Tornado rips through western Wisconsin; Trump slams some supporters over Epstein files; 21 children, many from surrogate moms, taken into custody amid child abuse investigation; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

In 1945, the first test of the atom bomb was conducted at a base near Alamogordo, N.M. Because the test was top secret, military officials issued a press release announcing the explosion of a remote ammunition dump in case civilians noticed the blast.

The airspace above Vancouver International Airport had to be shut down on Tuesday after someone “hijacked” a small plane. The suspect flew a stolen Cessna 172 north for about 40 miles and then began circling, prompting air traffic controllers to divert nine planes to other airports.

President Trump lashes out at his “past supporters” as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers join his MAGA base in its demand for the release of the Jeffery Epstein files. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.

Actor Rosa Salazar turns 40 and football great Barry Sanders turns 57, among the famous birthdays for July 16.

Today’s Connections has categories about student life, amped-up theatrics and more. Below are the hints, categories and answers for today’s Connections game, puzzle #766, on July 16.

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Another notable closure is at Walden Pond State Reservation’s main beach. The beach will remain closed for the entirety of summer 2025 as a new, state-of-the-art $6.1 million bathhouse is constructed. Red Cross Beach at Walden Pond will remain open with no lifeguards.

Five tornadoes touched down in southern Wisconsin Wednesday afternoon, here's a complete breakdown of each tornado including path, rating and time on the ground.