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Shoppers take advantage of Black Friday deals at the Corners of Brookfield ahead of winter storm
The National Retail Federation estimated a record-setting 187 million people will shop between now and Cyber Monday.

Wisconsinites prep for looming weekend winter storm
Dane County leaders gathered Friday afternoon to share how they’ll be tackling a significant snowfall expected to last 24 hours.

Some small businesses optimistic amid uncertain forecast
The National Retail Federation estimated a record-setting 187 million people will shop between now and Cyber Monday.

Check road conditions around Wisconsin
Plus get WisDOT's winter driving tips.

3 children killed in Kenosha apartment building fire on Thanksgiving
Police said they responded Nov. 27 after 10 p.m. to a multi-family apartment building that was on fire.

Dontayvion Wicks and Christian Watson help Packers' Jordan Love withstand absence of other receivers
“You’ve got to come in and win these games and try to control your own destiny by winning out,” Love said.

Where you can find a warming center in Wisconsin amid cold temperatures
Recreation centers, libraries and churches are commonly used as warming stations during the day.

How to be prepared for a winter storm
Between snow and blowing winds, some Wisconsinites may see dangerous travel conditions and power outages.

Winter storm impacts post-Thanksgiving travel in Wisconsin
Snow moves through the Badger State Saturday through early Sunday.

Examining the history of Black Friday
Despite a shift toward online shopping, Walden University said Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Have a mountain of leftovers after Thanksgiving? Here's how to store, eat them safely
Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, so mark Monday off on your calendar as the last day to gobble up all the goods.

Black Friday shoppers, make sure to layer up!
Frigid Friday in store with highs only in the 20s and wind chills in the teens.

Winter storm will impact your weekend plans
Snow looks to move through late Friday night through early Sunday.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, holiday concerts, Cirque Du Soleil
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Double D's Sports Pub and Eatery opens doors on Thanksgiving to offer meal and watch Packers game
Logan Michalak runs the Double D’s Sports Pub and Eatery with his mother, Amy.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers beat Lions at their own game
The Packers are 8-3-1 with the Bears coming to Lambeau Field a week from Sunday. This is getting good.

Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over Lions
The Packers swept the season series to earn a potential tiebreaker in the NFC North.

Madison churches hold community Thanksgiving dinners
Hundreds of people came together to enjoy food and fellowship for the holiday.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan
The parade featured dozens of balloons, floats, clown groups and marching bands.

Avoiding distractions key in preventing Thanksgiving kitchen fires 
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the number one day for home fires in the United States.

World News

Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.

Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systems
The issue is thought to affect 6,000 planes, which will need to undergo an urgent software update or have computers replaced.

Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein
The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction.

No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget
The Conservatives say she was overly gloomy about the public finances as a "smokescreen" to raise tax.

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts
It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.

Russian drone and missile strikes hit residential buildings in several Kyiv districts
The attack on Ukraine's capital early on Saturday killed one person and injured seven, city officials said.

US halts all asylum claim decisions in wake of National Guard shooting
The directive comes hours after President Trump said the US will pause migration from "third-world countries".

Zelensky's top adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid on his home
Andriy Yermak, 54, has been the Ukrainian president's chief of staff throughout Russia's full-scale war.

UN panel says Israel operating 'de facto policy of torture'
Rights groups gave harrowing details about conditions in Israeli detention centres. Israel has not responded but has previously denied allegations of torture.

Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US last year to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to import cocaine into the country.

Home Office delays plan to house asylum seekers at military bases
About 540 men were due to be sent to Crowborough army training camp and 300 men to Cameron Barracks in Inverness.

We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one
We visited festive markets in the UK and Germany to check which come closest to the real deal.

The Papers: 'Reeves on brink' and 'Chancer of the Exchequer'
The fallout over the Budget continues to dominate the front pages of Saturday's papers.

No, your favourite influencer hasn't got a dozen dachshund dogs. It's just AI
There’s a new social media trend taking over - influencers are using AI to add animals to their photos.

Text scammers make tens of thousands a month - and spend it on designer shoes and bags
The tactics and spoils of smishing - scam texts that trick people into disclosing data - are revealed.

Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer

How were Afghan evacuees vetted under Biden?
BBC Verify looks into claims that the Afghan national suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC entered the US unvetted.

How Trump's pledge to tackle Sudan atrocities could play out
The war is being fuelled by regional powers and the US president may have some leverage over them.

Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people
Authorities say 89 bodies are unidentified and 79 people remain injured after Wednesday's blaze.

'Going viral doesn't mean you're earning millions'
Women in business can't complain about how little they make for fear of looking greedy, an academic says.

The village church that hosted a Hollywood whodunnit
The church's vicar was amused to be mistaken for an extra by star Mila Kunis during filming.

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner reveals plan for prize money
Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.

'Callous' beheading of stag prompts police investigation
The headless body of the stag, that was part of the herd at Newbridge Demesne in Dublin, was found by staff on Thursday.

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The Week: Send Funding, Workers Rights And A Big Drop In Legal Migration
How to pay for Send funding 'blackhole'?

Shein: How the fast fashion disruptor ran into real world problems
The inside story of Shein’s success, and the challenges it faces in its bid to go public

The Brontë sisters' extraordinary battle for recognition
The story of the Bronte sisters, who overcame a life of hardship to become great writers.

Call us rubbish, arrogant is too far - Stokes
Captain Ben Stokes says he can accept criticism of his England team but believes allegations of arrogance are “too far”.

Norris third as title rival Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole
Lando Norris qualifies only third for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix - on the weekend the McLaren driver could clinch his first world title.

How a Welsh school helped make a Springbok superstar
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has taken world rugby by storm but was playing for Llandovery College not so long ago.

Speaking backwards and a manager at 13 - the Solskjaer story
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discusses Manchester United, the career he'd have chosen if he wasn't in football, and the team he'd like to manage.