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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: McDonald's manager accused of spitting into customer's fries banned from working in food industry (:32). Article
+Noon: Worcester double homicide trial paused over undisclosed document
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Hokum," "Is God Is" and more
+Noon: Studio Theatre Worcester brings musical "Superhero" to life on stage
-Vigil held for Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash (1:50). Article
-Viral Worcester school janitor-turned-comic Jimmy Cash is seeing his standup career take off
-3 prominent Canal District developers list 15 properties for sale
-Protesters seek end of alleged beagle testing in Downtown Worcester
-Defense in homicide trial focuses on trajectory of bullet wounds
-Worcester man gets 4 to 7 years in prison for killing neighbor; family calls sentence a "slap in the face"
-Driver sentenced for fatal crash involving wheelchair
-Passenger’s 911 text leads to bus arrest
-Worcester remembers Officer Manny Familia 5 years after his death
-Worcester man sentenced to 11 years for drug distribution
-Man in Auburn wreck told police he was carjacked. Police had their doubts
-Radio Worcester (12:45): Worcester Common to host World Cup watch parties expected to draw thousands
-Latin American Festival replaced this year with new event
-Anna Maria lays off faculty weeks earlier than previously announced
-Creamer Center graduates in spotlight
-South High Community School graduation (1:32:07)
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester could see housing made specifically for grandparents raising their grandchildren
>DINING OUT: Here’s when this sports bar chain opens its new local spot
-Legal Sea Foods selling 3-foot lobster roll for $375
-ICYMI: Cluster of breast cancer diagnoses in Uxbridge raises concerns (2:21). Article
-Family slams sentence in Worcester man's fatal shooting
-Worcester remembers mentor, community leader
-"Nightmare" used car purchases leave Worcester buyers in bind
-Know this guy? Worcester police ask for help identifying man
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Town Takeover at WooSox on Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Here's why a helicopter was flying low in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mass. Pike fire in Charlton engulfs car, moving traffic to a halt (:30)
-A new bill could help family of fallen police officer Stephen LaPorta
-Clinton crash suspect arrested for O.U.I. after witnesses report alcohol cans thrown into woods
-Dudley posts override information online ahead of June 15th election
-Furniture surplus, gym logo on Spencer/East Brookfield building committee’s agenda
-Regional dispatch debate intensifies ahead of Southbridge referendum
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Vue atop the Glass Tower 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Sweet Woo music: Summer outdoor music
-Things to Do: Brothers Osborne, Ellis Paul, Spite, Diane Blue and more
-Teens intense about The Hanover's Teen Musical Theatre Intensive
-Marjane Satrapi, Iranian "Persepolis" author, dies at 56
>OPINION: First Person: In Orlando, Joe Fusco Jr. ignites Sunshine State
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 130 (25:28): John Martin, collector of Asian memorabilia
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who celebrated 50 years of being an attorney
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs are great receiver duo for Patriots in playoffs
-Should Celtics explore trading Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum this offseason?
-Red Sox lose to Orioles, 8-2
-Red Sox's Brayan Bello tired of being asked about role in "bad season"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 8-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 5-1
-Railers to announce new NHL affiliation June 20th
-Worcester Majors to face New England Suns in fundraiser game
>CARS: Man says Ford left him with $1,854 repair bill after recall (2:55)
>NATIONAL: U.S.D.A. confirms U.S. case of flesh-eating New World screwworm
-Why towns are banning battery storage projects?
-Over 7,100 Social Security employees exit, leaving "cases stuck in purgatory"
-Tragic: College grad, 22, who just landed dream job allegedly fatally shot by boyfriend's dad
>NEW ENGLAND: Shocking texts between police revealed in new Karen Read lawsuit (2:23)
-Officer pleads not guilty to manslaughter in deadly shooting (2:25)
-Video shows man holding victim's head under water at lake (1:44)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Spring Dean’s List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cape Cod spot among best U.S. beaches in new ranking
-10 bizarre tourist attractions you won't believe exist
>BUSINESS: Emergency oil reserve nears 40-year low as experts warn gas prices could spike
-LPL Financial Research: Add context, and stock market valuations are fair
-Private equity & family businesses
>HOMES: Can you believe that house? The 2 types of house shaming and why we shouldn’t
>HEALTH: 1 extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk
-Alzheimer’s patient recovers speech, continence and memory with this drug
>FOOD: 5 vintage summer salad recipes to enjoy
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new "Little House on the Prairie" coming to Netflix (1:17)
>MOVIES: HBO's "Talking Pictures Podcast" Season 3, Episode 6 (1:00:25): Susan Sarandon
>CELEBRITY: Jimmy Kimmel sheds light on late-night exit plans after Stephen Colbert's show ends
-Val Kilmer dubbed "worst human being" by director 1 year after actor's death
>ANIMALS: Husky runs away from home to visit boyfriend at doggy daycare (1:33)
>HISTORY: The Berkshire County family who lived their own "Amityville Horror"
>GOOD NEWS: Theater worker, 85, receives $146,000 from strangers for retirement after viral video
-Meanwhile, in Myrtle Beach, cop arrested for allegedly pointing gun at officer for microwaving fish
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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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