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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 90, afternoon storms today in Worcester
-Worcester opens cooling centers Tuesday amid high heat
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Mistrial declared in Worcester Tech grad's "Cop City" racketeering case
+5:00: After delay, Crompton Park Pool in Worcester expected to open Friday
+5:00: Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's only working farm remains
+5:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
+Noon: This year's Shawna Shea Film Festival in Worcester could be best ever
+Noon: Worcesteria: Bright lights, big city U.F.O. reports
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Talking about politics at the cookout, and other bits of summer advice
-Police: Man carjacks woman at Dairy Queen drive-thru (1:30). Article
-Related: Surveillance video shows Dairy Queen carjacking suspect moments before attack (1:33)
-Related: Suspect in Dairy Queen carjacking was on bail for attempted murder charge
-Man killed in Worcester shooting remembered for being "the best dad to his boys"
-Boys 14 and 16 pull gun on Worcester cabbie, police say
-Loaded stolen gun found after Worcester car meet-up
-Former barbecue restaurant in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery
-Monday's Child: Laren, 10, is a friendly, fun-loving and energetic young girl who brings joy
-Meghan Montaner is appointed new executive director of Mechanics Hall
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:19): WPI keeps hotel, library safety, and state sues over mental health funds
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): TODAY! Worcester restaurant reopens after renovation
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurateur defends staff after brutal review
-Elm Park playground rehab finished ahead of schedule
-Developer planning 185-apartment Canal District complex buys parcel for $5.3 million
-5 homes sold for over $1 million in Shrewsbury over last 2 weeks
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! American Legion Post 42 meeting at 2:30
-Teen driving BMW without front plate stopped in Holden, cited for license suspension and plate violation
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland man charged after police say he kicked cars, confronted officer
-300-unit 40B development at Shrewsbury’s 104 Main Street reaches Zoning Board
-Tractor-trailer crashes off Mass. Pike into tree line in Charlton (:16)
-Brimfield Antique Flea Market's July show is this week
-5 residential Northbridge properties bought for $3 million
-Paxton override election set for September
-Woman crochets as tribute to her mother
-Clinton Middle School announces honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Happy hour, long banned in Mass., gets public hearing (2:18)
>SHOWTIME: Blue Man Group wraps up 30 years in Boston
-Sterling’s Jonathan Godbout talks Ninja Warrior journey, grit and TV appearance (18:44)
-Broadway in Worcester announces star-studded season featuring Tony winners (8:43)
>OPINION: Luis G. Pedraja: Democracy, education go hand in hand
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The Divine Seven — Walking with my protector still
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 100 (27:28): Footage from Gaza
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Colony Retirement Homes for more than 40 years
>SPORTS: Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury rehab continues with pool workout
-Bill Belichick nearly made Stephon Gilmore cry in front of Patriots
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 9-3
-After 2 years away from baseball, Shrewsbury's Siciliano gives Bravehearts a boost
-This week heating up for Bravehearts at home. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Anthony Delgreco elevated to Holy Cross women’s rowing associate head coach
-Former WPI A.D. Jim Culpepper remembered upon induction into Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame
>CARS: Nissan, Ford, Chevy among over 750,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Jeffrey Epstein didn’t have a client list, committed suicide, D.O.J. and F.B.I. say
-Death toll from catastrophic flooding surpasses 100
-Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, sending ash 11 miles high
>TRAGIC: Camp Mystic death total rises to 27 after devastating floods
>NEW ENGLAND: Some defendants released amid defender work shortage (2:25)
-Boy, 9, dies after medical emergency at Mass. beach
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria/Oriol offering hands-on healthcare training
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why are buildings in Iceland so colorful?
