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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 45 today in Worcester
-Possible impact of N.O.A.A. and N.W.S. cuts (13:43)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Tree falls on car while driver's waiting for food at area McDonald's
+6:00: Auburn woman turns $1 into $100 a week for life
+6:00: Esports bar in Worcester closed down without giving liquor commission notice
+6:00: 100 FM The Pike (6:57): Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Holy Cross men's ice hockey to host AIC in Atlantic Hockey Quarterfinals
+6:00: 100 FM The Pike (5:43): Kit Hughes of Holy Cross
+6:00: Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle among Bruins traded at NHL deadline (:58)
+Noon: Fugitive arrested in Clinton after police pursuit through Worcester and Middlesex counties
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Cheyenne Jackson postpones Worcester show due to illness
+Noon: Scotland's Red Hot Chilli Pipers coming to Worcester
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Heart Eyes," "F Marry Kill" and more
+Noon: Joe Fusco Jr.: Billy Joel rocks the memories at Mohegan Sun
-Probe into fatal officer-involved shooting continues in Boylston (1:19)
-Search underway for Fitchburg woman and her 5 kids (1:48). Article
-Worcester police seek public's help to find owner of emaciated, abused dog (1:54). Article
-Worcester Police Chief Saucier outlines department changes in wake of critical D.O.J. report
-Turtleboy agrees to stay away from Karen Read witnesses
-Earlier: Prosecutor says Turtleboy still harassing witness in Read case
-Worcester has new public health leader with a job history of unanswered questions
-Owner wants to sell Worcester ice cream shop
-Attorney: Landlords hit by federal lease cancellations have little legal recourse
-Earlier: Feds cancel leases for 37% of Central Mass. commercial space used by federal agencies
-WuXi construction at $300 million Worcester facility moving slowly
-Anna Maria College appoints new president
-Radio Worcester (25:53): Thrive's Prom for All Ages
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (33:14): Worcester mayoral race heats up early
>DINING OUT: Nan’s Kitchen raises $1.2 million in crowd-sourced expansion efforts
-ICYMI: Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation in Boylston (1:38). Article
-Online video of local arrest sparks outcry, scrutiny. Related: Video (10:52)
-Police thank clerk for saving senior from $15,000 Bitcoin scam
-Worcester mother and son pass away days apart
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Seniors look forward to final activities
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Authorities ID body found in Holland
-Police collaborate to stop car chase
-These Shrewsbury shot-putters are making history
-Clinton veterans group still only theoretical
-Signing off from Spencer Cable Access
-Rebates available to some Sterling water users
-Sutton High School honor roll, part 2
-Bolton K9 Denny receiving life-saving vest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Pourmen, the Irish Tenors, and more ....
-Radio Worcester (24:37): Dan Gabel brings swing to Mechanics Hall
-Black History Month events at Q.C.C. events focus on business leadership
-Small Stones Festival presents Youth Art Month at Grafton Public Library
>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey: The graying of our prisons
-Worcester Public Schools (24:55): Worcester Technical High School alumni panel
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 331 (29:13): Jay Givan and political insanity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Erwin Leviton, who owned Mr. Erwin’s Beauty Chateau on June Street for decades
>SPORTS: Celtics beat 76ers, 123-105
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-2
-Bravehearts announce more returning players
>NATIONAL: 3 skiers feared dead in Alaska avalanche
-I.R.S. drafting plans to slash 90,000-person workforce in half
-Tragic: Man killed by shotgun booby trap set up by family member
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine school evacuated after students fall ill
-Prosecutors want to use Turtleboy messages in Karen Read’s second trial (2:31)
>COLLEGES: A look inside a lab studying fire in Worcester (9:17). Article
-With a fellowship, Clark hoopster Chris Clarke looks to make a difference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney World fans "hate" recent changes to 2 major attractions
>BUSINESS: Walgreens acquired by private equity firm in $10 billion deal
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings season recap — Strong growth, big upside, now what?
-After private equity buyout, fifth-generation leader exits L.S. Starrett Co. as new leadership team takes over
>HOMES: Home prices are about to fall if you live in these states
>SHOPPING: Classic Irish fashion with a modern twist
>HEALTH: Officials warn about neurological flu complications in kids (1:17)
-Long emergency room wait times worsening in Mass., report shows
>FOOD: Egg prices crack open business for local farms (2:03)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Why Kate Hudson regrets turning down "Devil Wears Prada" role
>CELEBRITY: Biggest bombshells from Monica Lewinsky's "Call Her Daddy" episode
>ANIMALS: Woman goes for pizza and ends up rescuing adorable stray cat (1:42)
>HISTORY: Bay State House, Main Street in Worcester, circa 1909
>GOOD NEWS: Cat miraculously survives 3 weeks trapped in sofa during family's cross-country move
-Meanwhile, in Florida, woman vandalizes wrong car in ex-boyfriend revenge attempt
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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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