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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 90, afternoon storms today in Worcester
-Worcester opens cooling centers Tuesday amid high heat
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Mistrial declared in Worcester Tech grad's "Cop City" racketeering case
+5:00: After delay, Crompton Park Pool in Worcester expected to open Friday
+5:00: Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's only working farm remains
+5:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
+Noon: This year's Shawna Shea Film Festival in Worcester could be best ever
+Noon: Worcesteria: Bright lights, big city U.F.O. reports
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Talking about politics at the cookout, and other bits of summer advice
-Police: Man carjacks woman at Dairy Queen drive-thru (1:30). Article
-Related: Surveillance video shows Dairy Queen carjacking suspect moments before attack (1:33)
-Related: Suspect in Dairy Queen carjacking was on bail for attempted murder charge
-Man killed in Worcester shooting remembered for being "the best dad to his boys"
-Boys 14 and 16 pull gun on Worcester cabbie, police say
-Loaded stolen gun found after Worcester car meet-up
-Former barbecue restaurant in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery
-Monday's Child: Laren, 10, is a friendly, fun-loving and energetic young girl who brings joy
-Meghan Montaner is appointed new executive director of Mechanics Hall
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:19): WPI keeps hotel, library safety, and state sues over mental health funds
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): TODAY! Worcester restaurant reopens after renovation
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurateur defends staff after brutal review
-Elm Park playground rehab finished ahead of schedule
-Developer planning 185-apartment Canal District complex buys parcel for $5.3 million
-5 homes sold for over $1 million in Shrewsbury over last 2 weeks
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! American Legion Post 42 meeting at 2:30
-Teen driving BMW without front plate stopped in Holden, cited for license suspension and plate violation
-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): Rutland man charged after police say he kicked cars, confronted officer
-300-unit 40B development at Shrewsbury’s 104 Main Street reaches Zoning Board
-Tractor-trailer crashes off Mass. Pike into tree line in Charlton (:16)
-Brimfield Antique Flea Market's July show is this week
-5 residential Northbridge properties bought for $3 million
-Paxton override election set for September
-Woman crochets as tribute to her mother
-Clinton Middle School announces honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Happy hour, long banned in Mass., gets public hearing (2:18)
>SHOWTIME: Blue Man Group wraps up 30 years in Boston
-Sterling’s Jonathan Godbout talks Ninja Warrior journey, grit and TV appearance (18:44)
-Broadway in Worcester announces star-studded season featuring Tony winners (8:43)
>OPINION: Luis G. Pedraja: Democracy, education go hand in hand
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The Divine Seven — Walking with my protector still
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 100 (27:28): Footage from Gaza
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Colony Retirement Homes for more than 40 years
>SPORTS: Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury rehab continues with pool workout
-Bill Belichick nearly made Stephon Gilmore cry in front of Patriots
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 9-3
-After 2 years away from baseball, Shrewsbury's Siciliano gives Bravehearts a boost
-This week heating up for Bravehearts at home. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Anthony Delgreco elevated to Holy Cross women’s rowing associate head coach
-Former WPI A.D. Jim Culpepper remembered upon induction into Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame
>CARS: Nissan, Ford, Chevy among over 750,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Jeffrey Epstein didn’t have a client list, committed suicide, D.O.J. and F.B.I. say
-Death toll from catastrophic flooding surpasses 100
-Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, sending ash 11 miles high
>TRAGIC: Camp Mystic death total rises to 27 after devastating floods
>NEW ENGLAND: Some defendants released amid defender work shortage (2:25)
-Boy, 9, dies after medical emergency at Mass. beach
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria/Oriol offering hands-on healthcare training
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why are buildings in Iceland so colorful?
>BUSINESS: Mass. business confidence remained pessimistic in June
-Bessent teases new August 1st deadline for tariffs, says Fed chair can't cut rates
>HOMES: Real estate transfers for Sunday, July 6th
>SHOPPING: How to avoid scams during Amazon Prime Day
-What to buy and avoid shopping during Amazon Prime Day
>HEALTH: Gen Z is consuming more booze
-Scientists find drinking coffee this way may extend your life
>FOOD: McDonald's fans desperate to get these discontinued items back
>TV/STREAMING: "South Park" creators rip Skydance-Paramount merger, blame deal for delaying new season
>CELEBRITY: Michael Douglas, 80, reveals why he "purposefully" quit acting
>ANIMALS: Duck loves to go swimming with her favorite cow (2:31)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Community honors beloved carhop who worked at Sonic for 40 years
-Meanwhile, Florida Man broke into home, ran bath and cooked dinner to escape angry wife
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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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