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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:32). Article
+5:00: Related: Video of suspect surrendering (:22) (pictured)
+5:00: Related: Police chief, D.A. hold press conference (11:19)
+Noon: Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-Good Samaritan saves driver after car rolls into Lake Quinsig
-"Her presence lit up the room," says mother of Finleigh Dragon, Auburn crash victim
-Worcester teen driving stolen Infiniti strikes 2 cruisers on I-290 before arrest
-Worcester man sentenced for cocaine distribution
-TODAY! Worcester hosts Lottery’s Summer Cash Bash Thursday
-Trash collection in Worcester: crews work to remove "unacceptable" level of garbage
-Worcester bakery closed ahead of Saturday's '80s and '90s fundraiser party
-2 local Claire's locations to close
-As Worcester starts school, superintendent says I.C.E. not allowed without warrant
-Powerball jackpot soars to $950 million
>POLITICS: Here’s what you need to know about Worcester’s preliminary election
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-Meet the candidates: Satya Mitra’s says he's "grounded in facts"
>DINING OUT: Longtime Vietnamese restaurant in Worcester copes with ownership dispute, employee walkout
-ICYMI: Worcester County Wonders: Bound by fashion in the City of Corsets
-Almost 5 years into a 35-year project, WooSox are still drawing fans, but key parcels are underutilized
-This WPI 30 Under 30 scientist is changing pregnancy research
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A message from the Wachusett principal
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden summer sports success lauded
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mosquito spraying in Shrewsbury on Thursday
-Proposed battery storage facility near Route 20 sparks debate at Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Local antique store rose from a 100+ year old gas station
-West Nile virus detected in area of Clinton, Bolton
-Spencer/East Brookfield superintendent reflects on upcoming school year
-Strand developers happy to be part of Clinton community
-Nashoba Regional School District by the numbers
-No corn or cucumbers at this Sterling farm stand - just 3D printed items
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Was The Who's Fenway Park show really their "curtain call"?
-Sting sued by former Police bandmates for millions over lost royalties
-Last Call: Erica Vanstone, memoirist and roller derby leader
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: The Canal District's burgeoning homeless population
-Autumn Hotaling: Extending the summer sendoff
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 61 (28:14): Dr. Annie Sasco
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked over 30 years at City Hospital and UMass Memorial
>SPORTS: Patriots claim quarterback Tommy DeVito off waivers to bolster depth
-Why Patriots should pursue Jakobi Meyers after roster cuts
-NFL drastically changes its Tom Brady broadcasting rules
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 3-2
-Bravehearts' Luke Beckstein named Futures League Manager of the Year
-Holy Cross women’s soccer to celebrate Alumnae Day on September 27th
-Holy Cross field hockey season preview
-WooSox beat Durham, 5-3
>NATIONAL: 2 children killed, 17 injured in Minnesota school shooting (2:26)
-D.O.G.E. put Social Security records at risk, whistleblower says
>TRAGIC: Woman, 69, using walker fatally struck by apparent stray bullet in broad daylight
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. could run out of nursing home beds in 4 years
-State tries explaining why it picked Irish firm to upgrade Mass. Pike service plazas
>COLLEGES: Nichols professor Mauri Pelto featured on CBS News "Sunday Morning"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest Airlines updates seating and refund policies
>BUSINESS: Google warns 2.5 billion Gmail users to update passwords after hack
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
>HEALTH: The Mediterranean diet can lower diabetes risk
-F.D.A. restricts access to COVID vaccines for healthy adults and kids
>HOMES: Home appliances to unplug before going on vacation
>FOOD: Amazon to expand same-day grocery service to 2,300 cities
>TV/STREAMING: Karen Read limited series to star Elizabeth Banks (:30)
>MOVIES: AMC theatres plans yet another change to pre-show ads — and customers are fuming
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife questioned the state of their marriage before actor's diagnosis
-All the clues Travis Kelce proposed immediately after Taylor Swift appeared on "New Heights"
>ANIMALS: Pet food recalled due to salmonella, listeria concerns
>HISTORY: America’s last living ace pilot from World War II dead at 103
>GOOD NEWS: Couple win lottery prize just before both of their birthdays
-Meanwhile, comet or extraterrestrial spacecraft? Object raises questions (3:51)
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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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