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Report names Francis Halzen as 2026 Nobel physics laureate — 1dFrancis Halzen of UW-Madison wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize for high-energy neutrino discovery with IceCube's over 5,000 Antarctic detectors.

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Maya Lindstrom It is surprising they announced a 2026 winner this early, but his record with high-energy astrophysics stands out.

Report Details University of Wisconsin-Madison Ties to Chinese School on Vehicle Technology — 20hA major American public university teamed up with a Chinese military-linked school on traffic technology that Beijing uses as a surveillance tool, a report found.

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Alabama Cities Enact Lodging, Vehicle Tax HikesFinance — 21hSeveral Alabama cities will raise local taxes effective Oct. 1: Moody and Gadsden will charge a 10% lodging tax, while Madison and Huntsville will charge 10% plus $2 per room per night or day. Irondale will impose a 2.25% sales tax on certain vehicles, trailers and semitrailers.

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McCoy Links Herbert Struggles to Beer Attention — 1dWith the Chargers at 0-4 and Justin Herbert throwing six interceptions, LeSean McCoy and some fans have speculated that his high-profile relationship with Madison Beer is distracting him. The claim is unsubstantiated; McCoy also criticized Herbert’s decision-making, and fans have pointed to broader team struggles.

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Roadwork Projects Planned Across Five CommunitiesPolitics — 2dRoadwork is beginning or planned across several communities: New Canaan’s Route 106 repaving is expected to take four to six weeks, while Summerland’s US 101 drainage work will bring overnight lane closures through mid-December. A safety upgrade will close Amarillo’s Hughes-Adams bridge until work is expected to finish in summer 2027; White Plains also has October road maintenance scheduled, and Madison County is resurfacing about 3.5 miles of Wall Triana Highway.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Construction Worker Killed in Madison Hit-and-Run — Sep 24, 2026A road worker was fatally struck by a vehicle while working near Pflaum and Alder roads in Madison, and the driver left the scene. Police say speed may have been a factor, have contacted a person of interest, and are also speaking with the driver of a possible second vehicle involved.

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HVAC Contractors Highlight Services Across Midwest CitiesLifestyle — 6dHomeowners in Columbus, Indianapolis and Milwaukee can consult local lists of vetted HVAC contractors for repairs, replacement and indoor-air-quality services. Seasonal guidance also recommends consistent thermostat settings and checking filters, ducts and plumbing before colder weather, while Madison-area Harker Heating & Cooling promotes its repair, installation and maintenance services.

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Police Find 30 Young Men Packed Into Hot Fraternity Basement During Hazing Probe — Sep 25, 2026Madison police found about 30 young men packed into a hot fraternity basement Wednesday night after receiving an anonymous tip about possible hazing there, authorities said. Accord… — by Andrew Powell

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Jared Kim An anonymous tip was smart here. Fraternities keep pulling this stuff and it is long past time they faced consequences.

WalletHub ranks Buffalo 33rd among top U.S. foodie cities — Sep 28, 2026A WalletHub study ranking more than 180 U.S. cities on 28 food-related measures placed Omaha 38th, Tucson 45th, Madison 53rd, Tulsa 67th and Greensboro 83rd among America’s best foodie cities. The analysis considered factors including grocery costs, access to quality restaurants and food festivals.

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Tom Gallagher Omaha at 38th is a surprise since their steak and casual dining options stand out more than some higher ranks suggest.

Athlete Dies During Madison Ironman 70.3 Swim — Sep 13, 2026An athlete died during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin event in Madison after EMS and UW Lake Rescue responders brought them to shore and provided lifesaving care; the participant later died at a hospital. Organizers and local outlets note that multiple deaths have occurred in Madison Ironman events since 2019, with the deceased's identity not publicly released in some reports.

