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This overlooked button in your car can help keep your cool
Summer is the time to make sure you air conditioner is running properly.

Crews battle 5-alarm fire at Lincoln Avenue School
The MPS school has been burning since the early morning hours of Tuesday.

Don't stop running just because it's hot outside
Temperatures are heating up, but you don't have to give up your daily outdoor runs.

Heat wave takes hold of eastern two-thirds of U.S.
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country this week.

What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is actually a myth.

Old World Wisconsin honors America's 250th birthday
Old World Wisconsin is an open-air living history museum in Waukesha County.

Madison programs handing out teen work experience amid tough job market
Madison School and Community Recreation has programs geared towards teens but also hires them as camp counselors for younger students.

Appleton School District breaking summer hunger cycle with meals program
The summer meals program provides breakfast and lunch at no cost to students 18 and under.

Heat and storms are the theme in Wisconsin
Expect heat indices for many in the triple digits with a chance for storms.

Everyday Hero: UW Health leader helping respiratory care breathe into the future
The Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care honored a UW Health leader with an Honorary Lifetime Award.

Ortiz homer gives Brewers 5-3 comeback win over Reds
Joey Ortiz had a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-3 comeback victory

Milwaukee-based 'United for Venezuela' fund launches with Brewers' help following devastating earthquakes
Food, clothing and other essentials were packed here in the basement of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, all heading to Venezuela.

Staying safe as the heat wave grips Wisconsin
For some workers, like James Munn, a landscaper in Green Bay, the heat is unavoidable.

Milwaukee immigrant rights group issues community alert after reported ICE arrests
Forward Latino said they are urging people to carry their I.D’s, paperwork and any documentation they have on them at all times.

‘If somebody has to stay home because they can't afford childcare, that's going to impact you’: Lawmakers host community roundtable
As the month of June nears its end, so too does funding for the state’s Child Care Bridge Payments program.

National Eagle Center on Mississippi River marks America 250
Wabasha, Minnesota proclaims to be the Eagle Capital of America.

'I fell in love with this city': Neenah mayor shares what makes the city special
Mayor Brian Borchardt, originally from Milwaukee, said he uses his background growing up in a large city to shape how he leads his community. 

Extreme heat and stifling humidity this week
Dangerous heat index values above 100 degrees are likely.

Tips to keep your home cooler this summer
The first prolonged heat of the season arrives this week.

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
The National Weather Service says the hot and humid weather is expected to last through most of the week.

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Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence
The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.

Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'
An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'
A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.

Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.

Queen meets author JK Rowling to mark start of royal week
The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.

Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies
Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears.

Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.

France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes
Why Didier Deschamps' changes to personnel and formation could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup.

Pick Kobbie Mainoo over Elliot Anderson against DR Congo, says Wayne Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.

The Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born
Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.

Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan
The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.

We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?
The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.

Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?
They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.

O'Donoghue: Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

Home schooling and travel: Life as a 10-year-old tennis star
Hunter Henderson, 10, from Doncaster, has just won a major international tournament.

Another UK heatwave could be on the way
As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre
Two people are taken into custody after the incident in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.

Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion
The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period.

US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
Trump called it a "big win" but a major LGBT campaign group described the ruling as "heartbreaking".

Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March.

US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

School trip surprise as students meet The Rock
About 50 children from Sudbury meet Dwayne Johnson on a school visit to London.

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Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.

Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes
Tottenham agree a deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United pull out of the race for midfielder.