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Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win.

Cleanup efforts continue for much of Walworth County following Friday’s severe storms
Severe storms caused widespread damage in Walworth County, especially near Lake Como.

FEMA aid application now open for residents in 19 counties, Oneida Nation
FEMA assistance is for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Homeowners and renters must file a claim with their insurance first.

3 people dead, 7 rescued after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake
The incident is being investigated by the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

'One of the best magic tricks ever': Wisconsin magician wows judges on America's Got Talent
21-year-old Geno Ploeger joined Spectrum News 1 to share how his hometown roots helped shape his showmanship on the national stage. 

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.

Turning warmer on Tuesday
Expect statewide highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Wisconsin on Wednesday
Vance will be in Milwaukee to talk about the Trump administration's work to combat fraud, officials said.

West Bend mayor showcases summer attractions, events and downtown growth
Situated along the Milwaukee River in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, the City of West Bend is home to more than 30,000 residents.

Firework blast injures police officer, MPD investigating
Police were chasing several people who were setting off fireworks when the blast happened on Sunday.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

'Milwaukee will always be in my heart': Bucks confirm Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis Jr. trade to Heat
“From delivering a championship to transforming our franchise, Giannis’ impact on the Milwaukee Bucks is lasting and profound,” said Bucks owners.

Kenosha schools face $17M budget deficit; Leaders say tax hike necessary or deep cuts loom
The Kenosha Unified School District faces a $17 million budget deficit for the 2027-2028 school year and is considering going to referendum in April.

Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
Michael Alfonso secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement in this his first run for office.

'This is hard': Walworth County residents spend Fourth of July weekend cleaning up storm debris
In the Town of Sharon, high winds destroyed several farms.

Milwaukee free meal program braces for surge in families needing food this summer
At one of the locations near Fond Du Lac Avenue, they have already gone from serving an average of 15 kids per day to around 40 kids per day.

Lake Geneva community mourns after storm leaves 3 children dead
The children were boating on Lake Geneva when the storm caused the boat to capsize and sink.

Now Hiring: Cruisers Yachts seeks people for multiple careers
Five years ago, the Oconto yacht builder expanded operations to a second production facility in Pulaski.

Bauers homers off Rodríguez in 7th, Brewers come back to beat Diamondbacks 3-2
Bauers hit his team-leading 16th homer to right to chase Rodríguez.

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff goes back on the injured list with shoulder inflammation
Woodruff left the Brewers’ 4-3 loss at Arizona on Saturday in the fourth inning after striking out Adrian Del Castillo on a 75.1-mph changeup.

World News

Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension
The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.

Prince Harry begins his UK visit with court verdict
The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.

Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
Bennett's cause of death was not immediately clear and bandmates from her former group G.R.L say their "hearts are broken".

Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers
Homeless people or those in financial hardship have been pushed to online applications and away from basic bank accounts.

Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China
At least two have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 480,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.

Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.

Fery 'stands tall and takes advantage' to continue dream Wimbledon run
Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

Watch: Does Trump’s Fifa intervention undermine football’s integrity?
The BBC's Daniel Bush looks at the US president's comments over his request for Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.

Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.

PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.

The Papers: 'World cup storm' and 'King puts foot down'
The global reaction to Donald Trump's intervention in the 2026 World Cup dominates today's papers.

Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI boom drives chip sales
Samsung's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors expected its profits to have been even higher.

Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer

Charlie Kirk's family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murder
The hearing will decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the shooting death of Kirk, a key Trump ally.

Hidden hoard of gold coins saves church set to shut
St Wilfrid's Church in Melling, near Lancaster, was set to close when the gold coins were discovered.

Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

Canada makes largest defence procurement deal in its history, citing 'dangerous and divided world'
Canada announced the multi-billion dollar deal for 12 submarines from German company TKMS just as PM Carney heads to a major Nato summit.

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Is Trump interfering in the World Cup?
Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.