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Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent arrest when he briefly had his hands behind his back while celebrating a touchdown Thursday night. This…

BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about the business impact from the World Series

BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each week to discuss the latest business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. He made an appearance on Thursday to talk about how the Milwaukee Brewers appearance, and victory, in the World Series is impacting businesses...

Kings beat Senators 6-5 in OT after blowing a 4-goal lead in the 3rd period

Quinton Byfield scored at 3:37 of overtime and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Thursday night after blowing a four-goal lead in the third period. Byfield beat goalie Samuel Ersson with a snap shot from the…

In Afghanistan, musicians defy music ban to keep traditions alive

Music has been banned in Afghanistan for five years, with the ruling Taliban only allowing religious tunes. The ban has forced many musicians to flee or hide their instruments. Despite the risks, some musicians continue to play in secret, determined…

UMOS to lay off 44 employees

Milwaukee-based nonprofit UMOS Inc. (United Migrant Opportunity Services) will lay off 44 full-time employees who work at the organization’s headquarters at 2701 S. Chase Ave., according to a WARN notice filed with the state of Wisconsin. The layoffs are prompted by the loss of a Wisconsin Works...

Ottawa's Hayden Hodgson ejected after boarding hit on Kings' Brandt Clarke

Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday night. Hodgson took a run at Clarke, charging in at 21 mph according to the game broadcast. Clarke…

Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes, Josh Jacobs scored twice and the Green Bay Packers withstood three turnovers to defeat the Carolina Panthers 27-19 on Thursday night. Love went 30 of 41 for 288 yards with touchdown passes to Tucker…

Lightning beat Jets 6-4 to stay unbeaten at home; Holmberg posts 4 points

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pontus Holmberg set a career high with four points on a goal and three assists, Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli each had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning remain unbeaten at home…

IT SEEMS TO ME: It Is time — a journey of gratitude

Several months ago, when I began sharing my decision to retire, I found myself returning to three simple words: It is time.

Thomas, Broberg lead Blues to 4-1 win over Bruins

Robert Thomas and Philip Broberg each scored a goal and added two assists to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. Before Thursday night's win, the Blues were 0-3-3 in their last six home…

Rising healthcare costs concern Wisconsin residents ahead of midterm elections

Silver Alert issued for missing 64-year-old Glendale man

‘It’s gonna be magical’: Brewers fans gearing up for World Series parade

Peru's Fujimori becomes latest Latin American leader to visit notorious Salvadoran prison CECOT

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori visits El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center, a maximum-security prison built by President Nayib Bukele. The prison is designed to house dangerous gang members. Fujimori, who became president in July, expressed interest in creating a similar facility…

Unbeaten No. 7 UCLA hosts Nevada with an 8-0 start in sight

No. 7 UCLA is playing with a target on its back as one of only three unbeaten teams in the nation. First-year coach Bob Chesney emphasizes details to maintain their perfect record. The Bruins, who are 7-0, host Nevada on…

June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73

June Jones, the trailblazing coach who brought the run-and-shoot offense to Hawaii and led the Rainbow Warriors to their greatest era and an undefeated regular season that catapulted them all the way to the Sugar Bowl, has died. He was…

Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden active for game against Panthers

Green Bay wide receiver Matthew Golden was active for the Packers’ Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers after dealing with shoulder and foot injuries. The Packers had listed Golden as questionable on Wednesday. They didn't include him among their…

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Oct. 23 - 29, 2026

PWHL and union reach agreement to expand rosters and increase minimum salaries entering 4th season

The PWHL and its union announced reaching an agreement to increase each team’s active roster by one player and a stepped-up jump in minimum annual base salaries over the remaining five years of their existing collective bargaining agreement. The changes…

MCTS adding service, detours for Brewers World Series championship parade

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor plans to stay the course in Indianapolis despite turbulent week

