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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Assessing Mass. State Police Academy after death of Worcester recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia
-Earlier: Enrique Delgado-Garcia death investigation remains ongoing
-Fireworks display malfunctions after WooSox game injures 2 employees
-Worcester dogs euthanized as Worcester Animal Rescue League deals with crisis fallout
-Basketball tournament honors Worcester's Harris Wolobah, who died after trying spicy chip challenge
-Teaching climate change in Worcester schools? Effort under way to do more
-Worcester officials unveil Roosevelt School traffic improvements
-Old Sturbridge Village is "giving Salem a run for their money" this Halloween
-The second best apple orchard in the U.S. is in Central Mass. How to visit
-The Guardian's Week in Review
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:04): Sewage dispute and police recruit case raise accountability questions
>FAITH: Jubilee an old idea timely for today
>POLITICS: Worcester School Committee candidate debate set for September 24th
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:38): Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson discusses housing, homelessness and city challenges
>DINING OUT: New sports bar coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding girl missing since Saturday
-"Walking Dead" filming returns to Worcester this week
-Sex trafficking survivor in Worcester sues hotel chains in Mass. (3:41)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Candlelight memorial for Charlie Kirk 6 p.m. Sunday at Town Hall
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-It's a dog's life: Holden Hills honors memory of beloved club mascot Cooper
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man accused of breaking cop’s finger during violent arrest after traffic stop
-Ware woman killed in collision with parked UPS truck on Route 9
-Racist and antisemitic language found inside Shrewsbury High School restroom
-With 48-unit development proposed in Shrewsbury, Fairlawn residents speak out
-West Boylston plans forums on proposed school project
-Feeling generous? Give up your bed for the night for a good cause
-Get ready to celebrate Sterling
-D.C.R. hosts hikes and programs all fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-100 FM The Pike (10:43): Murder Hill Brewery stops by with their Dubai Chocolate Stout
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Tom Petty Tribute, life in murals, performance poetry
-TV host brings humor to lost love in new Boston show
-Taylor Swift returning to movie theaters with "Official Release Party of a Showgirl" film
-Radio Worcester (7:43): Studio Theater Worcester’s The Minutes tackles politics and civic engagement
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Perspective on political violence
-Laurel: As summer gives way to fall
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career school bus driver
>SPORTS: Patriots-Steelers preview with 4 matchups to watch in Week 3 showdown
-NFL Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Patriots legends Julian Edelman, Bill Parcells enter team Hall of Fame (:54)
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 3 Patriots preview vs. the Steelers
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-3
-Nichols and Coast Guard play crazy 92-60 football game
-Holy Cross falls to Yale, 28-10
-Former Tantasqua star Dante Reno shines for Yale
-WooSox beat Rochester, 4-3
-Pines Course at the International earns high praise
>CARS: Ford recalls Taurus sedans for faulty door trim
>NATIONAL: Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City; People urged to leave
-Sudden heavy rain in Southern California unleashes mudslides, 2-year-old drowns in floodwaters
-High-speed police chase ends in deadly shootout with homicide suspect outside fast food restaurant
-Tragic: College student had both legs amputated after deadly diagnoses
>NEW ENGLAND: Person killed, others wounded during shooting at country club (8:32)
-Mass. day care owner accused of abusing children in her care pleads guilty (1:48). Article
-3 teens die in 2 overnight crashes in Mass. (:38)
>COLLEGES: WPI entrepreneurs find pricing, awareness and supplies impact rare earth recycling industry
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 things that are totally normal in other countries (but not in the U.S.)
>BUSINESS: Google's top A.I. scientist on next generation's most needed skill
-Tourism industry hopes World Cup games, return of Tall Ships in 2026 will reverse decline
>SHOPPING: Americans predicted to pinch pennies this holiday season (2:24)
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for less money in August – see the current median price
>HEALTH: How to get a COVID shot covered by your insurance
>FOOD: Majority of U.S. adults are stressed about grocery costs: poll
>TV/STREAMING: Jimmy Kimmel, Disney in talks to bring late-night show back
>MOVIES: "Demon Slayer" edging out "Him" for No. 1 at box office
>CELEBRITY: Julia Roberts admits she was "intimidated" and "scared" by A-list actress during first meeting
-Why Robin Wright says a "Princess Bride" sequel will never happen
>ANIMALS: Sad-faced shelter cat learns how to trust from siblings (2:19)
>GOOD NEWS: Army sergeant returns from deployment, surprises kids at Mass. elementary school (2:00)
-Meanwhile, watch Ig Nobel Prizes awarded for painted zebra cows, pizza-eating lizards
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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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