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'Community within the cards': Jacob Misiorowski shops for cards day after Brewers' record-setting 100th win
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was shopping for cards at Brew Town Trading Company on Friday.

Wisconsin senator introduces bill to ban ICE, CPB agents from polling locations
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the legislation sends a message to the president that lawmakers are watching.

Police investigate 'unrecognized' UW-Madison fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi for hazing
Alpha Epsilon Pi is not recognized by UW-Madison. It was terminated in 2015 for violating the student organization code of conduct.

Workgroup developing policies for police body cameras in Madison
The group is expected to develop a draft policy by the end of this year, with approval of a final plan coming in 2027.

Wisconsin farmers push back on transmission line project
The BECI Project would stretch from Crawford to Walworth County with some of the proposed routes cutting across farmland.

28 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin this week
The state has seen 192 cases this year.

Two years since Helene: A meteorological setup that caused catastrophic flooding
The combination of a stalled front and remnants of Helene lead to devastating flooding in the southeast.

Cool and quiet heading into the start of your weekend
Mostly clear overnight, seeing sunshine to start Saturday.

Matt LaFleur joins Todd Bowles and Shane Steichen on the early-season hot seat for NFL coaches
The Packers are off to a 1-2 start following a lackluster performance in a loss to the Falcons in their home opener at Lambeau Field.

Former UW-Waukesha campus could become 650 residences
Waukesha County approved selling the former UW-Waukesha campus for a 650-unit redevelopment expected to add housing and tax revenue.

Packers fans look ahead after home-opener loss to Falcons
Packers fans returned to Lambeau Field for the home opener, taking in the game-day atmosphere despite Green Bay’s 35-14 loss to Atlanta.

Bijan Robinson runs roughshod over the Packers as the Falcons breeze to a 35-14 victory
Jordan Love went 28 of 53 for 312 yards with two touchdowns — one to Christian Watson and another to Matthew Golden — and an interception.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers blown out in home opener
An offensive line that wasn't terrific to begin with has been weakened even more by injuries.

Brewers reach 100 wins for first time, slow Phillies' playoff push with 5-1 victory
Brewers fans crowded the seats behind the dugout and held “100” signs as players left the field.

Milwaukee employee buys first home through workplace grant program
The company said it has helped three employees purchase homes over the past two years, with 14 more employees currently applying for grants.

The weather will be on your side for the first weekend of fall
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

What to know about third-party election mailers in Wisconsin
Why third-party election mailers can include inaccurate or confusing information.

Packers' Javon Hargrave, Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa active for Green Bay's home opener
Hargrave had sat out the Packers’ 20-17 overtime victory over the Jets while going through concussion protocol and dealing with a knee issue.

No immediate security changes planned at Oshkosh North after student brings gun to class
A 16-year-old student was arrested after bringing a handgun with an extended magazine into a classroom.

State Superintendent delivers State of Education address, focuses on stagnant state funding issue
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly said "stagnant funding has very real consequences," such as staffing reductions and school closures.

World News

Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches
The club, which denies all wrongdoing, is accused of breaching the Premier League's financial rules between 2009 and 2018.

Relegation? Titles stripped? Appeals? What next for Man City
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the financial rule breaches levelled against the club. Here's what it means.

Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.

E-bikes seized by police sold on at auction, BBC finds
Thousands are confiscated annually because they are suspected of being driven illegally or used in a crime - most are destroyed, but last year police sold at least 161.

Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.

OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from the US Census and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates US stock markets.

I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".

Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged', police say
Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.

South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.

As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.

Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos
All 29 people aboard the ship were safely evacuated using lifeboats, the Hellenic Coastguard said.

British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
The identity of the 28-year-old man, who fell down a vertical gully to his death, is yet to be confirmed.

'It's a brutal adjustment': How to cope when your child goes to uni
This new stage of parenthood is emotional - but learning how to let go can help you cope.

How the bare nails trend became a class issue
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.

Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?
Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.

The Papers: 'Verdicts that rocked football' and 'Burnham bottles it'
Manchester City being found guilty of financial breaches and the prime minister ruling out an early general election leads Saturday's papers.

Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover
One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?

Murder or medical mix-up? New questions in the case of killer nurse Colin Norris
A BBC podcast reveals a scenario in which the nurse's murders may never have taken place at all.

Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.

Two men jailed for 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player
Loik Le Priol, 32, a former soldier who fired the fatal shots, was sentenced to 26 years in jail.

UK ticket holder wins £111m EuroMillions jackpot
It is the third time a UK-based player has scooped the EuroMillions jackpot this year, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.

U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed
The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met.

Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump's plans as "foolhardy".

TikTok to pay $100m and limit daily child usage in Alabama settlement
Alabama was set to take TikTok to trial over claims that it intentionally addicted young users.

Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
A relationship between neighbours is changed forever by a tragic accident

Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.

Relegation? Titles stripped? Appeals? What next for Man City
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Man City. Here's what it means.

Rodri believes in Man City's 'innocence'
Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will trust them unless they are proved otherwise.