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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 40 today in Worcester
-National Weather Service snowfall map for tomorrow's storm
-Rewind: Digging out after first blizzard of 2015, start of 6 weeks of snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Lock 50 closes; staff unhappy with handling
-Worcester market to close permanently
-Amazon warehouse at Greendale Mall nears opening, city councilor says
-Worcester police warn of rash of TikTok-linked car thefts, show hotspots where cars are stolen
-Drug trafficking suspect in Worcester tied to home invasion
-Worcester teen Ayla King faces trial for racketeering in Georgia Cop City case
-Worcester raises Holocaust rememberance flag outside City Hall
-Holy Cross partners with Worcester Public Schools to introduce classics to students
-The Faces of Worcester: Susan Dunshee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:13): Worcester school safety & Knitty Council debate
>DINING OUT: These things are the top dining out dealbreakers for Americans
-ICYMI: Long-awaited $10 million Worcester project to break ground in spring
-Root & Press opens on Shrewsbury Street
-Channel 5's "Chronicle:" Hidden history is scattered throughout Worcester
-14-year-old arrested for robbing Worcester market with a machete
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Crocheting hobby turns into teaching moments
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Wachusett girls basketball continues perfect season with 70-30 win
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Toblin Hill Drive bridge completed, Shrewsbury neighborhood reunited
-Southbridge celebrates designation of the American Optical Historic District
-Freedom Quilters grateful for support
-Gardner Airport cuts ribbon on $5 million reopening
-Luke Hamburger to head Bolton police
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Timberlake to bring world tour to Boston on June 29th
-TODAY! Small Stones Festival of the Arts opens Saturday
-National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine coming to Mechanics Hall
-Museum extends photography exhibit
-100FM The Pike (6:53): Breakdown Lane for January 26th
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. to science — "I just want a gift card"
-Manny Jae Media (39:35): Manny and Dr. Rachel Monárrez, Superintendent, Worcester Public Schools
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 78 (28:26): Sierra Leone Coup Attempt
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "proud, retired" Worcester firefighter
>SPORTS: "No reason" for Patriots to get rid of Mac Jones, ex-NFL G.M. says
-As Falcons pass on Bill Belichick, it’s clear what is shutting him out of this hiring cycle
-Spencer's Pat Ricard focused on helping Baltimore Ravens reach Super Bowl
-Holy Cross women's hockey team beats B.U. on the road
-Holy Cross men's basketball to face Lehigh Saturday on CBS Sports Network
-Holy Cross stars C.J. Hanson, Jalen Coker invited to 2024 NFL Combine
-Railers beat Norfolk, 6-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Ford to recall nearly 1.9 million Explorer S.U.V.s because trim piece can fly off in traffic
>NATIONAL: 24 Israeli soldiers killed on deadliest day during Gaza combat
-Colorado newspapers stolen after running story about rape charges at police chief's house
-Tragic: Convenience store worker shot and killed over stolen chips
>NEW ENGLAND: Surveillance video shows plane crash in Londonderry, N.H. (3:00)
-$1.8 billion in cannabis sales in Mass. in 2023
>COLLEGES: Bestselling memoirist pays a visit to Clark
-Q.C.C. offering free medical courses to English language learners
-Mark Wagner wins Coyne Prize for essay on Native American pro golfer
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 things you should never buy at the airport
>BUSINESS: Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after allegations of sexual assault
-Radio Worcester (12:13): B.B.B.’s Data Privacy Week 2024
>SHOPPING: Customers have soured on self-checkout, and study says there's proof
>HOMES: Despite promises to fix it, customers say Mass. Save still a mess
>HEALTH: Why cardiovascular deaths had an alarming post-COVID spike
-Sitting for long periods of time raises your risk of death, research shows
>FOOD: Space Dunk Oreos — New cookies have blue, pink colored creme filling
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" and more
>CELEBRITY: Beloved Boston radio voice announces cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Guy comes home from work with a stray dog (3:23)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 27th (1:31)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Group of friends leave $7,200 tip for restaurant wait staff
-Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, animal shelter will have cats poop on your ex's name
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Memorial woes: Hiring freeze, operating loss, looming strike threat
+6:00: Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
+6:00: Burncoat High awards diplomas at DCU Center ceremony
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester-shot "Walking Dead" scenes may all have all been shown
+Noon: Teseracte Players do "Time Warp" again at "Rocky Horror" in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Role Model, Megan Thee Stallion and sizzle summer playlists
+Noon: Last Call: P.E. James, musician
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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