Morning Headlines - Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 | Recent News

U.S. and World Headlines

Israel Says Hamas Leader Killed On Third Day Of West Bank Operation

The Israeli military says it has killed the head of the Palestinian armed group Hamas in Jenin and two other fighters, as a major operation continues for a third day in the north of the occupied West Bank.

Israeli security forces "encountered and eliminated" Wissam Khazem in a vehicle and then carried out air strikes on “two additional terrorists while they attempted to flee”, a statement said.

Kamala Harris’s First Big Interview As Nominee: Five Takeaways

Vice President Harris sat for her first major interview since becoming the Democratic nominee on Thursday.

Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), were interviewed by CNN’s Dana Bash as they campaigned in Georgia. The interview took place earlier in the day and was broadcast on the cable network Thursday evening.

Here are the major takeaways from the interview:

‘Who Blinks First?’ Why Putin Still Hasn’t Driven Ukraine's Invaders Out Of Russia

It’s been more than three weeks since foreign troops swept into Russia for the first time since World War II, yet there is little sign that Ukrainian forces are about to be driven back across the border.

The Ukrainian advance may have stalled since the daring Aug. 6 assault, but Kyiv claims it controls nearly 500 square miles of Russian territory and has taken hundreds of prisoners of war.

As Boar's Head Recall-linked Death Toll Climbs, Here's What To Know

As the tally of those stricken in a nationwide listeria outbreak tied to recalled Boar's Head deli meat rises, federal health officials are urging Americans to check their refrigerators for the products, some with sell-by dates into October.

The largest such outbreak since one linked to cantaloupes more than a decade ago has killed at least nine people and hospitalized 57 in 18 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update on Wednesday.

Scientists Detect Invisible Electric Field Around Earth For First Time

An invisible, weak energy field wrapped around our planet Earth has finally been detected and measured.

It's called the ambipolar field, an electric field first hypothesized more than 60 years ago, and its discovery will change the way we study and understand the behavior and evolution of our beautiful, ever-changing world.

Vos Recall Committees Spent More Than $1.3 Million On Unsuccessful Efforts

Two groups that tried unsuccessfully to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos spent nearly $1.3 million through June 30 with more than half of the money going to “solicitation expenses,” a WisPolitics review finds.

The bulk of those payments went to individuals, including those who organized the recall efforts.

The campaign finance reports — filed more than a month late — also show the two committees raised more than $1.3 million through the end of June with most of that coming from an Arkansas philanthropist.

Schools Across Wisconsin Are Limiting Cell Phone Use This Year

When Wisconsin students head back to the classrooms next week, many will have to leave their phones behind — in door-hanging pockets, their lockers or special locking pouches.

Most Wisconsin schools already mandate that cell phones be kept out of sight during class time.

But some school administrators have decided that isn’t enough. They believe that phones must be physically separated from students to deal with growing attention, sociability and mental health issues among youth.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that John A. Maser, 35, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 4 months in federal prison for attempting to possess fentanyl intended for distribution. Maser pleaded guilty to this charge on April 11, 2024. The prison term will be followed by 5 years of supervised release.

The government’s investigation revealed a large-scale drug trafficking organization that was responsible for bringing over 4 kilograms of fentanyl pills into Madison from Arizona. Law enforcement began investigating the organization in January 2022, following the seizure of two mail packages that each contained one kilogram of fentanyl pills. The packages had been mailed by an individual in Arizona to addresses in Madison.

As Dane County Keeps Growing, What Does That Mean For Republicans Winning Statewide Races In Wisconsin?

The population of deep blue Dane County — anchored by the state capital of Madison and a fast growing region with liberal voters in droves — has increased substantially in the years following Donald Trump's narrow 2016 victory in Wisconsin, and Republicans have lost most statewide elections since.

Jack Del Rio Joins Wisconsin’s Staff As A Senior Adviser To Coach Luke Fickell

Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has joined Wisconsin’s staff as a senior adviser to head coach Luke Fickell. Del Rio’s roles will have him working with both the offense and defense as he assists Fickell.

Del Rio spent the last four years as the Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator but was fired 12 games into the 2023 season. He has a 93-94 record in a 12-year NFL head coaching career that included stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2003-11) and Oakland Raiders (2015-17).