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Brewers call up top prospect outfielder Luis Lara
Lara signed a 7-year, $31 million extension with Milwaukee last month.

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by activist
The liberal-controlled court ruled 5-2 on Tuesday that the records are not public and should not be released.

Everyday Hero: Handyman Academy helps build skills for the future
The Handyman Academy is a summer program organized by local Milwaukee handymen with the hopes of teaching youth life skills.

U.S. Forest Service reorganization impacts Wisconsin
The U.S. Forest Service is closing its regional office in Milwaukee as part of a major agency overhaul.

Developer removes so-called ‘data center’ from Midtown Center project
It comes after public feedback against it.

Brewers rally past Cardinals 4-3 on a 4-run seventh inning
David Hamilton and Brice Turang drove in two runs each during a four-run seventh inning.

Get outside Tuesday before rain returns Wednesday
Warm temperatures in place with highs in the 80s.

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win.

Police union weighs in on holiday weekend violence in Milwaukee
Police union says it wants to see MPD bring in more officers to help prevent violence in the city.

Cleanup efforts continue for much of Walworth County following Friday’s severe storms
Severe storms caused widespread damage in Walworth County, especially near Lake Como.

FEMA aid application now open for residents in 19 counties, Oneida Nation
FEMA assistance is for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Homeowners and renters must file a claim with their insurance first.

3 people dead, 7 rescued after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake
The incident is being investigated by the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

'One of the best magic tricks ever': Wisconsin magician wows judges on America's Got Talent
21-year-old Geno Ploeger joined Spectrum News 1 to share how his hometown roots helped shape his showmanship on the national stage. 

Wisconsin Senator demands investigation into Postal Service
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of votes were not counted in the state’s April election because ballots were delivered after the deadline.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Wisconsin on Wednesday
Vance will be in Milwaukee to talk about the Trump administration's work to combat fraud, officials said.

West Bend mayor showcases summer attractions, events and downtown growth
Situated along the Milwaukee River in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, the City of West Bend is home to more than 30,000 residents.

Firework blast injures police officer, MPD investigating
Police were chasing several people who were setting off fireworks when the blast happened on Sunday.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

'Milwaukee will always be in my heart': Bucks confirm Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis Jr. trade to Heat
“From delivering a championship to transforming our franchise, Giannis’ impact on the Milwaukee Bucks is lasting and profound,” said Bucks owners.

Where to expect tropical activity in July
July is responsible for about 7% of named storms in the Atlantic.

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Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.

Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag
The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.

One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

What do Farage's constituents think about his resignation?
People living in Clacton share contrasting feelings of frustration and support towards Nigel Farage.

Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead
A mother and her two children are found dead in a property, police say.

Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.

Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".

Salah v Messi: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.

Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.

Jude Bellingham station to keep name until Monday
The station was renamed to give England a boost before the match with Mexico - in which Jude Bellingham shone.

Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold
A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.

Why there's a market for rental robots at work and at home
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.

Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Zelensky presses Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president says "decisions for air defence" should be "one of the key outcomes" of this week's summit in Turkey.

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

Teacher 'feared she would die' after being stabbed in head by pupil, court hears
A jury heard the 16-year-old launched at her with a large kitchen knife and stabbed her in the head.

Two tests set to speed up diagnosis of endometriosis
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

British hunger strike couple detained in Iran 'denied medical care'
The family say they are "desperately worried" for Craig and Lindsay Foreman who are "starving".

E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

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Is Trump interfering in the World Cup?
Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa
La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after the Folarin Balogun controversy.

'Am I a veteran now?' - Gauff through to first Wimbledon semi-final
Coco Gauff is through to her first Wimbledon semi-final after battling to a comeback victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula.

Pogacar loses yellow jersey in Tour de France heat
Mads Pedersen sprints clear from a breakaway to win the fourth stage of the Tour de France.