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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik shines in Olympic debut
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-Worcester's Aaron Ortiz is bringing his Muay Thai best to Paris Olympics
-Exploring ways to repurpose the Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel in Worcester
-Parking restrictions announced in Canal District on Sunday
-Part of Highland Street to close for nearly a month
-Why Me & Sherry's House hosts fourth annual 100 mile Ruck Challenge
-UMass Medical School High School Health Careers Program preps students for med school journey
-City of Worcester (:58): Trash Talk | Does my recycling actually get recycled?
>DINING OUT: New fried chicken restaurant in Worcester gets license to open
-TODAY! Fundraiser for Worcester Animal Rescue League at Nancy Chang's
-ICYMI: Stop & Shop, Big Y delis reopen after deep cleaning (2:21)
-Earlier: Big Y, Stop & Shop stop deli meat orders due to listeria outbreak
-Lawsuits accuse Worcester dispensary of gender discrimination, violations of state regulations
-Man accused of raping girl and throwing her off I-290 bridge due back in court
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Bandstand concert 6 to 8 Sunday
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-August Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Police Chief Normand Crepeau retiring
-Men from Gardner, Auburn identified as victims of fatal crash in Royalston
-Youth on display at 74th 4-H Fair hosted at Spencer Fairgrounds
-TODAY! Spencer Summer Concert Series continues Sunday
-D.A. honors Auburn officers, dispatchers and K9 for finding child
-Sutton Fall Town Meeting scheduled
-Digital equity planning workshops Tuesday and Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Big Nazo Performance Group brings the weird to Worcester (4:11)
-Ray Mariano: No-show Mass. Legislature a great place to "work"
-Jennifer Julien-Gaskin: The migrant crisis - Put humanity at the center of the solutions
-Shaun Connolly: Should I be investing my money more?
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 115 (28:18): Nick Zwirblia and his antiques
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 57 (43:18): Nick Noble
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Yankees in extras, 11-8
-100FM The Pike (4:26): JP Ricciardi (Brushback podcast) on what Red Sox could do at trade deadline
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese lead huge spike in WNBA merch sales
-Much is new with Holy Cross football, but goals remain same
-Bravehearts next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 2nd. Los Bravos Night No. 2
-WooSox lose to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 9-7
-Verizon offering free season pass to NFL Sunday Ticket
-Burkett Little League Softball stars loving regionals
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Navy pilot becomes first American female to record air-to-air kill
-Mother, son killed in crash on way home from college orientation
-Tragic: At least 140, including kids, killed in Ethiopia mudslides (:33)
>NEW ENGLAND: Firefighters remove S.U.V. from swimming pool in Westfield (:30)
-1 in 5 Mass. residents see themselves leaving state soon, poll says
>COLLEGES: Reflecting on a decade of leadership — Anna Maria President Mary Lou Retelle
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 cities hiding secret ruins underneath their streets
>BUSINESS: 101: How to build an effective team
-Google scraps plan to remove cookies from Chrome after advertiser uproar
>HOMES: 4-bedroom home sells in Worcester for $1.5 million
>SHOPPING: Home Depot drops 2024 Halloween line
>HEALTH: Putting down the device could help in fighting dementia (1:12)
-Some pork can me safely eaten by people with red meat allergy (1:03)
>FOOD: Coffee prices poised to surge again on supply chain disruptions
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix announces Season 4 of "Bridgerton" (:56)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Michael Keaton movie, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: Gina Carano scores victory against Disney after "Mandalorian" firing
>HISTORY: The amazing woman behind the success of “Spag’s”
>ANIMALS: Stray dog who was covered in matted fur gets a haircut (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old boy grabs wheel after grandfather passes out driving 70 mph
-Meanwhile, in California, escaped cow wanders neighborhood, breaks headlight
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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