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Warner Bros asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance
Shareholders can still decide to tender their shares in favor of Paramount’s offer for the entire company.

Tribe files lawsuit against U.S. Army Corps over Enbridge Line 5 reroute
The lawsuit argues the Corps unlawfully granted Canadian company Enbridge a permit to construct the new 41-mile section of its Line 5 pipeline.

'It is a privilege to do it': Meet the artist behind the Hannah Dugan trial courtroom sketches 
Adela Tesnow, a graduate of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, was hired by local media outlets to document the trial each day.

Great day to get outside
Most of your Wednesday we'll see sunshine with temperatures in the 30s.

Winter weather returns for the official start of winter
We return back below average for the first day of winter.

In second day of trial, officers testify Judge Hannah Dugan rudely approached them
Follow along as evidence is presented in the case against Dugan, who's accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers.

Packers' Josh Jacobs says he hurt his knee again in loss to Broncos. He still wants to play Saturday
Jacobs says he'd rather play through pain than watch from the sideline.

Community rallies around Bass Bay Brewhouse after devastating fire
Bass Bay Brewhouse, a popular Muskego restaurant, was destroyed when a fire broke out Friday, Dec. 12.

Businesses mark one-year anniversary of ALCS shooting
In the weeks that followed the shooting, local businesses stepped up to help.

New school safety bills introduced one year after ALCS shooting
The bills were drafted based off a January listening session with concerned Madison residents.

'They're just trying to stay alive': Lumber companies hurt by tariff war lobby for federal aid
The President gave American farmers billions in aid during a trade war in his first term, but the relief was not extended to hardwood companies.

Packers prepare to face Bears without Parsons
Because the Packers didn't trade for Parsons until late August, Jeff Hafley is used to working with a Packers defense without Parsons.

AAA: More than 2.4 million Wisconsinites projected to travel for the holidays
AAA predicted that 122.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this year between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1.

Everyday Hero: Technical college instructor to retire after spending 50 years on the frontlines of education 
David McFadden said he's been proud to mold the next generation of first responders.

Parsons' injury throws major wrench into Packers' hopes of competing for Super Bowl berth
With three weeks left in the regular season, it puts the Packers in a much more precarious position.

A year later, Madison doctors reveal untold race to save school shooting victims at ALCS
UW Health reveals new details about its on-scene and in-hospital response.

Baldwin, Van Orden team up on bill to give organic farmers a boost
The bill is intended to give organic producers the tools to grow and modernize, per a release from Sen. Tammy Baldwin's office.

Analyzing opening statements, witness testimony in 1st day of Dugan trial
The trial is set to resume Tuesday in Milwaukee.

'More birthdays': 1 year later, Milwaukee County EMS blood transfusion program looks to expand
Officials said almost 40 people were administered blood while en route to hospital since the program began.

'Defeat that darkness': Celebrating Hanukkah after antisemitic attack in Australia
Rabbi Michoel Feinstein said, historically, the Jewish response to intimidation is always to seek peace.

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Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins in England
The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with "a genuinely long-term plan" on pay and jobs.

Duke of Marlborough charged with intentional strangulation
The 70-year-old is accused of attacking the same person in Oxfordshire between 2022 and 2024.

Abramovich must pay £2.5bn from Chelsea FC sale to Ukraine fund or face court, Starmer says
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians

Boy, 15, charged with murder of girl, 9, as police name victim
The teenager has been charged over the death of Aria Thorpe at a house in Weston-super-Mare.

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

Police forces will make arrests over 'globalise the intifada' chants
The Metropolitan and Greater Manchester forces say they will make arrests over 'globalise the intifada' chants.

Warner Bros urges investors to reject $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.

Naveed Akram charged with 15 counts of murder over Bondi shooting
Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges in total following the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.

Man arrested over husband and wife's 1993 farmhouse murder
Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead with gunshot wounds at their farm more than 30 years ago.

Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm
Ex- Miss Universe contestant Sarah Dzafce has drawn backlash in East Asia and in her own country.

Timothée Chalamet on table tennis, his twenties and his love of... Susan Boyle
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

England battle against Alex Carey hundred in crucial Ashes Test
England battle hard to stay in the Ashes as Alex Carey’s century leads Australia to 326-8 on the first day of the third Test.

'My opponents get angry when they lose': Girl, 9, wants to become world's best chess player
The nine-year-old is hoping to become the best chess player in the world in her age category.

Fallout and the secret of the perfect video game adaptation
Masterminds behind the classic video game series tell us how they created a successful TV show.

Djokovic, Draper or Shelton: Who could challenge Alcaraz and Sinner in 2026?
After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner swept the Grand Slams again, BBC Sport analyses who might stop them in 2026 - and you can have your say.

What are the 'ghost ships' Venezuela is using to evade oil sanctions?
A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a "ghost fleet" used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions.

Ho ho no! Four ways to stop kids' Christmas meltdowns
Four ways to keep the magic without the meltdowns and create stress-free festive fun for children.

Left-wing candidate beats Starmer ally to lead UK's biggest union
Andrea Egan, who was expelled from Labour three years ago, replaces Unison's current general secretary Christina McAnea.

Katie Price's ex-husband denies raping girl, 13
Kieran Hayler has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl.

Essay cheating at universities an 'open secret'
An essay mill owner says he's made millions, while an ex-lecturer says he quit due to rife cheating.

Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floor
James Craig waited hours for medical help after he broke his leg and hurt his hip in a fall.

Nick Reiner charged with murder of his parents Rob and Michele
Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.

Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m over problem gambling failings
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling

Six Canadian MPs denied entry by Israel to occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities say they denied the Canadian lawmakers entry for "security reasons", which one of the MPs called "completely unacceptable".

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Are Foreign Countries Interfering in UK Politics?
Minister orders probe into foreign interference in politics.

The Americast Awards 2025… on 5 Live!
What were the biggest moments of the year for America?

Heartwarming drama based on the best-selling novel
A boy, born with facial differences, enters a mainstream school for the first time. Drama.

Snicko operator error behind controversial Carey reprieve
The company that owns the Snicko technology takes "full responsibility" for the error that reprieved Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey on day one of the third Ashes Test.

England battle despite Carey ton in crucial Test
England battle hard to stay in the Ashes as Alex Carey’s century leads Australia to 326-8 on the first day of the third Test.

Macclesfield forward McLeod dies in car accident
Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod has died in a car accident on the M1 motorway while travelling back from a game.

No script, Joshua will quickly knock Paul out - Hearn
Eddie Hearn has been hearing people back Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua and wonders if he is losing his mind.