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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Girl Scouts cookie season gets underway with annual Cookie Drop
-Join this community discussion on school safety in Worcester
-Patriots host Chargers as Drake Maye seeks first playoff win
-Related: Millbury cinema shows Patriots games free of charge: "A long going tradition." (2:02). Article
-Related: Drake Maye song created by 2 Patriots fans goes viral (2:00). Article
-Related: Maye-inspired beer selling fast at Marshfield brewery (2:27)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Accountability, growth and the city ahead
-1 more day to drop off Christmas tree in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's "hidden gems"
-ICYMI: Man, 67, dies by suicide as police attempt to serve warrant for child sex abuse material (2:31). Article
-Worcester man arrested after BMW crosses median, strikes vehicle in hit-and-run that broke victim’s hand
-Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-Worcester 197-unit development sees pushback on affordability: "A travesty"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Good Neighbor nominations sought
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Speed limit signs pop up in Clinton
-Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta (1:28)
-Suspicious package at Webster Post Office prompts bomb squad response, street closures
-Intoxicated taxi driver arrested at Leominster Taxi after refusing to leave workplace
-Vacancies on Shrewsbury boards and committees
-$1,000 grant caps off strong year for Grafton charity
-Tri-town meeting discusses Nashoba region finances
-Garden Club plans Paxton community garden
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Alcohol-free island serenity at Canal District kava bar
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Among Ghosts at Palladium, DeadBeat with Mark Karan ...
-Profiles in resiliency: Millbury native's father, friend inspire new book
>OPINION: Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester author Margaret Getchell
-Rosalie Tirella: R.I.P. Dennis Irish
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for Spag's for over 30 years
>SPORTS: For Drake Maye and Patriots, legacy building starts Sunday vs. Chargers
-Patriots players battle back from illness, injuries ahead of playoff matchup (1:12). Article
-Maye, Marcus Jones named to NFL All-Pro second team
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Rangers, 10-2
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 100-95 (1:59). Article
-Strong defense leads Holy Cross women's basketball past American, 65-48
-Holy Cross men’s basketball victorious at American on Saturday
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Merrimack
-Railers beat Florida, 3-2
-Gallery (9 photos): Wachusett girls' basketball team hangs banner, tops Leominster
>NATIONAL: 6 killed in Mississippi mass shooting, suspect charged with murder
-NASA ends mission early due to crew medical issue (1:11)
-Law enforcement experts have different opinions on I.C.E. shooting (2:03)
-Tragic: Groom, 3 nieces killed in helicopter crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Road rage incident ends in knife attack in N.H. (:19)
-Ballot questions could add $5 million to election costs, as Galvin points finger at legislative inaction as cause for surge in initiatives
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. Podcast (13:36): Improving youth mental health with Nadia Ward and Ariel Rodriguez
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in Hawaii
>BUSINESS: Gen Z is ghosting their jobs and ditching bosses, survey finds
-Radio Worcester (25:55): Angel investor Tom Medrek breaks down the deal terms every founder must understand
>SHOPPING: GameStop closes more stores as retail apocalypse continues
>HOMES: Companies showcase A.I. tech that can help with household chores (2:22)
>HEALTH: What is a GLP-1 drug and how does it work? Everything to know
-Shocking number of Americans would rather ditch social media than GLP-1 drugs: survey
>FOOD: Grocery store receipt from 1997 shows just how cheap American life used to be
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Netflix movie, "The Rip" (2:28)
>MOVIES: Movies for Grownups Awards with A.A.R.P.: "Hamnet" wins best picture
>CELEBRITY: Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
-"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern cited for soliciting prostitute in California: report
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever is official witness to mom and dad's wedding (1:59)
>GOOD NEWS: 80-year-old woman sets record as oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, 1,000-pound butter sculpture at farm show honors America’s 250th anniversary
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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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