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Could rain chances bring some fright to Halloween?
Luckily, most of the weekend is shaping up to be dry, cloudy and seasonable.

Sunshine returns with cooler temperatures
High temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s.

The Miz caps a likely Cy Young season with poise in Brewers' World Series clincher
He went 2-0 with a 0.84 ERA, striking out just five in 10 2/3 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title, beating Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5
Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Brewers are your 2026 champions. Relive Game 5
From the locker room champagne showers to the tears and hugs shared between teammates to the love from fans, it'll be remembered.

Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns
William Contreras became the eighth catcher voted the World Series MVP after lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series championship.

Brewers championship parade, celebration to be held Friday
The parade will run through downtown Milwaukee, ending at Henry Maier Festival Park.

The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champs. A look at their title, by the numbers
The Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 capturing the title and wrapping up one of the most dominant postseasons in recent memory.

Charming, cantankerous Pat Murphy at age 67 leads Brewers to first World Series title
Pat Murphy was rushed from the ballpark six years ago, stricken with a heart attack. Tonight he was leaving the ballpark a World Series champion.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers are World Series champs
The Brewers’ first World Series title is about this year’s unique team.

Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title
It's a historic night that Wisconsin will never forget.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are World Series-ready
The World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

West Allis man shot by police during home visit
Officers were conducting home visits for people on community supervision in the city on Oct. 27, when the incident occurred.

Packers and Panthers trying to bounce back as they face off at Lambeau Field
The Packers are angry over a loss at Detroit in which they got penalized seven times in the second half.

Last Marquette poll before election shows Crowley with 7-point edge over Tiffany among likely voters
Marquette Law School’s final Wisconsin governor poll shows David Crowley ahead of Tom Tiffany, with turnout poised to shape next week’s race.

Dennis Krause Blog: Rays stay alive and break Brewers' hearts
Brewers fans have waited since 1970 for a championship. They’ll have to wait a little longer.

Tampa Bay Rays rally in 12th inning of Game 4 to beat Milwaukee Brewers and prevent World Series sweep
The series moves on to Game 5.

Brewers' Aaron Ashby breaks postseason scoreless relief record as World Series Game 4 goes to extras
Ashby followed with a scoreless 10th and hasn't allowed a run in 17 2/3 innings in nine postseason appearances.

Milwaukee Brewers take moment to honor Bob Uecker during World Series
Major League Baseball has an annual tradition of acknowledgement during the Fall Classic in partnership with Stand Up to Cancer.

Measles cases climb past 300 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 333 of the 335 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

World News

Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election
The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment
All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.

Philippine police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devices
Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.

Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 14, officials say
At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.

Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Poundland's bosses is filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

Bereaved families appalled by footage of Seoul crush in Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 4 uses video from the Itaewon crush to show the aftermath of an imagined North Korean attack.

Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.

Row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar
The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

What the Budget means for your money
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Healey provides some breathing space but things still set to get worse for most
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

Budget key points at a glance
Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

Under 25? Here's what the Budget means for you
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.

'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out
He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.

Europe's youth is on the march - but does anything actually unite them?
The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.

We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show
Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? Find out which star you are by answering these questions.

Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

Michelle O'Neill says DUP has blocked her from PM meeting in Glasgow
The move follows unionist anger over Sinn Féin's involvement in protests which prevented a contentious Orange Order march in Portadown.

Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides
Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.

'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.

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'Fully committed' Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed Bruno Fernandes will remain as captain ahead of the Premier League trip to Chelsea.