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Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods
Nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated, and the “GO NOW” zone reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus.

Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Buttigieg set out to reintroduce himself to the state and the Black voters he struggled to win in 2020.

Precursor to fall with cooler air
Sunshine and cooler temperatures embrace Sunday.

Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope
He spoke on Saturday at the annual Rimini Meeting, warning against a culture that “rearms minds, words and nations.”

Braves' Sale says Brewers' Misiorowski has 'probably the most impressive fastball I've ever seen'
Misiorowski’s 96-pitch outing included 56 four-seam fastballs but also 23 sliders, 14 cutters and three curves.

Misiorowski outduels Sale and Contreras has big game in Brewers 2-1 victory over Braves
He lowered his ERA to 1.68 and increased his strikeout total to 216. The right-hander leads the major leagues in both categories.

Milwaukee County launches 'Better To Know' to reduce opioid overdoses
Stopping the opioid overdose epidemic has been a top priority for Milwaukee County leaders.

Commutation board considers 12 applicants for early prison release
A prison sentence hasn't been commuted in Wisconsin in more than two decades.

Fox Cities businesses work through weather tornado aftermath
Businesses that sustained less-severe damage work to return to normal.

Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin
It's being linked to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower, and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 41 confirmed measles cases in southwest Wisconsin
There are now 41 confirmed cases and seven probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

NaturPak fined by OSHA after 2 separate explosions this year
It comes after three workers were killed and two were seriously hurt in two separate incidents earlier this year.

Wisconsin faces drought conditions after stretch of dry weather
After a dry stretch of weather over the course of the last few weeks in Wisconsin, parts of the state are dealing with drought conditions.

Packers seek better special teams results under Cam Achord
Packers special teams coordinator Cam Achord is stressing ball security, return drills and stadium work as Green Bay seeks better results.

Life-saving technology hits the road: Lake Geneva Fire adds cardiac ultrasounds to ambulances
The very first day the ultrasound was in action; the department got to use it on a patient who was choking and then went into cardiac arrest.

Milwaukee families flock to school supply drive as costs continue to rise
Data underscores the pressure on parents. Reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show school expenses have risen steadily since 2015.

MPS holds enrollment fair ahead of first day of school
On Thursday, Milwaukee Public Schools held an enrollment fair to get district families registered before the first day of school

A pleasant forecast is in store this weekend
Rain clears out, sunshine returns with comfortable conditions.

Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez help Brewers score 6 in 1st inning and beat Mariners 7-4
Mitchell also homered in the eighth, finishing 3 for 4 with three RBIs as Milwaukee took two of three from Seattle.

‘The way capitalism operates': Tariffs cause domestic aluminum prices to rise
Lawmakers are asking Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to address the issue.

World News

Police aborted pursuit about 10 seconds before fatal crash, watchdog says
Officers had been pursing a car before it went the wrong way down a dual carriageway.

CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.

Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC
Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.

Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan
Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to their legendary player on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Man arrested travelling to France after one dead and eight injured in London fire
A 34-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Hounslow.

ECB investigating England bowler Brydon Carse for 'nightclub incident'
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

Scammers increasingly using QR codes to steal money and data
Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups
Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times.

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer
A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing
BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October
Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.

Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

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Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.

How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?
Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.

An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum
Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option

Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improv after below-par performance.

ECB investigates Carse 'nightclub incident'
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.

Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win
Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.

Late penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win
Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.