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Afternoon highs remain in the 60s and 70s.

World Series preview: Brewers-Rays showdown will open Jacob Misiorowski's record heat
Misiorowski, a 24-year-old right-hander in his first full major league season, is a starting pitcher like no other.

JJ Watt signs a multi-year deal to stay as CBS' lead NFL analyst
Watt joined play-by-play announcer Nantz and sideline reporter Wolfson after Romo went on leave following his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.

2 Barron County poultry flocks infected with avian flu
DATCP said the birds in the commercial poultry flocks have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Concerns raised over spending in Wisconsin gubernatorial race
Millions of dollars have been poured in the campaigns of both Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley since the primary.

UW names 3 finalists in search for next president
All three candidates are from out of state. Here's what to know.

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe on Halloween
There’s no need to spook your pets this Halloweekend.

Wisconsin Republican Tiffany says ‘Zuckerbucks’ one reason he sought to overturn 2020 election
Rep. Tom Tiffany also shared in the debate Wednesday his reasoning behind why he opposed certifying the election.

David Crowley, Tom Tiffany debate priorities in race for governor
The debate hosted by WISN 12 News is the only scheduled gubernatorial debate ahead of Election Day.

Milwaukee company’s Brewers connection dates back to 1953
From construction of the stadium to season tickets, American Bolt's ties to Milwaukee baseball have remained strong over decades.

You'll be fine making outdoor weekend plans
More clouds fill in, but we should stay quiet.

Wisconsin releases PFAS funding after years of debate in Madison
Two new Wisconsin grant programs will fund PFAS testing in private wells and public water supplies, expanding local access to safe drinking water.

Josh Jacobs returns to Packers practice
Jacobs spoke to the media for the first time Wednesday since an altercation with his then-girlfriend in the spring.

'It's just not fair': PFAS found in Wisconsin waterways at rate of 90%
PFAS were found in most Wisconsin testing sites, including the Milwaukee River, as the state expands grants for sampling and cleanup.

Madison Common Council votes to fire independent police monitor
It comes following a memo issued by the city attorney about possible violations by Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass.

Valkyrie takes spotlight at American Family Field for World Series
Bayside’s Valkyrie will appear at American Family Field during the World Series, boosting attention for Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.

Robin Yount and others from Milwaukee's 1982 World Series team hope the Brewers finally win it all
"I’ll never get over it until the Brewers win one."

Scholar Athlete: Jenna Rae Barber
Jenna Rae Barber balances choir, swimming and golf during a busy fall.

Uecker's family says he would be 'incredibly proud' of these World Series-bound Brewers
The Brewers are making their first World Series appearance since 1982 and less than two years after Uecker died Jan. 16, 2025, at the age of 90.

Study shows link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut health
Researchers found that people with higher levels of imidazole propionate were more likely to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease. 

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Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns public
The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.

Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found
Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.

AI discovered a massive cyber-security flaw - here's what happened
The BBC's technology correspondent Joe Tidy explains how it happened, and what it means for you.

Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.

Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears
The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".

Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen's hunger crisis
Raghad and Raad's family had to flee their home on foot because of the fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis.

Woman charged after police officer injured in shooting
The officer was injured after approaching two people at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre.

Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo head for UK
The Met Office has named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.

Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest
A Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.

Caroline Flack's brother 'never recovered' from her death, inquest hears
Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.

Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read anymore'
The actress tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.

The real reasons there are so few young politicians in the US
No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?

Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.

Zoe Kleinman: PHP is the cyber equivalent of an unexploded bomb
It has been a dramatic, public and global response, but the cyber event hasn't happened yet.

How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.

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Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m after years in attic
He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.

Bruno Fernandes has home burgled while in Italy with Man Utd
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy for his club's Champions League game against Como.

Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks
The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge
The influencer, whose real name is Braden Peters, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2025.

Fahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalists
Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.

Civil servant who juggled five jobs 'wasn't thinking straight', court hears
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.

Man, 61, charged with murder after 'stabbed' woman dies following crash
Clifford Foster has been charged with the murder of Eleanor Barnfield, who died after police were called to a crash.

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Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in remarkable defeat
Once the disappointment of defeat dissipates, Harry Brook can reflect on another starring role with the bat which underlines his status as the world's best all-format batter, says Stephan Shemilt.

Fernandes to stay captain as Rooney calls Man Utd players babies
Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.

The rising French star whose dad won Rugby World Cup with England
Felix Balshaw is the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner - but is representing France as he climbs the world tennis rankings.