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A look back at Milwaukee's long socialist legacy
Wisconsin’s largest city, Milwaukee, holds a famous legacy as the only major American city to elect three socialist mayors between 1910 and 1960.

Prospect Luis Lara is eager to reward the Brewers' faith in him after signing a 7-year contract
Lara spoke with reporters on Zoom on Wednesday after signing the deal, which includes club options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.

Thousands of Wisconsinites still without power after Wednesday storms
Here's the latest.

Cooler temperatures arrive for the weekend
Highs for most will get into the 80s.

Continuing to monitor the severe weather for Thursday
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Another round of severe weather arrives today
Severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening.

PHOTOS: Severe weather causes storm damage across Wisconsin
Areas of Wisconsin are seeing multiple rounds of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Packers' Tucker Kraft expects to be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from torn ACL
Kraft hasn’t played since getting carted off Lambeau Field on Nov. 2 during a 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee is almost complete
Mauricio Ramirez said the project comes with a lot of responsibility and pressure.

ActBlue CEO 'respectfully' declines to answer GOP questions
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, has been investigating the Democratic fundraising platform for years.

Former Milwaukee OB-GYN accused of using his sperm in fertility treatments
Former Milwaukee OB-GYN accused of using his sperm in fertility treatments

Teach for America invests in future educators
Michael Nguyen, executive director, shared about the nonprofit’s effort to expand pathways into purpose-driven careers.

Milwaukee Night Market returns with new theme nights, expanded map
From Western Night to Bark After Dark to International Flavor Night to College Night, here's what to know about this year's markets.

Keeping your pets safe during hot weather
From heatstroke symptoms to ideal cooling tools, here's what you need to know.

How weather will impact the 2026 World Cup
From scorching hot temperatures to high humidity, the weather will impact the players in this summer’s tournament.

Know these symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Plus, find a cooling center near you.

2 Wisconsin students advance to Jimmy Awards in New York
Ava Greenberg from Middleton High School and William Kastner from Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance were selected.

Brewers begin construction on The Truss, a new premium club area at AmFam Field
The all-inclusive space for season ticketholders in the first six rows on the first level is expected to be open in 2027.

Summer festival organizers feel strain of rising costs to put on events
Organizers of Polish Fest and Juneteenth said they are seeing expenses rise.

New effort to prevent summer beach closures in Madison
It comes after years of frequent closures of local beaches in the summer due to elevated E. coli levels and toxic blue-green algae.

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Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.

Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care in NHS
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

Serena Williams' run at Queen's over as partner Victoria Mboko withdraws
Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko withdraws with a left knee injury.

Dani Dyer returns to Strictly a year after pulling out with broken ankle
"Hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one," the TV and social media star says.

'Mum was killing me': England's Rice on World Cup heat - and his sunburn
The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.

A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

'A van was set alight and pushed towards my home'
Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland.

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.

Mum's plea to reopen case into daughter's shooting in US
The mother of Lucy Harrison, who was shot by her father at his Texas home, demands further inquiries.

'Hidden house' farmer slams contempt conviction
Helen Lowe was found in contempt of court for failing to remove a house she built inside a barn.

Asylum seeker who raped woman, 18, jailed
Sheraz Malik, 28, was found guilty of two counts of rape by a jury in January.

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet among fans for historic Knicks win
A star-studded crowd saw the New York Knicks score a winning basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the last seconds of the game.

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The Secret Jungle Hospital
Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.

The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?
New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine

Kevin Bridges asks if football still has beauty at its heart
Kevin Bridges embarks on a journey to understand whether the beautiful game still exists.

Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends
Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.

Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.

O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager
Martin O'Neill is confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager after two interim spells last season led to a league and cup double.

Spurs the dumbest basketball team in history of civilisation - Barkley
NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.