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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 46 today in Worcester
-How to see 6 planets align in the night sky on Saturday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-How a "To Catch a Predator" plot at Assumption went wrong
-Worcester man sentenced in international smuggling ring
-Refugee musicians bring a message of empathy to Worcester performance
-Worcester hauling snow from streets
-Worcester winter weather emergency, parking ban lifted
-Worcester nonprofit hopes new documentary fuels funding and awareness
-Resilient Worcester adds support programs for young children to Worcester’s Trauma Response System
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Council moves, crime trends & community milestones
-Husky found behind Savers parking lot
-Terrier mix was found on Crowning Shield Road
>DINING OUT: I ate at the first Checkers location in Mass. Here’s what it’s like
-ICYMI: Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Do they care to share? The truth of the Panorama Survey
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): David Prouty basketball player’s suspension leads to call for change
-Whitin Community Center breaks ground on child care center, part of $10 million campaign
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Thimble Pleasures Quilt Show returns March 14th and 15th
-Sutton High School second quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Worcester brewery flips the script on non-alcoholic beer
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-Paul McCartney's "f--k you, John" moment revealed after Beatles lawsuit in new documentary
-EcoTarium to debut major elephants exhibit
>OPINION: Jeff Raymond: Paranoid Android
-Stacey Kenneally: An ode to potty training 3 different kids
-100 FM The Pike (19:03): City Manager Eric Batista on snow removal, Holden lawsuit and potholes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:09): Dr. Gay Lee, LCSW-R
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 48-year teaching career, including at St. Peter-Marian
>SPORTS: Best free agent tight end fits for Patriots
-Holy Cross men’s basketball wraps up regular season against Loyola
-Related: Parking advisory for Saturday
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey topples R.I.T. on Senior Night
-Holy Cross women's basketball heads to Baltimore for showdown with Loyola
-Celtics beat Nets, 148-111 (2:00). Article
-Railers beat Trois-Rivières, 2-1
>NATIONAL: U.S. and Israel launch major attack on Iran
-Anthropic defies Pentagon over A.I. ethics
-Tragic: Rodeo star’s 3-year-old daughter dies in front of her in freak horse accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman charged in death of baby found floating in New Hampshire pond
-2 measles cases with Mass. ties confirmed by health officials (1:49)
-Police video shows aftermath of Vince McMahon's 100 MPH crash (:41)
>COLLEGES: Empowering entrepreneurs at WPI (5:15). Article
-3 Clarkies place in ArtsWorcester’s 22nd College Show
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disneyland will close 2 iconic attractions next month: report
-5 tips for flying Southwest Airlines
>BUSINESS: Massachusetts to offer free A.I. training to all residents
-Inside Aubuchon’s rapid growth
-Restaurant jobs spike as Americans seek treats, cheap comfort food
>HOMES: After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark (3:48)
>HEALTH: Why some parents aren't giving their children the hepatitis B vaccine
-Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic "forever chemicals"
>FOOD: The real reason why Americans eat so much takeout: report
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Dead Man's Wire," "The Voice of Hind Rajab" and more
>CELEBRITY: Pink denies reports that she is separated from husband Carey Hart
-Shia LaBeouf ordered to attend rehab, pay $100,000 bond after drunken Mardi Gras bar fight
>ANIMALS: Guy thought she was a sheep — but she's dog who needed help (1:38)
>HISTORY: Boston native Richard Pavlick was J.F.K.’s first would-be assassin
>GOOD NEWS: Man stops for lunch, wins $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, escaped monkey wanders into homeowner's garage
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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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