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AI demands energy but can help mitigate climate change | Bruce Beck

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 5:06am
The State Journal's Aug. 3 article “Powering Forward: AI plan for data centers will require massive amounts of electricity” raised concerns about possible environmental impacts, including climate change risks and water shortages.

Solution to humanitarian crisis in Gaza is easy: Give them food | Nick Utphall

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 5:05am
Recent letters have quibbled about the term "genocide" in Gaza when some 60,000 people have reportedly been killed (about 3% of the population) by bombs and starvation, including attacking people sheltering in hospitals and places of worship.

Immigration made America the envy of the world | Gary Tribbey

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 5:03am
I know this concept is hard for President Donald Trump and the "make America great again" crowd to understand, but we’re all immigrants in this country. Unless you’re a Native American, you are an immigrant. And seeing that we were…

7 girls golfers to watch ahead of the 2025 high school season

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 5:03am
From the reigning state champion to players who can challenge her for the title, here are seven area girls golfers to watch this season.

Don't blame poor people for unhealthy food options | Kelly Swope

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 5:01am
Assembly Bill 180 is being sold as a way to “make Wisconsinites healthier” by restricting what people on FoodShare can buy. But if lawmakers are truly concerned about health, they should start with the food industry — not the poor.

Donald Trump's ballroom could feed a whole lot of kids in Gaza | Karen Greenler

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 5:00am
The crisis in Gaza is excruciating to watch. We want to scroll past the photographs of starving Palestinian children. Even U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is now calling what’s happening in Gaza a genocide.

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MLB Roundup 8-12

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 12:00am
CINCINNATI — Kyle Schwarber hit his 42nd homer of the season, a two-run shot that highlighted a four-run eighth inning, as the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Monday night, extending their winning streak to…

College football latest: AP Top 25 preseason rankings drop with Texas on top (copy)

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 12:00am
The AP Top 25 college football poll preseason rankings are now. Texas took the No. 1 spot for the first time in an opening poll, narrowly edging out Penn State by just five points in the closest preseason vote since…

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 11th training camp practice (copy)

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 12:00am
The backup quarterbacks took center stage, a senior defender showed out and more from the Badgers' first practice in Camp Randall this training camp.

Brice Turang's leadoff homer lifts Brewers over Pirates for 10th straight win (copy)

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 12:00am
MILWAUKEE — Brice Turang hit his first career leadoff home run, Jose Quintana allowed three hits over six solid innings and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates…

Miami asks judge to dismiss tampering lawsuit involving former Wisconsin football cornerback (copy)

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 12:00am
In a court filing, former Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas denied Wisconsin's claims that he had contact with representatives from Miami in 2024.

Kirsten Jane Werdier

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 11:00pm
June 11, 1940 — August 6, 2025

Marian Balch

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 11:00pm
February 20, 1935 — August 8, 2025

Edith M. Stannard

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 11:00pm
February 2, 1930 — August 5, 2025

MLB-leading Brewers flying high with 10th straight victory

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 9:53pm
The Brewers improved to 25-4 over the last 29 games, including 13-1 in the last 14. Here's how they got it done.

‘Cable failure’ likely cause of Sunday’s underground fire and power outage

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 5:19pm
The fire prompted MGE to cut off power to hundreds of residents.

US stocks slip as Wall Street braces for an update on inflation (Copy)

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 4:54pm
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights on Monday in Wall Street’s final moves before an upcoming update on inflation.

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