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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
+6:00: Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
+Noon: Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
+Noon: National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
+Noon: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
+Noon: Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-Related: Sky 5 over the scene of fatal pedestrian crash involving tow truck (:57)
-Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Worcester man arrested in connection with street takeover in Conn.
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester councilors give selves extra time to vote on $1 billion budget
-Duty saluted at first police Manny Familia Valor Awards ceremony
-Shrewsbury firefighters rescue 2 dogs suffering from heat-related stress
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Radio Worcester (10:17): Tim Murray on homelessness, public safety and Worcester Common concerns
-Claremont Academy celebrates its graduates
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-ICYMI: Christopher Burns convicted of killing 2 brothers outside Worcester bar
-Witnesses recall events that led up to fatal shooting at Worcester State
-Former Worcester strip club to become day care center after $2.4 million sale
-36,000 and counting on waitlist for public housing in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 Holland races decided by a total of 3 votes in annual town election
-Beal Elementary School fire alarm system update
-Bay Path teachers outraged as budget cuts hit school
-Leicester police officers receive M.A.D.D.'s Outstanding O.U.I. Enforcement Award
-123rd Scandinavian Midsummer Festival June 27th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Troy Siebels leaving Hanover Theatre after being there from the start
-Hooray For Earth alum Chris Principe set for Boland's with new songs
-10 things to prep now for a smooth summer
-Last Call: Wayne-Daniel Berard, poet, chaplain, "Harry Potter" fan
>OPINION: Luis G. Pedraja: Reflections along the path to the finish line
-Unity Radio's Wellness Unscripted (30:08): Nikai Bannister, founder and C.E.O., Evolve Her Enterprises
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 225 (28:10): Clay Tull, Artist
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career chemist for Norton Company/Saint-Gobain
>SPORTS: Could Drake Maye become NFL’s second-best quarterback in 2026?
-Would Patriots consider re-signing Stefon Diggs? Here’s Mike Vrabel’s answer
-Garrett Crochet reveals injury "is a lot worse" than previously thought in Red Sox nightmare
-Red Sox lose to Rays, 7-5
-Holy Cross announces 2026 men’s and women's soccer schedules
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts game in Vermont suspended by rain
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose in Rochester, 5-2
>CARS: Over 1 million Jeep vehicles recalled over fire risk, owners warned not to park inside
>NATIONAL: The state of childcare in the U.S.: Unaffordable, unsustainable
-Multiple attackers kill 12 people and wound 9 in a late-night mass shooting in South Africa
-Tragic: Horror crash leaves 5 teens dead as police reveal tragic cause
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of throwing driver to ground in road rage charged with manslaughter
-Mass. equestrian dies in horrific accident when horse refused to jump
-American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dead at 92 after parking lot car accident
>COLLEGES: Recapping Assumption's 2025-26 academic year
-Q.C.C. President Pedraja reflects on retirement decision, student success and future of the college (9:58)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel experts reveal the secret way airlines could charge more
-Radio Worcester (10:06): Better Business Bureau shares tips to avoid vacation scams this summer
>BUSINESS: Majority of Americans fear A.I. job losses, poll finds
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-Anthropic, which claimed A.I. model was too risky for public to use, releases "safe" version
>HOMES: What type of home sells the fastest in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Exposing infants to eggs: The pros and cons (1:44)
-Patients using GLP-1 drugs after surgery see bigger results (2:56)
>FOOD: Tokyo pizza is the newest style you need to try
>TV/STREAMING: "Michael" is now streaming — How to watch the Michael Jackson movie
>MOVIES: "Disclosure Day" review roundup
>CELEBRITY: Sharon Stone shares the shocking final straw that ended her marriage
-How J.F.K. Jr. once propositioned Princess Diana -- and the part of her body he admired most
>ANIMALS: Dog found hiding in a box has the comfiest house now (2:45)
>HISTORY: The Old Farmer’s Almanac has its roots in Shrewsbury
>GOOD NEWS: Retired couple helps cancer patients
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, wild brawl erupts at graduation ceremony (:58)
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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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