>BUSINESS: Mass. business confidence remained pessimistic in June
-Bessent teases new August 1st deadline for tariffs, says Fed chair can't cut rates
>HOMES: Real estate transfers for Sunday, July 6th
>SHOPPING: How to avoid scams during Amazon Prime Day
-What to buy and avoid shopping during Amazon Prime Day
>HEALTH: Gen Z is consuming more booze
-Scientists find drinking coffee this way may extend your life
>FOOD: McDonald's fans desperate to get these discontinued items back
>TV/STREAMING: "South Park" creators rip Skydance-Paramount merger, blame deal for delaying new season
>CELEBRITY: Michael Douglas, 80, reveals why he "purposefully" quit acting
>ANIMALS: Duck loves to go swimming with her favorite cow (2:31)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Community honors beloved carhop who worked at Sonic for 40 years
-Meanwhile, Florida Man broke into home, ran bath and cooked dinner to escape angry wife
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police find S.U.V. associated with search for missing woman in Worcester (1:59)
-Related: Missing woman last seen at her job on Friday in Worcester (1:11). Article
-Earlier: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Gardner man's murder trial opens with defense accusing a witness of being the true killer
+6:00: 2 Railers suspended, fined after fight in Saturday's game
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 4
+Noon: Spotlight on high achievers: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: Dogs founds on Sunderland Road and Gates Street in Worcester
-Documents show Worcester police sent sex crimes charges to D.A. for teacher
-Does Worcester need a police oversight board? Here's where City Council candidates stand
-Woman struck, critically injured by vehicle in Worcester
-Inside the operation at American Vinegar Works in Worcester (4:11)
-Q.C.C. appoints Director for Auxilium Center (6:20)
-Dog parks, sidewalk renovations in Worcester to begin Monday
-Selections from what customers at A Great Notion are reading
-Cerebral palsy isn’t stopping these siblings from teaming up on the football field
-Monday's Child: Chris, 16, is known for his quick wit, sense of humor and one-liners
-T&G Santa Fund launches, with donations appreciated now more than ever
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:41): Partisanship, Polar Park and police oversight
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Molly McCullough blends advocacy with experience
-Manny Jae Media (21:11): Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh, Mayor and Worcester City Council At-Large
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:03): Robert Bilotta, Worcester City Council, District 2
-Manny Jae Media (50:51): Feanna Jattan-Singh, Worcester School Committee, District C
-Manny Jae Media (54:10): Molly McCullough, Worcester School Committee, District A
-Aislinn Doyle: Election guide to the Worcester School Committee
-In second bid for mayor, Khrystian King pledges to stand for renters, small businesses
-Manny Jae Media (1:05:09): Mayor Joe Petty, running for re-election for Mayor and City Council At-Large
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (23:37): How campaigns can truly engage voters
>DINING OUT: Local restaurants step up to feed S.N.A.P. families during shutdown
-ICYMI: Texts of disgraced Trooper Michael Proctor could impact case of murdered Worcester man
-Worcester sees 7,600 ballots cast prior to municipal election on Tuesday
-People from these metros areas are looking to buy homes in Worcester
-Top food delivery apps providing discounts to S.N.A.P. recipients as government shutdown continues
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Finance Committee outlines override need, process
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Dahlias brighten patients' day at UMass Memorial
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Protesters call for Uxbridge Select Board Chair to resign after post
-71-year-old Shrewsbury man killed in highway vehicle collision in New York
-Happy new trails in Shrewsbury as Rawson Hill Trails officially opens
-Judge grants bond to Leominster man detained by I.C.E. after confrontation outside home
-Sutton High students give back after day of testing
-Historic Ansin Park in Fitchburg will once again be the best in Mass.
-Millbury Police Association holding fifth annual Trivia Night
-Grafton lawyer named a Massachusetts Rising Star
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "The Nutcracker" returns to Worcester this holiday season
>OPINION: John Griffin: We are not the Greatest Generation
-Luis G. Pedraja: No better time than now for gratitude
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:21:26)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who had a lengthy career as a social worker
>SPORTS: Patriots hang on to beat Falcons, 24-23, after late extra point miss
-Patriots’ win proves they have larger margin for error
-Pregnant Cardi B goes wild as she cheers on boyfriend Stefon Diggs at Patriots game
-Holy Cross women's basketball opens season at Boston College
-Foreman excited to return to Holy Cross after remarkable recovery
-Tyler Boston's return will give Holy Cross men's basketball a boost
-Holy Cross women’s hockey edged by No. 8 UConn, 3-2
-M.I.A.A. football state tournament seedings, schedule released
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions
-Pentagon gives greenlight to provide Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine: report
-Tragic: Young student drops dead from rare heart condition
>NEW ENGLAND: Market Basket brawls in Mass. caught on camera
-$9,000 in donations stolen from Watertown church (1:23)
-Man threatened to kill woman if she didn’t steal from Walmart
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
-Clark makes room for student mental health
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These countries have the most expensive taxis
>BUSINESS: DATTCO expands into Central Mass. with new Millbury facility
-Radio Worcester (11:30): Gaudette Insurance marks 100 years of family values and B.B.B. partnership
-Busting top money saving myths: bank accounts, withdrawals, more
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Here’s what happens to your body after daylight saving time
-Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to microbleeds in the brain
>FOOD: The "best chocolate in America" is found at a barn in Mass. (1:33)
>TV/STREAMING: "House Hunters" and "House Hunters International" score a nearly 400-episode pick-up at HGTV
>MOVIES: "Regretting You" tops worst Halloween box office in 31 years
>CELEBRITY: Kate Hudson reveals the "biggest gift" of her Hollywood career
-Millie Bobby Brown allegedly accused "Stranger Things" co-star David Harbour of bullying: report
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Ritter Memorial Library, Lunenburg
>ANIMALS: Grieving mama dog finds the perfect match (2:27)
>GOOD NEWS: Officers get even after high schoolers toilet paper police headquarters (3:01)
-Meanwhile, in Utah, man drops 1,917-pound pumpkin onto his Geo Metro
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