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Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who call for the school to stand strong

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 10:56am
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard graduates celebrated commencement Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who stressed the importance of maintaining a diverse and international student body while standing up for the truth at a time…

China calls US decision 'discriminatory'

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 10:40am
HONG KONG — Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some of them would have their visas revoked.

Kathleen Parker: Artificial intelligence is coming to get you

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 9:37am
As only a part-time luddite, I am nevertheless head-in-the-sand when it comes to AI. That’s artificial intelligence for those who are in full-time denial or willfully ignorant.

17 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:55am
What to do this weekend?

Man critically injured when hit by vehicle on North Side

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:40am
Officers were sent to the area of Kennedy Road and Northport Drive around 5:25 p.m. Monday on reports of the pedestrian being hit, Madison police said.

Person hospitalized after sprinkler extinguishes fire at Far East Side senior apartment building

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 6:50am
The person taken to the hospital was stable, and the fire did just minor damage to the apartment.

Restaurant review: Molten Monkey's Detroit-style pizza is almost perfect

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 6:40am
Pizzas are creative and filling, and the chopped salad is among the city's best. The intimate, cozy atmosphere is another big draw.

Meriter Hospital, striking nurses to resume contract talks

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:55am
The talks are aimed at ending a strike that began Tuesday.

After 100 years, the national bee isn't really about spelling

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:50am
The Scripps National Spelling Bee turns 100 this year, and it's still evolving.

Massive Attic Angel sale set for Friday and Saturday in Middleton

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:45am
The popular sale is a fundraiser for programs aimed at helping children and seniors.

Diligence pays off for Reedsburg star, Wisconsin softball commit who broke 2 state records

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:35am
The senior capped her high school career in an emphatic way, snapping the state's career records for both hits and runs scored.

3 takeaways from star's decision to return to Wisconsin men's basketball

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:25am
The Badgers' top returning scorer removed himself from the NBA Draft process and will return to school, instantly providing Wisconsin with a star next season.

Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin must block cuts to essential benefits | Misha Dancing Waters

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:00am
I am a county human services worker here in Wisconsin. I’ve worked with our neighbors navigating benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid for more than eight years.

State aid to schools has not kept pace with inflation | Dwight Ziegler

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:00am
The May 22 letter to the editor, "Evers' bad veto funds schools since GOP isn't," contained a long overdue observation.

Washington must start taking our national debt seriously | Steve Martin

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:00am
The most dangerous issue we face today is the growing national debt. It endangers our economy and our national security. We owe over $36 trillion, and both Republicans and Democrats are to blame for this catastrophe.

The Donald Trump crowd seems deaf to voice of injustice | Mark Kuechler

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:00am
"They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity." That line from our Declaration of Independence strikes me, as do many of the indictments against the King of England in that document, as echoing the actions…

5 questions with Sun Prairie East baseball junior Easton Gross

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 4:37am
The junior pitcher/first baseman loves the simple things about the sport he's played since he was just 6 years old. Learn more about the Cardinals' Easton Gross.

Wisconsin volleyball Big Ten schedule includes trips to both coasts in October (copy)

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:00am
Wisconsin volleyball will play its archrival only one time in the upcoming season.

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