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Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
Ben & Jerry's has been at odds with Unilever for a while.

Peralta wins his NL-best 17th, Yelich goes deep and the Brewers beat the Angels 9-2
Peralta extended his career-high in wins and tied the New York Yankees Max Fried for tops in the majors in victories.

Packers prepare for 0-2 Browns in potential trap game
The Packers are coming off of 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders.

3 killed, 2 seriously injured in reckless driving incident in Milwaukee
Police said they noticed a car driving recklessly on W. Wright Street and attempted to pull it over, leading to a car chase and crash.

A month after flooding, demand still high at Father Gene’s Help Center
After more than a month of increased demand for resources and services, it has many organizations spread thin.

Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race
Hong, who joined the race Wednesday, said she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class.

Mild but unsettled outlook for the weekend
Expect the daily threat of rain with highs in the 70s.

Construction begins on public housing redevelopment in downtown Madison
Over the next ten years, eight new apartment buildings will be built on what’s known as the Triangle.

Summer squeezes out every last second
Highs will stay in the 70s and 80s through the week.

Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — was commanding forces in Europe and Africa during bribery plot.

Wisconsin Democrats introduce voluntary ‘do not sell’ list for handguns
The legislation comes after former State Representative and Milwaukee Alder Jonathan Brostoff died by suicide last November.

California judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for new trial
Erik and Lyle Menendez were denied in their bids for parole last month.

Environmental group sues City of Racine over Microsoft data center water use
Midwest Environmental Advocates, on behalf of Milwaukee Riverkeeper, filed the lawsuit accusing Racine of violating public records laws.

Oconto County measles numbers hold steady at 36 cases
All are in Oconto County and all are people who were unvaccinated.

Brewers ready for playoffs with less than 2 weeks left in regular season
Should the Brewers pitch Jacob Misiorowski as a starter or out of the bullpen in the playoffs?

FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitz
The Trump administration issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs like Wegovy.

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Redford died "at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved," his publicist said.

Mother of 6-year-old Wisconsin girl faces charges for allowing registered sex offender to be in contact with her child
Ruby R. Lehman, 6, was reported missing on Sept. 11. Her disappearance prompted an Amber Alert. She was found "unharmed" on Sept. 13.

Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for 4th time after reaching framework deal with China
The original deadline set by Congress was Jan. 19 of this year, a day before Trump took the oath of office for his second term.

Charges dismissed against Waupun prison staff member in prisoner deaths
Alexander Hollfelder’s case was the second to be dismissed.

World News

Food prices continue to surge as inflation remains at 3.8%
While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures.

Ex-Labour councillor charged in Westminster 'honeytrap' case
The charges relate to alleged WhatsApp messages sent to people within Westminster circles.

JLR supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims
Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

Tech bosses say massive investment will make UK 'AI superpower'
Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal".

Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli troops push into Gaza City
Israel says its aim is to defeat up to 3,000 Hamas fighters who remain there, but the offensive has drawn international condemnation.

Read the text messages between Charlie Kirk accused and roommate
"You're joking, right????" the roommate responds in one message after the alleged gunman tells him he did it, according to court documents.

America's unofficial party house where Trump spent the night
The ambassador's residence in central London has a colourful history and may be on Trump's itinerary.

Four arrests after Trump and Epstein images projected on Windsor Castle
Police said four people remain in custody after the "stunt," which coincided with the US president's arrival in the UK.

What is the President doing on his visit to the UK?
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.

Landlords 'scared' and selling up before renters' rights bill becomes law
Patricia Ogunfeibo sells one of her properties in south-east London, saying landlords are "scared".

The Summer I Turned Pretty reaches emotional climax
Spoiler warning: The much-anticipated final episode reveals how the talked-about TV show's plot ends.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row
His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever.

End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

Politicians get rich while we suffer - so I helped bring down our government in 48 hours
Gen Z protesters in Nepal tell the BBC of their pride and heartbreak after last week's momentous protests.

Rescuing my poisoned cat cost £3,000 - here's how to spot fake medicine
Pet owners are being urged to check all medicines carefully before using them.

US officers tied us up and pointed guns at us, South Korean engineers tell BBC
Korean workers who were detained in the US say they were treated like criminals and are still in shock.

'It took 20 years but I brought my rapist to justice'
Dan Cooper describes how serving on a jury prompted him to re-report the attack he suffered in 2004.

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Ten sick Gazan children arrive in UK for treatment
The group are the first to be brought to the UK for treatment under a government scheme.

Labour deputy hopeful Powell attacks welfare 'errors'
Lucy Powell also hits back at claims she is running to be deputy leader as a "proxy" for Andy Burnham.

Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by reported China chip ban
Jensen Huang told reporters he would be "patient" as the US and China grapple for global AI dominance.

'I created a successful business thanks to a disability grant - but cuts will sink it'
Many disabled workers face the threat of losing their jobs or businesses because of long waits for government grants.

Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison
Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.

Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape charges
The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.

'Forgotten' royal castle uncovered on Scottish island
Archaeologists say the fortress was owned by ancestors of Scotland's medieval Lord of the Isles.

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Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza Says UN Commission
Israel rejects UN Commission finding that it is committing genocide in Gaza.

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Who is Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer?
Plus, behind the scenes of Trump’s last state visit and what might happen this week?

Exclusive testimony from celebrities affected by phone hacking
A look at the legal battle over allegations of the media's unlawful information gathering.

Man Utd announce record revenue despite on-field struggles
Manchester United reveal they generated record financial revenue of £666.5m last year despite the poor on-pitch performance of their men's team.

Mourinho close to succeeding Lage at Benfica
Jose Mourinho is close to a return to management with Benfica, replacing Bruno Lage who was sacked after the Champions League defeat against Qarabag.

Hatton was excited for the future, say family
Former world champion Ricky Hatton was "not alone in life" before his death at the age of 46, say his family.