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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Area boy died 5 years after brutal attack. His "forever family" may finally see justice
+5:00: Worcester brewery, restaurant damaged after fire won’t reopen
+5:00: Worcester developer plans 74 new apartments at former laundromat site
+5:00: "Nice to be home": Locals enjoy homecoming with Worcester Bravehearts
+Noon: Area teen rescued in White Mountains after slipping on rock
+Noon: Four Year Strong, Silverstein and more set for Seven Hills Music Fest
+Noon: Listen Up: Folk duo Buddy Green River is "Playin' Games" on new album
-Worcester settles civil rights lawsuit over 2020 George Floyd protest clash
-14 lawmakers call on UMass Memorial to make deal with nurses
-Mediterranean and breakfast restaurant chains coming to new Worcester plaza
-Why this neighborhood in Worcester is among the hottest in Mass.
-Former Worcester superintendent named interim leader at Blackstone-Millville
-Heavy police presence in Sturbridge amid search for drivers who abandoned U-Haul truck (2:06). Article
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from St. Spyridon Greek Festival (:35)
-Community Healthlink launches update page as program transitions continue
-Worcester officials believe safety changes to roads are paying off
-Worcester Post Office recognized as one of 62 in service since 1775
-Radio Worcester (18:37): Andrew Davis reflects on 17 years of transforming Worcester Regional Airport
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for "traditional values" – and more babies
>DINING OUT: WCCA-TV's Soapbox 1417 (24:07): Nelson DeOliveira, owner, Alma Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
-ICYMI: Percy's promotion short of 92-degree mark needed for refund
-"When will Melt open?" — Excitement mounts as gelato fave opens doors in Worcester
-City of Worcester alerts residents to fake National Grid calls
-Worcester building where bowling pinsetters were made may become 32 apartments
-Former Nelson Place principal lands new job leading Worcester school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Senior Center closed through Friday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner man accused of stealing, switching medicines at care facility
-Kelly Manning, new chief of Douglas Fire Department, embraces "noble" role
-Spencer-East Brookfield Superintendent Paul Haughey will leave after 2026-2027 school year
-Work begins on new Leominster elementary school
-Blackstone Valley Tech students honored for research aimed at keeping produce fresh
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 7 to 9 Friday at the Uxlocale in Uxbridge
>SHOWTIME: From Worcester to the skies: Aldirch Astronomical Society photos
-Free Worcester tour celebrates Quock Walker Day on Wednesday
-Science writer and producer Evan Hadingham shares the world's wonders
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: For those who don’t understand the conflict
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 109 (28:41): FIFA & International Sports
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 103 (30:16): Mental health and the Asian culture
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): City Council takes more critical approach in city manager review
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 99-year-old Worcester woman who made parachutes during World War II
>SPORTS: U.S. loses to Belgium in World Cup, 4-1
-Celtics leaders speak about controversial Jaylen Brown trade (2:42)
-Ex-Celtic reveals Jayson Tatum’s reaction to Jaylen Brown trade
-Caitlin Clark calls out WNBA discourse in first comments since being hit in throat
-Where Red Sox stand in playoff hunt after sweeping Angels
-'Sader Stories Podcast (47:57): Athletics update with Kit Hughes
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts cool a bit in summer heat, still in the race for league’s top spot
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically over past year, new data shows
-Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills 21, photos show horror
-Most Russian recruits have life expectancy of just 20 minutes on Ukraine front lines, chilling report claims
-Tragic: 3 children die after boat capsizes on lake
>NEW ENGLAND: 5 injured in morning shooting in Providence
-Body of missing boater found off the coast of Salisbury
-In line with the rest of the U.S., Mass. bans forum shopping in child custody cases
>COLLEGES: Black former Nichols students file civil rights lawsuit alleging racially discriminatory discipline
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 surprising things covered by travel insurance
>BUSINESS: Large industrial campus in Shrewsbury sold for $75 million
-Rainier Communications names new C.E.O. for first time in 33 years
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Behavioral health urgent care centers available in Mass.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:29): Chicken paillard
>TV/STREAMING: Tim Allen blames stuck "Home Improvement" reboot on cast's "personality problems"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new "Resident Evil" movie (1:54)
>CELEBRITY: The best dressed guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
-"Suits" alum Rick Hoffman shares weight loss secrets behind slimdown
>ANIMALS: No one expected broken puppy to have so much personality (1:55)
>HISTORY: Worcester taverns played a role in American Revolution
>GOOD NEWS: Young man preserves "real superhero" WWII veterans' stories (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, semi spills 40,000 pounds of Frank's RedHot sauce on highway amid heatwave
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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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