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Go ahead and make those outdoor plans this weekend
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds the rest of the weekend with seasonable highs.

CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game
It is the latest media restriction imposed by the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications.

Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd and fervor at giant outdoor Mass
On Saturday, the American pope greeted cheering crowds from his popemobile during a parade leading to Place de la Concorde.

Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected the proposal saying Iran wanted to make a deal because it was “losing so badly.”

Beyond the Damage: The Trauma that Lingers after the Storm
Mental health concerns can arise during extreme events and even years later.

Milwaukee County sees first major condo project in nearly two decades
Milwaukee County welcomes the first condominium development project in nearly two decades to St. Francis.

'Community within the cards': Jacob Misiorowski shops for cards day after Brewers' record-setting 100th win
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was shopping for cards at Brew Town Trading Company on Friday.

Wisconsin senator introduces bill to ban ICE, CPB agents from polling locations
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the legislation sends a message to the president that lawmakers are watching.

Police investigate 'unrecognized' UW-Madison fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi for hazing
Alpha Epsilon Pi is not recognized by UW-Madison. It was terminated in 2015 for violating the student organization code of conduct.

Workgroup developing policies for police body cameras in Madison
The group is expected to develop a draft policy by the end of this year, with approval of a final plan coming in 2027.

Wisconsin farmers push back on transmission line project
The BECI Project would stretch from Crawford to Walworth County with some of the proposed routes cutting across farmland.

28 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin this week
The state has seen 192 cases this year.

Two years since Helene: A meteorological setup that caused catastrophic flooding
The combination of a stalled front and remnants of Helene lead to devastating flooding in the southeast.

Matt LaFleur joins Todd Bowles and Shane Steichen on the early-season hot seat for NFL coaches
The Packers are off to a 1-2 start following a lackluster performance in a loss to the Falcons in their home opener at Lambeau Field.

Former UW-Waukesha campus could become 650 residences
Waukesha County approved selling the former UW-Waukesha campus for a 650-unit redevelopment expected to add housing and tax revenue.

Packers fans look ahead after home-opener loss to Falcons
Packers fans returned to Lambeau Field for the home opener, taking in the game-day atmosphere despite Green Bay’s 35-14 loss to Atlanta.

Bijan Robinson runs roughshod over the Packers as the Falcons breeze to a 35-14 victory
Jordan Love went 28 of 53 for 312 yards with two touchdowns — one to Christian Watson and another to Matthew Golden — and an interception.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers blown out in home opener
An offensive line that wasn't terrific to begin with has been weakened even more by injuries.

Brewers reach 100 wins for first time, slow Phillies' playoff push with 5-1 victory
Brewers fans crowded the seats behind the dugout and held “100” signs as players left the field.

Milwaukee employee buys first home through workplace grant program
The company said it has helped three employees purchase homes over the past two years, with 14 more employees currently applying for grants.

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Controversial Orange Order march to go ahead for first time in nearly 30 years after late night drama
The march, which in the 1990s sparked some of the most serious disorder in Northern Ireland's history, will go ahead on Sunday after a series of legal challenges.

Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers on to housing ladder
The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

Iran says it will wait for official US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal
The US president earlier said that Tehran only made the proposal to open the strait within seven days because "they're losing so badly".

Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".

Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game
Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for match against Israel.

Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?
The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity.

Can you eat ultra-processed foods and still be healthy? A dietitian analysed my weekly shop
UPFs are linked to a range of health problems. But no-one seems to be able to agree why.

Christa Pike to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years - but her defence say she's a victim too
Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.

Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety
China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.

How the bare nails trend became a class issue
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

Man City chairman confident club will prove innocence
Khaldoon Al Mubarak's comments came after the club was found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.

The Papers: 'Noel's crying his heart out' and 'global IVF disaster'
A couple of the papers feature more reaction to the Manchester City drama, after the club was found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.

Mother of woman found hanging in tree shocked as police say body was staged
Christy Spivey tells the BBC she only has more questions now police think Tasia Fortune's body was put in the tree after her death.

Powerful storm brings flooding to north-east US as states declare emergency
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia are in the path of the powerful storm.

Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit
The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains what Pope Leo's visit means for France.

Met to re-examine CCTV from Jill Dando murder case
Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

Mystery of concrete ring 'solved after 30 years'
The concrete ring on the Suffolk coast has baffled people since 1993.

Why bookshops are booming in the TikTok age
Proprietors explain why more independent bookshops are springing up in our towns and cities.

Keep dancing: 100-year-old leads charity flash mob
Hundreds of people join Bernard Gilbert as he leads a dance in Worcester city centre.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
A relationship between neighbours is changed forever by a tragic accident

England embrace the chaos - but control also needed to win big prizes
England embrace the chaos, but superb Spain show it will never win big prizes, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'
George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.

Tuchel rues 'big mistakes' - did Man City charges have impact?
England's loss to Spain was decided by uncharacteristic mistakes, with two Man City players making errors - so did club news affect performances for country?

'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield reach Grand Final
Wakefield Trinity were playing in rugby league's second tier in 2024. Two years on, they are one win away from becoming Super League champions.

No Premier League appetite to strip Man City of titles - but threat remains
After being found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges for breaching Premier League, could Manchester city really be stripped of eight trophies?

Vollering wins women's road race world title
Demi Vollering continues her remarkable season with a thrilling victory in the women's road race in Montreal.

England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try
England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.