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Northern lights could be visible across U.S. on Friday night
It's the first observed G5 since Oct. 2003.

U.S. announces new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine
The aid comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region.

Updates: UW-Madison leaders come to agreement with protesters; encampment cleared
As of Friday afternoon, protests at UW-Milwaukee were continuing.

Provider prioritizing patients after Ascension cyberattack
The breach has caused numerous challenges.





34th Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors fallen officers
There are a total of 293 officers on the memorial.

FDA's latest tests reaffirm milk supply safe from bird flu
The Food and Drug Administration's retail dairy samples and egg innoculation tests have both tested negative for the H5N1 virus.

WisPolitics analysis: Under new maps, which party has the advantage, and what could it mean for policy?
WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers explains why Republicans are likely to maintain a majority, albeit a much narrower one.

A cyberattack forces Ascension to divert ambulances, take records offline
A spokesperson for Ascension says it detected what it called unusual activity Wednesday on its computer network systems.





Heavy fighting in Gaza's Rafah keeps aid crossings closed, sends 110,000 civilians fleeing
Israel's plans for a full-scale invasion of Rafah appear to be on hold for now

Few storms early then clearing overnight
We may be able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights!

Meet the first graduate from Milwaukee's Edessa School of Fashion
Edessa School of Fashion opened two years ago in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.

The northern lights: Photos vs. what your eyes see
Why do aurora look so vivid on camera compared to in person?





Strong solar storm could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in U.S.
It could produce northern lights as far south in the U.S. as Alabama and Northern California.

Consumer sentiment falls to 6-month low, University of Michigan survey says
U.S. consumers say they are concerned about high inflation and unemployment.

Northern Lights may be visible in Wisconsin Friday night
Storms and clouds should clear enough to catch a glimpse.

U.S. bans 37 Chinese affiliates from receiving military technology
The institutes and firms work with the Chinese government on quantum technologies, nuclear programs and shipments of controlled items to Russia.





Live Updates: Prosecution plans to call 2 more witnesses in Trump trial; Cohen expected Monday
Donald Trump is the first president to stand trial on criminal charges.

Film academy launches $500M fundraising campaign ahead of 100th Oscar anniversary
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the campaign to ensure long-term, global support for its Oscar prizes, museum and more.

Biden White House highlights a coming showdown with GOP over 2017 tax cuts that are due to expire
The tax cuts expire in 2025.

U.S. says Israel's use of U.S. arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
The administration says wartime conditions in Gaza prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes

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US says Israel may have breached international law using American weapons
Report says it is "reasonable to assess" there have been breaches in Gaza, but admits it does not have "complete information".

Northern Lights in dazzling display across the UK
A solar storm of this scale can cause disruptions to infrastructure such as the power grid.

Eurovision final: Seven things to look out for
A look at some of the most eye-catching performers, ahead of the grand final on Saturday night.

It's OK to have a bad day, Harry tells students
The couple's kicked off their visit to Nigeria by opening a mental health summit in Abuja.





'I feel embarrassed to be addicted': Why young people still take up smoking
Hundreds of young people in the UK take their first puff each day. Is that why a ban is planned?

Island fights back grey squirrel invasion
A conservationist is on a mission to keep a Welsh island a sanctuary for native red squirrels.

Djokovic struck by water bottle at Italian Open
Novak Djokovic is hit on the head by a water bottle as he signs autographs after his win at the Italian Open.

Spanish islands toughen curbs on party holidays
The popular tourist spot says it will expand an anti-tourism law.





Starmer vows to scrap Rwanda scheme 'straight away'
The Labour leader says he would use counter-terror powers to "smash" smuggling gangs, if he wins power.

Ticket tax needed to help music venues, MPs say
A report recommends a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to help struggling small venues.

Barron Trump 'declines' Republican convention role
The former US president's youngest child, 18, has "prior commitments", according to his mother.

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use
Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care.





Woman says she will sue over Baby Reindeer character
Fiona Harvey accuses Netflix, as well as writer Richard Gadd, of lying, in a Piers Morgan interview.

The Papers: 'Recession lifts' and Eurovision 'discord'
GDP figures, which show that the UK has emerged from recession, feature in some of Saturday's papers.

Eurovision queen Loreen wants to write a boring song
The two-time winner talks Eurovision, protests in Sweden and why she wants to write a song about tax.

How foreign affairs could shape votes at home
Former, current and would-be foreign secretaries set out their pitch for Britain and the world.





'I got married on a Thursday and saved £3,000'
More couples are choosing to get married on a weekday in order to save money.

Red carpets, racing and flames: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Succession star Brian Cox: 'I've lost my anonymity'
Actor Brian Cox is up for a Bafta TV Award alongside several fellow Scots.

Mini heatwave: Will the very warm weather last?
Very warm and sunny at the moment, but for how long will it last?





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Why would basket hangers need a safety course?
A power firm says it is not aware of any safety incidents involving people hanging items on lampposts.

Tackling mental health and a sailing record attempt
The 21-year-old sailing solo around Great Britain and Ireland to raise mental health awareness.

Everything you need to know about student loans
How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?





Meet the designer behind Bambie Thug's Eurovision look
Mariusz Malon says Bambie Thug's Eurovision look is 'amazing' and 'starts conversations'.

Co-op Live arena says opening can finally go ahead
Bosses say Elbow will open the troubled venue on Tuesday after a string of problems and delays.

Kate 'doing well', says William on Cornwall visit
The Prince of Wales spoke about his wife on a visit to St Mary's Community Hospital on the Isles of Scilly

New child abuse laws a 'fudge', inquiry chair says
Survivors of child sex abuse say new plans to stop institutional cover-ups are a “kick in the teeth” for victims.





World Triathlon Series
Coverage of the women’s elite race from the 2024 World Triathlon Championship.

Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain
France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season.

Anderson future in doubt after McCullum talks
England coach Brendon McCullum holds talks with leading wicket-taker James Anderson about the veteran's future.

GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League
Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha.