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Superheroes visit patients at American Family Children's Hospital
Not all heroes wear capes, but on Wednesday, quite a few of them certainly did.

Palermo’s Pizza worker killed at plant in Milwaukee
Company officials said an investigation is underway by government officials.

IRS pushes back tax deadlines for Wisconsinites impacted by floods
Individuals and businesses in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties will have until Feb. 2, 2026, to file returns and pay any taxes.

Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race
Hong, who joined the race Wednesday, said she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class.

Sotomayor ponders whether Americans know the difference between a king and a president as she calls for more civic education
She also spoke critically of any calls to criminalize free speech, which comes as Attorney General Pam Bondi has been in the hot seat.

NASA says Northrop Grumman’s resupply craft to ISS had engine issue
The cargo craft's engine stopped during two burns.

3 killed, 2 seriously injured in reckless driving incident in Milwaukee
Police said they noticed a car driving recklessly on W. Wright Street and attempted to pull it over, leading to a car chase and crash.

Janesville teacher arrested for sharing explicit content with undercover agent
The undercover agent was part of a child exploitation investigation by the Department of Homeland Security.

MPD officer hits, kills 31-year-old woman lying in alleyway with squad car
Police said they were doing a welfare check on a person who was walking in and out of the street.

Brewers postseason tickets go on sale next week
Here's how you can get yours.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
Ben & Jerry's has been at odds with Unilever for a while.

Peralta wins his NL-best 17th, Yelich goes deep and the Brewers beat the Angels 9-2
Peralta extended his career-high in wins and tied the New York Yankees Max Fried for tops in the majors in victories.

Packers prepare for 0-2 Browns in potential trap game
The Packers are coming off of 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders.

A month after flooding, demand still high at Father Gene’s Help Center
After more than a month of increased demand for resources and services, it has many organizations spread thin.

Mild but unsettled outlook for the weekend
Expect the daily threat of rain with highs in the 70s.

Construction begins on public housing redevelopment in downtown Madison
Over the next ten years, eight new apartment buildings will be built on what’s known as the Triangle.

Staying warm with isolated rain and thunder
Many areas will remain dry through the end of the week.

Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — was commanding forces in Europe and Africa during bribery plot.

Wisconsin Democrats introduce voluntary ‘do not sell’ list for handguns
The legislation comes after former State Representative and Milwaukee Alder Jonathan Brostoff died by suicide last November.

California judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for new trial
Erik and Lyle Menendez were denied in their bids for parole last month.

World News

Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area
The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.

A court blocked a migrant being returned to France - how much of a setback is this for No 10?
The temporary decision by a High Court judge shows how complicated deportation or removal plans can be.

Scotland's not proven verdict to be scrapped as MSPs back reforms
The verdict has been used in criminal trials for hundreds of years but campaigners had called for it to be abolished.

Obama says US faces 'political crisis' after killing of Charlie Kirk
The former president criticised the response to the shooting by President Trump, who has vowed to tackle "radical leftists".

Tests show Navalny was poisoned in jail, his widow says
Yulia Navalnaya is urging the two laboratories she says found her husband was poisoned to release their findings.

Chimps drinking equivalent of a lager a day in fermented fruit, study finds
Scientists say chimps consume the equivalent of a bottle of lager a day from dining on ripe fruit.

Vintage port, a menu in French and 1,452 pieces of cutlery - a glimpse of the state banquet
Chicken and a special cocktail are being served, while Rupert Murdoch and Tim Cook are among the guests.

Melania’s hat, Kate’s feather brooch and other standout looks so far
State visits are often seen as an opportunity to exercise “sartorial diplomacy” on the world stage.

Thousands gather in London to protest against visit
A coalition of more than 50 groups have organised a march in central London against the visit.

In pictures: All the best images from Windsor Castle
President Trump greeted by the King and Queen and other senior royals at Windsor Castle.

What is the President's schedule while he's in the UK?
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.

Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat
Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.

AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather
An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.

Jaguar Land Rover supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims
Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

Search for ancient Egyptian gold bracelet missing from Cairo museum
A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.

Ozzy Osbourne documentary pulled from schedules will now be shown in October
The documentary about the rock legend was pulled from the schedules at the last minute a month ago.

The Summer I Turned Pretty reaches emotional climax
Spoiler warning: The much-anticipated final episode reveals how the talked-about TV show's plot ends.

How an American football-loving Brit is trying to crack the 'hardest position in sport'
Sam Fenton is the first British quarterback to earn a spot in a Division One college team in the United States.

Politicians get rich while we suffer - so I helped bring down our government in 48 hours
Gen Z protesters in Nepal tell the BBC of their pride and heartbreak after last week's momentous protests.

Rescuing my poisoned cat cost £3,000 - here's how to spot fake medicine
Pet owners are being urged to check all medicines carefully before using them.

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EU proposes curbs on trade with Israel over Gaza war
Despite the forceful language, the measures appear unlikely to pass and have been condemned by Israel.

Nvidia boss says UK will be 'AI superpower' as tech firms invest billions
Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal".

Met using 'Al Capone approach' to root out misconduct in force
The London force says it has removed more than 1,400 officers and staff from its ranks in three years.

Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai
Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation.

Heavy rain set to continue across UK
The rain is set to continue into the weekend as some areas of the UK have already had nearly double the average rainfall for September.

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What does Donald Trump want from his UK state visit?
And the row over free speech after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza Says UN Commission
Israel rejects UN Commission finding that it is committing genocide in Gaza.

Exclusive testimony from celebrities affected by phone hacking
A look at the legal battle over allegations of the media's unlawful information gathering.

Silver feels like gold for Wightman after dramatic 1500m final
Jake Wightman makes his return to a global podium with world 1500m silver, ending Great Britain's wait for a medal in Tokyo.

Salt leads England to first T20 win over Ireland
Phil Salt again leads the way for England as they beat Ireland by four wickets in the first match of a three-game T20 series in Dublin.