Highlights in The 016 Thursday, March 31st

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Windy, cloudy and mostly dry as temps reach 60 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcester police seek suspects in catalytic converter thefts

  +6:00: 2 19-year-old Worcester men arrested for illegal firearm

  +6:00: Former Oxford High football star sentenced to 3½ to 4 years in state prison for child rape

  +6:00: Man arrested in Whitinsville on several drug charges

  +6:00: Skippy recalls over 161,000 pounds of peanut butter

  +Noon: 5 things to do: WAM community day, ArtsWorcester exhibition and more

  +Noon: The REST of Worcester! Our guide to the Weird, Wild and Wonderful of Worcester County

  +Noon: GBH: Worcester was once a center for manufacturing pre-built diners

  +Noon: First Person: Learning to love your "true self"

  -Worcester police thank the public after missing girl found safe

  -License Commission temporarily suspends strip club’s license after hearing details of Saturday’s fatal shooting

  -Related: Deondre Matthews ID'd as man shot and killed at Worcester strip club

  -Worcester gang unit arrests man for gun possession on Dorchester Street

  -Webster man sentenced to 6 to 8 years in prison for 2020 Auburn Mall stabbing

  -Gov. Baker stops in Worcester, reignites push for dangerousness bills

  -Atlantis Oysters & Raw Bar opens in Worcester

  -Worcester spared as JetBlue cuts or suspends 27 routes, including Boston to Key West, this summer

  -WBJ panel: Worcester’s growing residential and commercial developments go hand-in-hand

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 31st

  -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday

  -Museum exhibit examines power and symbolism of "Jewels of the Nile"

  -Last Call with Kyle Mikolajczyk, vice president of WPI's Model Train Club

  -Worcester's Anthony Molinari gets first lead role in "The Last Deal"

  -Pops concert with Brian McKnight caps Tercentennial celebration

  -Historical Museum, Redemption Rock team up on beers to honor Worcester

  -Nicole, Worcester (Nicole Apostola): A tale of 3 city manager searches

  -Bill Shaner: The Eric Batista anointing is off to a predictable start

  -Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (13:22): City manager position & new COVID memorial

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 471 (27:58): A Tribute to Ed Augustus

  -Neighborhood love for Jean's Place in Worcester 

  -Tribute to a Worcester man who spent many of his retirement winters in Florida 

  -ICYMI: Developer proposes 6-story building with 251 apartments in Downtown Worcester

  -WATCH: Manny 267 Foundation presents "Manny Tubes" to WPD

  -Truck company offers $1,000 for info leading to arrest of criminals who broke into Southwest Cutoff facility

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): -Shrewsbury police to have extra patrols to look out for cell phone use while driving

  -In Shrewsbury, regulator talks cannabis safety, local cannabis market in presentation

  -The ballot will be crowded for May’s Grafton Town Election

  -Millbury Women's Club sponsors 14th annual pansies fundraiser

  -Sutton Historical Society announces programs for 2022

  -Man charged after fire destroys Wind Tiki restaurant in Webster (1:53)

  -Firefighters battle blaze in Shrewsbury home

  -Arizona cannabis firm buys $3.5 million dispensary property in Uxbridge

  -Over $100,000 in healthcare grants available in North Central Mass. 

  -Sports: Miami holds off Celtics, 106-98

  -U.S. men's soccer team clinches spot in World Cup

  -Bravehearts Create-A-Jersey Contest submissions due by Friday

  -Time running out to have photo of yourself, family, and/or pets to be featured on a 90-foot mural at Bravehearts game

  -Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales 

  -Former Worcester hockey pros: Where are they now? 2021-22 Final edition

  -NEW: Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)

  -Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)

  -NEW: RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  -National/International: Ukraine War's food crisis is now the worst since World War II, U.N. food chief says-

  -Barrage of solar storms to strike Earth triggering auroras amid warnings of "tech chaos" 

  -Tragic: 12-year-old killed by younger brother who found gun, police say 

  -New England: Deadly Boston parking garage collapse: Here's what we know

  -Doctor accused of taking "upskirting" photos on Newbury Street in Boston

  -Business: NEADS and Walmart to remove fake service dog vests from stores 

  -Apple makes it "pointless" to steal iPhones with genius change

  -Berkshire Bank partners with N.Y. firm for digital banking

  -Saint Vincent Hospital celebrates their doctors on National Doctors Day

  -Shopping: Five Below plans to open 1,000 new stores

  -Health: Men’s use of diabetes drug just before conception is linked to a 40% increase in birth defects, study finds 

  -Food: Egg, chicken prices increase as bird flu spreads

  -TV/Streaming: Trailer drops for final episodes of "Ozark" (2:11)

  -Celebrity: Academy says Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, broke conduct code

  -Chris Rock in Boston on Oscars incident: "I’m still processing what happened"

  -Movies: Bruce Willis "stepping away" from acting because of ailment (:36). Related: What is aphasia?

  -History: Easton's Corner (Pleasant and Main streets) in Worcester at night, 1916 

  -Homes: 5 open houses to scope in Worcester 

  -Animals: Parents set up hidden camera and catch cat cuddling dog (3:06) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): FedEx delivery driver saves child after crash 

  -Meanwhile, Dunkin's is launching a makeup collection with e.l.f Cosmetics 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Free testing and vaccinations/boosters available 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester

  -ICYMI: Worcester unveils COVID memorial at Elm Park (1:50). Article

  -Mass. officials say 150,000 boosters available weekly to immunocompromised, residents over 50

  -What does the FDA halt on a certain antibody treatments mean for patients?

  -Is it a good idea to get a second booster shot?

  -COVID deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally