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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Attorney General asks for patience as probe into Worcester trooper recruit's death begins (1:57). Article
+5:00: Related: State Police revamp academy program after Worcester recruit's death
+5:00: Chief Saucier, City Manager Batista: Parts of D.O.J. report on Worcester Police Department are True
+5:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:18): D.O.J. report, police reform & city response
+5:00: State gives Worcester OK for feasibility study on replacing Burncoat High
+5:00: 508 CHEER gives kids in Worcester a second chance to find their voice
+Noon: 2 injured in stabbing at Auburn Comfort Inn; woman arrested after chase
+Noon: New rooftop solar panels installed atop Doherty High
+Noon: Things to Do: Ritual goth party, ArtsWorcester Biennial and more ...
+Noon: In 1965, the Rolling Stones played the Worcester Memorial Auditorium
-70-year-old Rutland woman released from federal detainment (1:47). Article
-Prosecutors seek to revoke Aidan Kearney’s bail (2:26). Article
-Funeral services scheduled for Rep. McGovern’s daughter, remembered for "pure joy"
-O'Connor's Restaurant to resume regular hours today
-Earlier: Legendary Worcester restaurant O'Connor's halts public dining
-Ground Round holds Grand Opening (1:49). Article
-Central Mass. health alliance to disband after 15 years
-Preservation Worcester's Jane Week has walks, talks and celebrations
-Aislinn Doyle: May 1st School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester could have new school superintendent as soon as Thursday
-Radio Worcester (16:04): With Worcester schools in transition, familiar voice urges stability over speed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (1:26:46): Search for Worcester’s next school superintendent
-Holy Cross professor: Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester Public Market welcomes 2 new vendors
-ICYMI: Crumbling stairwell to be replaced at Federal Plaza Garage in Worcester
-Transportation advocates call for Worcester to adopt bus rapid transit service
-Train platform at Union Station closed until May 23rd
-Clark, WPI international students regain legal status to study; visas still in question
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): New food recovery program sprouts up in Wachusett cafeteria
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Good Neighbors lauded for 30th year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Crews battle 4-alarm brush fires along railroad track in Hardwick
-Drug Take Back Day in Leicester a success
-Fire overtime and staffing requests discussed at Clinton Finance Committee and Select Board meeting
-Gardner Conservation Commission addresses sludge landfill concerns
-Millville Elementary gets grant to fix water contamination issues
-Multicultural celebration delights all senses
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: What to bring, how to park and more at AC/DC concert at Gillette Stadium
-Listen Up: Alyssa Haze drops jazzy, emotional "Mind of Mine"
-Last Call: Emma Duprey, director of nursing at Thrive Support & Advocacy
>OPINION: Tom Marino: A cult of silence in Gaslight City
-Worcesteria: 80 years after Holocaust ends, Hamas attacks renew pain
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 102 (27:43): Understanding global conflict
-Unity Radio's Susanity Show (58:26): Eric Boucher
-Green Worcester Summit (44:32): Miyawaki Forests
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime teachers assistant in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots release Joe Cardona as Mike Vrabel continues to move on (1:12)
-CBS fires back at Bill Belichick allegations after awkward interview
-Jordon Hudson amassed $8 million real estate portfolio within months of meeting Belichick
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 7-6
-210 Sports: Railers need improvements for the 2025-26 season
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse set for Patriot League semifinal with No. 15 Loyola
-Holy Cross Athletics Academic Conference (:45)
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 2-1
>CARS: GM recalls 600,000 vehicles for engine failure risks
>NATIONAL: U.S., Ukraine sign economic deal
-Here's the reason why most Americans feel behind on their savings goals
>TRAGIC: Sobbing 5-year-old Asian boy tormented by hateful middle-schoolers in heartbreaking video
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman dead after commuter train collides with S.U.V. on South Shore
-Mass. electric customers shocked by thousands in charges (4:22). Article
-Karen Read trial analysis (20:01): Recap, analysis of Jennifer McCabe's cross-examination
>COLLEGES: Student bands compete to open for Holy Cross Spring Concert
-Anna Maria First-Year Focus: A wrap-up with Luke Joseph, class of ’28
-Clark’s implementation of Perplexity Pro a part of larger pro-A.I. wave on campuses
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 things flight attendants really want you to stop doing
>BUSINESS: Community bank opens new Worcester branch
-LPL Financial Research: Softer tone on China is encouraging, but some caution still advised
-Three-quarters of Gen Z is looking to switch jobs for this reason
>SHOPPING: When is Prime Day? Amazon confirms sale to return in July
>HEALTH: Common chemical linked to 350,000+ heart disease deaths
-Gen Z women abuse stimulants, binge-drink more than any other group, studies find
>FOOD: Oreo unveils limited-edition chocolate covered pretzel flavor
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "A Deadly American Marriage" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new horror movie "Weapons" (1:56)
>CELEBRITY: Nikki Glaser nearly unrecognizable in shocking pre-fame "Tonight Show" appearance
>ANIMALS: Shaggy dog can't stop screaming when he gets rescued (1:38)
>HISTORY: Come on down and see Maurice the Pants Man
>GOOD NEWS: 67-year-old woman wins $1 million prize playing scratch-off game
-Meanwhile, NASA offers $3 million in competition to recycle human poop in space
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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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