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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 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.

Over 100,000 people without power in Wisconsin as severe storms sweep through
Severe weather, complete with rain, strong winds and tornado warnings, pushed through on Monday morning and early afternoon.

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.

After Monday, turning quiet and comfy next couple days
Once the storms clear out Monday, get ready for sunshine and seasonable temperatures to return.

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.

UWM students use reclaimed wood to create public seating
UW-Milwaukee Director of Community Design Solutions Krisann Rehbein joined Spectrum News to talk about the project.

Policy discusses long-term adjustments Packers could make to stay financially competitive
The Packers reported an operating loss for the first time in a non-pandemic year since the 1990 fiscal year.

Jacob Misiorowski sets Brewers franchise record by starting game with 7 straight strikeouts
Misiorowski struck out 12 of the first 13 batters he faced Sunday in an 11-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Residents excited as Oshkosh Police Department launches Dog Walker Watch Program
The program aims to train residents to recognize suspicious behavior.

Milwaukee nonprofit helps youth beat the 'summer slide'
Summer break allows students to rest, recharge and prepare for next school year, but it can also cause students to forget what they just learned.

Now Hiring: Trident Maritime Systems seeks welders, CNC machinists and more
The business has operations in Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan.

Madison faith communities hold first Sunday services since death of Corey Ruiz
“Coming together as a faith community and caring and praying is really important. But we won't stop there,” church member Annik Dupaty said.

EAA AirVenture draws big crowds on final day
EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, drew hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the world to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

World News

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.

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.

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.

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

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.

Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post
The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.

Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.

Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.

'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs,' Biden tells ghostwriter in recording
Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

Witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

What you need to know if you have plans for a holiday in France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.

Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you
First developed in the 1950s, attachment theory suggests that the bonds we form with early caregivers shape our expectations of relationships.

Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.

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?

As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.

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.

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.

Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.

Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service
Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.

Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.

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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

What has the BBC ever done for me?
Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.

Zidane confirmed as new France manager
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.

Is struggling 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?

Why Chelsea want to sign older players
Chelsea are targeting deals for Maxence Lacroix, Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck - three experienced heads, in an age when the focus has been on youth.