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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 34 today in Worcester
-Storm transitions to icy mix, rain (4:44)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman struck, killed by pickup truck in Grafton
-Fire spreads from vehicle and destroys garage in Oxford
-Tariffs could impact Polar Beverages
-Worcester Chamber says N.I.H. funding cuts could impact city's economy and research institutions
-Apartment buildings proposed near former Smokestack BBQ on Green Street
-Worcester students seek addition of Halal foods, internship opps
-Local radio personality Mistress Carrie moves to Springfield rock radio
-West Boylston police chief, town administrator at odds over flag
-Worcester will not probe 2 city councilors' allegations of transphobia, discrimination
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit a big hit
-Need plans for February vacation?
>FAITH: Offering warmth, care for the homeless
-DINING OUT: Mass. restaurants, stores feeling impact of rising egg prices (2:59)
-ICYMI: "Professional tenants" evicted again (3:05)
-WPI named only Research 1 institution in Central Mass., following years of investment in research and startups
-State plan says Central Mass. needs 7.5% to 10% growth in housing over next decade to meet demand
-What's going on with the Johnson Tunnel in downtown Worcester?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 hosting a Pancake Breakfast on February 22nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-February Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge logistics center sold for $120 million
-Learn to build a charcuterie board at the Clinton library
-Shrewsbury Police Department January stats
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Films, concerts, helping hands
-Monster Jam returns to Worcester for Valentine's Day Weekend
-Stephen DiRado’s career retrospective exhibit opens at Fitchburg Art Museum
-Traditions of Chinese acrobatics coming February 22nd to Lancaster
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 48 (28:28): Shari Champagne
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (1:00:42): Elizabeth Hernández of GirlBossImperio, and Francelaine Lormeny of By Saydi
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former local professor, author and adviser to former U.S. presidents
>SPORTS: U.S. stuns Canada in fight-filled classic to reach final in 4 Nations Face-Off
-Mac McClung pulled off 4 perfect dunks for NBA dunk contest win
-Daytona 500 start time moved earlier to avoid potential weather hazards
-Holy Cross women's hockey shuts out Vermont, 1-0. Highlights (1:19)
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball fall to Lehigh
-Railers beat Americans, 4-3
-New England Revolution debut revamped lineup at Gillette Stadium
>NATIONAL: Man says he killed girl because he was angry about "Fortnite" loss
-Married mom of 2 arrested on 80 counts of child statutory rape, indecent liberties
-Tragic: At least 15 dead — including 3 children — after stampede at India railway station: official
>NEW ENGLAND: What should government meetings look like after the pandemic? (1:50)
-Mass. Teachers Association under fire for alleged antisemitic educational materials (2:13). Article
>COLLEGES: NHL legend Kevin Stevens inspires Anna Maria students with powerful talk on overcoming addiction
-Federal grants freeze rattles Clark
-Worcester State Provost shares insights at Academic Leadership Conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel warning issued to popular tourist spot ahead of spring break
>BUSINESS: Google may use A.I. for weapons, surveillance – prompts backlash
-U.S.' biggest egg producer is raking in profits as supermarket prices surge, group says
>HOMES: Gas bills spiking (:52)
>SHOPPING: Walmart slammed for staffing shortages sparking long checkout lines
>HEALTH: Human brain samples contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, study says
-Doctor on recent high levels of mold, yeast in certain weed products
>FOOD: Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix over allergy risk
>TV/STREAMING: "SNL" stars name favorite sketches, reflect on show's legacy
>MOVIES: "Captain America: Brave New World" triumphs with $40 million sales on first day
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore comments on Bruce Willis relationship amid his dementia battle
>ANIMALS: Loggers rush to save a moose who fell through the ice (2:04)
>HISTORY: Elm Park, circa 1910
>GOOD NEWS: Longtime school custodian, 95, recognized for decades of service
-Meanwhile, Florida man dressed in Dalmatian onesie outruns troopers, shakes off tasers before arrest
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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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