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Severe Weather Warnings Canceled in Southeast Wisconsin
Southeast Wisconsin experienced severe weather, but all warnings and watches have now been canceled.
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Politics
US and South Korea Cut Short Joint Military Drills
The United States and South Korea have cut short a joint military exercise, according to officials in Seoul. The drills ended earlier than originally planned.
Politics, Business
Trump Delays New Tariffs on Canada for Three Days
US President Donald Trump has announced a short delay on new tariffs against Canada. He said the countries are close to finishing a trade deal.
Nature, Sports
Rain and Storms May Continue Over Chicago Area
Parts of the Chicago area continue to face rain and the possibility of storms. Wet weather has been common in the region recently, and forecasters say more rain could arrive soon.
Sports
Brice Turang Returns to Brewers Lineup After Missing Four Games
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brice Turang has returned to the starting lineup after missing four games due to an injury. He is back in action for the team's game against the Seattle Mariners.
Sports
Could the Cubs and White Sox Meet in the 2026 World Series?
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox played each other on Tuesday, August 18, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. Central Time. Fans gathered at Wrigley Field, the Cubs' home ballpark, to watch the game.
Sports
WNBA Won't Name Person Behind Shirt Incident at Fever-Dream Game
The WNBA is facing criticism after a security incident at a game between the Fever and the Dream. Fans at the game were wearing shirts about trans athletes. A security worker told these fans to cover up their shirts.
Technology, Politics
War in Ukraine Pushes Countries to Bury Key Technology
The war in Ukraine has made governments and companies think more carefully about how to protect important systems from attack. One idea getting more attention is putting vital infrastructure underground.
Politics
Senator Asks Military Leaders to Stay Out of Elections
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has asked two top defense officials to promise that the U.S. military will stay out of the upcoming midterm elections.
Sports
Orioles Face Yankees in Big AL East Series
The Baltimore Orioles are getting ready to face the New York Yankees in a new series within Major League Baseball's AL East division.
Politics,Business
Iran Losing Grip on Key Strait as Trump Posts US Territory Map
Iran appears to be losing control of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow and highly important waterway near its coast, according to recent news reports.
Sports
Bayern Munich Star Musiala Collapses Twice in Four Days
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has collapsed during a match for the second time in just four days.
Politics
Hegseth Travels to Iowa Amid Talk of 2028 Plans
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Iowa this week to support a Republican candidate for the House of Representatives.
Sports
Fenerbahçe Face Lyon in Champions League Play-off
Fenerbahçe will take on Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) in a UEFA Champions League play-off match.
Business
S&P 500 Falls as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Rise
The S&P 500, a major US stock index, fell as rising oil prices and global bond yields put pressure on the market. The Dow and Nasdaq also extended losses.
Politics, Business
Media Groups Back ABC Against Pressure From Trump Administration
Media advocacy groups have said that ABC is right to resist pressure tactics from the Trump administration. They warned that the government could try to control news companies it does not agree with.
Technology, Entertainment
Kernel Hearts Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and New Trailer
Kernel Hearts, a video game, has received an official release date for Nintendo Switch 2, along with a new trailer. Nintendo Switch 2 is Nintendo's newest game console.
Entertainment
‘Love Story’ Producers Face TikTok Fans of Carolyn Bessette
The new TV show 'Love Story' tells the story of a famous real-life romance. One of the main figures depicted in the show is Carolyn Bessette, a well-known woman from real life.
Entertainment
Stephen A. Smith Calls Journalist Group's 'Thumbs Down' Award a 'Hit Job'
TV host Stephen A. Smith has strongly criticized an award given to him by a group of Black journalists. The National Association of Black Journalists, known as NABJ, gave Smith a 'Thumbs Down' award. This award is meant
Entertainment
All-Female Shortlist for TV Drama Acting Award
The National Television Awards has chosen five women for its best drama performance category this year. This is the first time the shortlist has featured only female actors.
