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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police search restaurant, seize drugs, guns, cash
+6:00: Worcester bishop to retire as required following 75th birthday
+6:00: Court records: Suspect in Big Y slaying had "prior hostility" with victim
+Noon: Poet Hill Place apartments leasing up after December opening
+Noon: Fans of fireworks still have options in Central Mass.
+Noon: Patterson Hood, Craig Finn set for Worcester concert
+Noon: Anything is possible with children's book "Nothing is Everything"
+Noon: Last Call: Aretha Kharashqah, owner, The Nefarious Strumpet
+Noon: Full list of 2026 Emmy nominations
-Area boy died 5 years after brutal attack. His "forever family" may finally see justice
-Worcester brewery, restaurant damaged after fire won’t reopen
-Be Like Brit office in Worcester to close; Haiti orphanage continues
-Worcester developer plans 74 new apartments at former laundromat site
-As Worcester grows, Main South residents weigh progress and persistent challenges
-Area teen rescued in White Mountains after slipping on rock
-Today! Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers' Market on Worcester Common
-Mosquito spraying in Worcester starts
>FAITH: A conversation with Bishop McManus ahead of his 75th birthday
>DINING OUT: Mediterranean and breakfast restaurant chains coming to new Worcester plaza
-ICYMI: Worcester settles civil rights lawsuit over 2020 George Floyd protest clash
-14 lawmakers call on UMass Memorial to make deal with nurses
-Why this neighborhood in Worcester is among the hottest in Mass.
-Former Worcester superintendent named interim leader at Blackstone-Millville
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from St. Spyridon Greek Festival (:35)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Rumors swirl, but no solar farm has been approved in Holden
-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): Man arrested after 911 callers report disturbance involving girlfriend, bicyclist
-Sarah Thompson of Shrewsbury reflects on James Beard Award
-Dave Adams, Stephen Kelly chosen to lead Southbridge Town Council
-Sturbridge appoints new town planner
-Leominster police: Fitchburg driver left scene of crash that injured motorcyclist
-Rutland native finds her calling
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 7 to 9 Friday at the Uxlocale in Uxbridge
>SHOWTIME: Noah Kahan fans brave rain for first of 4 sold out shows at Fenway
-Four Year Strong, Silverstein and more set for Seven Hills Music Fest
-Listen Up: Folk duo Buddy Green River is "Playin' Games" on new album
-Webster's Booklovers' Gourmet showcases work of W.J. Yacino in July
>OPINION: David Clive: Time now to pass bill on medical aid in dying
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 542 (29:00): Davis Baird
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (1:08:30): Edwin Suarez | Recovery, Support & Second Chances
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime T&G chess columnist
>SPORTS: Jaylen Brown discusses 76ers trade at Boston event
-Celtics coach has honest take on Brown's 76ers trade
-Sean Payton had stunning Bill Belichick idea to help coach set NFL record
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 8-1
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice headed to first Home Run Derby
-"Nice to be home": Locals enjoy homecoming with Worcester Bravehearts
-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
>CARS: Cadillac recalls electric SU after toddler killed in Hyundai power seat incident
>NATIONAL: Manhattan high-rise evacuated after columns buckle (1:01)
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy loses hand after gator attack
>NEW ENGLAND: Largest nursing strike in Mass. history looms (1:48)
-Jellyfish are back at Mass. beaches (1:54)
-Massachusetts S.N.A.P. benefit error rate raises funding concerns
>COLLEGES: New webpage for WPI startups launches on wpi.edu
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The surprising U.S. city where people live 10 years longer
-Should hotels crack down on this annoying guest habit?
>BUSINESS: Treasury Department rips draft report warning of "A.I. bubble"
-Meta says it's facing $1.4 trillion in penalties in teen mental health case
-Beware: Getting these texts? The B.B.B. warns don’t click (1:45)
>HOMES: Garden plant management
>SHOPPING: Doctor warns viral NeeDoh toy trend is hospitalizing children with severe burns
>HEALTH: Doctor talks "brain rot" and its effect on kids (2:14)
>FOOD: Walmart, Sam’s Club slash prices on hundreds of summer items
>TV/STREAMING: Mariska Hargitay to host the Emmys on September 14th
>MOVIES: Wagner Moura to play villain in "Ocean's 11" prequel
>CELEBRITY: Billie Jean King celebrated earning a college degree 65 years after first taking classes
-Charlize Theron wears nothing but diamonds in steamy snap ahead of "The Odyssey" premiere
>ANIMALS: Woman sees a cat get hit by a car and never leaves him behind (4:03)
>HISTORY: World War II veteran, 99, finally receives Purple Heart
>GOOD NEWS: Man picks up pizza and a $77,777 lottery ticket
-Meanwhile, in England, loose bull interrupts cricket match
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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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