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Milwaukee leaders provide update on flood cleanup efforts
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with some city department heads, gathered Thursday afternoon to provide an update on cleanup efforts.

NWS confirms at least 8 tornadoes touched down in Tuesday storm
NWS said an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Town of Lisbon, which is just north of Sussex, and an EF-1 in Endeavor.

Brewers capitalize on three straight bunts to score go-ahead run in 2-1 win over Blue Jays
Garrett Mitchell scored the go-ahead run as the Milwaukee Brewers bunted three straight times in the seventh inning.

No action taken yet on special session to ban partisan gerrymandering
Despite lawmakers being at the State Capitol Thursday, both chambers of the Legislature remained empty.

Marquette University sees significant flooding after Wednesday night
Carpenter Tower temporarily lost power and an emergency backup generator is operating at the building.

New London battles flooding as water levels could be historic by weekend
For three days city crews, residents and volunteers have been working against the Wolf and Embarrass rivers in New London.

First Lady supports Wisconsin congresswoman’s foster care legislation
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., said it’s a fulfillment of her own destiny to look out for foster youth.

PHOTOS: Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, buildings after multiple rounds of severe weather
Many have found themselves trapped inside cars and several roadways have been closed.

Here's an estimate of how much it's rained so far in Wisconsin since Monday
Wisconsin has also surpassed its record for the amount of severe weather warnings that have been issued in April.

Man killed by lightning in Waukesha
Police said the man, who was in his 40s, was believed to have been struck when he was walking through a parking lot during last night’s storms.

NOAA explains how technology plays a major role in forecasting tornadoes
The President of Wisconsin Emergency Management talks about how they stay on top of active weather days to keep residents safe.

Kenosha begins rollout of metal detectors in its public high schools
Bradford High School became the first of the district’s six high schools to implement walk-through scanners and handheld wands.

Brewers snap 6-game skid by beating Blue Jays 2-1 with bizarre rally in 8th
William Contreras hit the only ball out of the infield during a two-run rally in the eighth inning.

Senator concerned about slow mail delivery in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., is asking Postmaster General David Steiner for answers.

Thursday begins will rain and dense fog
Rain clears by midday bringing some much needed afternoon sun.

Severe thunderstorms take aim at Wisconsin on Friday
All weather hazards are possible including large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in response to severe weather damage across state
Evers signed the order after traveling to Union Center in Juneau County on Wednesday, following Tuesday's storms.

'The damage is extensive': Residents clean up church damage in Town of Lisbon
They spent much of their time helping to clean up around Lisbon Presybetarian church.

Kenosha Co. residents spend Wednesday cleaning up damage in Somers from Tuesday's storms
The cleanup is expected to take several days as residents work to recover.

State lawmakers question DPI officials over transparency concerns
The hearing stemmed from a 2024 workshop on standardized testing held by DPI and a private vendor.

World News

Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked
The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on
Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.

Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise
Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war
While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'
The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero dead'
Calls for PM to resign over Mandelson vetting and ex-Arsenal goalie's 'train horror' death leads the papers.

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?
The UK's biggest video games awards cap off a week of big announcements, but will they change anything?

School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns
An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".

Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere
Khushal Yousafzai has been opening up to BBC Asian Network about the impact of one day in 2012.

Australia's most decorated living soldier granted bail over war crime charges
Lawyers argued that Ben Roberts-Smith wouldn't be able to defend himself properly from prison.

Major refinery fire won't lead to fuel rationing, Australian PM says
A 13-hour blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries could impact petrol prices and supply.

Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.

Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future
The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.

Lana Del Rey to sing theme for new James Bond game
The Summertime Sadness star has been keen to add her voice to the Bond franchise for a number of years.

Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.

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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?
Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

Has Trump given up on the midterms?
The president is losing public support over the Iran war.