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Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Things to do around Wisconsin: 'A Christmas Carol,' Christkindl market, downtown cookie walk
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Legal strategies at play in Judge Dugan's trial
"The entire situation, the entire matter really happened in what? Twenty-two minutes?"

Brewers agree to 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games.

ALCS shooting victim says they received 'small amount' of money raised to support victims
Community leaders are also calling for mental health support for those impacted.

Fire experts share importance of sprinklers
Paul Davis CEO Brady Chuckel said a fire can cause a homeowner thousands of dollars in repairs.

What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents
Attorneys for both sides worked together to select 12 jurors and two alternatives Thursday. Opening statements are set for Monday.

More snow and Arctic air ahead for Wisconsin this week
A round of light snow is possible Friday along with plummeting temperatures by the weekend.

'Please do not let them expire:' Wisconsinite asks lawmakers to extend ACA subsidies
The Senate failed to advance two health care bills on Thursday.

Staying cold with snow showers ahead Friday
Temperatures overnight will fall into the single digits in most places.

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend
Clear skies will make for perfect viewing conditions this weekend.

Cudahy High School staff member accused of sexual assault
While the alleged assaults involved a school staff member, police said they allegedly did not happen on the school's campus.

BBB shares the 12 scams of the holidays
From misleading social media product ads to free gift cards, here's what you need to know to stay safe this holiday season.

Environmental group files lawsuit against PSC over Beaver Dam data center energy use records
It comes after Midwest Environmental Advocates said the PSC denied its record request for unredacted documents about electrical load projections.

‘We just got to execute’: Denver’s solid defense will put pressure on Packers' receivers
The Packers are visiting the Broncos on Sunday and are preparing to face defensive challenges.

Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race
Brennan said he would be a governor who both fights President Trump’s “chaos and dysfunction” and works across the aisle with Republicans.

Jury selection for trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan begins Thursday
So far, 34 potential jurors have been struck based on an initial questionnaire, leaving roughly 90 potential jurors in the pool.

Tariffs may fuel more ‘shopping local’ but businesses still face challenges 
According to a survey by the personal finance company NerdWallet, 74% of shoppers expect tariffs will impact their holiday shopping this year.

Push for more green and gold snowplow lights in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, flashing green lights on snowplows and other city and county maintenance vehicles are a safety feature allowed by law since 2022.

Milwaukee chef testifies on Capitol Hill, calls on lawmakers to strengthen the Affordable Care Act
On Thursday, the Senate will vote on two proposals to address health care costs, but neither is expected to pass.

World News

Flu surge a challenge for NHS 'unlike any' since pandemic, Streeting says
The health secretary also warns planned strikes by resident doctors next week could be the "Jenga piece that collapses" the NHS.

UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.

The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem
With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

Taylor Swift shown in tears after she met Southport attack families
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

Stop treating so many patients, NHS managers tell hospitals
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.

Chief of South Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test
Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.

King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year and also picks up prizes for music and performance.

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel
The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

Trump's Gaza peace plan struggles to progress as Israel and Hamas face tough choices
Getting both sides to move onto the second stage is a huge challenge for Washington, as Gazans continue to suffer the longer it takes.

Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter
NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

Cold, 'super flu' or Covid - how to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.

Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?
The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Secret £3.5m cannabis farm that stood out like a 'beacon' in sleepy village
They had hired two men to help, and were making products such as cannabis-infused chocolate bars.

Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens
Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help.

'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws'
Bereaved families demand roadside licence bans after drug driving deaths surge 78% in a decade.

The nuclear power station on the front line of an election battle
Scotland's last operational plant, at Torness in East Lothian, is scheduled to cease operating in 2030.

Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.

Boys to be focus of UK's strategy on violence against women
Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told.

Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak
The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting

Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.

Guinness canning factory staff begin eight-day strike - but firm says no disruption to supplies
About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils
The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.

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Is Flu Different This Winter?
The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up