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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Department Of Justice Is Investigating Him, His Wife

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday that the Department of Justice is investigating him as well as his wife, and claimed that President Donald Trump is "coming after me because I'm considering running for president."

Newsom, a Democrat, did not specify exactly what the Department of Justice was allegedly investigating him for, but indicated his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom is among the targets.

Trump’s Iran Deal Triggers Speculation, Skepticism, Market Bump: 5 Takeaways

The agreement between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and kick-start 60 days of nuclear negotiations is set to be signed in person Friday, but it’s still unclear what’s in it.

Senior U.S. officials told reporters Monday that the memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed digitally over the weekend, is only the first step and that “real technical discussions” will begin later this week and be led by Vice President Vance.

Here are five key takeaways on what we know so far:

Qualcomm CEO Says AI Agents Will Replace Apps — As Chip Giant Works On 40 New AI-powered Devices

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said the company is working on over 40 designs of new AI devices.

Amon said these include jewellery, ear buds with cameras in them, pins that people wear and watches.

Amon said AI agents will become the “new app” as consumers’ relationship with their devices change.

Judge Orders Anna Kepner’s Accused Stepbrother To Surrender

A federal judge has ordered 16-year-old killing suspect Timothy Hudson to surrender to U.S. marshals, ruling he could “snap at any time” as he awaits trial in the killing of his stepsister aboard a Carnival Cruise Ship last November.

Hudson, who had been allowed to remain free ahead of trial, surrendered Monday. He is being held at the Citrus County Jail, which is equipped to house juvenile detainees, and must be transferred to Miami-Dade County no later than July 10. While in custody, he will have access to family visitation and the internet.

The World Cup Is Less Than A Week Old And Controversies Are Already Piling Up

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and with dozens of national teams competing in 16 cities across three countries for soccer's ultimate prize, there should be no shortage of drama on and off the pitch.

And there's already been plenty — most of it involving red cards, referees and ticket prices.

Below, catch up on some of the biggest controversies of the quadrennial tournament, which runs through July 19.

Sen. Baldwin Blasts Army For Giving Vehicle Contract To Out Of State Firm

A Wisconsin U.S. senator says the Army mishandled a major vehicle contract by giving it to a private equity-backed company instead of a Fox Valley manufacturer.

Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll last week, raising concerns about production delays for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, or JLTVs, and calling for the military to pursue new contracts for the vehicles.

AAA: Wisconsin Gas Prices Dropping But Big Relief Unlikely Until Fall

The average gas price in Wisconsin as of Monday was about $3.86 — about 70 cents lower than a month ago, but about $1 more expensive than this time last year.

Sauk County has the lowest average price in the area. Lafayette County has the highest average.

Prices peaked almost exactly a month ago, hitting $4.58 per gallon on May 14.

Fitzgerald Tells ‘UpFront’ Packers Will Be Fine As He Explores Issues With NFL, Sports Broadcasting Act

Fresh off his hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald said the NFL may be violating the Sports Broadcasting Act and quickly dismissed concerns from the Green Bay Packers about any changes to the league’s shared revenue model.

“That’s absolutely ridiculous and almost laughable,” Fitzgerald said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “Let me just say, when it comes to the NFL, shared revenue is not an issue, and as a matter of fact, I don’t care how the NFL divides up the pie amongst the teams in the NFL. It’s not something that’s even affected by the SBA, so that is absolutely the Packers going for kind of hair on fire, oh my gosh, the world’s coming to an end if this would be tweaked.

“When it comes to the NFL, the Packers are going to be fine,” he added.

Enbridge Says 500 At Work On Construction Of Line 5 Reroute In Northern Wisconsin

Canadian energy firm Enbridge said hundreds of workers are on site in northern Wisconsin even as legal challenges remain ongoing in its plan to reroute the Line 5 oil and gas pipeline.

Crews are clearing trees from the project’s right-of-way and laying down large wooden mats for temporary access roads as they prepare to start drilling to install a new stretch of the pipeline, according to Juli Kellner, an Enbridge spokesperson.

Breakthrough Technology Making Fish Finding Easier; How The DNR Has Responded

New technology has helped fishermen locate fish more easily. Of course, fishermen love it. But do environmental experts and DNR officials?

Fish finding technology has been available for years, but new forward facing sonar can pinpoint exactly where fish are and document their moves in real time.

Studies show around 30% of fishermen in Minnesota are using the technology and seeing the benefits.