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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’d ask privately for King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond in a press conference on Wednesday.  “If I were to speak to the king separately from that [event], I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond,” said Mamdani, an Indian-American, before a ceremony commemorating 9/11.  The large jewel was described by India as a “valued piece of art with strong roots in our nation’s history,” according […]

The 2026 NFL Draft has quickly become one of the most talked-about offseason events in professional football, as teams across the league reshape their futures through new talent. The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft drew major attention from fans and analysts, especially as unexpected picks, trade activity, and quarterback selections dominated headlines. According […]

King Charles III walked into the U.S. House chamber on April 28 and did something few expected from a monarch delivering a diplomatic address while also joking around with Congress. The king’s remarks to a joint meeting of Congress marked only the second time in history a British monarch has spoken before the American legislature. […]

Following the April 24 release of Michael, the biopic film about singer Michael Jackson, critics have torn the movie down in the media.  The concept for the film was to delve into the King of Pop’s early life. However, online critics have reached a consensus that the biopic played more like a greatest hits album. […]

President Donald Trump is demanding the permanent termination of the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host after a comment the ABC comedian made prior to the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.  Jimmy Kimmel, in the segment that was recorded Thursday, April 23 joked that First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expectant […]

In a tight game 5, the Montreal Canadiens edged out the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 to go up 3-2 in the first-round series of the NHL playoffs. Montreal scored the first goal of the game in the first period when Tampa Bay’s forward Corey Perry lost control of the puck at middle ice, where Montreal’s […]

What motivates younger Wisconsin voters? A team of student journalists fanned out across the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus to investigate the state Supreme Court race. They found that abortion, immigration, and general concern about “values” helped drive Gen Z voters to Judge Chris Taylor, the eventual victor over Judge Maria Lazar. Here’s the voices of […]

Brookfield Square Mall has been on the decline for years, with the space vacant, stores empty, individuals like Even Nevals wanted to make use of the aging building. A new event has allowed for the mall to go from desolate to swarming with energy every weekend.  “All these years I’ve been wondering why don’t we […]

Tensions were high during the General Campus Session on March 2 in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union, where about 30 students and faculty expressed their anger at the university’s decision to consolidate the eight Student Cultural Centers on campus, with one student calling it a “slap in the face.” “I think the power of these sessions […]

West Allis Central Boys Basketball continued its dominant 2025-26 season with a commanding performance in the regional semifinals, defeating Racine Horlick 76-43 on March 6 and advancing to the Regional Finals. The West Allis Central Bulldogs set the tone early, controlling the pace of the game with aggressive defense and efficient scoring. By the end […]

Desiree Sims spent more than 18 years serving in both the Army and Navy, from emergency rooms stateside to running a clinic at Guantanamo Bay. Jessica Garza served eight years as a human resources specialist, including a deployment to Afghanistan during one of the deadliest periods of the war. This Women’s History Month, both Milwaukee-area […]

Milwaukee residents demanded that Flock cameras be removed from the streets at the Fire and Police Commission meeting on March 5 at Milwaukee City Hall.  “I think that it’s a really great day when a room can be this full,” said Ajak Johnson, a resident who spoke during the meeting. “But I think that it’s also a really bad day when a room can be this full.”  A Flock camera is an AI-powered automated license plate reader (ALPR) that captures images of vehicles that pass […]