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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 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.

Power restored to thousands but over 50,000 still without power in Wisconsin
Severe weather Monday caused outages across the state.

‘The sky turned green’: Residents recount powerful storms that hit the Fox Valley
Damage is widespread across the Fox Valley. Some of the hardest-hit areas include the City of Menasha and the Village of Fox Crossing.

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.

Wisconsin senator set on 'achieving what's possible' as Budget Committee chairman
Sen. Ron Johnson, a self-described budget hawk, said he won’t draw the same red lines he did before he was chairman.

Menasha mother creates petition for stricter regulations after daughter injured in e-bike crash
Miranda Kluever said her 4-year-old daughter was injured in a hit-and-run by another kid riding an e-bike while playing at a park on Friday.

Everyday Hero: Froedtert employee brings comfort and compassion to cancer patients
“This isn’t just a job that I come to, its beautiful work that I am so blessed to do every day," Kristy Lavann said.

A peaceful and cooler pattern sets up for a few days
A calmer and cooler day arrives for Tuesday.

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
Images on social media showed extensive damage, including homes stripped of roofs, a car tossed onto a lawn, and streets littered with tree limbs.

Packers opted for continuity over chaos by extending LaFleur, Gutekunst and Ball, president says
Policy was speaking Monday at the annual shareholders meeting for the NFL's only publicly owned franchise.

'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.

Memorial for Corey Ruiz continues to grow in Madison as activists call for action
The intersection has been blocked off for the past five days.

Fox Valley communities damaged by severe storms
Appleton neighborhoods are among those cleaning up after severe storm.

EAA AirVenture sets attendance record for second straight year
EAA shared that about 734,00 people went to the event in Oshkosh this year, an increase of 4.3% from last year.

FEMA details financial assistance available to Wisconsinites now
Two new disaster recovery centers opened this week.

29-year-old tree trimming worker dies after possible lighting strike
Whitewater Fire and EMS received a report around 9:56 a.m. of a person stuck in a tree with a possible electrocution injury.

July's full moon is the Buck Moon
The moon will appear full by Wednesday morning.

World News

French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' during MP's BBC interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray
She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".

Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says
The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

Mother and boyfriend guilty of murder of girl, two
Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.

House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up
She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed.

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with destructive wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now?
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.

The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

Can Burnham's vision for Manchester's schools really work for the rest of England?
The prime minister's plans for technical education have their roots in the Manchester Baccalaureate.

Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.

Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award
Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.

‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating
Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores?
Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.

Is struggling Adam Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end?
Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion?

Local match goes viral over cheating claim
A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.

Richard Hammond fined £999 for speeding offences
The TV host is caught speeding twice in Herefordshire in the space of three weeks, magistrates hear.

Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.

Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.

Search begins for King's new top aide
The King will need a new private secretary, with Sir Clive Alderton stepping down next year.

Former boxing world champion denies assaulting man, court hears
Joe Cordina, 34, was charged in connection with an incident outside a petrol station in February.

Detectives 'haunted' by unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh as unseen pictures released
Suzy Lamplugh (pictured second left) disappeared 40 years ago and her case is set to be closed in a year's time.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world
Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

Alonso's first Chelsea match a tale of four strikers
Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.

Celtic 'a really good match' for record signing Kogh
Celtic break their transfer record to sign Denmark striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt on a four-year contract.

Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.