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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 99 today in Worcester
-With heat wave coming, Worcester cooling centers to open, Out to Lunch canceled, early trash pickup
-100 FM The Pike (8:45): Vic from JV Mechanical on checking A.C. going into heat wave
-Worcester pools, beaches are open for summer
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nurses at UMass Memorial in Worcester voting on whether to OK strike
+6:00: Worcester man held without bail in fatal stabbing at rooming house
+1:00: Shrewsbury native wins prestigious James Beard Award
+1:00: 2-alarm fire damages Oxford home
+1:00: Anna Maria College campus is now closed to the public
+1:00: Local actor Nick Austin is having a good run with national ads
+1:00: Explore the Brewer Brook Dam Trail in Berlin
-1 killed, suspect dead after shooting in Berlin, manhunt, standoff on I-495, D.A. says (3:46)
-Related: Worcester D.A.'s press conference (5:38)
-Man says he was assaulted with glass bottle in Downtown Worcester
-Another toddler falls from window in Worcester
-Worcester investor buys 72-unit apartment complex for $15 million
-UMass Memorial sounds alarm amid surge in serious e-bike crashes
-Ready to celebrate independence? Here's what's happening in Worcester area
-Radio Worcester (11:58): Mass. Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with patriotic pops concert and fireworks
-After owner’s arrest, Worcester motor manufacturer’s new leaders look to turn the page
-Age to become Worcester police officer increased to 39
-Worcester council largely praises city manager, but presses for faster progress on homelessness, infrastructure
-Worcester rent control opponents cheer court decision, but issue likely to return
-Worcester village for "grandfamilies" moves forward with land purchase
-New S.T.E.A.M. lab debuts at Worcester elementary school
>FAITH: Journey to the priesthood: Deacon Rafael Longhini
>DINING OUT: Who's open and closed for the Fourth of July? Check Dining Out
-Worcester restaurant reopens after vehicle crashes into building: Report
-ICYMI: State Trooper killed in motorcycle crash in Grafton (1:33). Article
-Related: Lawmakers to meet to examine intersection where off-duty State Trooper was killed in crash (3:00)
-Dozens more creditors enter Worcester pastor’s bankruptcy case
-Central Mass. family says they are owed part of Anna Maria College now up for sale
-Car goes over wall on Route 20, falls about 25 feet, lands on roof in woods
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Val's closed for summer break through July 16th
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcyclist who died on Route 146 crash is identified
-Popular Chinese restaurant celebrates grand reopening in Grafton
-Dudley to reserve municipal complex parking for seniors, veterans during business hours
-Spencer extends fire chief's contract, ratifies police lieutenant agreement
-Southbridge High graduation recognizes special guest with honorary diploma
-Newly constructed Leominster plaza featuring Starbucks, UPS store sold for $5.2 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Glowmanny drops new album, "Is He Still With Us"
-Linda Blair, Juliette Lewis and more set for Silver Scream Con V
-Central Mass. Mom: Our first visit to the Children's Museum of Franklin
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: A forest trip for a 4-year-old and her mom
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:46): W.P.S. Realignment
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former director of youth services at Plumley Village
>SPORTS: U.S. vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup preview, plus prediction
-Inside the money, "Miracle" influence behind Mauricio Pochettino's transformation of U.S. men's soccer
-Can the Celtics move forward with Jaylen Brown (5:55)
-Red Sox fall to Nationals, 8-1
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 8-7
-Bravehearts’ America 250 edition jersey available for preorder
-$1 hot dog night at the Bravehearts Thursday
-Holy Cross names Brady Antonopoulos assistant coach/director of operations
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Toldeo, 15-5
>CARS: Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles over park system issue
>NATIONAL: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
-58,870 buildings damaged or destroyed in Venezuela quakes (2:04)
-Tragic: Hiker plunges to his death after posing for photo on rock viewpoint
>NEW ENGLAND: Beach closures continue due to sewage leak in Merrimack River (1:44)
-3 shot in downtown Boston, police investigating
>COLLEGES: How project-based learning might help higher ed weather the storms
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Boston's Freedom Trail: Tourist trap, or bad rap? (1:17)
-6 things airports don’t want you to know
>BUSINESS: Ford rehires experienced engineers after A.I. misses the mark
-LPL Financial Research: Has stock market exuberance become irrational?
-How new accounts compare to other savings options
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Don't fall for this Walmart impersonation robocall
>HEALTH: What is pulmonary hypertension? Study finds COVID can increase risk
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:17): Casarecce pasta with herb pesto, pistachios
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "The Devil Wears Prada 2" at home: Streaming date, where to watch
>MOVIES: The mermaid battle that nearly killed "Splash"
>CELEBRITY: The surprise twist in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding N.D.A.s revealed
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment about her dating life after Brad Pitt divorce
>ANIMALS: Kitten born with record-tying 28 toes
>HISTORY: America250 events in Boston: Where to see a printing press
>GOOD NEWS: Whopping 17 nurses pregnant at 1 hospital
-Meanwhile, man solves 2 Rubik's cubes while skydiving to break world record
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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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