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Versiti Blood Research Institute expansion project hopes to increase collaboration
The $79 million project broke ground more than a year ago and is expected to be completed in 2026.

Baby, it's cold outside
High temperatures only reach the 30s by Sunday.

Somers Fire Department sees over 300% increase in calls for service, prompting need for more staff
Somers Fire Department Chief Ben Andersen said the staffing levels they are at will soon not be sustainable.

Clouds make a quick comeback today
Clouds return today with milder temperatures and a lighter wind.

FDA warns websites selling unapproved Botox for cosmetic purposes
The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking action after receiving reports of injuries in connection with the products.

World Series Game 7 averaged 51 million viewers in U.S., Canada and Japan
It also was the most-watched Fall Classic game since 2017's Game 7 between the Dodgers and Houston Astros averaged 29.07 million.

Family sues Tesla, says electronic door handles left couple trapped in car fire
When the car caught on fire after crashing into a tree, it lost power. Power is needed to operate Tesla door handles.

State lawmakers hold hearing on data center growth in Wisconsin
Representatives from Microsoft and Vantage Data Centers spoke on their multibillion dollar projects.

Grammy voting, explained: How nominees and winners are picked
The Recording Academy will announce the 2026 Grammy Award nominees on Friday.

Water and energy use discussed for Port Washington data center
The proposed project would span 670 acres and could support up to 3.5 gigawatts of power across four buildings.

Should the WIAA be subject to public records and open meetings laws? That’s the question state lawmakers are weighing
The WIAA is a nonprofit, member-based association that does not receive state support or tax dollars.

Wisconsin DHS warns issuing partial SNAP payments could increase payment error rate
A payment error rate above 6% could create a big cost for taxpayers.

Scholar Athlete: Cole Schaefer
The straight-A Neenah student wants to become a neurologist.

Milwaukee County launches Lead Remediation Program
“Lead poisoning is preventable, yet it remains a serious public health threat, especially for children ...” said David Crowley

2 Eastern black rhinos now call Milwaukee County Zoo home
The zoo is opening a new $22.6 million Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center.

Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages
Shareholders will decide in a proxy vote Thursday whether to grant Musk enough stock to potentially make him history's first trillionaire.

Big changes could be coming to Marketplace health insurance premiums for 2026
It's time for healthcare open enrollment. What changes can you expect this year?

Louvre heist suspect's trial in separate case postponed due to high media profile
The 39-year-old man is suspected of breaking into the Louvre and stealing the $102-million worth Crown Jewels.

West Bend working to determine future of former 5R Processors site
The building owned by 5R Processors in West Bend was found full of electronic waste, like crushed glass from television and computer parts.

Lawmakers consider GOP bill to prohibit ballot drop boxes
The State Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that drop boxes could be used during elections.

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Crime fixer caught by BBC offering to erase £60k fines on migrant workers
Calling himself "the accountant", the fixer told undercover reporters how he could “confuse” immigration enforcement.

Watch: BBC reporter confronts man at centre of illegal worker network
The BBC's Ed Thomas confronted Kardos Mateen, who is at the centre of an illegal worker network.

ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.

Celebrity Traitors final briefly uploaded 24 hours early outside UK
The show was uploaded a day early by streaming service Crave in Canada, with hundreds able to watch.

Record referrals to Prevent anti-terror programme
The number of referrals to the scheme increased 27% in the year to March 2025, according to new data.

Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico
Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday

Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street
Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women.

Chris Mason: The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy
Problems in the prisons and the courts are not new but they are growing and the government doesn't have a grip on them.

Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?
Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

Why the battle still rages over land ownership in Scotland
The reaction to the Scottish government's wide-ranging new laws show the divided opinions on the issue.

How caffeine can help you manage headaches and other tips
If you're getting a pattern of milder, recurring headaches here are four things you can do to help manage it.

Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war
With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.

Wednesday's Beaver supermoon pictured around the world
Photographers have been out and about capturing the Beaver Moon as it rose on Wednesday.

William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.

UK facing long, tough flu season, NHS chiefs warn
Vulnerable urged to come forward for flu jab quickly as virus has come early this year.

Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage
Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

EV drivers could face new tax in Budget
The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs.

'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
The art of making an app by describing it to artificial intelligence (AI) tops 10 new terms on the shortlist.

Great Barrier Reef may partially recover from 'grim future' if global warming stays below 2C
A new study has found certain corals are more resilient in warmer waters, giving hope to the world-famous reef.

Maccabi Tel Aviv boss calls fan ban from Villa match 'incredibly sad'
Maccabi Tel Aviv chief executive Jack Angelides calls for a separation between football and politics after away fans were banned from Thursday's Europa League game at Aston Villa.

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Why Have Two Wandsworth Prisoners Been Mistakenly Released?
Police are hunting for two prisoners mistakenly released in the past week.

A tale of two cities: London’s lesson for New York’s first Muslim mayor
London mayor Sadiq Khan gives advice to the mayor-elect of New York City Zohran Mamdani

The Vasa galleon: The ship that sank in the Baltic Sea
Divers and historians make new discoveries about a remarkably well-preserved 17th-century galleon

'England is the Super League of Europe' - how Premier League is dominating elite
English clubs appear to be bossing things in Europe as, for the second time in this season's Champions League, five sides from the Premier League won in a single round of fixtures.

Pochettino on 'missing' Premier League and USA's cultural reset
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is "missing" the Premier League and would like to return in the future.

Burgess in line for first England game in 10 years
Joe Burgess could make his first international appearance for a decade after being named in the 19-man England squad for the final Ashes Test against Australia.

What we learned from the first half of the NFL season
With half of the NFL season in the books we look at what we learned from the first nine weeks, who the biggest surprises and disappointments are and how the play-off picture is shaping up

'Brilliant finish' - Foden puts Man City ahead against Dortmund
Phil Foden scores a "brilliant" goal to put Manchester City in the lead against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium.

Earps reaction 'shows pressure on women to be perfect angels'
In her latest column, Anita Asante looks at how we react to role models not conforming in women's football and the fallout from Mary Earps' book.

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