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Sweltering heat today brews overnight thunderstorms
Excessive heat & humidity during the day lead to overnight thunderstorms.

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
In February, images of Punch with his plushie posted by the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden on social media quickly became a sensation.

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on a Yemeni city
The claim marks an escalation over vital shipping routes in the Middle East as the United States and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

'My heart is broken': Family of Corey Ruiz demands justice
The family has retained the services of civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them.

Upcoming Milwaukee Air & Water Show builds excitement for aviation
The event prides itself on being a big draw for families.

The stories of EAA AirVenture 2026
There’s a story behind every aircraft and every visitor at EAA AirVenture this week in Oshkosh.

Marcus Center adds ‘Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical’ to its 2026-27 season
It’ll run from Dec. 26-30.

Wisconsin congressional delegation reacts to deadly police shooting
Corey Ruiz died after being shot by a Madison police officer on Wednesday.

Wisconsin State Fair chairman stepping down after 16 years of service
This summer's Wisconsin State Fair will be the 15th and final one for board chairman John Yingling.

Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for OWI
It’s the 46-year-old’s first offense.

'The Great Gatsby' roars in for its Madison debut
The show will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from July 28-Aug. 2.

National Labor Relations Board certifies St. Mary’s nurses’ union
Nearly 900 registered nurses at the hospital had voted in favor of a union on June 11.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee to relocate headquarters to Oak Creek
The office building it purchased is located at 6744 S. Howell Avenue, the previous site of Master Lock, and will offer 120,000 square feet of space.

U.S. DOJ sues City of Milwaukee over mask ban ordinance for federal agents
It comes a couple of weeks after the U.S. DOJ said it would not comply with the order for ICE agents.

Paris gas plant proposal overwhelmingly opposed by residents but supported by local unions
The Public Service Commission held its final two public hearings on the proposal on Thursday.

Heat and humidity filter in this weekend
Temperatures will rise over the weekend with storm chances increasing.

German Fest returns this weekend
German Fest starts Friday, July 24, and runs through July 26 at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Protesters disrupt Madison officials during briefing on deadly officer-involved shooting
The press conference did not go as expected when nearly a dozen protestors made their way in with signs.

Madison looks back as another police shooting reopens wounds
Artist Sharon Kilfoy says art continues to help Madison heal while preserving the city's memory.

World News

Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated
More than 340,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires in France and Spain.

Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says
The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".

Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

Ramsay-Peaty in tears after missing out on gold again
An emotional Adam Ramsay-Peaty questions how his future looks after missing out on gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's toughest peaks
The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.

Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?
Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

What a week's work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures
Three 15-year-olds tell the BBC how their outlook changed after one week in the world of work.

The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

Police investigate donations by Tice company to Reform UK
Britain Means Business, owned by the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice, made two donations of £250,000 in the run-up to the 2024 general election.

After chaotic return, where does Joshua win leave Fury fight?
Where does Anthony Joshua's chaotic comeback win over Kristian Prenga leave the super-fight with Tyson Fury?

Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekend
Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.

People call me the sex MP but we need to be educating
Samantha Niblett officially launches her "summer of sex" campaign, as her educational bid ramps up.

Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

Mr Motivator delivers fitness class at care home
The 90s TV legend brightens up the day for a group of residents at a facility in West Yorkshire.

Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

'Extraordinary sight' of rare bird from Asia spotted in UK
A long-tailed shrike has been spotted in Eastleach in Gloucestershire after flying off course from Asia.

Organ donation helped save seven lives after crash
Tributes are paid to Edward Pearce after the 20-year-old died in a crash on the A27 near Pevensey.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

With great power comes great responsibility
Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

After chaotic return, where does Joshua win leave Fury fight?
Where does Anthony Joshua's chaotic comeback win over Kristian Prenga leave the super-fight with Tyson Fury?

Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola
Liverpool start life under Andoni Iraola with a 4-2 win over Sunderland thanks to goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas.

Ramsay-Peaty in tears after missing out on gold again
An emotional Adam Ramsay-Peaty questions how his future looks after missing out on gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Norris cautious despite pole as it 'falls apart' for Hamilton
Lando Norris has an opportunity to win his first grand prix of the year in Hungary, but Lewis Hamilton says his positivity is being tested after another penalty.

Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.

Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham
Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.