Morning Headlines - Monday, May 12, 2025 | Recent News

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

Stock Market Goes Berserk On China Trade Deal As S&P 500 Set To Wipe Out Liberation Day Losses:

Stock futures soared on Monday morning after Donald Trump dramatically sealed a trade dal with China.

America will cut tariffs it imposed on Chinese imports last month from 145 percent to 30 percent.

Chinese duties on U.S. imports will fall from 125 percent to 10 percent. The new measures are effective for 90 days.

Nasdaq futures surged over 3.5 percent as the dollar surged and bond yields

The S&P 500 was set to open higher than it stood before Trump's explosive 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement on April 2 sent markets crashing.

Israel To Pause Gaza Fighting Ahead Of US Hostage Edan Alexander's Release By Hamas

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander -- held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 -- was set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the Palestinian group.

Israeli security officials told ABC News there would be a temporary pause in combat, airstrikes and aerial reconnaissance in the area of Gaza where Alexander is to be released.

The pause will last until Alexander crosses into Israeli territory, officials said, which is expected to take less than 30 minutes.

Canada's Liberal Party One Seat Closer To Majority After Quebec Recount

A single vote in a Quebec riding has brought Canada's Liberal Party one seat closer to holding a majority in parliament.

A judicial recount in the Terrebonne riding declared Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste the victor with 23,352 votes, ahead of Bloc Québécois incumbent Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, who received 23,351.

The result gives the Liberal Party 170 seats in the House of Commons, two seats shy of the 172 required for a majority.

In a statement on social media, Auguste thanked the citizens of Terrebonne for their trust and promised to "get to work".

Canada's election rules require a recount if a candidates wins by less than 0.1% of the votes cast.

Trump Poised To Accept Qatar Jet Gift As Air Force One

President Donald Trump is preparing to accept a luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar, which he will use as Air Force One, four sources familiar with the planning confirmed to NBC News.

The plane, a Boeing 747-8 jet, is set to be transferred to Trump’s presidential library foundation at the conclusion of his White House term.

The lavish gift is likely to raise questions from legal scholars and experts surrounding the legality of the move.

What Are Data Centers? Wisconsin Cities’ Potential New Neighbors, Explained

Mount Pleasant, Port Washington, Kenosha, Beaver Dam — in recent months, Wisconsin’s data center tally is growing.

All four communities may one day host large, artificial intelligence-focused data centers for companies like Microsoft and Meta. Individual projects could occupy upwards of 1,000 acres and use energy loads equivalent to the entire city of Milwaukee. In response, lawmakers are already seeking to expand nuclear energy in Wisconsin while the Public Service Commission has created a new electric rate for data centers.

Four Horses Killed In Sunday Morning Barn Fire In Wisconsin

Four horses have died following a barn fire early Sunday morning in Fitchburg.

The Fitchburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 2500 block of Richardson Street at approximately 4:37 a.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a 50-by-25-foot pole barn. The fire was contained, preventing it from spreading to nearby properties, according to a press release from Fitchburg Fire.

15 States Sue Over Trump's Move To Fast-Track Oil And Gas Projects Via 'National Energy Emergency' Order

A coalition of 15 states, including Wisconsin, is suing over President Donald Trump's executive order declaring a "national energy emergency" that urges expanded oil and gas production through eminent domain and the Defense Production Act, saying federal agencies are bypassing required reviews.

Extreme Fire Danger Monday, May 12, 2025

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin:

Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Dunn, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Vilas and Washburn.