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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.

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

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

Prediction market fires back after Wisconsin Elections Commission issues ballot betting guidance
When the Wisconsin Elections Commission said voters cannot bet on an election they cast a ballot in, per state law, Kalshi said that was “illegal.”

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

Slightly warmer today, but still plenty of sunshine
Temperatures rise slightly today with widespread sunshine.

Brice Turang paces Brewers offense in 8-2 win over Giants
Brewers rookie Luis Lara knocked in three runs and Jackson Chourio added two hits and two RBIs.

Brewers' slugger Jake Bauers to miss time with broken toe
Bauers was injured when he fouled a ball off his foot during Monday’s 3-0 loss to the Giants.

Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
Authorities said a number of people were injured and treated at hospitals, but they didn't know exactly how many or how seriously.

Corey Ruiz memorial in Madison becomes place for mourning, protest and community support
It has now been six days since the memorial was established at the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin streets, where police shot and killed Ruiz.

The tornado damaged their own homes, but Menasha police officers still on patrol
A curfew remains in effect in Menasha for the foreseeable future.

Man who refused to drop gun shot and killed by deputy in Town of Leola
A deputy arrived at the scene for a report of a neighbor who was "going crazy," and discovered a man with a gun.

'This was a devastating system': Emergency response crews respond to areas impacted by severe weather
Officials say responders are currently assessing the damage, addressing hazards and responding to calls for service.

Gov. Evers declares state of emergency after tornado ravages Appleton-Menasha area
He said this state of emergency will help ensure resources are deployed quickly.

PHOTOS: Damage piles up in Appleton, Menasha after unconfirmed tornado rips through
Trees and debris from buildings littered the ground on Monday after it rolled through.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

NWS upgrades Appleton-Menasha tornado to EF-3
According to NWS, the tornado had peak winds of around 140 mph, causing the most extensive damage near US 10 and Highway 441 in northern Menasha.

3 things to watch in Packers training camp 
The Green Bay Packers will hold their first practice of training camp next Wednesday morning in Green Bay.

Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls for August primary
Early in-person voting is beginning in Wisconsin amid major shakeups in the Democratic primary for governor.

World News

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

Moment police officers set foot in 'horror scene' funeral home
Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.

Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
"It's our forest," one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations.

Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post
The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.

Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths
Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.

Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.

Cyber-attackers take 607,000 records from Department of Education
The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.

Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo
A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.

The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.

Pictures show scale of drought across England as rivers dry up
Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.

'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform
As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.

Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?
BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.

Three ways that today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than their parents
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it'
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease.

Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions
Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.

Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.

Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.

Teenage Norwegian 'hitman' guilty of UK murder plot
Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.

Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.

Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

Boy, 7, dies in hospital after beach tragedy
Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.

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

A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage
The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery

Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?
BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.