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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
+5:00: New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
+5:00: Rumble at Ralphs
+Noon: Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans (pictured)
+Noon: D.E.A. outreach program to hold gaming tournament in Worcester
+Noon: Man sought in fatal Worcester shooting now faces murder charge
+Noon: Drama is in the equation as Studio Theatre Worcester presents "Proof"
+Noon: Out and About: A month of celebration and unity
+Noon: Niki Luparelli, Andy Cummings perform tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash
+Noon: Maestro Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
+Noon: Listen Up: New singles from local stalwarts Jafet Muzic and Sapling
-Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Related: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56)
-Earlier: 2 people rescued from apartment building fire in Worcester (2:25)
-Woman hit by car in Worcester, taken to hospital
-Café re-opens at new location in Worcester
-Sisters, tops in class at University Park Campus School, on to Harvard
-Related: University Park Campus School graduation (52:49)
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
-Remembering Worcester police Officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia
-Worcester police 2025 budget: Biggest increase since 2009
-GoFundMe for Worcester family who lost parents in fire blows past goal
>DINING OUT: Taste of Shrewsbury Street planned for June 18th
-ICYMI: Worcester teen arrested with defaced gun in Green Hill Park: Police
-Worcesteria: Matt Shearer talks "portal" video at Sort of Late Show
-Earlier: WATCH: WBZ NewsRadio's Matt Shearer sets up Boston to Worcester "portal"
-UMass Medical School graduates largest class in its history
-Officials appear to be seeking approval to release report on abuse in Mass. Catholic dioceses, including Worcester Diocese
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): An evening of classical guitar Thursday at Gale Free Library
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-At Wachusett, Securly offers controversial solution to safeguard student web access
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston confirms a "no" on override
-Shrewsbury Summer Market begins Thursday
-Pedestrian injured in Leominster crash
-Auburn police body camera program starts
-Clinton voters OK budget, school building project
-Rutland approves firetruck, C.P.A.
-Paxton Woman's Club scholarship ceremony
-Grafton-bred quartet launches construction solution
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Central Mass. Mom’s Night Out at Agronomy Farm Vineyard in Oakham
>SHOWTIME: Cirque du Soleil to return to DCU Center with "OVO"
-John Cleese ready for Q&A after "Holy Grail" screening in Worcester
-Dan Burke headlines Prince tribute in Worcester
-Last Call: Rhys Stuller, mental health advocate and drag performer
-Unity Radio (58:05): The Susanity Life
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:00:32): Mill Street, Charter senior discount, City Council
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to husband and wife who perished in Worcester fire
>SPORTS: 5 intriguing storylines for Celtics vs. Mavericks
-Alex Van Pelt reaffirms Jacoby Brissett is starting quarterback, preaches patience with Drake Maye
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 8-3
-Bravehearts fall at home. Next home game: 10:30 tomorrow. SOLD OUT
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts sit at .500 after two weeks of play
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces class of 2028
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 11-4
-Railers set Opening Night for October 19th
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 10,000 human remains found on serial killer’s farm
-Mega Millions player in Illinois wins $560 million jackpot
-Tragic: Person sucked into plane's engine, killed at Amsterdam airport
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:18) — Deep dive into weather conditions when John O'Keefe's body was found
-Channel 4 news anchor Kate Merrill abruptly quits
>COLLEGES: WPI wins N.A.F.S.A. Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award (1:26)
-Nichols names Susan Veshi vice president for advancement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the best new hotels opening in Maine this summer
>BUSINESS: Google admits massive leak related to search is authentic
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-High taxes for cannabis businesses could be eased by new federal rules
>HEALTH: Will there be new COVID booster for fall (2:14)
-Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them?
>HOMES: Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
>SHOPPING: Walgreens lowering prices on 1,300 products, snacks, vitamins and more
>FOOD: "Western diet" may raise risk of early onset colorectal cancer
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Planet of the Apes" movies, ranked
>CELEBRITY: TV judge Frank Caprio rings bell after final radiation treatment after cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Goose and her human mom are inseparable (3:01)
>HISTORY: D-Day was even more spectacular than remembered
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive diploma (2:32)
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, restaurant ripped over "upsetting" "Bluey"-themed event: "Kids were crying"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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