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Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
The lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court in Miami. It seeks at least $10 billion in damages.

Mercyhealth workers rally to mark start of 3rd week on strike
More than 130 workers represented by United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 95 walked off the job July 2.

State fair shows off renovations, merch, new foods
The Wisconsin State Fair runs from July 31 to Aug. 10.

Man accused of shooting and killing MPD Officer Kendall Corder pleads not guilty
He faces charges in the shooting and killing of MPD Officer Kendall Corder and the shooting of MPD Officer Christopher McCray.

Trump continues to extend TikTok deadline. Can he do that?
The president has three times extended the deadline for when TikTok must be sold in order to avoid be banned in the U.S.

Wall Street closes a record-breaking week with a quiet finish
A report suggested U.S. consumers may be feeling less fearful about coming inflation.

Caleb Durbin's host family reflects on his time with Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
Renee Nolan said Durbin was a great tenant who was an even better person.

More clouds overnight with showers and a few storms
The best chance for storms will be western Wisconsin.

Suspect in custody for hit-and-run accident in Oconomowoc
The City of Oconomowoc Police Department said it arrested 49-year-old Matthew Brennecke on Thursday night after a search operation.

Wisconsin State Fair introduces nearly 100 new food and drink options
Aside from fan-favorite classics and the all-new Sporkies and Drinkies finalists, there will be dozens of new dishes and sips to try this year.

Indiana Jones whip snaps up $525,000 at auction after 'Citizen Kane' sled goes for $14.75 million
They were part of the Summer Entertainment Auction being held all week by Heritage Auctions.

Consumer sentiment is holding steady in July, University of Michigan survey says
But sentiment remains well below the historical average.

Witnesses to Felix Baumgartner's fatal paragliding crash heard large boom as it spun to the ground
The skydiver was renowned for being the first to fall faster than the speed of sound.

Chevron gets go-ahead for $53B Hess deal, and access to one of the biggest oil finds this decade
Chevron said Friday that it completed its acquisition of Hess shortly after the ruling.

NWS confirms at least 5 tornadoes from July 16 storms
This brings Wisconsin's 2025 tornado count up to 31 confirmed tornadoes.

3 killed, 1 injured in murder-suicide in Janesville
The incident occurred at the Aspen Square Apartments on Tuesday, June 17.

Funders commit $1B toward developing AI tools for frontline workers
The point of investing in these AI tools is to spur economic mobility, a focus all the funders share, they said.

Know before you go: Wisconsin State Fair frequently asked questions
From ticket deals to bag policies, here's what you need to know before you go.

Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million, AP source says
Lillard was the sixth pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Trail Blazers and spent 11 seasons with Portland before he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Pacquiao is back, but how back is he? Saturday's fight against Barrios will reveal all
It will be Pacquiao's first fight since losing by unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugás nearly four years ago.

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Trump sues Murdoch for libel over Jeffrey Epstein letter story
Trump had threatened to force Murdoch to "testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper".

Boy, 10, dead as nine in hospital after coach crash
The coach was carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School where people have been laying flowers.

MasterChef crisis: Wallace and Torode were 'never friends'
There were nine complaints against Torode, BBC learns - and show’s producers had hoped to ride out the storm.

Amber warning as thunderstorms set to bring flash floods
Saturday could see 20-40mm of rainfall within an hour over London and south-east England.

Sylvanian Families' legal battle over TikTok drama
The toys' owner is suing a TikTok creator who makes videos of them in adult storylines.

RSV vaccine to be offered to premature babies in NI
A vaccination programme to tackle respiratory syncytial virus is to be extended in Northern Ireland.

Man accused of airport assault 'didn't know' he hit female PCs
Mohammed Amaaz tells jurors he was acting in self-defence when he struck out at three officers.

US tech firm investigating after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
Big screen footage of the two people went viral after reports they were colleagues and at least one was married to another person.

More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox
Health security body UKSHA urges vigilance after 38 cases of botulism recorded in the east and north-east of England.

Dog who helped police Queen's funeral dies after car crash
PD Bert, who once sniffed out £250,000 in criminal money, died in a crash on Thursday.

Why the Epstein case looms large in MAGA world
A subset of Trump supporters are passionate about the case - and angry at the president.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney made heroes of Lord of the Rings spoof
The Legend of Rooney's Ring, by one of the writers of TV's Motherland, transports the couple to a fantasy world.

Is this the death of the late night US chat show?
Viewers were taken by surprise this week when Stephen Colbert announced the end of The Late Show.

Wasps are back this summer – a lot of them
Wasps are well-suited to Britain's warm weather so we need to learn to live alongside them, naturalists say.

Kill Russian soldiers, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?
The scheme allows Ukrainian troops to trade videos of confirmed kills on the battlefield for prizes.

Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US
Merz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.

'There were bodies everywhere': Druze residents describe 'bloodbath' in Syrian city Suweida
One woman tells the BBC she cowered in her home waiting for gunmen to enter and "decide whether we should live or die".

UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says
The Home Office's annual accounts show £2.1bn was spent on hotel accommodation in the year to March 2025.

El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela
Some 250 Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador were exchanged for 10 Americans held by Caracas.

Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60%
Last year saw record levels of pollution incidents in England, such as the release of untreated sewage, the Environment Agency says.

Royal swan count sees numbers on Thames resurface after dip
The traditional "swan upping" search finds more positive news about swans on the Thames this year.

Court orders former Brazilian president Bolsonaro to wear ankle tag
A court in Brazil also bars the ex-president from using social media and put him under 24-hour surveillance.

UN says it has credible reports of summary executions during Syria fighting
The UN human rights chief says those responsible for violations and abuses "must be held to account.

Police drop investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury performance
Police said there was "insufficient evidence" for a "realistic prospect of conviction of any offence".

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More River Pollution, More Anger
Serious pollution incidents by water companies rise by 60% in a year.

The President's Path: Why are Epstein files dividing MAGA and Trump?
Trump faces backlash from his base as demands grow for Epstein file transparency

Commanding Scheffler leads from Fitzpatrick at rain-hit Open
Scottie Scheffler battles the worst of the torrential downpours to claim a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick at the Open Championship's halfway point.

Arsenal complete £48.5m signing of Madueke from Chelsea
Arsenal complete the signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea for an initial fee of £48.5m.

The hottest favourites in 100 years, can Lions deliver on their promise?
The British and Irish Lions are heavy favourites to win the Test series but can master tactician Joe Schmidt find a chink in their armoury?

Mbeumo 'proven quality' - but Man Utd still have striker dilemma
Bryan Mbeumo has joined Manchester United to boost their forward options but does Ruben Amorim still need to sign a striker?

Usyk plays mind games with Dubois at weigh-in
Oleksandr Usyk attempts to get in Daniel Dubois' head one final time by stepping ahead of the Briton and standing at the front of the stage during the weigh-in at BoxPark Wembley.