Top stories from The016.com, Friday, July 4th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 83 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +1:00: JetBlue flight to Worcester flight deplaned after going off runway in Orlando, officials say

  +1:00: Table Hoppin': Market on Brussels offers local food and pleasant vibes

  +1:00: South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Mechanics Hall

  +1:00: New shows & movies to watch this weekend

  +1:00: Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 11: Dani Killay

  +1:00: Shaun Connolly: July Horrorscopes
  
  

  -Man accused of throwing lit explosives out a window released without bail (:53). Article

  -Earlier: Man busted after throwing "dynamite" out window in Worcester

  -Bill creates potential dilemma for UMass Memorial Health leader

  -Can Oxford's Geoffrey Esper win Nathan's hot dog contest, despite Joey Chestnut's return?

  -Related: 100 FM The Pike (10:58): Nick Wehry, competitive eating champion

  -Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop

  -Tax relief to landlords offering affordable housing proposed in Worcester

  -City of Worcester launches new platform for public meetings

  -July Fourth: What's open, what's closed

  -"No Kings 2.0" protest planned for July Fourth in Worcester. What to know about protests, boycotts

  -July Fourth is when most pets go missing, Missing Dogs Mass. says. Here's how to protect your pet

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council dynamics and the influence of local blogs

  >DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Who's open today? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands

  -ICYMI: Worcester celebrates early Fourth with fireworks show on Wednesday

  -Worcester County "professional tenants" indicted on more than 50 criminal charges (3:07). Article

  -Worcester man arrested for alleged crack distribution near Kingsbury and Shepard streets

  -"True warrior": 3-year-old girl from Paxton beats cancer. Now her parents need a lifeline

  -Related: Worcester police donate to family in need (1:59)

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome new officer

  -Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)

  -This week's traffic delays and road closures

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): In Rutland, July Fourth starts with the young

  -Grafton Fourth of July Parade to march out of North Street Elementary parking lot

  -No swimming at Sunset Beach in Shrewsbury

  -12 displaced by attic fire in Fitchburg

  -Sutton's Providence Road paving project began Monday

  -Parks Passport Challenge stops at reservoir in Clinton

  -Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on

  -West Boylston trash contract signing with Republic delayed

  -Era ends with Jayne's retirement
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday

  >SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Movies on the Common, Little River Band and more ...

  -Things to do in July in Central Mass. (& FREE printable)

  -Conductor Keith Lockhart marks 30 years with the Boston Pops (1:59)

  -Schedule change for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (1:33). Article

  -Public art project aims to keep trash out of city's catch basins

  >OPINION: Carly Bridgeman: My personal experience giving birth at Heywood Hospital

  -Dark Downeast podcast (32:40): The disappearance of Brittany Tee

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to former reporter and editor for the T&G
  
  

  >SPORTS: Al Horford leaving Celtics for Warriors in free agency is looking more likely

  -Celebrate with Bravehearts $4 for the 4th, $4 tickets to doubleheader starting at 4

  -Bravehearts postponed. Next home game 4 p.m. today. Buy tickets here

  -Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday

  -Holy Cross adds Shane Ebanks to men’s soccer coaching staff

  -Bill Ballou on baseball
  

  -WooSox lose to Syracuse, 7-4
  
  

  >CARS: Car sales plummet following pre-tariffs panic buying

  >NATIONAL: House passes $4.5 trillion tax breaks and Medicaid cuts bill

  -Kohberger plea deal splits slain University of Idaho victims' families

  >TRAGIC: 29-year-old man fatally struck by lightning while on his honeymoon

  >NEW ENGLAND: Father accused of indecently assaulting teen at trampoline park

  -Andover cop shot by fellow officer after fiancé said he feared she would kill their baby son

  >COLLEGES: Fitchburg State, M.W.C.C. & Clinton High ink early college deal
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Logan Airport in Boston raises Uber, Lyft fees and parking rates

  >BUSINESS: Red flags in commercial leases

  -LPL Financial Research: Strategic time horizon supports allocation to non-U.S. equities

  -UPS offering voluntary buyouts to drivers — a move slammed by Teamsters

  >SHOPPING: Here's how to take advantage of Fourth of July sales (1:59)

  >HOMES: Mass. budget bill ends forcing renters to pay broker fees

  >HEALTH: Scientists eye easy way to rid the body of forever chemicals

  -Already common cancer and its deadliness will significantly increase

  >FOOD: Grill marks are meaningless: Here's what matters when cooking out
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Netflix Fourth of July — Movies and shows to watch for star-spangled streaming

  >MOVIES: Brad Pitt says he and Tom Cruise backed out of "Ford v Ferrari" after cruise found out he wouldn’t be “driving much”

  >CELEBRITY: Michael Madsen, "Reservoir Dogs" star, dies at 67

  >ANIMALS: Angry ball of fur gets rescued and a major haircut (3:39)

  >HISTORY: Boston-produced TV shows were pioneers in the broadcast world of the '70s and '80s

  >GOOD NEWS: Christmas tree farm owners find ring lost 15 years earlier

  -Meanwhile, in New York, news anchor completes broadcast while in labor

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