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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’

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María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader driven into hiding since a disputed election last year, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for keeping “the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”

By Christian Edwards, Char Reck, CNN (CNN) — María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader driven into hiding since a disputed election last year, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize…

Obamacare premiums could more than double. Here’s why it matters in the shutdown battle

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Obamacare has brought the federal government to a standstill. Here's what's happening and what could be next:

By Tami Luhby, Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Obamacare has brought the federal government to a standstill. Once again, Republicans and Democrats are locked in a battle over the landmark health reform…

Judge dismisses Drake’s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ diss track

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A federal judge on Thursday dismissed the defamation lawsuit Drake brought against his own record label, Universal Music Group, for publishing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday dismissed the defamation lawsuit Drake brought against his own record label, Universal Music Group, for publishing and promoting Kendrick…

Nominations sought for Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award

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Who do you know who embodies Jeff Erlanger’s dedication to, and passion for, public policy, civility, individual and human rights? Nominations for the Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Awards are open now:

The City of Madison is inviting the community to submit nominations for its annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award. This award honors Jeffrey Clay Erlanger, who was an…

Real life. Real faith. Week 3: What is love?

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In Week 3 of the Real Life. Real Faith. series, Henry Sanders digs into what real love (agape) really is, how to spot fake love versus true love, and what it looks like to live from the kind of love that’s steady, sacrificial, and unconditional.
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In Week 1 of this series, we talked about identity, knowing who you really are in God. In Week 2, we talked about loneliness and the truth that you are never truly alone because God is with you. Once…

365 Amplified: Madison's first woman-centered sports bar is coming soon

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Two big stories to discuss on the podcast today: first, Madison’s first sports bar focused on women’s sports; then, a recap of the Sun Prairie Area School District, annual meeting where voters passed a no-confidence motion against the superintendent.

Listen now: Two big stories to discuss on the podcast today: first, editor-in-chief David Dahmer joins the pod to preview the opening of Bernell's, Madison's first sports bar focused on women's…

‘Mad for Reading’ app supports and celebrates MMSD students' reading

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“Our goal is simple: to get students reading more and enjoying it,” said Maegan Heindel, MMSD’s library services coordinator. “By providing all kinds of literacy connections and entry points, we’re helping kids discover and read what they love while building a lifelong habit.”

Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) launched a new application for students and their families to track their reading and foster a love for literature as it aims to have 2.6 million minutes…

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department

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New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents.

By Kristen Holmes, Hannah Rabinowitz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department…

Texas woman who claims Postal Service intentionally withheld her mail takes case to Supreme Court

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Lebene Konan, who is Black, claims her mail was blocked because of a “racially motivated harassment campaign.” The Justice Department, representing the USPS, countered the law bars Konan from suing, even if the “loss” or “miscarriage” of her mail was intentional.

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Plenty of Americans have a gripe with the US Postal Service. Lebene Konan managed Wednesday to get hers in front of the Supreme Court. The Texas real estate agent and…

Celebration and trepidation in Gaza and Israel following ceasefire plan agreement

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News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza and Israel, though residents on both sides of the devastating war expressed trepidation that a deal may still fall through.

By Helen Regan, Dana Karni, Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza and Israel, though…

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A’ja Wilson plays hero as Aces take commanding 3-0 lead over Mercury in WNBA Finals

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The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 90-88 last night to take a 3-0 series lead and are now just one win away from clinching the franchise’s third championship in four seasons.

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Phoenix Mercury found themselves down in the WNBA Finals and with the series shifting to the desert for Game 3, they had an opportunity to cut into the series deficit in…

"This is about a movement of making sports more visible for women." Madison's first women-centered sports bar gets set to open

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In less than a month, Rita Adair will open the first women-centered sports bar in Madison, honoring her late wife, Bernell Hooker, a trailblazer for women's sports in Wisconsin who passed away in August of 2024.

Rita Adair remembers being at a bar in Madison about a year ago, when she asked the people working there if they could turn one of the seven TVs to women’s sports that she wanted to watch. Just one…

Trump calls for jailing of Illinois leaders as court showdowns over troop deployments near

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The running battle between President Donald Trump and Democratic-led cities is nearing a new inflection point, as National Guard troops gather near Chicago while lawyers prepare for critical court hearings 2,000 miles away from each other.

By Andy Rose, Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The running battle between President Donald Trump and Democratic-led cities is nearing a new inflection point, as National Guard troops gather near Chicago…

Urban Triage, ECHO Suites Madison to provide emergency housing for individuals experiencing homelessness

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The 365 Leadership Summit is coming November 3! Come hear from Brown County United Way COO Rashad Cobb and dozens more of Wisconsin's Most Influential leaders. Register now: 365leadershipsummit.org

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“Every day our team meets with people experiencing homelessness who are facing
significant barriers to housing,” said Brandi Grayson, CEO of Urban
Triage. “Our role goes far beyond referrals. We are case managers, advocates, and
often the only direct point of access to critical resources."

Urban Triage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable families and individuals, is partnering with ECHO Suites, located on Madison's East Side, to provide emergency housing for…

White House says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children

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Madison365 @madison365.bsky.social · 4d

The Trump administration said Tuesday it will use tariff funds to keep afloat a federal food assistance program for nearly 7 million pregnant women, new moms and young children during the government shutdown.

By Tami Luhby, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration said Tuesday it will use tariff funds to keep afloat a federal food assistance program for nearly 7 million pregnant women,…

Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer is an obvious - and subversive - choice

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The announcement Sunday that superstar Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny will headline the next Super Bowl halftime show marks the second time in a row that the National Football League has co-signed an artist who is deemed “controversial” by some of the league’s supporters.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Perhaps Kendrick Lamar was speaking to the present and the future when he said during his Super Bowl halftime performance months back that “the revolution ‘bout to…

Recently, I visited my mother in the hospital. I sat by her side and watched her in pain, realizing that her best days were behind her. There is nothing quite like seeing the person who once carried…

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Madison365 @madison365.bsky.social · 4d

Leading isn’t always easy — especially when your heart is breaking.
In this week's column, Henry Sanders opens up about the unseen weight leaders carry when life’s hardest moments come calling — and how showing up in spite of the pain is its own form of courage.

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Leading when it hurts

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The 365 Leadership Summit is coming November 3! Come hear from Midwest Mujeres founder Araceli Esparza and dozens more of Wisconsin's Most Influential leaders. Register now: 365leadershipsummit.org

Sun Prairie school district residents pass vote of no confidence in school superintendent

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High tensions, lack of trust and dissatisfaction with the Sun Prairie Area School District reached a boiling point Monday night as community members approved an advisory motion of no confidence in its superintendent. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.

High tensions, lack of trust and dissatisfaction with Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) reached a boiling point Monday night as community members approved an advisory motion of no confidence…