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Wisconsin DPI launches new initiative to focus and build best skills for students’ futures
There will be seven skills that will be chosen based on feedback from the steering committee and Wisconsinites input.

'It's definitely hard': Milwaukee businesses struggle with significant road construction
One barber estimates the construction has contributed to him to losing 15 clients.

Brewers' Logan Henderson goes on IL with lower back strain
The Brewers recalled pitcher Coleman Crow from Triple-A Nashville to fill Henderson’s spot on the roster.

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce unites, supports veterans businesses
Spectrum News 1's "Voices for Veterans" series spotlights the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Rep. Tom Tiffany responds to criticism over 2020 election investigation comments
Protestors on Tuesday called out Tiffany for saying the FBI should be allowed to investigate the 2020 election in Wisconsin.

Summer temps usher in tourist traffic in Wisconsin
Shawano area businesses saw additional business bump over long weekend.

Middleton eighth grader competes in National Spelling Bee
Arnav Vempati of Middleton and Ethan Robert of New Berlin are in the nation's capital this week.

Isolated thunderstorms early with quiet conditions overnight
A few storms may be strong, producing heavy rain and gusty winds.

Mayor Luke Diaz highlights population surge for city of Verona
Verona's mayor, Luke Diaz highlighted the small city that's making a big impact.

Dellshire Resort opens in Wisconsin Dells, with large fire-breathing dragon at the center
General manager of the resort Michael Lucero said there’s been quite a buzz for the new lodging option.

Process to rename Chavez Learning Station underway in Kenosha
Kenosha school district leaders are asking parents and community members to join a renaming committee and submit ideas.

MU Poll: Majority of Wisconsinites think legislators should've passed budget surplus bill
A total of 77% of Republicans thought it should’ve passed and 82% of Democrats thought the same thing.

Wisconsin farmers face cost spikes through spring planting
As Wisconsin farmers roll through the fields this spring, one of the main topics they’re facing is how to stay profitable.

Milwaukee trailblazer Lucille Berrien dead at 98
Lucille Berrien, the first African American woman to run for Milwaukee mayor, died on Friday, May 22.

Everyday Hero: Reedsburg family carries on more than 100 years of firefighting tradition
The Dempsey family’s bloodline at the Reedsburg Fire Department goes back to 1902.

Gas prices hold steady as travelers hit the roads for Memorial Day
Gas prices held mostly steady over Memorial Day weekend, a welcome sight for travelers.

VFW holds Memorial Day ceremony in Green Bay
The VFW is one of the largest organizations of combat Veterans in the U.S.

Brewers' Misiorowski sets record with 57 100 mph pitches in game since tracking era started in 2008
The 24-year-old right-hander reached 101 mph on 40 of his 96 pitches.

Misiorowski sparkles and Yelich homers in Brewers' 5-1 victory over Cardinals
Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer and Andrew Vaughn went 3 for 4 as the Brewers extended their NL Central lead over St. Louis to 2 1/2 games.

Milwaukee VA hosts 96th Memorial Day ceremony
The ceremony included music from the Milwaukee American Legion Band and a flyover from the Commemorative Air Force Wisconsin Waukesha Wing.

World News

Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river as heatwave continues
Police and fire crews with underwater units launched a major search until a body was recovered on Tuesday night.

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing
At least three people were killed in the attack, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.

Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.

Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary
The result sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November with Paxton's Democratic opponent.

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.

Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere
Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

Our best friend fell 200ft to his death on a mountain but wouldn't want us to stop hiking
Two men who watched best friend Jack Carne fall to his death off Glyder Fawr won't stop adventuring.

How long will the heatwave last?
Following a day of record breaking bank holiday heat, heatwave conditions continue for many. Simon King looks at how many more days of heat you can expect.

Watch: Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave
Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

India's communists once ruled millions - what happened to them?
The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.

'Shocking' rise in school suspensions for racist and homophobic abuse
Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.

Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze
The fire broke out around 06:45 BST at a supermarket below a block of flats in north-west London.

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn
The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline

Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.

Speed up £250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge
A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue.

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Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal.

The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway

Nuno to stay as West Ham boss after relegation
Nuno Espirito Santo will stay on as West Ham manager to lead their fight to get back to the Premier League at the first attempt, the club says.

Spurs needed 'complete reset', says under fire CEO
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham talks about a number of issues the club needs to address.

The footballer setting record straight after 46 years
Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for 46 years.

60 Palace 'troublemakers' ordered to leave Leipzig
Police say 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as "known troublemakers" have been ordered to leave Leipzig while two arrests were made before the Europa Conference League final.

NI's O'Neill signs four-year contract extension
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year contract extension to keep him at the helm until 2032.