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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Austin Street carriage house leveled after early morning fire Sunday
+6:00: Affordable apartments in Worcester receive $10 million for upgrade (pictured)
+6:00: Tractor-trailer crash on Mass. Pike in Grafton causes severe delays (1:15). Article
+6:00: After 8 years, the WorcShop maker space in Leicester quietly
+6:00: Nolan Schuermann named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 29
+1:00: Here are 15 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor dining right now
+1:00: Vote now for the Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+1:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+1:00: 100FM The Pike (2:19): Highlights from The Big Gig 2024
-14-year-old allegedly shot by 16-year-old remembered as wonderful son
-Earlier: 14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested
-Oxford man indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
-Worcester County Wonders: Taking center stage at Mechanics Hall
-The Manny 267 Foundation is teaching Worcester students lifesaving skills
-Worcester school district addresses behavioral, mental health issues for students
-UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center launches program to address behavioral health crises at the hospital
-Schools’ drive for inclusivity hitting its stride
-Shrewsbury Street Nurses Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 11th
-Tolls at N.H., R.I. border supported by Central Mass. residents: Survey
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Auburn Middle School Unified Basketball (:43)
-Radio Worcester (23:38): Explore unique Central Mass. businesses — Planning & Cannabis
-Residents fighting to reclaim money in "equity theft" lawsuit (3:34). Article
-Earlier: Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article
>DINING OUT: Competetive eater Geoff Esper tackles the new Chuckwagon Challenge in Worcester (13:36)
-ICYMI: One man hopes to make it easier for vendors, street performers to work in Worcester
-Here’s how much Worcester’s department leaders made in 2023
-Clark professor rewinds to create a neighborhood venture
-Thousands could benefit from $5.6 million settlement of Peterson Oil fuel mix allegations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Movie Monday at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett students become teachers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Little League opens season with parade
-2 resignations open seats on Grafton town board, commission
-Parking planned for old Grafton fire station property
-Food, music and dance celebrated at Multicultural Night in Clinton
-Nashoba, Aztechs reach for gold at world championships
-Sutton's Owen Boyns in Rocky Horror at Western New England
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New music coming from country legend more than 20 years after his death
-Viveca Stucke, Holy Cross Class of ’26: The importance of connecting with the arts
-Manny Jae Media (45:01): Lil' Rennie
-100FM The Pike (14:56): Comedian Dave Hill on ripping guitar solos, his hockey obsession and fight straps
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 534 (27:49): Police equity report, speed limits, construction pauses
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 26 (28:19)
-Unity Radio (52:13): Now I Thrive
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester restaurateur
>SPORTS: Full list of undrafted rookies the Patriots signed after NFL Draft
-Holy Cross stars Jalen Coker, Ayir Asante sign with Panthers, Giants, respectively
-Leominster's Mark Daigneault, coach of Oklahoma City, NBA Coach of Year
-Night at Garden is fitting reward for Charlton's Austin Borggaard
-Red Sox beat Cubs, 5-4
-WooSox beat Toledo, 8-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 injured in San Antonio shooting (1:38)
-When TikTok ban would go into effect, how it would be enforced
-Tragic: Boy, 6, found trying to shield little brother from house fire that killed them both
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read case timeline — John O’Keefe’s killing, police investigation
-4 people seriously hurt after boat sinks off Cape Cod (:17)
>COLLEGES: Assumption graduation honorees announced
-Anna Maria alum Matthew Waite completes M.A. in Integrated Media Arts
-Nichols names William Pieczynski ninth president
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most stunning gilded age mansions in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Government increases minimum salary for overtime exemptions
-U.S. economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, much slower than expected
>SHOPPING: Lab-grown diamond created in less than 3 hours — will it revolutionize the jewelry industry?
