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Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, clothing swap, Winter Fest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Dangerous cold across Wisconsin to end the week
Wind chill values as low as -50 degrees are possible.

State Assembly leaders present bipartisan plan to fund WisconsinEye
The network has been offline for more than a month after running out of funds.

Small businesses prepare for frigid Wisconsin weather
High temperatures are forecast to be below zero in many area across Wisconsin Friday.

Democratic candidates for governor share how they would handle ICE arrests in Wisconsin
Seven hopefuls vying to be Wisconsin’s next governor shared a stage Wednesday night in Milwaukee for their first public forum.

3 things to watch in NFL games this Sunday
The teams that will go to the Super Bowl will be decided Sunday.

Brutal cold with dangerous wind chills overnight
Wind chill values will drop to -30 to -50 degrees around the state.

Using less road salt: How Winter Salt Week aims to save Wisconsin’s bodies of water
Although laying down salt after snowstorms can make surfaces safer, too much of it can be environmentally dangerous.

5-alarm fire chars U-Haul facility in Milwaukee
Crews remain on scene to make sure all fire spots stay extinguished.

Major winter storm will bring heavy snow and dangerous ice across the country this weekend
Frigid cold temperatures and wind chills will move in behind the storm.

Laila Edwards enjoys homecoming; prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black female
U.S. captain Hilary Knight refers to Edwards as the future of the sport.

Bucks coach Rivers says Kevin Porter Jr. 'is not going to play anytime soon' due to oblique strain
Rivers said he believes the injury happened “three or four games ago" and that Porter had attempted to play through it.

Antetokounmpo says lack of chemistry has contributed to Bucks' recent blowout losses
The Bucks fell 122-102 on Wednesday night to an Oklahoma City team that was missing a handful of rotation players due to injuries.

'We're going to follow each step of the process until we're heard': Residents meet with PSCW reps on Port Washington data center
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is meeting with residents to discuss next steps for powering the data center in Port Washington.

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade
Peralta gives the new-look Mets a frontline starter after their rotation faltered in the second half of a hugely disappointing 2025 season.

Plumber shares tips to avoid frozen pipes in frigid temps
With below zero temps in the forecast, plumbers could soon be busy.

Dangerous wind chills begin this weekend
Extremely harsh wind chills start the weekend. Plan ahead.

Main Street Action hosts Democratic gubernatorial candidate forum
For the first time in the campaign cycle, seven Democrats vying to be the next governor of Wisconsin shared a stage in Milwaukee.

Microsoft to expand data center in Mount Pleasant
On Wednesday, the village’s planning commission approved the company’s two new proposals to build 15 more data centers on two additional campuses.

Dangerous cold: How to keep your car safe, according to mechanics
Temperatures in the negatives can have a wide range of adverse effects on cars.

World News

Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites'
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.

Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid limit and says devices can stay in luggage for scans
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.

Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome
Crowds have gathered in Rome for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.

Why so many women end up 'menopause masking' - but it can have consequences, as I discovered
Concealing symptoms of menopause can have knock-on effects for some women, such as increasing the risk of burnout

'I gave last 46p': Young people tell how they felt pressure to donate to church
Former London ICC members tell the BBC they felt pressured into making donations they could not afford.

'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

Driver admits killing teen freed from Dubai jail
Marcus Fakana, 19, was killed in a car crash shortly after being released from prison in Dubai.

Scottish government facing legal action over Sturgeon inquiry evidence
The Scottish Information Commissioner is taking ministers to court after they missed a deadline to release documents.

TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business
The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.

Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN?
The US president has promised to "end decades of suffering" but critics dismiss his Board of Peace as a vainglorious project.

Trump withdraws Canada's invite
Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order.

UK holds off joining over Putin concerns
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on, this nuclear plant is vital in the fight
The BBC gains rare access to the Khmelnytsky plant as Russian pummels Ukraine's energy grid.

Weekly quiz: How did this cow surprise scientists?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Behind the scenes of the star-studded charity album featuring Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' action
Some 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds.

Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?
To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.

A national tragedy 30 years ago united Australia. Why hasn't the Bondi shooting?
Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.

Watch: 'I was in bed': How British actor Delroy Lindo heard about Oscar nomination
Lindo and his Sinners co-star Wunmi Mosaku are the only two UK actors nominated for an Oscar this year.

Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.

Harry Styles says new single Aperture is comeback's 'perfect little bow'
The singer has announced 50 shows across seven cities, including six at London's Wembley Stadium.

BBC apologises to sacked presenter over homophobic abuse
An internal investigation found there was a case to answer over several incidents raised by former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Jack Murley.

Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds in parts of UK
Heavy rain and strong winds on Friday will lead to some disruption, Simon King reports.

Retired civil servants left in pension limbo
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.

Andy Burnham faces decision on bid to return as MP
Some of Sir Keir Starmer's allies say they will try to stop Burnham from standing in a by-election.

US officially leaves World Health Organization
Trump ordered the withdrawal a year ago, accusing the UN agency of failing to adopt reforms and mishandling the pandemic.

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What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.

Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?
Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.

Norrie loses to Zverev to end British singles hopes
Cameron Norrie loses to world number three Alexander Zverev in four sets to end British interest in singles at the Australian Open.

Wolves reject Leeds bid for striker Strand Larsen
Leeds United fail with a bid to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Uncapped Sela called up for England Six Nations tilt
England have called up uncapped 20-year-old prop Vilikesa 'Billy' Sela for the Six Nations to cover a crop of tighthead injuries, while Exeter number eight Greg Fisilau is rewarded for his fine club form.