Jonathan Taylor is content playing for the Indianapolis Colts, even this version of the team. That’s why he hasn’t requested a trade and why he’s trying to tune out all the speculation and rumors suggesting he could be the next…

A new step toward San Siro’s end as AC Milan and Inter unveil Generali Stadium plans

AC Milan and Inter Milan have unveiled plans for a new stadium, Generali Stadium, which will replace the iconic San Siro. The announcement was made Thursday at Castello Sforzesco. The clubs have partnered with architectural firms Foster + Partners and…

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies aged 86

Video: 7-year-old Brewers fan gets emotional over World Series win

Yemen’s besieged Taiz is in famine, governor says, as 13 are killed by Saudi airstrike

The Houthi-run health ministry says a Saudi airstrike in western Taiz has killed at least 13 people, as local officials say a siege of the Yemeni city by Houthi rebels has pushed residents into famine. Fighting is intensifying around Taiz,…

Randy Bennett thrilled to be back home to lead Arizona State basketball

Randy Bennett turned down repeated overtures to leave Saint Mary’s for bigger schools, yet always kept an eye on his hometown team. Bennett grew up about 10 minutes from Arizona State’s campus and has always rooted for the Sun Devils,…

Electric motorcycle company LiveWire in peril as company issues going-concern warning

Despite a 38% rise in revenue in the third quarter, Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle spin off company LiveWire is navigating an uncertain future amid a going concern warning issued at the release of its third quarter results this morning. The issuing followed LiveWire CEO Karim Donnez...

Israel awaits final election results and other top photos from the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes unsupported claims of election theft by Arab-led parties as votes are counted. A Lebanese artist transforms shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art. Soccer star Mohamed Salah’s move to Turkey’s Trabzonspor sparks excitement among fans.

Brunch restaurant planned for Third Ward riverfront space

Restaurants Brunch restaurant planned for Third Ward riverfront space By Hope Moses Oct 29, 2026 1:19 pm Share EmailFacebookXLinkedinCopy URL Credit: Andrew Weiland 509 E. Erie St., Milwaukee Subscribe to BizTimes Daily – Local news about the people, companies and issues that impact business in...

Houston Texans try to regroup at bye after getting off to 2-5 start

The Houston Texans opened their 25th season with Super Bowl hopes. After dropping to 2-5 on Sunday, it looks unlikely that they’ll even reach the playoffs, much less contend for their first title. The Texans enter their bye week looking…

Raiders and Jets will try to stop struggles and quiet some outside noise when they square off Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders fans are getting restless while New York Jets fans are fully frustrated. The teams square off Sunday at MetLife Stadium with each looking to get their seasons on track. The Raiders have dropped four straight after a…

Marcus Corp. records strong Q3 driven by box office hits, leisure travel demand

Hospitality & Tourism Marcus Corp. records strong Q3 driven by box office hits, leisure travel demand By Maredithe Meyer Oct 29, 2026 1:13 pm Share EmailFacebookXLinkedinCopy URL Credit: Marcus Theatres A Marcus Theatres location. Subscribe to BizTimes Daily – Local news about the people, companies...

Waterloo Historical Museum getting roof replacement

The historic former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church—now the Waterloo Area Historical Society Museum at 130 E. Polk Street—is getting a necessary roof replacement. Following severe wind, rain, and ice storms in the summer of 2026, new leaks were detected on…

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

Chiefs coach: Harrison Butker still the preferred kicker as Justin Tucker joins the practice squad

Kansas City Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub was emphatic that Harrison Butker remains their kicker, even after signing Justin Tucker to the practice squad. Tucker, a five-time All-Pro, spent most of last year suspended for violating the league’s personal…

Colorado QB Julian Lewis was taken to hospital after medical emergency, father says on social media

Colorado backup quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis suffered a medical emergency at the school’s athletic facility and was taken to the hospital Wednesday, his father said on social media. T. Carlton Lewis posted in a statement on the platform X on…

Young girls skip school with their parents to attend Valkyries' early WNBA Finals watch party

