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Wisconsinites, native Iranians share mixed reactions to U.S. and Israel attack
Protesters outside the State Capitol stood against the attack, while some Iranians applauded the effort.

More and more signs of spring this week
The first week of March will bring warmer temperatures and rainfall.

3 dead, 14 injured in Austin, Texas bar shooting
Austin Police officials say the suspect was killed by officers at the scene.

Milwaukee leaders connect Black and brown communities to mental, spiritual health benefits of nature
The Urban Nature Connection organizes community walks and other efforts to get more people outdoors.

Madison-based grocery store seeing increase in customers opting for more protein on shopping lists
Data from a Minnesota-based food corporation shows 61% of consumers in the U.S. are increasing their protein intake.

Breaking down Wisconsin anti-grooming legislation
Ryan Burk talks with a lawmaker and several other safety leaders about a new bill that would define and set an official penalty for grooming.

In Focus: How new anti-grooming legislation could close loopholes
Joan Lawcewicz, a financial crimes investigator with the Chippewa Falls Police Department, testified in support of Assembly Bill 677.

In Focus: Anti-grooming legislation aims to create penalties for the crime
State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, authored Assembly Bill 677.

In Focus: How parents can talk to their kids about dangers of grooming, online safety
Lauren Coffren, executive director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Exploited Children Division, shared some advice.

'This has been a phenomenal winter season': Some Wisconsin businesses see winter improvement
Granite Peak near Wausau has seen a strong year after a pair of weak winters.

Amid heart monthm AHA makes push to get people certified in CPR
More than 45% of people have heart disease but don't know it until it's too late.

Packers hire Cam Achord as special teams coordinator following Rich Bisaccia's departure
Cam Achord is taking over as the Green Bay Packers’ special teams coordinator after spending the last two seasons working with the New York Giants.

Wisconsin man gets 16½ years in prison for forging threats against Trump in a deportation scheme
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Kristy Yang sentenced Demetric Scott on Friday.

'Homes MKE' program helps Milwaukee couple achieve dream of homeownership
Gregory and Rashida lowery spent Friday morning on the porch of their new home in Sherman Park.

Education advocates call for adequate school funding from lawmakers
The rally at the State Capitol followed the filing of a lawsuit against the State Legislature this week over school funding.

Leaders hold press conference on incident involving autistic student who was allegedly given dog food
State Representative Shelia Stubbs, D-Madison, gathered a group of community leaders at the state capitol Friday.

Bill by Wisconsin congressman seeks to help veterans with education, employment opportunities
Rep. Derrick Van Orden is sponsoring The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act.

DATCP identifies first case of bird flu in commercial poultry flock this year
Officials said the affected area has been quarantined and that all birds will be depopulated to prevent spread.

Wisconsin native Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games
The Hornets swingman broke Keegan Murray’s NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th Thursday night against the Indiana Pacers.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum may be moving as it eyes a bigger location
Though a new site hasn’t been decided yet, museum officials said they anticipate the new location will be double the size of the current one.

World News

Two drones headed to RAF base intercepted, Cyprus says
No casualties were reported and the base sustained "minimal damage", the Ministry of Defence said.

Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait
The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.

Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

Refugee status becomes temporary in asylum shake-up
Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

Scotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremations
The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.

Missing student's family 'continue to keep hope alive'
Jack O'Sullivan disappeared after attending a house party in Hotwells, Bristol in March 2024.

Stars hit the Actor Awards red carpet - in pictures
Emma Stone, Wunmi Mosaku and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles.

Two people hurt in Edinburgh as armed police called to reports of man with knife
The two people have been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and police say there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public.

UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.

'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Lewis Moody reflects on his rugby career
Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career.

Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election
Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months
What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran
Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.

More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East
Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

Brewdog closes all bars for a day as it looks to complete sale
The company brought in consultants AlixPartners last month, after failing to make a profit in recent years.

Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

More than 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care, BBC investigation finds
Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.

India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.

SEND transport staff 'kicked and bitten by pupils'
A worker who was bitten three times by an eight-year-old boy wants more support from the council.

Villagers fear collapsing road will never reopen
The C31 slipped into the river in January 2023 and residents want the council to finally fix it.

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Trump's Iran gamble... What is the US president up to?
And will Trump's Republican MAGA base support his strikes on Iran?

Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Moody opens up in new BBC documentary
Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career.

Set-pieces mean Premier League no longer a joy - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his "football heart doesn't like" the reliance on set-pieces in this season's Premier League.