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Kravitz Family Dances at Styles’ NYC Residency — Sep 24, 2026Lenny Kravitz and Zoë Kravitz enjoyed Harry Styles’ Madison Square Garden concert, where Styles acknowledged the pair from the stage; Zoë’s mother, Lisa Bonet, was also seen dancing at another show. Zoë and Styles are engaged, and reports say they are considering a small winter wedding followed by a larger celebration.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — Sep 11, 2026Travis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

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Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

Six College Football Games Set for Saturday With Heavy Favorites — Sep 19, 2026Wagner lost 87-3 to James Madison before facing California on Sept. 19, 2026, as BYU projects a 41-17 win at Colorado State and Oklahoma State plays after upsetting Oregon 39-31.

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Marcus Bell Virginia looks like the team to back in that matchup given their streak and momentum.

Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour — Sep 16, 2026Metallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.

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Rachel Meyers Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.

Harry Styles Extends Together Tour Into 2027 — Sep 9, 2026Harry Styles has announced that 2027 dates for his Together, Together world tour will include final cities as the tour is extended beyond its 2026 run, following his Madison Square Garden residency and Australia dates. The messages to fans emphasize gratitude and anticipation about what comes after this tour, with the final cities set to cap the current cycle.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

‘I’m Sorry’: Bombshell Video Captures Moments After Alleged Rape of Madison BrooksReporting — Feb 25, 2023As she demanded to get out of a car in which prosecutors say she was raped, Louisiana State University student Madison Brooks was slurring her words, according to a video that has been released of the night in which…

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Madison Cawthorn Arrested Ahead Of Reported Political Comeback — Sep 11, 2025Former North Carolina Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn was arrested Wednesday in Florida on an out-of-county warrant after he failed to show up in court, according to news coverage. Cawthorn was arrested Wednesday…

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Internet Vindicates Madison Cawthorn After His Wild 2022 Claim Appears to Be TrueReporting — Dec 18, 2023Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn is being vindicated after previously speaking out regarding what allegedly occurs behind closed doors in Washington. A pornographic video that appeared to have been filmed in…

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Madison Asset Management Boosts JIRE Stake, Trims OthersFinance — Jul 21, 2026Madison Asset Management LLC reshuffled several ETF positions in Q1, notably boosting its stake in JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ETF by about 8% to 335,261 shares, while trimming holdings in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF, Madison Short Term Strategic Income ETF, and Madison Dividend Value ETF by roughly 6.3%, 11%, and 7.8% respectively. The moves were part of broader fund activity noted among multiple investors, including new positions and other percentage changes across the listed funds.

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Sunny Hostin Claims Lizzo Playing James Madison’s Flute Is the ‘Promise of America’Opinion — Sep 30, 2022The greatest controversy of our time is still being discussed by very serious pundits. The meaning of rapper Lizzo’s playing a crystal flute owned by James Madison must be analyzed, dissected, and argued about until we…

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'It's Time for Dark MAGA:' Madison Cawthorn Announces New 'Mission' After Primary DefeatOpinion — May 20, 2022You probably haven’t heard the last of Madison Cawthorn. The freshman GOP member of Congress was defeated in a primary Tuesday. But he’s pledging to continue fighting for the conservative cause, addressing his future…

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Globalist Funds Makeover of James Madison's Home – Founding Father Sidelined for Woke History in His Own HomeOpinion — Jul 21, 2022Well, the same globalist billionaire that funded the woke transformation of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello estate has done the same at James Madison’s Montpelier plantation home. The primary focus in both cases is…

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Madison Cawthorn Calls for ‘Dark MAGA’ to ‘Take Command’ After Primary DefeatReporting — May 20, 2022Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) is calling for the rise of “the new right” after he lost his primary battle. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Cawthorn wrote, “When the establishment turn their guns on me, when the…

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Madison Cawthorn Tries To Pull Off Political Comeback In New State — Oct 1, 2025Former one-term North Carolina Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn officially announced his candidacy for Florida’s 19th congressional district on Wednesday. In his announcement video , Cawthorn , 30, asserted that Florida…

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