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Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record
The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend and far surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales.

Active weather pattern rolls into the new week
A couple rounds of snow are on the way.

In Focus: Milwaukee organization works to address food demand
Valerie MacMillan, executive director of NourishMKE, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss where she sees a demand for food services in the city.

Lambeau Field’s unserved food helps feed hundreds in Brown County  
Rooted In Inc. has recovered more than 1,200 pounds of food from the last three games at Lambeau Field.

Impact of nonprofits in Wisconsin
As we approach the holiday season, Ryan Burk talks with several local leaders about how to give back, including what to avoid.

In Focus: How to avoid holiday donation scams
Michelle Reinen, an administrator with the Wisconsin DATCP, shares some of the common tactics scammers use.

In Focus: State Rep. Renuka Mayadev shares how the legislature could help support nonprofits
State Rep. Renuka Mayadev, D-Madison, used to work in the nonprofit sector prior to joining the legislature.

Early-season snow a welcome sign for some Wisconsin businesses
The state has seen a pair of less-than-stellar winters for snow lovers and businesses, but that's changed this year.

Commitee holds first meeting on potential train line connecting Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha
The passenger line could build upon an existing Metra connection from Chicago to Kenosha.

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.

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.

World News

Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat
Experimental underwater drones form part of a new plan to protect the UK's undersea cables and pipelines.

Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems
One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.

How Lando Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition of F1 world title by 'winning it my way'
There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud "because I feel like I made a lot of other people happy".

Our families didn't know each other before Southport attack - being together helped us
Parents of Alice, Bebe and Elsie tell BBC documentary they have supported each other through grief.

Storm Bram named with severe weather warnings for rain and damaging winds
Damaging winds and flooding rain will sweep across the UK on Tuesday with Storm Bram as Simon King explains

Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

I'm A Celebrity 2025 winner crowned in series final
The winner of the ITV reality show's 25th regular series is crowned in the Australian jungle.

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
The leak in the Egyptian department comes just weeks after a jewellery heist that put the museum's security infrastructure under scrutiny.

Wicked or Avatar? Hollywood gears up for Golden Globe nominations
The Globes are the first major film awards to announce their shortlists as awards season heats up.

Feeling overloaded? How to get better at saying no
We often agree to do things we don’t want to do at this time of year. Here are three ways to help you say no.

Watch: Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad
The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.

The Papers: Heathrow 'pepper spray attack' and 'Harry gun cop U-turn'
A pepper spray incident at Heathrow Airport and a Home Office review of Prince Harry's UK protection leads Monday's papers.

Robot carers and GPS trackers - how tech could solve Japan's dementia crisis
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

Is there any way back for Salah and Liverpool?
After Mohamed Salah's explosive interview about his Liverpool future, BBC Sport takes a closer look at if there is a way back for him.

Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
Police say the substance was sprayed as a group of four men robbed a woman in an airport car park lift.

50,000 new apprenticeships promised to tackle youth unemployment
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

Minister admits sharp rise needed to hit 1.5m housing target
Housing Secretary Steve Reed tells the BBC's Build Baby Build ministers are "pulling every lever" to increase building.

One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.

Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail
The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain's child and extorted $200,000 from him.

Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes
Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.

Strictly semi-finalists confirmed after musicals week elimination
Only four couples remain in this year's competition after Saturday's performances for musical week.

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The Plan To Get Work Working Again For Young People
The government has a new plan to get nearly a million young people into work.

Is Trump giving the FIFA World Cup a MAGA makeover?
What’s behind Trump’s relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino?

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.

How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way'
There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud "because I feel like I made a lot of other people happy".

Salah is destroying his legacy - Rooney
Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy and should not be involved in Liverpool's next two games before he goes off to the Africa Cup of Nations, says Wayne Rooney.

England's 'Bazball' message dead - Agnew column
If Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum are questioning the mentality of the England players, they need to look at themselves, says Jonathan Agnew.

Selby holds off spirited Trump to win third UK title
Mark Selby holds off a spirited Judd Trump fightback to win 10-8 and claim his third UK Championship title in York.

Chelsea unbeatable no more - is WSL now Man City's to lose?
After 585 days, and 34 Women's Super League games, Chelsea's unbeaten domestic league run is at an end - so is it now Manchester City's title to lose?