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Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death
Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. Here's a look at some of the reactions.

Canceled USDA shipments impact Hunger Task Force, Feeding America
King said the United States Department of Agriculture is one of the largest providers of food to food banks across the country.

What Tuesday's results tell us about Wisconsin, Trump and Musk
Crawford's win will maintain the high court's 4-3 liberal-leaning ideology.

New MU Law Poll: Trump's approval dips, majority disapprove of Musk
On the heels of Election Day in Wisconsin, a new Marquette Law School Poll is out.

'People have real concerns': Wisconsin Supreme Court race has national implications
The Democratic candidate beat the Republican by ten points on Tuesday.

Wall Street rises in another jittery day ahead of Trump's tariff announcement
The market closed before President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs he promised as part of his “Liberation Day.”

Milwaukee’s high voter turnout overwhelms ballot supply
The unexpected volume prompted concern from voters and scrutiny of how city officials estimate ballot distribution.

Turang's bunt drives in winning run in the 11th, Brewers beat the Royals 3-2
Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday.

Drying out and calming down overnight
A few showers or storms are still likely through this evening.

Scholar Athlete: Ethan Birkel
Ethan Birkel is known as a leader both on and off the field. He is a senior at Hartford Union High School and plays on the varsity baseball team.

Wisconsinites voted on 89 school referenda. Here's what did and didn't pass
A majority of the larger school district referenda did not pass, including for Arrowhead Union. Racine and Oshkosh, the two largest, did pass.

Health departments recommend checking measles vaccination status ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay
With thousands visiting Green Bay this month, local health departments recommend checking vaccination status as measles cases surge around the country

Arrowhead's 'scaled-back' $136.2 million referendum fails
In Nov. 2024, the district asked voters for $261.2 million to fund a new high school. Voters did not pass that one, either.

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.

Fram2 shows off polar orbit mission
The Fram2 crew are the first humans ever to orbit Earth’s polar regions from space as they conduct various experiments.

Thousands still without power in northern Wisconsin after ice storm
Wisconsin Public Service's outage map still shows over 11,000 without power.

Abortion, unions and redistricting cases await the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a liberal's win
Susan Crawford's win comes as the court is set to rule on some major issues in the Badger State.

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new 'Mario Kart World' game
The portable gaming console will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.

Here’s what Susan Crawford’s win means for the future of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court
Conservatives won’t have a chance to gain a majority on the court until 2028 when Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet’s term expires.

Evers declares state of emergency after storms leave many without power in northern Wisconsin
The storms have brought ice and snow to northern regions, with more severe weather on the way.

World News

Trump's tariffs are a longtime goal fulfilled, and his biggest gamble yet
The president acknowledged that he will face pushback from some, but he urged Americans to trust his instincts.

The countries hit hardest by new US tariffs - Trump's plan at a glance
Japan will face different tax rates than Australia under Trump's plan - here's what else to know.

Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at tariff plans
How the world responds to the tariffs will have economic and political consequences for the UK, writes our political editor.

Three ways Trump's move may affect you and your money
The UK has been hit with 10% tariffs by the US, but there is uncertainty of the impact of them.

UK firms react: 'A huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'
Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate new law
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.

Inside Mandalay: BBC finds huge devastation and little help for Myanmar quake survivors
Yogita Limaye is the one of the first foreign journalists to enter Myanmar since a huge earthquake hit the war-torn country.

Survivor challenges Israeli account of attack on Gaza paramedics
Palestinian paramedic Munther Abed rejects Israel's assertion that the vehicles approached troops with their lights off.

Letby barrister to hand over 'fresh evidence'
Letby's barrister Mark McDonald says he will hand over detailed medical reports to the CCRC.

Marine Le Pen's ban has outraged France's far right - and they may well seek revenge
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

Private school parents must pay fair share, court hearing VAT challenge is told
The government has defended its policy of adding VAT to private school fees in the High Court.

Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash
The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.

Revenge porn victim 'constantly paranoid' after topless images shared online
A record number of victims of so-called revenge porn reported intimate image abuse to a dedicated UK helpline last year.

UK charities launch Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
More than 3,000 people have died and thousands have been displaced in Myanmar.

Raducanu withdraws from GB squad to 'look after body'
Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Great Britain squad for next week's Billie Jean King Cup tie in the Netherlands to "look after her body".

Would-be home buyers lose thousands on unfinshed flats
The developer says people lost their "reservation deposits" because buyers failed to exchange.

Councils in England putting homeless children at risk, MPs find
An inquiry says children are living in "appalling conditions" and suffering impacts to their health.

Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade
Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas.

The Papers: 'World faces economic war' and 'TikTok talks'
Most of Thursday's front pages lead on Trump announcing universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US.

'I was a Premier League referee, but now I'm learning to walk again'
Uriah Rennie uses a wheelchair after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.

Newscast: Trump’s Tariffs - The Reveal
There’s a 10% tariff on the UK and 20% on the EU.

Muse cancel Turkish gig after pressure from anti-government protesters
The British rock band scraps a concert after the promoter insulted anti-government protesters.

Nintendo announces Switch 2 release date - but what was revealed about new games?
More than a million people watched online as details of the long awaited successor to the hit console were announced.

Inside Mandalay: BBC joins rescuers searching for earthquake dead in Myanmar
The BBC’s Yogita Limaye is the first foreign journalist to enter the country since the disaster struck.

Photograph released of girl missing in River Thames
A recovery mission continues to look for 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa along the Thames, Met Police said.

How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.

Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack
Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest.

Women to continue having babies later in life, says ONS
The ONS also projects women will continue having smaller families than previous generations.

Woman meets recipient of her twin sister's hands
Ms Gosling, from Sheffield, said her sister's hands "couldn't have gone to anyone better".

Michael Sheen to take on another real-life role as last Welsh-born Prince of Wales
Michael Sheen will star as Owain Glyndwr, the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales, in a new stage play.

Exhibition offers a taste of classic school dinners
Pink custard and turkey twizzlers feature in a showcase of the childhood staple through the years.

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