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Wisconsin lawmakers respond to Minnesota shootings, fear of violence towards lawmakers
Local and state lawmakers in Wisconsin, and around the country, routinely attend events with no security.

Jurors see clips of 'freak-off' sex marathons central to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking charges
Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges after his September arrest.

Doctor who helped supply Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty to drug charges
Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement.

'I love my time here': Mark Murphy talks Packers' legacy, Ed Policy taking over
After more than 17 years on the job, Murphy shares his emotions, what he was most proud of and what he thinks his legacy will be in Green Bay.

The big draws and new additions to Summerfest this week in Wisconsin
Gates are set to open Thursday in Milwaukee.

Man arrested for breaking windows, damaging property at Milwaukee temple
Milwaukee's Temple Menorah was vandalized Sunday.

Art from Wisconsin students on display in the U.S. Capitol
Wisconsin high schooler Joshua Utley recently traveled to Washington to celebrate his win and meet his representative, Congressman Bryan Steil.

Judge tosses defamation case brought by Ohio doctor who was acquitted of killing patients
Husel was seeking more than $18 million from the health care companies.

Thunderstorms likely in parts of Wisconsin Monday night
A few storms may be strong to severe producing damaging wind and hail.

Port Milwaukee celebrates major trade policy win with new federal exemption
The new rule removes a $1.5 million port fee for Great Lakes vessels, opening doors for growth.

Juneteenth celebrations happening across Wisconsin this year
Juneteenth is the federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S.

Google launches new AI-powered weather model to predict hurricanes
Google is partnering with the National Hurricane Center to support forecasts and warnings.

Here's your 2025 Summerfest lineup
It features 160 headliners, who will take the stage across three weekends.

Here’s how to get into Summerfest for free in 2025
While single-day general admission tickets typically cost $30, there are plenty of ways to get into the festival for free or at discounted prices.

Know before you go: Your ultimate guide to Summerfest 2025
Here, we've rounded up resources to help make the music festival as memorable as possible.

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, shuts down with staff sounding alarm on mass tourism
A union representative said workers are striking to protest working conditions.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin's name appears on Minnesota shooter's reported list
Vance Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one of them, was taken into custody Sunday night.

For one day, it’s ‘Kwik Trip Day’ to celebrate 60 years of the iconic gas station
Known for its Glazers Donuts, Kwik Trip, Inc. was founded on June 16, 1965 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Kids in Wausau could be rewarded for wearing a bike helmet
The Helmet Hero program offers kids wearing a helmet a coupon for a free small cake cone at any Briq’s Soft Serve location.

Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmers
He claims the administration is illegally denying financial assistance to white farmers by continuing programs that favor minorities.

World News

G7 leaders call for 'de-escalation' in the Middle East
President Trump cuts short his visit to Canada for the summit due to escalating tensions in the region.

Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US.

California doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine
The actor - best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends – was found dead in his hot tub in October 2023.

British Steel signs £500m deal securing thousands of jobs at Scunthorpe plant
The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years.

Grooming gangs report pulls no punches - but will it lead to meaningful change?
For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.

Family of three Britons killed in Air India crash say they feel abandoned
A family is calling for urgent action to support mourners still waiting for their loved ones' bodies.

MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion
Two Labour MPs have tabled rival amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill on abortion.

Church admits failure over sisters' 'sadistic' abuse
Three sisters say they were abused in night-time rituals at a church by their father and others.

Warning over TikTok filming by hospital patients
The Society of Radiographers says more patients are filming for social media without permission.

Tennis player Katie Boulter reveals scale of online abuse
Britain's Katie Boulter speaks exclusively to BBC Sport about the levels of social media abuse she receives.

Social media now main source of news in US, research suggests
A report also finds right-leaning audiences on X have almost doubled in the UK since Elon Musk's takeover.

What are Trump's options as tensions escalate?
The US president said he would end wars and now a vocal part of his support is urging him to stay out of this conflict.

Centrifuges at Iran's Natanz site likely destroyed, nuclear watchdog says
Rafael Grossi tells the BBC this was as a result of power cuts caused by Israeli strikes on Friday.

How the military capabilities of the two countries compare
Israel's air power may set back Iran's nuclear programme, but it won't destroy it.

Lyse Doucet: Where is Israel's operation heading?
As the military confrontation between Iran and Israel intensifies, what is Israel’s real endgame?

'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion
Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.

Satellite images show damage to missile sites in Iran
Israeli strikes have damaged buildings at two missile sites as well as an airport runway, satellite images have revealed.

What the capsizing and relaunching of a warship tells us about North Korea's regime
The intrigue has less to do with the failure itself and more with how Kim Jong Un reacted.

Chris Mason: Tariffs deal a triumph for Starmer - up to a point
The agreement signed at the G7 summit is limited but an achievement nonetheless, writes the BBC's political editor.

Will the warm weather last for Glastonbury Festival?
Will the sunny, hot weather last for long enough for the start of the world-famous festival?

'Betrayed by the state' and 'Israel claims control'
Tuesday's front pages are dominated by the reaction to Baroness Louise Casey's report on grooming gangs.

Key takeaways from the Casey report into grooming gangs
A national inquiry and tightening laws on the age of consent are among the review's recommendations.

Sudan in danger of self-destructing as conflict and famine reign
The war is in strategic stalemate, but Sudan is no-one's priority - an orphan in a region that is ablaze.

New captain, new blood: Will Gill's India shock England?
A young Indian side led by debutant captain Shubman Gill is set to begin a tough five-Test series in England.

England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters - watchdog
The Environment Agency warns England faces needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.

Ethnicity of grooming gangs 'shied away from', Casey report says
"We as a society owe these women a debt," the report also says.

Dozens killed by Israeli fire near Gaza aid sites, Hamas-run ministry says
The UN human rights chief said Israel's "means and methods of warfare" were inflicting "horrifying, unconscionable suffering".

Kate makes Order of the Garter service return
Catherine missed last year's event during the period she was receiving cancer treatment.

Rise in awareness of nicotine pouches among children, survey suggests
A survey carried out by YouGov indicates 4% of children aged 11-17 have also tried them.

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The Grooming Gangs Report
“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report.

Hedy Lamarr: A Hollywood star and an inventor
A scandal in Vienna: Hedy Lamarr’s debut movie is banned in several countries