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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 85 today in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:21): Saint Vincent Dr. Gerardo Carino on the health risks of wildfire smoke in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man charged with murder after missing woman found dead in vehicle in Worcester (1:41): Article
-Worcester man convicted of murder in 2020 fatal Grafton Hill stabbing
-Scholarships and kindness keep alive legacy of murdered Assumption grad (3:43). Article
-Legend Bob Cousy is honored with a stretch of I-290 (1:40)
-New owner plans apartments at Washington Square office building
-Will Worcester renters ever get plug-in solar? Here are the details
-Radio Worcester (22:32): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on tobacco rules, traffic & youth jobs
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
-Clark biology professor Clifton Hodge led 1911 fight against flies in Worcester
>FAITH: 75 years of The Catholic Free Press
>DINING OUT: Worcester losing locally owned restaurant as national chain expands in city
-Phantom Gourmet visits Red Heat Tavern, which has a location in Westborough (4:41)
-ICYMI: 2 women hospitalized after being struck by a car on Belmont St.
-"Endangered" man missing from nursing home after drop-off at Worcester Walmart
-Hanover Insurance C.E.O. Jack Roche to retire
-Anna Maria College appears in bankruptcy court as the campus faces an October auction
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn to be closed this weekend
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Val’s on Saturday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman arrested for kicking door into ex-boyfriend’s face, striking his mother in Oxford
-From storage to centerpiece, Tiger 7 bridges Southbridge's past & future
-Dudley residents invited to meet with Select Board member Jana Deschenes at library open hours
-Blackstone’s 4-day semiquincentennial celebration set for July 23rd to 26th, with fireworks July 25th
-Webster officials rethinking how town goals are set
-Large black bear spotted crossing Front Street in Shirley
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Shawna Shea Festival brings 3 days of films to Worcester
-Things To Do: Woodshed, Shordie Shordie, The Pop 2000 Tour and more ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide
-100 FM The Pike (9:51): Keanush Tafreshi got reacquainted with his Persian roots for "The Agency"
>OPINION: Lindsey Ford: Maintaining my self-care during my hospital stay
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (1:32:49): Desiree Decoo on healing on purpose every day
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester father of 4 who passed away at 35
>SPORTS: 8 Patriots facing the most pressure ahead of training camp
-Red Sox injury updates: Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet and more
-Red Sox back at .500 for first time since March (1:40)
-For Bravehearts, Christmas is coming early to Fitton Field on Sunday
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-6
-Can U.S. replace pay-to-play youth soccer system after World Cup?
>CARS: Ford customer wants cut of tariff refunds, accuses automaker of "unjust windfall"
-Tragic: National Park Service ranger dies after falling into crevasse on Mount McKinley
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears | What jurors experience (5:16)
-Security video shows deadly encounter with I.C.E. in Maine (2:05)
-Recent string of police shootings puts mental health in focus (2:04). Article
>COLLEGES: Poll: Fewer parents expecting children to pursue bachelor's degree
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): United Airlines ditches middle seat in latest aircraft update
-Why the T.S.A. might open your bag after you check it
>BUSINESS: IPG to acquire French medical laser firm
-First joint Auxilium-M.B.I. endeavor invests $1 million in 4 medical device startups
-$50 million Disney settlement: What to know to claim your share
>HOMES: Average 30-year mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
>SHOPPING: Target recalls 200,000 children's sandals over potential choking hazard
>HEALTH: Gen Z revives Jazzercise and Tae Bo workouts (3:37)
-Mediterranean diet could boost mental health among older adults, study finds
>FOOD: McDonald’s drops 2 new sandwiches fans already love
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch
-"Obsession" is now streaming. Here's how to watch for free
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Backrooms," "The Breadwinner" and more
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, 43, reveals whether "buzzer beater" pregnancy was planned
-Comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky split after 18 years of marriage: report
>ANIMALS: Pet Parade: Second Chance Animal Services (2:56)
>HISTORY: Mississippi highlights legacy as "birthplace of America's music"
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman stories about acceptance, kindness and connections (31:34)
-Meanwhile, English soccer fan who vanished en route to U.S. World Cup found in a bar in Barcelona
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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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