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German customs officials seize 1,500 tarantulas smuggled in international spongecake shipment
An unusual smell led German customs officials to uncover approximately 1,500 tarantulas concealed in spongecake packages from Vietnam, and many of the spiders did not survive.
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Huckabee demands Israel 'aggressively investigate' murder of Palestinian-American killed in 'terrorist act'
A Palestinian American visiting family was killed during an attack by extremist settlers, according to the Palestinian Health Authority. The family of Sayfollah Musallet is demanding an investigation.
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Israel slams UN for ignoring aid already in Gaza while demanding more
Israel is calling out international organizations, including the United Nations, for decrying the situation in Gaza as "thousands of pallets" of aid remain undistributed.
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Putin mum on Trump's 50-day ultimatum, Kremlin officials claim Russia 'didn't care'
President Donald Trump issues Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to end Ukraine war or face 100% tariffs, prompting skepticism from the EU's chief diplomat and Kyiv's mayor over 50-day timeframe.
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Zelenskyy shakes up Ukrainian government, with US weapons on the way
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy taps a new prime minister amid a government shakeup as the country continues its fourth year of war against Russia.
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'Squad' members 'decide to lie and twist facts' about Israel's history, says prominent Arab activist
Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad criticizes the "Squad" for undermining Arab-Jewish coexistence and explains how extremist ideologies spread through Middle East movements.
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Iran vows retaliation if UN Security Council issues snapback sanctions on anniversary of nuclear deal
Tehran issues warning against U.N. snapback sanctions amid concerns over its nuclear program, while expert warns that enforcing the U.N. mechanism could prompt Iran to exit non-proliferation treaty.
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Trump, Rutte announce 'really big' NATO arms package amid new 50 day deadline to Putin
Trump agrees to sell billions in US arms to NATO countries including Germany, Finland and Denmark and others for quick distribution to Ukraine, following his ultimatum to Putin on peace talks.
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UK to roll out red carpet in ‘unprecedented’ second Trump visit hosted by King Charles
President Donald Trump accepts invitation for a historic second state visit to the U.K. in September at Windsor Castle, marking the first time a U.S. president has received such an honor.
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Iranian crowdfunding campaign claims to raise $40M as reward for assassinating Trump
A movement in Iran has allegedly raised more than $40 million to reward Trump's assassination, according to the Middle East Media Research Institute.
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Mother of slain soldier held by Hamas terrorists for 4K days makes plea to Trump
The family of an Israeli soldier killed by Hamas in 2014 urges President Donald Trump and Saudi leaders to ensure no deal proceeds without the return of all the hostages held in Gaza and her son's remains.
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Iran claims its president was injured in Israeli airstrike last month
Iran's Fars news agency claimed President Masoud Pezeshkian was targeted in an Israeli airstrike similar to one that killed Hezbollah leader Nasrallah.
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Ukraine announces killing Russian agents suspected of fatally shooting senior officer in ambush attack
Two Russian agents were killed by Ukrainian security forces Sunday following reports that the Russian operatives assassinated Ukrainian Colonel Ivan Voronych.
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Israel, Hamas talks drag as aid group chair tells UN to stop acting like the ‘mafia’
Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks face challenges over aid distribution as tensions rise between the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and U.N. regarding humanitarian assistance.
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Russia's Lavrov warns US against 'exploiting' alliances as he meets with Kim Jong Un in North Korea
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned against U.S.-Japan-South Korean alliances during his meeting with Kim Jong Un, highlighting the "invincible fighting brotherhood" with the country.
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‘Peacemaker’ Trump can end Africa’s biggest war, former White House advisor says
President Trump is positioned to end Sudan's civil war after brokering peace between Congo and Rwanda, according to an expert on Africa, who says U.S. involvement essential.
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Woman found guilty in mushroom murder mystery that left three family members dead after meal
Triple-murderer's claims of accidental mushroom poisoning unraveled as evidence showed she had disposed of a food dehydrator containing death cap residue following the murder of victims.
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Who is the Gazan challenging Hamas rule, and does he have a chance?
Once a convicted smuggler jailed by Hamas, Yaser Abu Shabab now leads an armed force in Rafah — hailed by some as a symbol of local resistance, feared by others as a dangerous gamble.
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Madison Farmers Market
The Madison Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning through September, 8am to noon, at the Broadway Fountain in downtown Madison.
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Hannah Kremer was the 2025 recipient of the full-tuition scholarship.
The position manages local government, business and community relationships and issues in 11 counties.
Troopers from around the state will continue to conduct "wolfpack" patrols.
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Pacers signed a multi-year deal