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Economy

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

  • REUTERS

It said Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missiles at two U.S. Navy ships. Meanwhile, Americans face record-high Labor Day Weekend gas prices.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control

  • Africanews - News

Tensions are ongoing over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz as both the United States and Iran are claiming control of the waterway. A recent escalation of the attacks in the region is driving oil prices in several countries.

From street names to supply chains, Canadians pull away from US

From street names to supply chains, Canadians pull away from US

  • Maria Cheng Reuters

Some are boycotting U.S. products and refusing to travel across the border after Trump ruptured the relationship between the two longtime allies.

Canada excluded from U.S. beef import expansion

Canada excluded from U.S. beef import expansion

  • CBC - Top Stories

The United States plans to import an extra 300,000 metric tons of beef trimmings over the next three months. President Donald Trump signed a special proclamation to make this happen, and lower prices for consumers. However, Canada's beef industry won't be part of it.

'We have to be realistic' about Canada-U.S. situation, Bank of Canada governor says

'We have to be realistic' about Canada-U.S. situation, Bank of Canada governor says

  • CBC English

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says while he hopes for a return to a 'more normal' Canada-U.S. relationship, he doesn't anticipate getting back to 'where we were' when dealing with an American administration that favours tariffs and protectionism.

Chinese shipper COSCO collects intel, US officials say

Chinese shipper COSCO collects intel, US officials say

  • Michael Martina Reuters

China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO uses concealed equipment on board its ships to spy on military communications near the coastlines of target nations including the U.S., two senior Trump administration officials claim.

Automakers thought Canada was getting a trade deal. Then tariffs doubled.

Automakers thought Canada was getting a trade deal. Then tariffs doubled.

  • Nora Eckert and David Shepardson Reuters

Just over a week ago, automakers hoped summer U.S.-Canada trade talks would deliver relief from Washington's 25% tariffs. Instead, their problem got twice as bad.

Americans spend money to find joy. Then comes the guilt

Americans spend money to find joy. Then comes the guilt

    Can you buy happiness? A new YouGov survey of more than 5,000 U.S. adults scores spending and joy by generation.

    What Trump’s trade war could cost Americans

    What Trump’s trade war could cost Americans

      The collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks will see a slew of goods from both sides of the border hit with new tariffs, but who will pay the price? CBC’s Eli Glasner breaks how the impact of the trade war will ripple out to households and consumers.

      Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue

      Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue

        The visit came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization reported that an oil tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

        Americans Grow More Uneasy as Gas Tops $4

        Americans Grow More Uneasy as Gas Tops $4

          Americans are feeling less confident about the economy, with consumer sentiment falling to its lowest level in seven months.

          Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs against United States

          Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs against United States

            Canada was expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply on Monday. US President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs and Canadian Prime Minister Mark C…

            US data-center boom radiates through factory supply chains

            US data-center boom radiates through factory supply chains

              There are signs the AI boom is helping lift the manufacturing sector; U.S. factories added 5,000 jobs in July.

              Treasury's upsized buybacks may complicate Fed's policy work

              Treasury's upsized buybacks may complicate Fed's policy work

                It generated questions over a push-pull between the Fed and the Treasury over influencing general credit conditions.

                Local News

                Dave Moyer selected to receive Frank Lamping Community Service Award

                Dave Moyer selected to receive Frank Lamping Community Service Award

                He will be honored during an event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Community State Bank.

                Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                Read through the obituaries published today in Lake Geneva Regional News.

                Lake Geneva Fire Bells to conduct fundraiser on Sept. 20

                Lake Geneva Fire Bells to conduct fundraiser on Sept. 20

                The Lake Geneva Fire Bells will host a fundraiser from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at Hogs and Kisses, 149 Broad St. in Lake Geneva. The event will include a choice of hamburger, barbecue pork sandwich or chicken sandwich, coleslaw, scoop of ice cream, soda and choice of potato chips or fries. Tickets are $15 a person. The Fire Bells is a volunteer group that provides rehabilitation to firefighters, police officers and emergency management service workers in Walworth County during emergency situations.

                North American waterfowl survey finds slight decline

                September 8 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Lake Geneva Regional News.

                State & Regional

                Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Memorable images from his coaching, athletic director stretches at Wisconsin.

                Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

                Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

                Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

                When the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified in 1920, Wisconsin played a starring role in the effort: it was the first state to ratify the measure on June 10, 1919. The last of the required 36 states ratified it on Aug. 18, 1920.

                Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

                Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

                When the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified in 1920, Wisconsin played a starring role in the effort: it was the first state to ratify the measure on June 10, 1919. The last of the required 36 states ratified it on Aug. 18, 1920.

                Nation & World

                Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch announces departure

                Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch announces departure

                The Trump administration claimed the national museums he’s led portrayed a skewed and divisive version of the United States.

                For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem

                For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem

                The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a decline in retention among Latter-day Saints, with members feeling disconnected, prompting discussions on culture and faith's truth.

                SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch

                SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch

                Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch.

                Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

                Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

                The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the GOP-drawn map, but a federal judge issued a temporary order requiring the state to use it.

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                Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

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                Badger High School culinary instructor to be recognized

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                Crime

                COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

                COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

                Like cities and towns big and small, Kenosha and Kenosha County have their share of unsolved murders and cold cases.

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

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                Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

                Politics

                WisEye Morning Minute: State Agency Oversight of Certain CAP Expenditures Audit

                WisEye Morning Minute: State Agency Oversight of Certain CAP Expenditures Audit

                As reported by Jesse Lin of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, "Wisconsin's Joint Legislative Audit Committee on Aug. 25 unanimously voted to audit money given by state agencies to shuttered anti-poverty nonprofit Newcap and WISCAP, the larger family of anti-poverty agencies in the state." In an A…

                WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission on Milwaukee Central Count

                WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission on Milwaukee Central Count

                During a special meeting, the Wisconsin Elections Commission discussed a proposed letter directing the Milwaukee Election Commission to take a series of actions, including making public the audit logs of each tabulator used at central count to show no unauthorized activity occurred relating …

                WisEye Morning Minute: Mail-In Voting in the Courts

                WisEye Morning Minute: Mail-In Voting in the Courts

                On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WPR Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for an executive order by President Donald Trump to move forward that would establish a list o…

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                WisEye Morning Minute: Study Committee on District Attorney Funding Formula

                The Study Committee on District Attorney Funding Formula convened to discuss the state’s weighted caseload formula, which helps determine staff allocations for district attorney offices. Members will consider whether the formula accurately reflects the workload of these offices and whether c…

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