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No action taken yet on special session to ban partisan gerrymandering
Despite lawmakers being at the State Capitol Thursday, both chambers of the Legislature remained empty.

Marquette University sees significant flooding after Wednesday night
Carpenter Tower temporarily lost power and an emergency backup generator is operating at the building.

New London battles flooding as water levels could be historic by weekend
For three days city crews, residents and volunteers have been working against the Wolf and Embarrass rivers in New London.

NWS confirms at least 7 tornadoes touched down in Tuesday storm
NWS said an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Town of Lisbon, which is just north of Sussex, and an EF-1 in Endeavor.

First Lady supports Wisconsin congresswoman’s foster care legislation
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., said it’s a fulfillment of her own destiny to look out for foster youth.

PHOTOS: Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, buildings after multiple rounds of severe weather
Many have found themselves trapped inside cars and several roadways have been closed.

Here's an estimate of how much it's rained so far in Wisconsin since Monday
Wisconsin has also surpassed its record for the amount of severe weather warnings that have been issued in April.

Man killed by lightning in Waukesha
Police said the man, who was in his 40s, was believed to have been struck when he was walking through a parking lot during last night’s storms.

NOAA explains how technology plays a major role in forecasting tornadoes
The President of Wisconsin Emergency Management talks about how they stay on top of active weather days to keep residents safe.

Kenosha begins rollout of metal detectors in its public high schools
Bradford High School became the first of the district’s six high schools to implement walk-through scanners and handheld wands.

Senator concerned about slow mail delivery in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., is asking Postmaster General David Steiner for answers.

Brewers snap 6-game skid by beating Blue Jays 2-1 with bizarre rally in 8th
William Contreras hit the only ball out of the infield during a two-run rally in the eighth inning.

Thursday begins will rain and dense fog
Rain clears by midday bringing some much needed afternoon sun.

Severe thunderstorms take aim at Wisconsin on Friday
All weather hazards are possible including large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in response to severe weather damage across state
Evers signed the order after traveling to Union Center in Juneau County on Wednesday, following Tuesday's storms.

'The damage is extensive': Residents clean up church damage in Town of Lisbon
They spent much of their time helping to clean up around Lisbon Presybetarian church.

Kenosha Co. residents spend Wednesday cleaning up damage in Somers from Tuesday's storms
The cleanup is expected to take several days as residents work to recover.

State lawmakers question DPI officials over transparency concerns
The hearing stemmed from a 2024 workshop on standardized testing held by DPI and a private vendor.

Madison residents assessing damage to homes, cars after major hailstorm Tuesday
Vicki Berenson came out after the storm to find her back windshield completely smashed in.

Weyauwega issues evacuation notice for second straight day
It comes following storms that caused flooding in the area.

World News

Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".

Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.

Beckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn row
Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

Murderer who never shared where body is gets parole
Glyn Razzell is approved for parole despite never revealing the location of his wife's body.

Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war
While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns
An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".

Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere
Khushal Yousafzai has been opening up to BBC Asian Network about the impact of one day in 2012.

Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf - and what happens next for its star recruits?
With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.

Key findings from Covid inquiry report on vaccines
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation reveals
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.

Prehistoric hippo and mammoth bones a 'once in a lifetime' find in cave under Welsh castle
Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.

Lana Del Rey to sing theme for new James Bond game
The Summertime Sadness star has been keen to add her voice to the Bond franchise for a number of years.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.

Police probe Islamist group's arson attack claims
An Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.

Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

Lionel Messi buys fifth-tier Spanish club Cornella
Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Catalan club Cornella.

'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'
A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.

Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale
"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.

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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?
Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

Has Trump given up on the midterms?
The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Clayton beats Littler in Rotterdam to extend lead
Jonny Clayton delights the Rotterdam crowd as he beats Luke Littler 6-4 to extend his lead at the top of the Premier League table.