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Wingtip from WWII Ace Richard Bong's Plane Returned to Wisconsin

Wingtip from WWII Ace Richard Bong's Plane Returned to Wisconsin

A wingtip from a fighter plane flown by World War II ace pilot Richard Bong has been returned to Wisconsin from Papua New Guinea. The artifact, part of a plane named 'Marge' after Bong's girlfriend, was recovered by the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center. Bong, a native of Poplar, Wisconsin, was credited with shooting down 40 Japanese aircraft during the war, earning him the title 'ace of aces.' The wingtip's recovery involved collaboration between the Bong Center, the Wisconsin National Guard, and the historical preservation group Pacific Wrecks.
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Wingtip from WWII Fighter Plane of 'Ace of Aces' Richard Bong Returned to Wisconsin

Wingtip from WWII Fighter Plane of 'Ace of Aces' Richard Bong Returned to Wisconsin

A wingtip from a WWII fighter plane flown by Richard Bong, known as the 'ace of aces', has been returned to Wisconsin from Papua New Guinea. The artifact, part of the plane named 'Marge', was recovered by the Wisconsin National Guard and the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center. Bong, a celebrated pilot, shot down 40 enemy aircraft during the war. The wingtip's return is part of a collaborative effort with Pacific Wrecks to preserve historical artifacts and inspire future generations.
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Nearly 5 million eggs are headed to New York food banks. Here's why

Nearly 5 million eggs are headed to New York food banks. Here's why

Nearly 5 million eggs will be distributed to New York food banks as part of a multistate settlement with three egg producers accused of price fixing.
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Shifting left, Democrats see universal health care, taxing the rich as 'essential,' Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Shifting left, Democrats see universal health care, taxing the rich as 'essential,' Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Liberal Democrats now make up a clear majority of their party and view universal healthcare, greater abortion access and higher taxes on the rich as essential political positions, underscoring how Democrats have moved leftward in recent years, according to a new Reuters
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New York ranks worst for health care affordability in new study

New York ranks worst for health care affordability in new study

New York ranked last among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for health care affordability in new study.
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AI data center buildout faces its toughest challenge yet

AI data center buildout faces its toughest challenge yet

Since OpenAI started the current artificial intelligence race with its release of ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022, hundreds of billions of dollars have been committed to building out the infrastructure needed for AI to become as ubiquitous as the tech industry believes it will be. AI spending has ...
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primary

Michigan voters will decide a competitive Democratic U.S. Senate primary Tuesday in a contest that will have major implications for control of the chamber next year
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Wisconsin to Issue New Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses

Wisconsin to Issue New Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses

Wisconsin is set to issue its first Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses in September, following the signing of the 2025 Wisconsin Act 17 by Governor Tony Evers. The new licenses will replace the current Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) credentials and will include recognized roles such as Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is finalizing the necessary rules and processes to facilitate this transition, aiming to modernize nursing laws and expand healthcare access across the state.
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Pirates acquire star reliever Luke Weaver from New York Mets

Pirates acquire star reliever Luke Weaver from New York Mets

The Pirates have finally acquired an impactful reliever for the back of their bullpen.
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States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits

States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits

More than 20 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families
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Brewers land Cardinals pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero

Brewers land Cardinals pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero

The Milwaukee Brewers added depth to their starting rotation and bullpen with the additions of right-hander Dustin May and left-handed reliever JoJo Romero in an intra-division trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.
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Appleton-Menasha Tornado Recovery Shifts to Long-Term Phase

Appleton-Menasha Tornado Recovery Shifts to Long-Term Phase

The Appleton-Menasha area in Wisconsin is transitioning from emergency response to long-term recovery following the EF3 tornado that struck on July 27, 2026. The tornado caused significant damage across the western Fox Cities, with cleanup efforts ongoing. As of August 3, 2026, the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has raised nearly $850,000 for recovery efforts, with $255,000 already allocated to local nonprofits. Volunteer efforts are shifting from general public participation to specialized teams, and resource distribution is being relocated closer to affected areas. Regular trash collection has resumed, and the boil water advisory for Fox Crossing has been lifted.