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The new week starts with blustery winds and harsh cold
Wind chills drop to hazardous levels well below zero.

College Football Playoff National Championship Forecast
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In Focus: Leaders reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
State Sen. Dora Drake, a Democrat from Milwaukee, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss her role serving as part of Wisconsin's Legislative Black Caucus.

In Focus: Leaders reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
We reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and how leaders in the Badger State are looking to his philosophy as a mission in 2026.

In Focus: Asst. superintendent teaches young people about Dr. King's legacy
Coleman will serve as the keynote speaker at this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in the Fox Cities.

In Focus: Organization shares how they use Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy to achieve mission
Tynnetta Jackson is Chair of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice.

Port Washington Lighthouse shines after restoration project
The $2.6 million project fixed lighthouse windows, foundation cracks and removed lead paint.

Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says
LaFleur’s future was in doubt after Packers' wild-card loss to the Bears.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers opt for stability with LaFleur
There are many that thought LaFleur should be shown the door after that playoff collapse against the Bears.

Meriter NICU training levels up with VR to save the tiniest lives
UW Health Kids at Meriter launched advanced NICU simulations using both physical and virtual reality training.

NAMI Southeast Wisconsin reflects on HHS reversal of funding cuts
It wasn’t until Thursday morning that roughly 2,000 grant recipients got confirmation the grant terminations were rescinded.

Heating homes and businesses ahead of cold snap
The cold snap begins Friday evening, and will likely last through Monday night.

Economic impact of county fairs in Wisconsin
County fairs in Wisconsin had a $1.5 billion economic influence in 2025.

Enrollment in ACA health coverage drops in Wisconsin
Open enrollment for 2026 ended Thursday.

New estimates show Wisconsin’s budget surplus near $2.5B
The latest numbers from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) show a nearly $1.5 billion improvement.

Gov. Tony Evers signs executive order to continue alleviating Wisconsin energy shortage
The order will extend certain state and federal hours of service, along with increasing state weight limit restrictions on roads.

'It's always been a struggle': Rural hospitals get financial boost from federal government
Critics say the funding won't be enough to make up for the losses rural hospitals will suffer due to Medicaid cuts.

Reported Wisconsin human trafficking cases in 2024 near decade-long low
The National Human Trafficking Hotline received 277 human trafficking reports in Wisconsin in 2024.

Wisconsin DHS reports increase of 988 contacts
DHS said while it’s not possible to attribute a specific reason for the increase in calls, it pointed to a handful of possible correlations.

A preview of building projects in the Madison Metropolitan School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District published renderings for four schools.

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At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains
The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba.

PM to give No 10 speech after weekend of Greenland and tariffs turmoil
Sir Keir Starmer is due to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest move to take over the Danish territory.

Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.

How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks
As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.

Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate after backlash
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

Alzheimer's finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say
An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.

Prince Harry to appear in court in legal action against Daily Mail publishers
Prince Harry is to give evidence in London High Court on Thursday as part of legal battle against the publishers of the Daily Mail.

China hits growth goal after 5% rise in exports despite US tariffs
Official figures show the economy grew by 5% in 2025 but slowed to 4.5% in the final three months of the year.

BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.

More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s
The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.

Eight dead, dozens missing in massive Pakistan mall fire
The blaze at the Gul Plaza in Karachi raged for more than 24 hours before it was put out.

Socks, salsa and stand-up comedy... easy ways to find joy in January
It might be the most miserable time of the year but there is something you can do about that.

The Papers: 'EU weighs up €93bn retaliation' and 'Raducanu's fine start'
The fallout from Donald Trump's tariff threat to EU allies that oppose his campaign to annex Greenland dominates Monday's papers.

Hispanic voters sent Trump back to power. Now some are souring
After sending Trump to the White House in a historic shift, some Latinos feel he's not improving the economy.

Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC's economics editor.

'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different
This is the Duke of Sussex's third major court battle accusing newspaper groups of unlawful behaviour.

Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island
Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France.

Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections
John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".

Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from burning car
Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.

Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back
The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.

Rail disruption warning after engineering overruns
National Rail warns of disruption until the end of Monday after weekend work not finished in time.

Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach
The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.

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Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.

The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play after the hosts are awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match 0-0.

'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now'
This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure
Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.