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Giving Tuesday is back to promote 'radical generosity'
Now in its 11th year, the annual day of giving encourages individuals to donate their time, express gratitude or contribute to a cause.

Teen entrepreneur revolutionizes retail with iBin
One innovative 19-year-old businessman said he was ready for the bustling holiday shopping season with a brand new resale company.

Why Wisconsin business leaders are urging a court to allow Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe to keep her job
Last week, a group called Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy, along with the Leadership Now Project, made their arguments in an amicus brief.

Warming centers in Milwaukee prepare to open for the season
Warming centers in Milwaukee open on Friday, Dec. 1st.





Wisconsin nonprofits hope for boost on Giving Tuesday
The day is dedicated to giving back after the busiest shopping days of the year.

Families of released Israeli hostages speak out
Some families traveled from Israel to the United States to meet with lawmakers about their relatives being held hostage.

Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent in Vermont pleads not guilty
Two of the men were in stable condition and the other suffered "much more serious injuries," police said.

Biden announces 30 actions to strengthen domestic and international supply chains
Among the 30 actions to strengthen supply chains, at least 11 deal specifically with the domestic supply of renewable energy.





More kids continue to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
November marks National Diabetes Awareness Month.

Live updates: Israel-Hamas truce extended; 11 more hostages freed from Gaza, IDF says
Follow along for the latest updates.

Milwaukee County COVID-19 infections jump over Thanksgiving holiday
Data released Monday shows some of the highest infection rates in nearly two years.

Deck the White House halls: Jill Biden wants holiday visitors to feel like kids again
"Magic, wonder and joy" is the holiday theme at the White House.





Winter chill settles in overnight
Lows will fall into the single digits in most places.

Missiles from Yemen target U.S. Navy after it seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker
The U.S. Central Command said Monday that there was no damage or reported injuries from either vessel.

Report says Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used alternate email under name of Hall of Fame pitcher
The conservative news outlet Wisconsin Right Now first reported on the account Sunday.

Apple's NameDrop in iOS 17 prompts warnings from police
The feature is part of the latest iPhone iOS 17 update.





Court document claims Meta knowingly designed its platforms to hook kids, reports say
Meta received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only disabled a fraction, a legal complaint reportedly says.

Warming centers open across Wisconsin amid cold temperatures
Recreation centers, libraries and churches are commonly used as warming stations during the day.

What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
Editor at large Peter Sokolowski said lookups for the word rose to new heights on the company's website throughout the year.

The northern lights: Photos vs. what your eyes see
Why do aurora look so vivid on camera compared to in person?

World News

Greece denies promising not to raise Parthenon Sculptures on UK visit
No 10 cancelled a meeting between the UK and Greek PMs after comments to the BBC about the sculptures.

Greed prevented Wilko rescue deal, claims HMV boss
Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.

Omid Scobie royal book: More like Action Replay than Endgame
Looking for sizzling drama and untold intrigue? Our royal correspondent says you might be disappointed.

Nottingham attacks: Valdo Calocane admits killing three people
Valdo Calocane pleads guilty to killing Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates.





Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels takes off
Virgin Atlantic is flying the first big passenger plane using 100% alternative fuels from London to New York.

Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds
The UAE, hosts of the COP28 climate summit, are breaking their own ban on gas flaring, the BBC finds.

Nurses react with fury over doctor pay offer
Union leaders say strikes more likely, after ministers offer consultants in England up to 19% extra.

Tiffany Haddish DUI: Comedian says she will get help after driving under influence arrest
The Girls Trip actress says "this will never happen again" after being arrested for driving under the influence.





Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy
Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken.

Chris Mason: Sculptures row about politics as much as history
The Parthenon Sculptures are back in the news but is this story also about a looming general election?

How did a little corner of Canada end up in Old Harlow?
How did the oldest town in Canada end up with a university outpost in what was the UK's newest town?

Parents 'destroyed' after baby's death at Royal Sussex County Hospital
The mum and dad of a two-day-old girl who died want a national inquiry into maternity services.





Rustin: Obama-backed film gets Oscar buzz for Colman Domingo
Actor Colman Domingo plays Bayard Rustin, who was a key figure in the civil rights movement.

The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.

When sea levels rise, so does your rent
Residents of an area of high ground in Miami say developers are pricing them out of their homes.

How can we stop children vaping?
The number of young people using electronic cigarettes has skyrocketed in the past two years.





'Granny, I've been shot,' said Palestinian student targeted in Vermont
With a bullet lodged in his spine, Hisham Awartani phoned his British-born grandmother after Saturday's shooting.

Israel-Gaza war: The Red Cross's delicate role in hostage crises
The part played by the Red Cross in the Gaza hostage releases highlights its unique role.

At least 20,000 annual UK cancer deaths avoidable, says charity
The UK's survival rate lags behind comparable nations and that must change, says Cancer Research UK.

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House
Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.





Teachers use AI for planning and marking, says report
The government says teachers are cutting admin time, but there are concerns about reliability.

Wales 20mph speed limit: Road's eight changes in two miles
The 1.8 mile stretch of road includes a 30mph section that is only 520ft long.

Mum's plea to stop filming violence in Scotland's schools
Vicky Donald says her daughter got so sick of seeing videos circulating of her attack she gave up her phone.

Ukraine and Russia hit by snow storms and floods
Snowstorms and flooding have hit parts of Russia and Ukraine, leaving nearly two million people without power.





Robert De Niro tells Gotham Awards his speech was edited without his knowledge
The actor says the speech he was reading was edited, removing critical comments about Donald Trump.

Hughie and Freddie: Fundraising teen on moment he got cancer all-clear
Hughie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020, and has gone on to raise thousands with best friend Freddie.

Charlotte Church surprises young carers' choir as vocal coach
The singer says each choir member, aged between six and 19, is an "inspiration in their own right".

Brits Rising Star: Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou nominated
Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou are up for the award previously won by Flo and Adele.





Family of head teacher hope lessons can be learned
The inquest into the death of Ruth Perry, who killed herself ahead of an Ofsted report, begins later.

Laurence Fox 'can't get mortgage' after racism allegations, court told
Laurence Fox tells the High Court his life has been "destroyed" after being called a racist.

Young Thug's lyrics used against him as gang trial starts
The Grammy-winning rapper is accused of co-founding a violent street gang in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mary Earps: England & Man Utd goalkeeper named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2023
England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2023.