Sika Lopez took 11-year-old daughter Kendra out of school to be part of the early morning watch party outside Chase Center cheering for the Golden State Valkyries. Lopez grew up in Los Angeles watching Lisa Leslie and the Sparks, and…

Pentagon accuses newly fired general of leaking sensitive information to the media

The Pentagon is accusing a general just ousted from a top military planning post of leaking sensitive information to the media. A defense official said Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia as head of…

Red Wings holding Dylan Larkin out of lineup, potentially a step closer to trading former captain

The Detroit Red Wings might be one step closer to trading Dylan Larkin. Detroit coach Todd McLellan told reporters Larkin would not play Thursday night at home against Chicago, adding that interim general manager Shawn Horcoff was expected to address…

Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux seeks more hardware and history in Breeders' Cup

Nearly six months after Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with 23-1 long shot Golden Tempo, she’s back in Kentucky looking to cap a whirlwind year with more signature wins in the…

No. 1 Miami's high-powered offense represents a huge challenge for UNC's defense, Belichick

Top-ranked Miami enters Saturday's trip to North Carolina with an unbeaten record and an offense rolling to huge numbers. The Hurricanes lead the Bowl Subdivision ranks by averaging 49.0 points and 551.9 yards per game. That's fueled by the prolific…

What to consider if a company that made AI-related job cuts wants you back

Companies have been slashing jobs to invest in artificial intelligence, raising anxiety among workers who fear they may lose their livelihoods to machines. But sometimes replacing workers with AI doesn’t work out, because the tools can’t do the job as…

FACT FOCUS: Misinformation about voting spreads less than a week before Election Day

False and misleading claims about voting are spreading online as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms, with Election Day less than a week away. The posts often focus on alleged election rigging or voter fraud. However, the evidence…

'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction

After a brief bidding war, the manuscript map that helped divide the United States into North and South, free and slave states, sold for $950,000. Lauren Brunk of Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, said Thursday that 45 bidders battled…

Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85

Elke Sommer, the German actor known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage films, has died at 85. Her stepson confirmed her passing at her Bel Air home on Wednesday to a German publication. Sommer starred alongside legends…

Milwaukee VA hospital receives $156.1 million in federal funding for fiscal 2026 upgrades

Health Care Milwaukee VA hospital receives $156.1 million in federal funding for fiscal 2026 upgrades By Hunter Turpin Oct 29, 2026 11:33 am Share EmailFacebookXLinkedinCopy URL Credit: Google Maps The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Subscribe to BizTimes Daily – Local news about the people,...

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The average 30-year US mortgage rate dips to 7.24%, the lowest level in more than a month.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the second straight week, falling to its lowest level in more than a month. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 7.24% from 7.32% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.…

From merchandise, to newspapers, and specialty Miller Lite cans, everyone is celebrating the World Series Champions

Villanova touches down in Rome for college basketball season opener and papal audience

It hit Villanova coach Kevin Willard early Thursday morning when he got off the charter flight that carried the university’s men’s and women’s teams to Rome for Sunday’s season-opening college basketball doubleheader against Notre Dame. Villanova, Willard believe, has a…

Famed oceanographer calls for ending krill catch near Antarctica as governments debate fishing quota

A renowned oceanographer is urging an end to krill fishing near Antarctica. Officials from the U.S., China, Russia, and others are negotiating a deal to expand krill fishing. Sylvia Earle argues there's no sustainable way to extract krill without harming…

MPS to close schools Friday due to Brewers parade and celebration

Beat the lines for Brewers championship merch at the airport

DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery

DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart to supercharge its grocery delivery business in what would be a big consolidation in grocery delivery.

Experts warn of wider spread as Ebola outbreak reaches plateau

The Ebola outbreak in Congo passed a grim milestone this week — 10,000 confirmed cases — and spurred questions about whether health authorities are losing their ability to contain it. Cases seem to have hit a plateau but the pace…