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‘That’s one thing that nobody asked for’: Budget-writing committee Democrats say tax cuts shouldn’t be a top priority
“One of the things we heard nothing about was a request for more tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires,” State Sen. Roys said.

Cottage Grove community mourns local businesswoman killed while walking dog
The community is rallying to honor Hansen’s legacy, including plans for a memorial at the crash site and a fund to support her family.

Someone new is at the zoo: Racine Zoo welcomes a newborn to its zebra family
Mom and baby will be off exhibit for a while, allowing them time to bond. When the weather is warmer, they will be ready to meet the public.

Weinstein accuser testifies about alleged 2006 sex assault: 'The unthinkable was happening'
A former TV production assistant has told a jury that Harvey Weinstein held her down on a bed and forced oral sex on her after she told him no.

Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April
U.S. stocks continued their wild swings amid uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the economy.

Meet long-time Screaming Tuna executive chef and season 2 winner of 'Morimoto’s Sushi Master': Jason Morimoto
No, he's not actually related to the host.

12-year-old student arrested with gun at Cudahy elementary school
There is no threat to the school or the public associated with this investigation.

Investigators don't know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion order
A report released Wednesday failed to identify who was responsible for the leak, despite interviewing all seven justices, dozens of others.

'We sold 30 of 720 ice cream pints': Two Fox Valley businesses struggle to sell off NFL Draft extras
Despite being located just steps away from the draft perimeter, businesses said poor visibility led to poor foot traffic.

Democratic lawmakers press VA officials on how they'll 'fill gaps' left by staffing cuts in mental health services
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., said the agency should be planning for and seeking to mitigate the effects of any cuts.

Family of inmate that died at Waupun Correctional Institution files lawsuit
The family of Donald Maier, a 62-year-old inmate that died at the Waupun Correctional Institution, filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit on Monday

Legal scholar breaks down case against arrested Wisconsin judge
Federal agents arrested Judge Hannah Dugan earlier this month.

Wet weather returns to start off May
Widespread rain showers are expected overnight into Thursday.

Former Wisconsin forward Serah Williams transferring to UConn
Williams announced her decision on social media Wednesday.

Free lead screening for MPS students May 7
Insurance and identification are not required for kids to be tested.

NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders
The prank call was made by Ulbrich's 21-year-old son. The fines total $350,000.

Above average rainfall led to excessive flooding across the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys
The excessive rainfall brought historic flooding in April.

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieves
Jane Gaudreau looks ahead to the days when children will laugh and play with her sons looking down from above.

Giannis Antetokounmpo enters this offseason with a big question awaiting him. Stay or go?
Antetokounmpo didn't have a public answer for it following the 119-118 overtime, season-ending loss in Game 5 of Round 1 against Indiana.

Tyrese Haliburton scolds his father for sparking postgame fracas after Pacers eliminate Bucks
Haliburton got to the locker room and winced when he saw his father, John, on the court, confronting two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients
King Charles gives a personal message to others facing the anxiety of a cancer diagnosis.

Video shows felling of much-loved tree, jury told
Two men deny felling the much-loved tree which had stood on Hadrian's Wall for more than 100 years.

Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users
Meta said the negative impact could kick in as soon as the third quarter of this year.

Hackers target the Co-op as police investigate major cyber attack on M&S
The retailer says it's disabled parts of its IT systems in response to the incident.

Will UK break heat records for start of May and will it last?
Temperatures continue to climb with the hottest start to May predicted on Thursday.

Body found in Thames confirmed as that of girl, 11
Kaliyah Coa's body was recovered at Maritime Quay on the Isle of Dogs on 13 April.

Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face misconduct hearing
Sgt Martyn Blake was cleared of murder, and the Met Police argued he should face no further action.

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian
Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico.

More Kneecap gigs cancelled after 'kill your MP' controversy
A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead.

Man dismembered couple and took remains to bridge in suitcases, jury told
A man is on trial charged with murdering a couple and taking their dismembered bodies to the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

BBC Verify: How did rebels train to overthrow the President of Syria?
BBC Verify: How did rebels train to overthrow the President of Syria?

Five things you need to make it through a power cut
People in Spain and Portugal tell us what got them through a day with no electricity.

Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection
After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection.

One in six seats changed hands in Canada election
Seat swaps more than doubled compared to the last election, and all 59 seats that flipped went to the Liberals or the Conservatives.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

Aluko pulls out of awards role after Wright criticism
Former England striker Eni Aluko "steps back" from Women's Football Awards presenting role after criticism of fellow pundit Ian Wright.

Watch video shown to jurors in Sycamore Gap tree trial
The BBC's Emma Vardy talks through the footage shown in court as two men are accused of illegally chopping down the tree.

Royal Mail takeover approved by shareholders
The approval of the £3.6bn deal will see the 500-year institution taken over by Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.

BBC report was attempted hatchet job on me, says Adams
The High Court in Dublin is hearing a libel case brought by Gerry Adams against a BBC programme and online article.

William and Kate join children on island nature trail
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay are on the second day of their official visit to the Isle of Mull.

Edinburgh University returns indigenous skulls to Japan
Three skulls donated to the university by a Scottish doctor in 1913 have been returned to Hokkaido.

'My heart is forever broken' says Mike Peters' wife
The wife of the late Mike Peters says he "swept her off her feet" at 19 and she never looked back.

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100 Days Of Trump (Part 1)… Why Are Diversity Schemes Being Scrapped?
How America’s biggest companies are reacting to Trump’s war on woke.

Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal?
Plus, President Trump receives bad economic numbers - but blames President Biden.

Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Yinka Bokinni explores rap mogul Sean Combs's life and the criminal charges he denies.

Examining the impact of punk rock outside London
The Pistols' played their first and last gig in Yorkshire - what influence did punk have?

Watch Champions League highlights
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the Champions League semi-final first legs.

O'Sullivan moves past Si to reach Crucible last four
Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the World Championship semi-finals with a 13-9 win over Si Jiahui as he maintains his bid for record eighth title in the modern era.

Barcelona fight back twice to draw with Inter in six-goal thriller
Barcelona come back twice against Inter Milan in a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.

We've said naive things, but we do care - Wood
Mark Wood is irritated by an external "golf, golf, golf" narrative around the England team, but admits they do not help themselves.

Champions League Squares: How did you do during Barcelona v Inter Milan?
Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.