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Wisconsin ports look to build on 2025 shipping totals
Lake levels could also impact shipping operations this season.

Growing Yemeni coffee concept expands in Madison, creating jobs and late-night alternative
Rising demand for late-night, non-alcoholic social spaces as Qamaria looks for new baristas and cashiers.

'It's bad out here': Milwaukee residents lean on food pantries as grocery stores close
Over the past year, at least seven grocery stores have closed in the greater Milwaukee area, worsening the food desert crisis.

TrashVeyor being rebuilt to clean Milwaukee waterways
The huge machine funnels trash and debris out of water, and into dumpsters.

Multiple animal rights activists arrested attempting to break into Ridglan Farms
Multiple people were arrested trying to break into the Blue Mounds facility.

Peaceful period begins the week
After a frigid start, warmer air will slide in later today.

Floodwaters swamp Burlington as Fox River crests
Communities across Wisconsin are continuing clean-up efforts following a week of record-breaking severe weather.

Animal rights activists return to Ridglan Farms after violent protest
Organizers held a peaceful vigil Sunday after approximately 25 protestors were arrested Saturday.

Volunteers from all parts of Wisconsin help Fremont as they get ready for more flooding
The severe weather is over for now, but parts of northeast Wisconsin are facing more bad news.

Trump says US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass blockade
President Trump says the U.S. has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

At least 15 tornadoes confirmed from Friday's storms in Wisconsin
The first confirmed tornado from Friday was in Wind Lake, rating at an EF-1. The second was in Racine County, rating at an EF-0.

Zoological Society of Milwaukee focused on saving songbirds
The Milwaukee County Zoo has been working closely with the Belize Zoo in Central America for years to help save songbirds.

PHOTOS: Damage, flooding racks up across state after Friday's storms
It was a relentless week of severe weather across the state of Wisconsin. Friday evening's storms were no different.

In Focus: Addressing PFAs challenges in Town of Campbell
Lee Donahue, a supervisor on the Town Board for the Town of Campbell in La Crosse County, shares his perspective.

In Focus: One Marinette City Council leader’s hopes for PFAS legislation
Doug Oitzinger also serves on the Board of Directors for the group Save Our H-2-0.

In Focus: New PFAS law aims to start contamination cleanup process
State Sen. Eric Wimberger discusses the legislation and how he feels it will help address issues related to PFAS contamination.

Breaking down the new PFAS legislation signed into law
Ryan Burk talks with local and political leaders about how it aims to help with contamination.

'I have not seen anything to this level': Ringle sees 75 homes damaged after Friday's storms
NWS confirmed an EF-3 tornado was confirmed between Weston and Ringle with estimated winds at approximately 140 mph.

Cleanup underway in Rock County after latest round of severe weather
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Rock County Friday evening.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over U.S. blockade and fires on ships
Iranian gunboats opened fire on a tanker Saturday and a projectile hit a container vessel, British military officials said.

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US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.

Travelodge 'extremely sorry' for giving stranger key to couple's room
Woman says she was left feeling shaken and believes the chain needs to do more to improve security.

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack
A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.

Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to last
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?

Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction
Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

Woman, 86, convicted after getting one letter wrong on car insurance form
The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.

Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000
It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.

'No ball games' signs are deterring kids from exercising, MPs told
Making PE a core subject in schools and removing 'no ball games' signs are among recommendations in a new report on barriers to sport and physical activity in England.

Half marathon organisers sorry after wrong signage sends runners an extra 500m
Organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon say a turning point was positioned incorrectly.

Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

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Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?
Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.

Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why he thinks Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.

Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?
Gabriel pushed his head towards Erling Haaland's face yet escaped with only a booking. Why did the VAR not intervene for a red card?

F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' for changes
F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.

Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson
English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.