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Unsettled pattern into the holiday weekend
The threat for scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue.

How to support Lincoln Avenue School community following fire
A fire destroyed the school building earlier this week.

How to apply for FEMA funding from April storms, floods
FEMA said funding will be available to people in 19 counties and the Oneida Nation, which were affected by tornadoes and more from April 13-23.

Jacob Misiorowski's starting schedule with Brewers makes him unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
Misiorowski says he wants to play in the All-Star Game but understands why that’s unlikely to happen.

Fireworks and weather: A perfect balance
Various weather conditions can impact your firework shows.

Some Merton residents express disappointment in wake enhancement equipment ban
The Village of Merton in Waukesha County is the latest to pass a ban on wake-enhancements for boats on Lake Keesus and Moose Lake.

'Very heartwarming': Organizers, volunteers of Milwaukee's 'United for Venezuela Emergency Relief Campaign' overwhelmed with donations
The basement of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is filled to the brim with donations ticketed for Venezuela.

ATV and UTV safety for July 4 holiday weekend
While many bars and restaurants are popular destinations, Harden said drivers should avoid consuming alcohol.

Hot weekend for July Fourth festivities
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country as we celebrate America's 250th.

Will rain impact your 4th of July plans?
We will see a chance for storms this weekend.

Milwaukee considers increasing e-scooter fines
The Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee passed an ordinance that would increase the fines from $10-20 to $100-200.

Neighbors file federal lawsuit against Microsoft over data center
They say there are 100 or more people living within 1.5 miles, so they believe it should be a class action lawsuit.

State senators share mixed reactions to end of minority student grant program
The State Supreme Court ruled the Minority Student Undergraduate Retention Grant Program is unconstitutional.

Chase Burns wins star-studded pitching matchup with Jacob Misiorowski as Reds beat Brewers 7-2
Sal Stewart and Jose Trevino homered off Jacob Misiorowski, and Chase Burns pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds.

Wisconsin lawmakers on 250 years of American independence
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, said “the struggle continues, and it's all worth it.”

Fond du Lac man accused of threatening to kill Gov. Evers and family
The criminal complaint states Hartmann was drinking and doesn't remember making any calls.

Four new tiny homes now open to veterans in need, marking the largest expansion at the village in Racine
When the village first opened in 2014, they started with 15 homes. They now have 20 tiny homes for veterans in need.

Wisconsin Senator demands investigation into Postal Service
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of votes were not counted in the state’s April election because ballots were delivered after the deadline.

A look back at history-making weather events on July Fourth
Independence Day has seen it's fair share of noteworthy weather events.

Jake Bauers says the Brewers chemistry is something he hasn't 'experienced anyplace else'
Bauers leads the Brewers with 15 home runs.

World News

Starmer warns Burnham will have to spend time on global affairs, in first interview since quitting
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.

England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time
England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico is set to be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday.

Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

Nowak killer appeals against conviction and sentence
Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.

Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.

Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.

William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".

Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.

Mexico's unlikely hero who England could fear most
Julian Quinones' path to being a Mexican hero has been unorthodox - and he will hope to become a legend against England on Monday morning.

Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.

Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.

No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first time journalists from a UK broadcaster have been to the Iranian side of the strait.

Weekly quiz: Why did the princess climb the UK's three highest peaks?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Iran nuclear and military damage revealed after restricted satellite images released
Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.

I started selling clothes from my nana's house - now I'm turning over £10m
Murci has grown from a side hustle to being featured on Love Island and promoted by influencers.

Woman denies consensual encounter in Top Boy actor rape trial
The woman claims Michael Ward raped her in a car shortly after they met at a nightclub in east London.

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.

Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009
The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.

Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead'
Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to murder.

Dine-and-dash pair enjoy lavish seafood meal and eight Cokes without paying
The customers were captured on CCTV enjoying seafood and drinks on Monday.

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The Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires Festival
Chris and Faisal look at how he's gone from mayor to likely next PM.

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time
England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico is set to be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday.

Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

Qualifiers eye more shocks after causing Wimbledon upsets
Qualifiers Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki set their sights on toppling title challengers Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner after causing huge upsets at Wimbledon.