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3 children killed in Kenosha apartment building fire on Thanksgiving
Police said they responded Nov. 27 after 10 p.m. to a multi-family apartment building that was on fire.

How to be prepared for a winter storm
Between snow and blowing winds, some Wisconsinites may see dangerous travel conditions and power outages.

Winter storm impacts post-Thanksgiving travel in Wisconsin
Snow moves through the Badger State Saturday through early Sunday.

Have a mountain of leftovers after Thanksgiving? Here's how to store, eat them safely
Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, so mark Monday off on your calendar as the last day to gobble up all the goods.

Examining the history of Black Friday
Despite a shift toward online shopping, Walden University said Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Black Friday shoppers, make sure to layer up!
Frigid Friday in store with highs only in the 20s and wind chills in the teens.

Winter storm will impact your weekend plans
Snow looks to move through late Friday night through early Sunday.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, holiday concerts, Cirque Du Soleil
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Double D's Sports Pub and Eatery opens doors on Thanksgiving to offer meal and watch Packers game
Logan Michalak runs the Double D’s Sports Pub and Eatery with his mother, Amy.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers beat Lions at their own game
The Packers are 8-3-1 with the Bears coming to Lambeau Field a week from Sunday. This is getting good.

Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over Lions
The Packers swept the season series to earn a potential tiebreaker in the NFC North.

Madison churches hold community Thanksgiving dinners
Hundreds of people came together to enjoy food and fellowship for the holiday.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan
The parade featured dozens of balloons, floats, clown groups and marching bands.

Avoiding distractions key in preventing Thanksgiving kitchen fires 
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the number one day for home fires in the United States.

Here's why you might feel sleepy after a Thanksgiving meal
According to a Cleveland Clinic dietitian, there’s some science behind why you may be getting drowsy on Turkey Day, and the turkey is part of it.

Winter weather to impact the busy Thanksgiving travel day
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

Balloons inflated for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
More than 30 balloons were inflated ahead of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Wisconsin seeks to block Morgan Geyser's conditional release after escape from group home
A Waukesha County Circuit Court judge agreed on Wednesday to seal the petition filed by the DOC late Tuesday seeking the revocation.

Northern Wisconsin digs out from Wednesday snowstorm
Lake-effect blast impacted much of the Midwest ahead of Thanksgiving.

Wisconsinites hit stores, roads ahead of Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, many hit the roads and headed to the stores to keep their plans on track for Thanksgiving.

World News

Zelensky's top adviser resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption raid on his home
Andriy Yermak, 54, has been the Ukrainian president's chief of staff throughout Russia's full-scale war.

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts
It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.

France to intercept small boats in Channel after pressure from UK
The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron.

No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget
The Conservatives say she was overly gloomy about the public finances as a "smokescreen" to raise tax.

Romanian teens accused of rape attempt that sparked riots in NI have charges dropped
The boys, aged 14 and 15, have been in custody since the alleged assault on 7 June which led to race riots across NI.

Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people
Authorities say 89 bodies are unidentified and 79 people remain injured after Wednesday's blaze.

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

Homes of residents in dispute with holiday park company catch fire on same day
Residents had appeared in a BBC Panorama programme and were in dispute with a holiday park company.

Lightning detected on Mars for the first time, scientists say
Researchers heard electric crackles on 28 hours of recordings made over two Martian years.

Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.

UK submits 2035 World Cup bid and lists new Old Trafford stadium as venue
Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

Treasure hunt golden hare sold for £82k at auction
People from around the world tried to solve riddles to find the hare through the early 1980s.

We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years
Sue and Alex Tatham became the first couple who met on Blind Date to get married. They reflect on a life together 40 years after the show first broadcast.

Black Friday: Buy loo roll and keep the receipt to get a good deal
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money.

At 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum
Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity.

'This was preventable': Anger and unanswered questions after Hong Kong fire
Questions are mounting as to how the deadly fire spread so rapidly - and who should be held responsible.

What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in a critical condition.

Awards season is approaching: 25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Weekly quiz: What age did scientists say your brain reaches adulthood?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner reveals plan for prize money
Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.

Search for British man who fell from cruise ship off Tenerife coast
The Spanish coastguard has been coordinating search and rescue efforts since Thursday morning.

'Predatory' head teacher struck off after exposing himself in school
James 'Jamie' Richards left several staff traumatised and was described as "predatory" by a panel.

Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash
Experts say the deal may put fans at risk as the Catalan club tries to relieve its financial woes.

'Callous' beheading of stag prompts police investigation
The headless body of the stag, that was part of the herd at Newbridge Demesne in Dublin, was found by staff on Thursday.

Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told
More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'
Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.

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The Week: Send Funding, Workers Rights And A Big Drop In Legal Migration
How to pay for Send funding 'blackhole'?

Shein: How the fast fashion disruptor ran into real world problems
The inside story of Shein’s success, and the challenges it faces in its bid to go public

The Brontë sisters' extraordinary battle for recognition
The story of the Bronte sisters, who overcame a life of hardship to become great writers.

Gueye red card appeal rejected with 'no reason' given
The Football Association rejected Everton's appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card without providing an explanation, David Moyes says.

What's going on with fan disorder at European games?
Was the disorder of Young Boys fans at Aston Villa an isolated incident, or does it indicate something more prevalent?