Twitter announces subscription service including blue check for $7.99 monthly fee

Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”

Wisconsin midterms: Johnson, Barnes down to wire for Senate

With Election Day less than three days away, Wisconsin's candidates for U.S. Senate are using the time left to fight for your vote in the midterm elections.

Trump given extension on subpoenaed documents by Jan. 6 panel

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month.

Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot. 

Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system

The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.

Biden talks student loan relief at New Mexico community college

The speech comes a little more than 10 days after an appeals court temporarily halted the administration's student loan relief plan from moving forward.

Police respond to trespassing call at Trump's Mar-a-Lago; Secret Service conduct sweep

Police vehicles were seen outside the club on Thursday morning but have now departed, according to local media. A Secret Service team also reportedly conducted a sweep of the grounds after police left.

Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence

Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.

Giannis gifts 'Zoom Freak' shoes to Bucks teammates, staff

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a video of himself gifting teammates and staff with pairs of his signature Nike Zoom Freak 4 shoes.

Darrell Brooks trial: Judge Dorow received letters, gifts

During the Darrell Brooks trial, Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow letters, messages and gifts. She has not read or accepted them.

Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as 'key' to fighting 2020 election

The emails from December 2020 show the lawyers discussing ways to delay the certification of results in Georgia, a closely contested state won by Democrat Joe Biden.

NFL legend Michael Irvin blasts Packers over lack of support for Aaron Rodgers: 'It’s something personal'

Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin ripped the Green Bay Packers on Monday following their fourth straight loss, calling out the organization for seemingly setting up quarterback Aaron Rodgers for failure.

Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says

On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.

Waukesha Christmas Parade Memorial: Fundraising launched, $1.5M goal

The Waukesha Parade Memorial Commission has launched its fundraising effort to create two memorials to the victims of the Christmas parade tragedy.

Phillies fan First Lady Jill Biden to attend World Series Game 4 in Philadelphia

First lady Jill Biden is heading to the World Series this week in her hometown of Philadelphia as her team, the Phillies, battles the Houston Astros.

Darrell Brooks sentencing date is set for Nov. 15-16
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Darrell Brooks will be sentenced on Nov. 15-16 following his conviction on 76 charges in connection with the Waukesha Christmas parade attack in November 2021.