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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.

'Grief comes from love': New Berlin mom registers nonprofit for grieving parents to march in Waukesha Christmas parade
Step-off for the parade is set for 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7.

Yorkville officials plan to discuss proposal for backup data center in Monday meeting
The proposed backup site is at Kuiper Farm, just west of I-94 and north of the Highway 11 interchange in Racine County.

SBA's Red Tape Hotline 'quite literally saved Christmas' for one business owner
A bill to make the Red Tape Hotline permanent passed the House this week.

State Democrats pushing bill to process absentee ballots early
Democrats are looking to take the lead after Republicans backed away from the proposal last month.

Taking the temperature of consumers when it comes to cheese in Wisconsin
A new report looks at how cheese is evolving when it comes to broader shifts in food and wellness.

Light snow into tonight with more ahead this weekend
Minor accumulation is expected across the state.

Neenah native selected as head coach for 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team
USA Hockey named John Wroblewski, current head coach to the U.S. Women’s National Team, to the position.

Wisconsin lawmakers look to help small businesses bounce back
Some small businesses said they are hoping for a do-over day, after Small Business Saturday was a bust last weekend due to winter weather.

Pitt and Wisconsin mutually agree to cancel 2026 matchup. They'll still face off at Dublin in 2027
The two teams were scheduled to face off at Wisconsin on Sept. 19. Wisconsin instead will host Eastern Michigan on that day.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

World News

Driving-test touts offer instructors £250 kickbacks so they can bulk-book tests
Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.

England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil
England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, while Scotland are drawn in the same group as Brazil for next summer's tournament.

Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.

US and Ukraine negotiators say 'real progress' toward peace depends on Russia
After two days of "constructive discussions" covering security arrangements and deterrence, they will meet again on Saturday.

Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says
Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.

Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.

Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Taliban
Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

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.

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

Catherine joined by stars and charity heroes for Christmas carol concert
Actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor were among the 1,600 guests at Westminster Abbey.

Old and new foes - a look at England's World Cup group
BBC Sport profiles Croatia, Panama and Ghana - England's Group L opponents at the 2026 World Cup.

'Bring it on' says Clarke as Scotland face Brazil, Morocco & Haiti in World Cup
Scotland will open their World Cup finals next summer against Haiti after also being drawn against Brazil and Morocco.

Haaland v Mbappe, dream ties and YMCA - the best of the World Cup draw
YMCA, Donald Trump and Kylian Mbappe v Erling Haaland - BBC Sport runs through the best bits from the World Cup draw.

President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

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.

The Papers: 'Netflix seals $85bn Warner Bros deal' and 'One L of a draw'
The Fifa World Cup 2026 draw features on several Saturday editions.

Frank Gehry's most iconic work - in pictures
As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

Am I addicted to my smartwatch?
Do they do what they say they do, or are they just making us more stressed?

What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?
Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia. Kenyans want their sons back
Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

This boy has a magic heart - it's my son's who died 10 years ago
A woman whose husband and son died after being hit by a car wants more people to talk about donation.

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.

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

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.

Strictly stars gear up for Musicals week as final looms
There are just two weeks left in the contest, and things are heating up on the ballroom floor.

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.

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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?