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The Laifen Wave combines oscillation and sonic technology with app-powered customization—and it’s 40% off. Updated July 1, 2026, 11:00 p.m. CT This smart toothbrush combines oscillation and sonic vibration for a more effective clean. It connects to a companion app for customizing brushing modes and tracking habits. Amazon's post-Prime Day deals are proving to be some of the best opportunities to stock up on household essentials, restock your beauty products and even upgrade your oral care routine.

The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at July 1, 2026, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 1 drawing 02-06-26-39-68, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 1 drawing Midday: 4-9-9 Evening: 1-7-2 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

July 1, 2026, 8:00 p.m. CT The Powerball jackpot rose to $375 million with a cash value of $170.6 million ahead of the Wednesday, July 1, drawing. Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets. Two months have passed since the last time someone took home the Powerball jackpot.

Shawn Eichorst will begin as Wisconsin's new athletic director with a $1.6 million annual salary. His contract also includes annual increases and incentives, though specific details are not yet public. Eichorst's starting salary is higher than predecessor Chris McIntosh's 2025-26 salary. MADISON – Shawn Eichorst will start as Wisconsin's athletic director with a higher annual salary than his predecessor.

July 1, 2026, 6:59 p.m. CT President Donald Trump suggested that he would give himself and either Eric Trump or Donald Trump Jr. the Congressional Medal of Honor to become part of what would be the third father-son pair to be given the award. "I see my two beautiful sons sitting there. I think I'm going to give one to myself, one to them, and we'll have a threesome," Trump said at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on July 1.

Here's what makes Great Wolf Lodge one of the easiest family getaways you can book year-round. July 1, 2026, 6:58 p.m. CT If you’re planning a trip with kids, the hardest part usually isn’t choosing where to go—it’s finding a place that feels genuinely easy once you get there. That’s a big reason Great Wolf Lodge continues to stand out for families.

July 1, 2026, 6:54 p.m. CT "Love Island USA" season 8's Movie Night was a drama and horror show for many of the contestants. This movie is also so long that it will be split into two parts. But following the opening night, fans will have to wait another day to see the sequel. And if it's anything like Part 1, fans and the islanders better pop an extra bag of popcorn for Thursday night, July 2.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game on July 14. Manager Pat Murphy has scheduled Misiorowski for three starts before the All-Star break. Misiorowski is on pace to throw a career-high number of innings this season. One would imagine that Major League Baseball would love for Jacob Misiorowski to pitch in the upcoming All-Star Game for a second year in a row. They’re going to have to take that desire up with the Milwaukee Brewers, though.

John Steppe Milwaukee Journal Sentinel July 1, 2026, 6:11 p.m. CT New Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst expressed comfort with the athletic department's current financial situation. The university moved quickly to hire a new athletic director to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of college sports. A Wisconsin native, Eichorst has a familiarity with the state and university that could be a key asset in his new role.

July 1, 2026, 5:29 p.m. CT The woman who died in a June 18 crash on Appleton's east side was identified on July 1 by police. Victoria Wagner, 61, of Menasha, was stopped in westbound traffic on Calumet Street when a heavy-duty wrecker towing a dump truck exited State 441 onto Calumet. The wrecker struck the median, causing the dump truck to detach, overturn and hit Wagner's vehicle, according to a press release from the Appleton Police Department. Wagner died from her injuries at the scene.