>HOMES: 4-bedroom home sells for $1.2 million in Westborough
>HEALTH: Doctor's tips to survive spring allergy season (2:14)
-Cows being tested, tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
>FOOD: Avocado oil recalled in U.S. over safety concerns
>TV/STREAMING: Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix next Sunday (:41)
>MOVIES: Zendaya tennis movie "Challengers" scores at weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: How Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to sabotage Sylvester Stallone's career
>ANIMALS: Neglected puppy goes on shopping spree (3:19)
>HISTORY: Hanover Theatre Historic & Architectural Tour on Tuesday
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritans pull man from burning car
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, watch as this escaped hippo wanders through suburban neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 62 Today in Worcester
-Summer weather outlook: Forecasting experts weigh in (3:22)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester shooting victim dies following Paine Street crash
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: MassBike spotlights biking to work in Worcester
+Noon: Greater Worcester Opera back for a little more "A Little Night Music"
+Noon: First Person: Traveling with a chronic illness leads to a new journey
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girls
-Autopsy shows eating spicy chip killed Worcester high schooler Harris Wolobah (2:01). Article
-Related: When do spicy foods become dangerous to someone's health? (1:56)
-Long-vacant Worcester restaurant to become sports bar
-Crompton Collective owner to open new Canal District store
-Abandoned dog ate plastic to survive, owner will face charges, police say
-Worcester police arrest man after bloody Union Station fight
-Worcester police seize 2 guns, arrest 2 while on patrol
-Help Worcester P.D. identify suspects in Ice Center theft
-Move-in begins at new UMass Medical School education and research building
-Coghlin family to receive 2024 Harvey Ball Smile Award
-Dugout canoe burning coming to shores of Lake Quinsigamond
-TODAY! Haitian Flag Day in Worcester
-Faces of Worcester: Colleen Santon, Educator & Coach, Worcester Public Schools
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant put up for sale
-ICYMI: Worcester firefighters union alleges "toxic work environment" (1:45). Article
-City manager, council backpedal after Substack post about cable contract
-Related: Ex-cable advisory members air frustration over Spectrum negotiations
-Earlier: Here’s why 4 of 5 Worcester Cable Advisory Board members quit this week
-Motorcyclist who crashed on Mill Street was driving erratically, Worcester police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Avient Colorants fined $15,000 over P.F.A.S. contamination
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Val named Holden Women’s Club Person of the Year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Brimfield Antique Flea Market returns
-Brimfield restaurant doing well during opening week of annual flea market
-Shrewsbury Town Manager Kevin Mizikar receives positive reviews in performance evaluation
-William Filsinger elected to join Boylston Select Board
-Voters agree to expand Sterling Select Board
-Ralph Gifford wins race for Lancaster Select Board
-First 2024 bus trips for Paxton-area seniors on Tuesday
-Sterling softball field named for Jo-Ann Cummings
-Nashoba announces third quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: 3 decades of injustice: Big Nate Allstar channels father's wrongful arrest into song
-Six Things to Do: Major Taylor doc, Danny Rebel and the KGB, birdwatching and more ...
-A look back at Tony Randall's road from WTAG to "Odd Couple" stardom
-The 5 best episodes of classic TV comedy "The Odd Couple"
-Tickets on sale for IVOC’s annual Summer Jumpoff May 30th
-Comedian Juston McKinney set to perform at Samuel Slater's in Webster
-Manny Jae Media (45:51): EforAll graduate Prettiest Princess Parties
-Unity Radio (58:32): Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 146 (29:05)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who for 10 years was a volunteer cook at the Mustard Seed
>SPORTS: Scottie Scheffler detained, handcuffed outside of PGA Championship
-Brad Marchand may return for tonight's Game 6
-Red Sox lose to Ray, 4-3
-Drake Maye already texting Jacoby Brissett for help with Patriots offense
-Bronagh Power-Cassidy named Crusaders of the Year
-Holy Cross men's basketball team adds 2 transfers
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 13-12
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston
-Man charged with strangling his wife to death at hospital
-Tragic: Airlines worker plummets to tarmac after coworkers unintentionally remove ladder
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:21) — What we learned from the cross-examination of Colin Albert
-Mass. ends controversial policy that took federal Social Security benefits from foster children
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross B.J.F. Society debates American dream, civil disobedience
-Anna Maria AMCAST (30:39): Summer film courses
-WPI Concert Band performs “The Ride”, inspired by the story of cycling champion Marshall “Major” Taylor (1:26)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This is where Americans are traveling this summer
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines C.E.O. calls airline industry a "rigged game"
-LPL Research: Preferred securities: Still our preferred non-core bond sector
-Central Mass. social equity cannabis competitors team up to launch pre-rolled joint line
>HEALTH: What is the new COVID variant FLiRT? (2:05). Article
-What is a Baker's cyst and what can be done about it? (:49)
-Cancer patients turn to oncology massages to relieve symptoms (2:42)
>HOMES: How big will real estate commission changes be? (2:42)
>FOOD: Olive oil is getting more expensive — here are 4 affordable alternatives
>TV/STREAMING: "Legally Blonde" prequel series is coming to Amazon Prime Video
>MOVIES: New study answers what exactly is the perfect movie length
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Paulson names actress who sent her 6-page critique of her performance
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog and her mom love hiking together (3:38)
>HISTORY: Front Street near City Hall, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 106-year-old man becomes world's oldest skydiver
-Meanwhile, in Arizona, "kittens" brought to animal rescue were baby foxes
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