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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 75 today in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester's June climate summary
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mistrial declared after jury deadlocked in Karen Read case (2:35)
+6:00: Food trucks: Floats in Central Mass. by former Chicago firefighter
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts 3-2 week keeps pace with FCBL leaders
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester begins second half with 3-2 week against RailRiders
+6:00: Former Worcester hockey pros who are now NHL free agents, 2024 edition
+Noon: Worcester-area rent prices out of reach more than ever: Report
+Noon: Crompton Park pool closed Monday, expected to open Tuesday
+Noon: From Bangkok to Barre, Joseph Goldstein's remarkable spiritual journey
+Noon: Worcesteria: Queer AF fashion show is "With the Banned" this year
-Crews battle fire overnight at Oxford transfer station (:17). Article
-Clinton man charged with human trafficking of a child
-New Worcester platform for commuter rail opening on Monday
-Radio Worcester (12:58): Miranda Hotham on tackling Worcester’s litter problem
-Radio Worcester (31:38): Celebrating Sherman Whitman's more than 50 years in broadcasting
-El Buen Samaritano All Summer Food Program 9 to 2 Monday through Friday
-Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected
-New $50 million fund seeks to address housing crisis and lack of diversity
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (47:37): Worcester schools budget & Mill St. decisions
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Taco Spot in Central Mass. enters final round
-ICYMI: Photos from Worcester's Independence Day celebration
-Gymnast from Worcester earns spots on Olympic team (1:51). Article
-Worcester Joyner Lucas first Hip Hop artist in state to receive their own day in Boston (1:00)
-As anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment rises, local bar owners see their businesses as places of comfort and acceptance
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): McGrail bounces back from injury for successful senior season at Wachusett
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden Days welcomes participants
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Seth Colby to become the next Shrewsbury fire chief
-Westborough optics company awarded Army contract
-Sterling voters ratify school budget
-Sterling Eagle Scout project benefits recreation
-Houghton students learn fire safety
-Clinton fireworks are July 13th
-Grafton receives S.A.F.E. grant awards
-One school year ends, plans for another begin
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Timberlake jokes about arrest during tour stop in Boston
-100FM The Pike (10:00): John Lodge (Moody Blues) on the inspiration and recording of "Days Of Future Past"
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Being homeless isn’t a criminal act
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: The significance of Claudia Sheinbaum being Mexico’s first female president
-Shaun Connolly: Fourth of July Jitters
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 461 (27:52): Ann Higgins
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 916 (29:08): Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Eucharistic minister and C.C.D. educator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
>SPORTS: Celtics’ top nine in place after team brings back Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet
-Red Sox beat Padres, 4-1
-Bravehearts slam Brockton, 13-3. Next home game: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 15-5
-Radio Worcester (15:33): Nick Tuzzolino named G.M. and associate head coach of Railers
-Photos: Hometeam Athletes of the Year take center stage
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Wife poisoned husband's soda after he was "not appreciative" of birthday party: cops
-Tragic: Mom charged with murder of toddler daughters
>NEW ENGLAND: Here are new Mass. laws that go into effect today (:45). Article
-Cape woman charged with murder after stabbing victim located in Hyannis crash
>COLLEGES: Chief Jack Parow honored for years of service to Anna Maria
-Unity Radio (57:43): Q.C.C. State Of Mind
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 natural wonders you can only see in the summer
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. wins second place at international business journalism competition
-Radio Worcester (10:17): Beware of Trademark scam targeting businesses
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, June 23rd to 29th
>SHOPPING: Walgreens will close a "significant" number of its 8,600 U.S. locations
>HEALTH: The most popular plastic surgery procedures in America
-Many older adults are still taking daily aspirin, even though some shouldn't be, experts say
>FOOD: Dunkin' summer menu
>TV/STREAMING: NBC to use A.I.-generated version of Al Michaels' voice during Summer Olympics
>MOVIES: "Inside Out 2" beats "Quiet Place" prequel as "Horizon" bombs
>CELEBRITY: Michael J. Fox surprises fans, joins Coldplay on guitar at Glastonbury
>HISTORY: 1911, New Union Station and former Union Depot tower
>ANIMALS: Dog begs mom to take her kitesurfing (3:36)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins $6 million from lottery ticket, just the second he bought this year
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, officials mocked for recalling ramen noodles for being too spicy
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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