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Deadly fire breaks out in Milwaukee apartment building without sprinklers
An adult woman and a child were both taken to the hospital. MFD said the child died at the hospital.

Voting in Wisconsin's governor's race is a year away, but the ads are starting
Republican candidate Bill Berrien is the first candidate to purchase ads of any kind in the race.

Anonymous donor funds Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra for 2025 performances of 'The Nutcracker'
Milwaukee Ballet had previously said there would not be a live orchestra due to financial reasons.

Wisconsin DNR issues air quality advisories for 13 counties
DNR said another wave of smoke from Canadian wildfires will make its way to northwestern parts of the state Monday.

How the weather could impact tonight's MLB Home Run Derby
High temperatures are good for home run hitters.

Ripon woman visits White House to advocate for ‘no tax on tips’
Among the measures included in the "big, beautiful bill," which President Donald Trump signed on July 4, is a provision not to tax tips.

Smoke clears out ahead of Tuesday storms
The haze clears tonight, then storms return in spots.

NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeffrey Sperbeck
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said there was nothing criminal in the accident.

New tariffs will mean less selection, higher prices for holidays, LA port director says
Cargo volume at the Port of LA bounced back in late June following a pause in the tariffs but is expected to fall from August through November.

Milwaukee man pleads guilty to carrying concealed pistol near Republican National Convention
Online court records show Tinsley, now 22, pleaded guilty July 3 to a misdemeanor count of carrying a concealed weapon.

Elmo's hacked X account posted racist messages referencing Jews, Epstein and Trump
Elmo's 650,000 followers were given antisemitic threats and a profane reference to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment invests $5.6 million to the Health Workforce Well-Being Initiative
The initiative will help combat burnout and enhance the well-being of Wisconsin’s health care workers.

Wisconsin trail runner doesn't let MS impact her goals
MS is a disease of the central nervous system that impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

Waupaca Boatride Volleyball Tournament sets new participation records
Waupaca Boatride Volleyball Tournament features grass and sand volleyball for athletes ages 10-years-old and up.

Brewers RF Sal Frelick departs after making a sliding grab
The Brewers said Frelick experienced some left hamstring soreness. He was replaced by Isaac Collins.

Peralta, Chourio and Turang star as Brewers beat the Nationals, extend win streak to 7 games
The Brewers climbed to a season-best 16 games above .500 at 56-40.

Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival wraps up 2025 celebrations
For some, attending the festival is a longstanding tradition, and for others, the now-annual event marked new milestones.

2 people die after quintuple shooting in Milwaukee
A 24-year-old male suspect was arrested, MPD confirmed. However, MPD said it is still looking for additional, unknown suspects.

Walk Against Violence calls for safer communities in Milwaukee
No matter the reason, each person who marched Saturday is calling for change to promote safer communities.

More than 130 Mercyhealth East Clinic workers go on strike
More than 130 workers from United Auto Workers Local 95 have been on strike since July 2.

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Marten and Gordon guilty of gross negligence manslaughter of their baby
Their newborn baby Victoria was found dead in an allotment shed in March 2023.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan
Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.

US weapons pledge marks major step forward for Ukraine
For the first time since returning to the White House, Trump pledges to make new weapons available to Ukraine.

John Torode says allegation he used racist language upheld in MasterChef report
The TV presenter said he had "no recollection" of any of it, adding: "I do not believe that it happened."

Woman killed in Southend plane crash was on first shift as 'flight nurse'
A Dutch pilot and co-pilot were also among the four people killed at London Southend Airport.

First image of new Harry Potter released as filming begins for TV series
Several new cast members have been announced, for roles including Dudley Dursley and Neville Longbottom.

BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official's son breached accuracy guideline, review finds
BBC failed to disclose the narrator of Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone was the son of a Hamas official.

Knightsbridge murder possibly a 'targeted attack'
Three men in their 20s are arrested in connection with the murder of Blue Stevens in Knightsbridge.

India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets
India's aviation regulator gives airlines that operate in the country a week to comply with the order.

Stokes leads England to a stunning 22-run victory over India
A fired-up Ben Stokes leads England to a stunning 22-run victory over a defiant India in a tense final day of the third Test at Lord's.

Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK
The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at "certain mature content".

Mark Gordon is a psychopath, says woman he raped when he was 14
Gordon raped his neighbour at knifepoint in 1989 when he was aged 14 and living in Florida.

Court papers reveal how Marten and Gordon failed their four other children
A years-long court case, which ended with the couple's four children being taken into care, can now be reported.

Watch: How police traced the missing couple when they were on the run
Helena Wilkinson recounts the hunt for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon and their newborn baby.

BBC's twin-crises prompt apologies and promises - but will it work?
The BBC faces issues over Gregg Wallace and the Gaza documentary it says breached guidelines.

'Just appalling' - dubious tactics at leading estate agencies uncovered
Undercover filming and whistleblower testimony reveals how commission is put ahead of customers.

From drugs bans to Wimbledon champions - how did we get here?
Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have won the Wimbledon singles titles having served drugs bans within the past year. Dan Roan explores what it means for tennis.

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.

The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico
The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

Thames Water issues hosepipe ban for one million people across four counties
The water company says a lack of rain and increasing demand has stretched its supplies.

UK to start processing Syrian asylum claims again
Decisions were paused more than seven months ago, following the fall of the Assad regime.

Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office
The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

Man who murdered girlfriend and tried to cover up her death jailed for life
The body of Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was discovered at her home in East Kilbride in November 2024.

Post Office could be owned by its postmasters, government says
The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government.

German backpacker lost in outback 'beyond grateful' to be found
Carolina Wilga says she survived for 11 days thanks to the "incredible" support from people searching for her.

Man Utd fan admits slapping Jack Grealish at derby
Alfie Holt, 20, is given a three-year football banning order and ordered to pay a £120 fine.

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Why Is It So Hot?
UK faces third heatwave of the summer.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Trump changed his mind on Ukraine?
And, will there be a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The UK’s role in Blondie’s rise to fame
Explore Britain’s long relationship with Blondie and the impact the band had on British fans and musicians

'Jofra's back?' - analysing Archer's Test return
Jofra Archer says it was a "long" road back to Test cricket, but his performance is hugely encouraging for his and England's future, writes Matthew Henry.

Australia skittle Windies for 27 - lowest Test total for 70 years
Australia bowl out West Indies for just 27 - the second lowest score in Test history, and the worst since 1955 - to complete a 176-run win.