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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan
The parade featured dozens of balloons, floats, clown groups and marching bands.

Avoiding distractions key in preventing Thanksgiving kitchen fires 
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the number one day for home fires in the United States.

Here's why you might feel sleepy after a Thanksgiving meal
According to a Cleveland Clinic dietitian, there’s some science behind why you may be getting drowsy on Turkey Day, and the turkey is part of it.

Quiet but cold for your Thanksgiving in Wisconsin
Highs for most only in the 20s with wind chills in the teens.

Winter storm will impact your weekend plans
Snow looks to move through Friday night through Sunday.

Winter weather to impact the busy Thanksgiving travel day
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

Balloons inflated for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
More than 30 balloons were inflated ahead of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Wisconsin seeks to block Morgan Geyser's conditional release after escape from group home
A Waukesha County Circuit Court judge agreed on Wednesday to seal the petition filed by the DOC late Tuesday seeking the revocation.

Northern Wisconsin digs out from Wednesday snowstorm
Lake-effect blast impacted much of the Midwest ahead of Thanksgiving.

Wisconsinites hit stores, roads ahead of Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, many hit the roads and headed to the stores to keep their plans on track for Thanksgiving.

Wisconsin lawmakers working to create new regulations for hemp industry
The proposals come following new federal rules effectively banning hemp-based products.

What do an axe, a bucket and a cannon have in common? Meet the rivalry trophies of college football
The long-time members of the Big Ten boast the richest histories of these one-of-a-kind prizes.

Winter weather wraps up across Wisconsin
Expect travel headaches to continue in some areas through early Thursday.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center to receive $105 million to build replacement hospital
The new facility, which will be just three miles from the current one, will be able to care for more patients, with an increased bed capacity of 25.

Thousands of Wisconsinites without power Wednesday
After snow fell in Wisconsin overnight and into this morning, 33,773 Wisconsin households were without power as of Wednesday at 1:40 p.m.

Lions and Packers kick off holiday triple-header with high-stakes game in division and playoff races
Green Bay can boost its chances of winning the NFC North for the first time since 2021 by beating the Lions and sweeping the season series.

Federal judge dismisses plea talks, sets trial date for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant
Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.

Hugh Jackman to serve up special flavor of custard at Kopp’s
He'll be at the Greenfield location of the custard joint on Dec. 2, ahead of the Milwaukee premiere of "Song Sung Blue," in which he stars.

HUD offers financial flexibility for Wisconsinites impacted by August floods
HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced the agency will make federal help available to supplement recovery efforts.

Foxconn announces plans for $569 expansion in Racine County
The manufacturing expansion would create 1,374 jobs over the next four years.

World News

Labour drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from first day in a job
Employees will instead get the right after six months - the promise was a key pledge in the party's manifesto ahead of last year's general election.

Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS, as Starmer defends Budget
Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves' Budget?
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze
Families are desperate for news of loved ones, after a huge fire engulfed seven tower blocks.

Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.

Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street
Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study
Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.

Track the latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Ban harmful social media content instead of us, say Australian teens challenging ban
From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.

National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan
The suspect had been recruited to Unit 03 of the Kandahar Strike Force, a former military commander told the BBC, coming to the US after the withdrawal.

Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
Police detained the man earlier at Manchester Airport on suspicion of terror offences.

Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."

Chris Mason: Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year - why did he wait?
Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available - until now.

Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?
Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

I already feel judged for having a Motability car - the Budget didn't help
Rachel Reeves has removed tax breaks on insurance and advance payments for high-end Motability cars.

Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets
The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.

'I earn £20,000 and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax'
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews - although others say it's past its prime.

As Liverpool hit 'new low' - is Slot's job at risk?
After a dismal run of form, Arne Slot's job as Liverpool boss is starting to come under question - just six months after winning the Premier League title.

Watch: Video shows speed that fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block
Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.

How neighbours found out former marine drove into crowd in 'calculated act of violence'
Before he ploughed his car into the parade, Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man.

What's the real cost of cheap, fake football shirts?
Fake football kits can be as much as £70 cheaper than the real deal, but experts have raised concerns they could be harmful.

Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis
Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.

Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.

When will the two-child benefit cap be lifted?
Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?

Budget 2025: Key measures at a glance
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd recovering after second leg amputation
The actress is staying with family after an operation removed her leg below the knee, she said on TikTok.

France to bring in form of military service, 25 years after conscription was phased out
"The only way to avoid danger is to prepare for it," says President Emmanuel Macron.

Archaeologists make 'extraordinary discovery' in Orkney - but won't say what it is
Archaeologists are to resume digging at the site after 3D radar technology uncovered a mystery find.

Woman killed in shark attack at remote beach in Australian national park
The woman died at the scene and a man was critically injured after the attack in New South Wales.

Seventh Met officer sacked after BBC Panorama film
PC Sean Park was shown "expressing discriminatory and disrespectful views about Muslims", the Met says.