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Wisconsin Elections Commission warns against election betting

The Wisconsin Elections Commission warns that voters cannot bet on an election outcome and then cast a ballot in the same election, with potential voter-qualification challenges and felony-level penalties. The guidance highlights prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, notes limited federal action but existing state laws in Wisconsin and other states, and references proposed federal STOP Corrupt Bets Act as context.

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Iowa Tornado Watch Expands Across Central, Eastern Regions

A heat wave across Iowa is fueling a round of severe storms this Monday, triggering tornado watches and heat advisories with threats of damaging winds, large hail, and a potential tornado in parts of the state. The watches cover central to eastern Iowa and are expected to move southeast this evening, with conditions easing after midnight as cooler air moves in on Tuesday.

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Packers Extend Devonte Wyatt, Range Up to $67M

The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million extension, including a $20 million signing bonus, keeping him under contract through 2029. The deal follows his 2022 first-round selection and 2025 season cut short by injury, with the team turning its attention to locking in tight end Tucker Kraft next.

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