be seeing a chance for rain at times this weekend.

Chourio and Vaughn homer, Henderson wins sixth consecutive decision and Brewers top Pirates 4-2
Henderson (6-1), whose only loss was in early May, allowed four hits, including two solo homers, struck out eight and walked one.

Brewers send pitcher Brandon Sproat to Triple-A after acquiring Dustin May
Sproat appeared in 21 games for Milwaukee, including 19 starts.

Community organizers amazed by volunteer support after tornado hits the Fox Valley
Volunteers say they feel good about what the community's accomplished together after an EF-3 tornado ripped through the Fox Valley.

Here are the winners from this year's Sporkies and Drinkies contests
Find out which finalists took home the gold.

Former attorney for the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque testifies in immigration case
Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the United States, was arrested by ICE officers at his Milwaukee home in late March.

Micah Parsons offers update on timetable for his comeback
“I’m not even going to put a set return date,” said Parsons.

Fox Cities tornado cleanup enters second week
Fox Crossing residents are taking on large and small steps in storm recovery.

More Wisconsin doctors warn parents about kids and e-bikes
Injuries tied to kids' e-vehicle usage continue to spike.

'I’m a bridge builder': Why candidate David Crowley says he reentered the race for governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says tackling Wisconsin’s affordability crisis would be his top priority if elected governor.

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Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.

Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London
A woman is arrested after four men are stabbed in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.

University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".

Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder
A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday.

Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

Uganda team manager has 'no idea' why boxers disappeared after Games
Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

El-Sayed's victory in Michigan sends tremors through Democratic Party
His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

Apology after carer fed dog food to elderly woman by mistake
The incident was among "abysmal failures" of care by a council contractor, an investigation finds.

Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat
Charli XCX sits down with Radio 1's Jack Saunders to discuss the release of her new album.

Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election
BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.

Misconduct proceedings dropped against officer who shot Chris Kaba
Sir Mark Rowley welcomes the IOPC's decision but calls the accountability process "disgraceful".

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

Pakistan restricts international media reporting
Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.

Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.

Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.

Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

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The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

Newcastle appoint Jaissle - what should fans expect?
Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?

Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer
Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.

How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.