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Quieter and cooler weather take us into the new week
Wisconsin mostly avoids high heat and strong storms this week.

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
That's according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who faced new questions on Sunday about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved.

In Focus: Celebrating America250 in Wisconsin
As our nation hits a major milestone we reflect on what it means and the important role Wisconsin has played in American history.

Woodruff gives up 3-run home run, leaves game in fourth inning in loss to Diamondbacks
Woodruff has been limited to 32 starts since 2023, including missing the entire '24 campaign.

In Focus: Old World Wisconsin talks 50 years of preserving Wisconsin history
Old World Wisconsin in Waukesha County is celebrating an important milestone.

In Focus: State Sen. Jamie Wall discusses what America250 means to his region
As our nation hits a major milestone we reflect on what it means and the important role Wisconsin has played in American history.

In Focus: Director of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum reflects on America250
Christopher Kolakowski is Director of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison and Chair of Wisconsin’s America250 Coalition.

Thousands celebrate America 250 on final day of Summerfest
The 'Big Gig' was chosen as an offical America 250 Block Party location, part of the nationwide celebration.

3 people dead, 7 rescued after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake
The incident is being investigated by the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Chourio's scratch hit in 11th breaks tie, Brewers top Diamondbacks 7-4
Garrett Mitchell hit his eighth homer, a two-run shot, off José Cabrera in the second inning.

Thousands left without power after powerful storm tears through southeast Wisconsin
Powerful winds ripped through Racine, Kenosha and Walworth Counties early Friday afternoon knocking down trees and powerlines.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony
Swift’s publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.

Law enforcement urges boating safety ahead of Fourth of July
You can expect a stronger law enforcement presence on all lakes and rivers in Wisconsin as holiday crowds take to the water.

Rooted in remembrance: Sons of the American Revolution plant tree in Wisconsin's oldest city
Green Bay was settled by the French more than 260 years ago.

How to support Lincoln Avenue School community following fire
A fire destroyed the school building earlier this week.

How to apply for FEMA funding from April storms, floods
FEMA said funding will be available to people in 19 counties and the Oneida Nation, which were affected by tornadoes and more from April 13-23.

Jacob Misiorowski's starting schedule with Brewers makes him unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
Misiorowski says he wants to play in the All-Star Game but understands why that’s unlikely to happen.

Fireworks and weather: A perfect balance
Various weather conditions can impact your firework shows.

Some Merton residents express disappointment in wake enhancement equipment ban
The Village of Merton in Waukesha County is the latest to pass a ban on wake-enhancements for boats on Lake Keesus and Moose Lake.

'Very heartwarming': Organizers, volunteers of Milwaukee's 'United for Venezuela Emergency Relief Campaign' overwhelmed with donations
The basement of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is filled to the brim with donations ticketed for Venezuela.

World News

The man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history as they knock Brazil out
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom
The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.

Former partner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts killer
Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice.

Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year
The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.

Benedict's Law to overhaul school allergy training
Benedict Blythe died after an accidental exposure to an allergen at school in 2021.

Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds
Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared
The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.

Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge
The princess completed the challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.

Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.

BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.

England battling the weight of history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron
England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

The Papers: 'Farage: I've done nothing wrong' and 'hangover of God'
Reports Reform UK leader Nigel Farage did not declare benefits from an ally in the year before he became an MP lead a number of papers.

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market
The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

UK's third heatwave of the year begins - but how will it be different?
As some parts of the UK start to experience their third heatwave of the year, Simon King explains how this one could be different from the last.

'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?
The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.

Young woman dies in skydiving incident near airfield
The woman, 22, was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim
It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".

Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat
The Green Party leader told the BBC he is waiting for a decision from Waltham Forest Council.

Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts
The storm, with winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, is lashing the island of Rota.

Harry Styles beats Taylor Swift's and Coldplay's Wembley records
The Watermelon Sugar singer is the first artist to perform 12 shows on a single tour at the stadium.

US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

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Who Is The Fraudster Who Paid For Farage’s Security?
Reform denies rules were broken over benefits provided to Nigel Farage.

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America