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Faulty windshield defroster prompts recall of Toyota, Lexus and Subaru vehicles
Over 90,000 vehicles are affected by the recall. The faulty defroster reduces visibility and increases the chances of crashes. Repairs will be free.

President Trump approves nearly $30 million in federal aid for historic flooding in Wisconsin
It comes just one month after Wisconsin was hit with heavy rain and flash flood that caused millions in damage to property.

'I kept going': Missing man details fake death plot to detectives
Ryan Borgwardt details his elaborate plan to fake his own drowning and flea to Europe.

Weapons incident prompts Green Bay School District to institute clear backpack policy
Green Bay Students in grades 6 through 12 will be required to use clear and colorless backpacks starting Sept. 22.

Sharpe's name forever enshrined at Lambeau Field in the Ring of Excellence
Green bay honored the newest Packers player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Thursday night at halftime.

Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers' 27-18 victory over Commanders
Tight end Tucker Kraft caught six passes for a career-high 124 yards to help the Packers improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2020.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers off to 2-0 start
Their 27-18 victory over the Commanders Thursday night showed off their varied talents.

Welcoming back summer this weekend
Temperatures remain warm.

Morning fog gives way to afternoon sunshine
Highs in some areas will reach into the lower 80s to end the week.

Pumpkin patch perseveres following off-season weather woes
Waldvogel’s Farm in Dodge County suffered damage after a tornado struck the area on May 15.

Things to do around Wisconsin: China Lights, Tacos and Tequila Festival, fall floral workshop
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Amber Alert issued for missing 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin
Ruby R. Lehman is a white, 6-year-old girl with brown hair and green eyes. She is four feet tall and weighs 100 pounds.

Trump draws cheers and boos while marking 9/11 by attending a New York Yankees game
Yankees Manager Aaron Boone says he's excited about Trump's visit and the president may pop by the team's locker room.

Milwaukee woman who lost father on 9/11 shares story at annual remembrance event
This year marks 24 years since the tragic attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 that killed nearly 3,000 people.

Navigating trauma after witnessing violent events online
The increase of political violence over the past year in the U.S. can take a toll on our mental health, experts said.

Americans still give awards shows consideration, a new AP-NORC poll finds
About half of U.S. adults say they’ve watched all or most of an awards show on TV or streaming in the past year, according to a new poll.

Small plane crashes into Lake Michigan, 3 escape unharmed
Airport officials said that after the plane took off around 12:17 p.m. it had a problem and crashed into the lake about 20 minutes later.

‘Sadly, a man who represented free speech was silenced in the most horrific way possible’: State lawmakers start fall session reflecting on Charlie Kirk shooting, safety in Capitol building
While there were plenty of bills to discuss and debate, political violence was at the center of many conversations in the building.

‘It’s heart-wrenching': Wisconsin lawmakers react to shooting death of Charlie Kirk
The conservative activist was shot in Utah Wednesday.

Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez's wife gets 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez was sentenced for selling the powerful New Jersey politician’s influence in exchange for bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car.

World News

'We got him': Utah governor on how suspect was caught
The governor said a family member told investigators that the suspect had become "more political" in recent years.

Labour MPs' growing fury over Mandelson appointment
No 10 say Mandelson was sacked after new information about his links to Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

'Please come forward,' Stephen Lawrence's mum says as review into murder investigation begins
Baroness Lawrence says review, triggered by BBC investigation, is the last opportunity for justice.

Court orders 'tribe' to be evicted from Scottish woodland
A sheriff orders the three members of a self-styled "African tribe" to be removed from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders.

Oxford Union president-elect condemned for Charlie Kirk comments
Student George Abaraonye posted on social media after news of the shooting broke, seeming to welcome the attack, according to media reports.

US joins UN Security Council condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar
The US traditionally blocks actions against its close ally Israel at the United Nations.

Ros Atkins on... Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality
BBC Verify asked experts, in the UK and elsewhere, if Israel’s actions in Gaza have been proportionate.

Prince Harry makes surprise Ukraine visit to support war wounded
The Duke of Sussex said he wanted to do "everything possible" to help the recovery of military personnel injured in the war with Russia.

Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel
The Netherlands follows Ireland in saying it can "no longer justify Israel's inclusion" in the event.

Jay Wynne, former BBC weather presenter, dies aged 56
Jay Wynne joined BBC Weather in October 2000 and was a regular forecaster on BBC News at Ten.

'Who's that?!' Couple track down their wedding crasher, four years later
For years Michelle and John Wylie were puzzled about the presence of a mysterious tall man in a blue suit at their wedding.

What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer
Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other wealthy countries. Then it came up with a bold plan

The secrets to tackling fussy eating habits
Fussy eating is very common. A child and baby nutritionist shares her tips on how to manage it.

How a brutal gangland feud led to the shooting of a 9-year-old girl
The shooting in east London left the girl with a bullet lodged in her brain and injured three men.

From political outsider to a president like no other: Bolsonaro's rise and fall
The Brazilian ex-president has been sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup, but an amnesty could be on the cards.

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UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal
Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.

North Korea executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds
The report is based on more than 300 interviews with escapees from Kim Jong Un's secretive regime.

Man jailed for gangland shooting that left girl, 9, with bullet in brain
Javon Riley is jailed for 34 years over his role in the shooting of a girl at a restaurant in east London.

Farage insists he has no financial stake in Clacton home
The Reform leader is facing questions about how his partner could afford to buy the house in his constituency.

Peers share personal losses as assisted dying law is examined
The House of Lords begins its scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which was passed by MPs.

Water firm bans tankers from transporting water for billionaire's lake
Tankers taking water for US billionaire Stephen Schwarzman have been told to stop by Southern Water.

Bike gifted to round-the-world trip theft victim
An Indian content creator had driven through 17 countries before his bike was stolen in Nottingham.

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The Week: When Keir Starmer Sacked Peter Mandelson
Lord Mandelson sacked just a few days after Rayner resignation and cabinet reshuffle.

Charlie Kirk's killing: A dangerous moment for America?
Why the right wing influencer was shot and what next for the US?

Isak going on 'strike' changed relationship - Howe
Eddie Howe says his relationship with Alexander Isak changed after the former Newcastle United centre-forward went on "strike".

Bayindir keeps Man Utd spot after Lammens' arrival
Altay Bayindir will retain his place in goal for Manchester United in Sunday's derby against City - but head coach Ruben Amorim says Senne Lammens could be first choice "for a number of years".

Players 'exhausted' by 'unrelenting' schedule - ECB chief
Cricket must "look at the schedule" of a "relentless" calendar, with some players "exhausted", says ECB chairman Richard Thompson.

World Cup start for Belisle after late Scotland call
Months after calling time on her Scotland career, Christine Belisle marks her return with a remarkable starting place in the World Cup quarter-final against England in Bristol.

Grealish award 'just the start' for Everton winger
Everton boss David Moyes says Jack Grealish's Premier League's player of the month for August is "just the start" for the winger.