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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.

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.

Turning warmer on Tuesday
Expect statewide highs in the mid to upper 80s.

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.

Kenosha schools face $17M budget deficit; Leaders say tax hike necessary or deep cuts loom
The Kenosha Unified School District faces a $17 million budget deficit for the 2027-2028 school year and is considering going to referendum in April.

Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
Michael Alfonso secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement in this his first run for office.

'This is hard': Walworth County residents spend Fourth of July weekend cleaning up storm debris
In the Town of Sharon, high winds destroyed several farms.

Milwaukee free meal program braces for surge in families needing food this summer
At one of the locations near Fond Du Lac Avenue, they have already gone from serving an average of 15 kids per day to around 40 kids per day.

Lake Geneva community mourns after storm leaves 3 children dead
The children were boating on Lake Geneva when the storm caused the boat to capsize and sink.

Now Hiring: Cruisers Yachts seeks people for multiple careers
Five years ago, the Oconto yacht builder expanded operations to a second production facility in Pulaski.

Bauers homers off Rodríguez in 7th, Brewers come back to beat Diamondbacks 3-2
Bauers hit his team-leading 16th homer to right to chase Rodríguez.

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff goes back on the injured list with shoulder inflammation
Woodruff left the Brewers’ 4-3 loss at Arizona on Saturday in the fourth inning after striking out Adrian Del Castillo on a 75.1-mph changeup.

World News

'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

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’.

Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

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.

Harry begins UK visit as verdict due in privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.

The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London
Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic.

Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 - even with young donor eggs
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

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.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why today's ruling matters for France
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

The US World Cup dream ends in shambolic fashion - did red card saga play a part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

Watch: Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.

Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears after his sixth and final attempt to lift trophy
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

Fans react to US loss after red card drama
The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

Watch: Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

'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.

Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

Meet Arthur Fery, the wildcard lifting the gloom around British players at Wimbledon
Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband's alleged killer
Charlie Kirk's widow was joined by the late US activist's family - all of whom attended court for the first time in the case.

Comparing student loans to phone contracts 'amounted to mis-selling', MPs say
A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.

Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.

Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts
Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.

Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
Bennett's cause of death was not immediately clear and bandmates from her former group G.R.L say their "hearts are broken".

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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

A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.