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Republican, Democrat lawmakers push HHS to relaunch LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, said the Department of Health and Human Services needs to act fast.

Madison food bank sends two truckloads of aid to Fox Valley storm survivors
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin mobilized volunteers to pack food boxes for people affected by the storms.

Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
“It's become very clear who our nominee is going to be,” Barnes said.

Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson's disease
The 49-year-old Green discussed his diagnosis this week on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast.

Doty Island community continues to clean up after storm
Many residents are still without power and water.

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car when arrested, police say
Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released.

Ways to help people impacted by the tornado in the Fox Valley
From donations to volunteering, many organizations are stepping up to help.

Packers eager to extend Tucker Kraft's deal soon. And the feeling is mutual
Kraft is on the physically-unable-to-perform list after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Mile of Music donating to tornado victims
It's producing a special “Mile of Love” tornado relief concert with 100% of the dollars supporting the cause.

Rain to start the weekend with cooler air
Rain exits early Saturday leaving dry weather for the rest of the weekend.

Hot & muggy air returns for Thursday
Thursday will be hot and muggy with afternoon clouds.

Madison Police Monitor says MPD not cooperating with Corey Ruiz investigation
The city's Independent Police Monitor said she's issued a subpoena for evidence from the Corey Ruiz shooting.

Marquette poll shows Hong’s growing lead amid Crowley’s return to race
The poll again has Francesca Hong leading the Democratic field at 38%. This time that is 12 points higher than a week ago.

Packers kick-off first practice of Training Camp
Micah Parsons is still a ways away from practicing. The prognosis for tight end Tucker Kraft is more optimistic.

Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
The Dane County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday ruled against Democrats, who filed a last-minute lawsuit ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

'Glad that we are alive': Fox Crossing community still without power, water after tornado
People are working around the clock throughout the Fox Valley to recover from Monday’s storms.

Wisconsin has at least 160 cases of cyclosporiasis
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, most of the cases are from international travel, while 50 were acquired inside the U.S.

Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling that had restored collective bargaining power
The enactment of the Republican-backed law sparked weeks of protests and made Wisconsin the center of the national battle over union rights.

Neenah teen overcomes near-crippling injury to become pro motorcycle racer
After an accident on the racetrack at just 10-years-old, Jack Brucks learned his initial prognosis was not good.

Democratic candidates play nice in only debate before election
Candidates tried to differentiate themselves Tuesday night, two weeks before the primary.

World News

About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta, officials say
The estimated number of arrivals is more than half of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.

Senior Infantino adviser quits after Asian federation opposes World Cup investment plan
The Asian Football Confederation "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals.

Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon
Axel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025.

Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.

Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran
Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri.

UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.

What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'
Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.

Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show
The UK band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance.

Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.

Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.

BP puts North Sea business up for sale
The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using 'smart glasses'
The "content maker" published videos of encounters with young women and a female Sikh shop worker where he talked of a plot to "breed out the white race".

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How does the UK fight wildfires?
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

Americast
Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto
Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.

Senior Infantino adviser quits as Asian federation opposes plans
The Asian Football Confederation "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals.

AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.

The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?

Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino
Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.

Will Scottish Premiership return to two-team title tussle?
A new Scottish Premiership season begins on Friday, but will anyone match Heart of Midlothian from last term and challenge Celtic and Rangers for the title?

Scotland's Woods wins gold again in restaged race
Scotland's Melanie Woods wins the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 for the second time in under 40 hours after streaking to victory in the restaged final.