Morning Headlines - Monday, May. 11, 2026

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day at the end for a little humor to go with your news.

U.S. and World Headlines

Netanyahu Wants Israel "To Draw Down To Zero The American Financial Support"

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was tested again today by suspected Iranian drone strikes in the Persian Gulf, another spurt of hostilities in a war that has now spread from the Gulf to Lebanon, further complicating White House efforts to close a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize energy prices.

With so much at stake — and as the war stretches into its 11th week — our CBS News colleague Major Garrett spoke yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is Netanyahu's first U.S. broadcast interview since the war began. He was careful with his words, but if you listen closely, you can find signs of where the war, and the region, may be headed.

Trump Call’s Iran’s Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’

President Trump slammed the Iranian government’s response to his administration’s peace proposal on Sunday.

The president wrote on his Truth Social platform: “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”

The Islamic Republic News Agency reported earlier Sunday that negotiators in Tehran submitted their response to the U.S. peace proposal. The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment.

With Netflix Ad-Free Standard Plan At $20, Streaming’s Tipping Point Into Old TV Is Getting Closer

The Netflix price hike on its standard ad-free plan to $19.99 is a sign that the economics of streaming are nearing a tipping point.

Streaming services are increasingly valuing subscribers based on how much they watch, not just what they pay, as advertising turns viewing time into measurable revenue.

Highly engaged users on ad-supported plans may eventually rival — or surpass — premium subscribers in revenue generation as targeted advertising becomes more lucrative. “We’re getting much closer to parity than people think,” one advertising expert tells CNBC.

Diet Coke Parties Are All The Rage In India As Aluminum Can Shortage Bubbles Up

Love of Diet Coke runs deep for Ishika Gupta, but it was the fear of losing her favorite drink that took the obsession to new heights.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is still rippling across the global economy, and disruption has been particularly acute in parts of Asia, touching everything from gas and energy costs to cooking fuel and fertilizers.

But the shipping logjam in the Persian Gulf is also having unexpected impacts. In India, shops have struggled to keep Diet Coke on the shelves due to a shortage of aluminum cans.

Moms, Coaches, Doctors, Entrepreneurs: Who Are America’s Health And Wellness Influencers?

Most Americans say it’s important to be healthy, but fewer think they are doing a good job at managing their own health. They also report significant challenges figuring out the best way to reach their health goals: Around half of the public says they struggle to know which health information is accurate, and most have encountered conflicting advice about their health.

The vast majority of U.S. adults turn to health care providers for guidance through this confusing landscape. But four-in-ten U.S. adults (and half of those under 50) now get health and wellness information from social media influencers and podcasts.

Wisconsin Headlines

A Wisconsin YouTube Channel Makes Big Money From Police Body Cam Videos. Is It Educational?

A 33-year-old man speeds through an Onalaska neighborhood on his motorcycle as a police officer follows him. “Pull over,” the officer shouts through an open window. Instead, the rider accelerates to 100 mph.

At the two-minute mark of the 2021 video, the motorcyclist hits an SUV waiting to turn. Paramedics pronounced him dead on scene. The body is blurred out in the video clip. With more than 21 million views, it is the most-seen video on one of the nation’s most popular YouTube channels for police videos. It’s titled “Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Run from the Police.”

The Wisconsin-based YouTube channel Code Blue Cam has more than 3 million subscribers and 1.15 billion total views. Scroll down on the page and you find video after video featuring high speed chases, arrests of erratic drunk people, guns drawn at suspects and sometimes violent events.

DOJ Investigating Deadly Officer-involved Shooting At Oshkosh Fleet Farm

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is saying that they are now investigating an officer-involved death that happened in Oshkosh on Sunday morning.

The DOJ says that the officer was wearing a body camera, and all officers involved are cooperating with the investigation. The results will be turned over to the Winnebago County District Attorney once the investigation finishes.

Wisconsin Sues Lac Du Flambeau Tribe Over Non-Member Fishing Restrictions On 19 Lakes

In an effort to protect dwindling walleye and muskellunge, or “musky,” populations, the Wasswaaganing Anishinaabeg, or Lac Du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe, in the Wisconsin North Woods elected to restrict fishing starting April 16 in the 19 lakes on its tribal lands to tribal members only.

By the end of April, the state of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit that claims the tribe is violating its own treaty and on May 1, the United States District Court of Western Wisconsin issued a temporary restraining order against the tribe.

Thompson Passes On Gubernatorial Bid, Endorses Tiffany

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson, who has flirted in recent months with making another run for his old office, instead today endorsed fellow Republican Tom Tiffany.

In a statement to WisPolitics, Thompson said he is endorsing Tiffany, a Northwoods congressman, because he knows Wisconsin “has to keep reforming and moving forward.”

“At this critical moment, he is the right leader for Wisconsin’s future, and I look forward to campaigning for him and all Republicans across the state this November,” Thompson said.

Wisconsin Softball Secures NCAA Tournament Spot, Will Face Baylor In Austin

The Wisconsin softball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022.

The Badgers earned a bid to the Austin Regional hosted by Texas after a 30-win regular season and a run to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. Wisconsin enters as the No. 2 seed and will face Baylor on Friday, though the time is still to be determined.