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Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump's gutting of USAID on agency's last day
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered USAID absorbed into the State Department on Tuesday.

County officials 'concerned' about MCTS projected budget deficit
On June 17, 2025, MCTS said it would reduce its services starting on Aug. 24, 2025 through the rest of the year due to a budget deficit.

No verdict on first day of jury deliberations at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
The first day of deliberations saw a flurry of notes from the jury and Combs and his supporters bowing their heads in prayer in the courtroom.

Community pays tribute to fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder
Zach Anderson did not know Officer Corder personally, but was among those who came out Monday to pay tribute.

Trump says he found group of 'very wealthy people' to buy TikTok to avoid ban in U.S., needs China's approval
It comes less than two weeks after he issued a third extension of a deadline that would see TikTok banned in the U.S.

Illegal fireworks cause more injuries requiring hospitalization, report warns ahead of July 4th
About 30% of imported fireworks are illegal, according to the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory.

‘Children should never be a partisan issue’: With a lack of state investment so far, Wisconsin’s Child Care Counts subsidy ends today
Meanwhile, Gov. Tony Evers has signaled he won’t sign a spending bill without some investment from Republicans.

Construction delays push back Green Bay Public Market opening
The project is expected to spur additional economic growth in downtown Green Bay.

Wisconsin physical therapist shares how to prevent pickleball injuries
As pickleball continues to grow, a Wisconsin physical therapist said so do the injuries.

Volunteer team helps police, first responders grieve following death
Law Enforcement Death Response organization works all across Wisconsin.

Smooth sailing for a few days
Comfortable and sunny settles in until the holiday weekend.

Federal EV tax credit would end Sept. 30 under Senate version of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The House version of the bill would terminate the credit 180 days after it is signed.

Cyclist dies after being hit by garbage truck in Janesville
At around 10:21 a.m. on Monday, June 30, authorities responded to the intersection of Milton Avenue and East Memorial Drive.

WNBA expanding to Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia over next 5 years
The Ohio team will join that season, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030.

Supreme Court to decide whether shutting down Michigan pipeline is a state or federal fight
Michigan AG Dana Nessel sued in June 2019 seeking to void the easement that allows Enbridge to operate a part of pipeline under Straits of Mackinac.

Who's calling? A reporter, and it's often President Donald Trump answering
There's evidence Trump is making greater use of his phone to conduct interviews, often on the spur of the moment.

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder dies after being shot in line of duty
Corder was one of the two MPD officers who was shot on Thursday night.

17-year-old dies after drowning in Pewaukee Lake
Police said they received a call about the reported drowning on Sunday at around 12:07 a.m.

NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says
The probe into Beasley comes 14 months after the NBA banned Toronto’s Jontay Porter, who was linked to a prop bet investigation.

AI-powered humanoid robots play 3-on-3 soccer matches in China
The robots are generating a lot of excitement among fans.

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Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes
The government was forced into concessions on its welfare plan following a backlash among its own MPs.

Police launch criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets
It follows performances from both bands on Saturday at the Glastonbury music festival in Somerset.

Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say
The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.

Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected

Heatwave peak sees parts of UK climb to 33C
The rise in temperature coincides with the beginning of Wimbledon and the end of the Glastonbury festival.

Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.

Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure
The announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.

Emma Raducanu beats British teenager Mimi Xu on first day of Wimbledon
British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

US Senate begins voting on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
Senators are debating a nearly 1,000-page bill that is pivotal to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda.

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

'I had to investigate my own abuse case because the police failed me'
Police are failing to properly investigate coercive control, victims and campaigners say.

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?
The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.

'We're not safe here anymore' - Syria's Christians fear for future after devastating church attack
Many Christians in Syria fear the new Islamist-led government is not doing enough to protect them.

How cold case killer was caught after more than half a century
The conviction of Ryland Headley is thought to be the oldest cold case murder ever solved in the UK.

Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?
This was not the peace-loving, welcome-to-all vibe that Glastonbury tries to project, writes Katie Razzall.

How safe is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, really?
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

Why 'best-dressed officials' are missing from Wimbledon
Wimbledon is without line judges for the first time - will 'sport's best dressed officials' be missed?

How unusual is this UK heat and is climate change to blame?
Scientists are clear that global warming is making heatwaves like this hotter and more likely.

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.

Almost 2,200 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff last year
The number of incidents has risen since a drop in the pandemic, although serious injuries are down.

Tree that killed child was propped up for decades
A councillor says supports had been holding up the tree at least as far back as the 1990s.

Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers
Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

UK F-35 parts exports to Israel are lawful, High Court rules
The court has rejected a challenge brought by human rights groups.

Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash
Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.

Idaho gunman in deadly ambush of fire crews had 'idolised' firefighters
The suspect deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene.

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Is Zohran Mamdani the Democrat’s new secret weapon?
Why New York's mayoral race affects the rest of America

Music and Politics At Glastonbury
Glastonbury organisers say they are "appalled" by comments made by an act.

A classic rom com with Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor may have discovered love.

Boulter and Kartal win on record-breaking day for British players
Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal both produces impressive victories at either end of a record-breaking day for British players at Wimbledon.

The Fluminense history maker, 44, with his eyes on Peter Shilton
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio has helped his side into the Club World Cup quarter-final as he eyes Peter Shilton's appearance world record.

Putintseva asks umpire to eject spectator over safety fear
World number 33 Yulia Putintseva raises security concerns about a spectator during her first-round match at Wimbledon, asking for them to be ejected.