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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The merger, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof.

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year
The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Authorities seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in state history in Manitowoc County
On Jan. 6, 2025, a joint drug investigation led authorities to collect 43.2 pounds of fentanyl that was disguised as prescription medication.

Evers, Office of Violence Prevention open up $10 million grant program
Evers created the Office of Violence Prevention at the start of 2025, allocating the federal funds to the program. Applications are open now.

New grocery store opens in Mineral Point after 3 years without one
Owners Kassi and Brian Blanchette opened Staple and Fancy on High Street in downtown Mineral Point in October.

Feeling like winter for the first weekend of December
Below average temperatures with a chance for snow.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Bears game Sunday
Not only will the Packers renew their rivalry with the Bears Sunday at Lambeau Field, but first place in the NFC North Division will be at stake.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow (in Wisconsin)
Snow and pockets of wintry mix move through the state Friday.

Kenosha Fire Department stays ahead of the game with training on lithium-ion batteries
They are a unique type of battery that burns hotter. First responders are expanding their training to best handle these types of batteries.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Family Free Day at the zoo, hot cocoa crawl, 'A Wonderful Life'
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Local businesses hustle through the holiday season
Nationally, shoppers spent an average of $225 on gifts during Thanksgiving weekend shopping.

Wisconsin health experts recommend flu vaccine this holiday season
The DHS reported that 26.8% of Wisconsinites have gotten at least one dose of the flu vaccine this season.

Even though it may feel bitter cold, it doesn’t mean the ice is thick enough yet on bodies of water
Frigid conditions are prompting a warning for those who love outdoor winter sports.

Doctors warn of health risks during Wisconsin's cold snap
Temps are forecast to stay bitterly cold for days.

New bills would require PFAS contamination notices from DNR
Lawmakers say the state has an obligation to keep the public informed about the harmful chemicals.

Kohler named the holly-jolliest small town in Wisconisn
Kohler has got spirit to spare. Christmas spirit that is — according to HGTV.

Milwaukee County selects Joe Lamers to serve as new transportation director
Lamers has served for nearly eight years as the director of the Milwaukee County Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance.

Spectrum News 1’s Brooke Brighton, Megan Carpenter team up to ring bells for Salvation Army
This is the fifth time the pair will take donations for the Red Kettle Campaign. Here's where you can see them.

Megan Moroney announced as opening night headliner for Summerfest
She'll perform at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 18, the first day of the festival.

Geyser’s attorney writes letter asking that she be moved to mental health facility
Geyser is being held at the Waukesha County Jail after escaping her group home on Saturday, Nov. 22.

World News

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.

'I don't want to be part of this war machine': Young Germans protest against military service plans
Young people have taken to the streets of Berlin to protest against the German parliament's decision to introduce voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients
The charges against Nathaniel Spencer relate to his time working at two West Midlands hospitals.

Catherine's Christmas carol concert honours charity helpers
The concert will also feature readings from actors including Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

Man, 18, struck on motorway Tasered before death
Logan Smith, 18, died after getting out of an ambulance on the M5 on Sunday evening.

Irish police investigating drone activity during Zelensky visit
The Irish police force says it is investigating the matter after reports of drones near Dublin around the time the Ukrainian president landed.

LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS shock therapy
More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.

Kim Cattrall marries fiancé she met on BBC radio show
The actress met Russell Thomas when he was working at the BBC and she was a guest on Radio 4 in 2016.

What Putin and Modi got out of Delhi meeting
BBC editors explain what lies behind the high-optics visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Delhi.

All you need to know about 2026 World Cup
England and Scotland have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

The countries getting their first taste of the competition
From a tiny Caribbean island to a nation once managed by Harry Redknapp, meet the teams who will be making their debut at the 2026 World Cup.

How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families
'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.

They're sweets, but not as you know them - why freeze-dried candy is trending
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

Weekly quiz: Where did shopkeepers find a drunk raccoon?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Last supermoon of 2025 captured in photos from around the world
The last supermoon of 2025 rose on Thursday night and for some sky gazers it included a Moon halo, as Simon King explains

Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years
Feeling anxious about driving is common, but there are simple techniques you can use to overcome your fear.

Work began on a hotel on Edinburgh's Royal Mile in 2020 - why is the scaffolding still there?
Scaffolding was due to be torn down from the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge by November, but now may be delayed again.

Evidence of burial ground at Tuam mother and baby home
Agency said it found "graves of child or infant size" at an area on the western edge of the site.

'It's worse than Covid,' says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day
Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks.

Reeves will not face ethics probe over pre-Budget remarks
The chancellor has been accused of painting an overly-negative picture of the economy to justify tax rises.

City's 'grubby and grimy' phone boxes 'need to be replaced'
Newport residents have called for 'radical improvements', saying kiosks are a blight on the city centre.

Mum's eight-year justice battle to see rapist jailed
Allan Peyton is jailed for five years for raping a woman in her home in the West Mercia area.

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Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow
Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.

'Never going to be perfect' - Root defends 'jaded' England over drops
England batter Joe Root says England practised catching in all lights before the day-night Test, but former captain Michael Vaughan questions their approach.

Arsenal's Mosquera could be out for at least six weeks
Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera will miss at least six weeks, with the defender set to undergo further tests to establish the full extent of his ankle injury.