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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
+6:00: Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
+6:00: Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
+1:00: See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Authorities identify Conn. man as wrong-way driver killed on Route 146 in Millbury
-Unpaid stipends, missing state scholarships: Questions mount as Anna Maria College closes
-Worcester School Committee approves $623.8 million budget, hears concerns over classroom technology
-Worcester chosen for bike program geared to riders 50 and over
-New Miss Mass. is a Westborough cop — hear from her, on the job (3:22)
-Public reading of Frederick Douglas' "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" Friday on Worcester Common
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 Worcester nonprofits awarded Sincere Foundation grants
>DINING OUT: The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-This Mass. restaurant is up in a treehouse (1:00)
-ICYMI: Deadly wrong-way crash on I-290 (2:12). Article
-Authorities identify woman who crashed into, opened fire at Sturbridge hotel
-Man pleads guilty to helping stage robbery of Worcester liquor store
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): July Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mourning Michael Earl, The Clam Box "family" to return to work
-Earlier: Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
-Gardner man arrested for O.U.I. after police say he fled rotary crash, left girlfriend in car
-Community Advocate Athlete of the Week: Havish Thotakura, Shrewsbury track
-Update from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-For $1, Spencer is getting its own ambulance service
-Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library invites all ages to "Plant a Seed, Read!" this summer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-"The soldier behind the smile" — Harvey Ball's WWII memoir published
-The Silverbacks are set to perform at the Marine Corps League in Worcester
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s 72nd year saw a new grandchild, boiler
-What's Up Worcester Crossroad Conversations (1:25:15): Elija Nassar, Gold Rose Art Gallery
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the former owner of the Spanish Grill
>SPORTS: U.S. falls to Turkey on stoppage-time goal to close out World Cup group stage
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 10 through 6
-Dianna Russini bragged about using NFL coach to get out of ticket
-Timberwolves "explored Jaylen Brown trades," preferred LaMelo Ball: Report
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-3
-Holy Cross announces 2026 football home game times
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 4-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 3-2
>CARS: 20,000 Toyota, Lexus, Subaru vehicles recalled. See affected vehicles
>NATIONAL: Ghislaine Maxwell files appeal, citing Epstein files release
-At least 17 people injured after driver plows into Mexican soccer fans celebrating World Cup win
-Tragic: Parenting influencer's daughter drowns in swimming pool
>NEW ENGLAND: Man arrested after alleged upskirt recording at Xfinity Center concert
-Supreme Court ruling could impact 45,000 Haitians in Massachusetts (2:53)
-Sail Boston releases full list of ship berthing locations
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI faculty named Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellows
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Our trip to Legoland New York
-Some hotels are charging guests for smoking — even if they didn’t
>BUSINESS: Mass. pauses tax incentives for data center developers
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-4 startups receive $1 million investment through new Worcester accelerator
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: Experts warn against misuse of weight-loss drugs (2:57)
>FOOD: Comfort food is out, premium meals are in while having a rough week: Survey
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Will Ferrell Netflix show, "Hawk" (2:28)
>MOVIES: "Blair Witch" movie reboot lands release date
>CELEBRITY: Mickey Rourke shows off missing teeth after being evicted from L.A. home
-Lionel Richie, 77, falls ill onstage in Minnesota, abruptly ends opening night concert
>ANIMALS: 3 of the cutest — but deadliest — animals on Earth (4:04)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Doctor goes above and beyond for her cancer patient, ending with a big surprise (2:46)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, chicken becomes temporary police recruit after road rescue
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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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