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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 90 today in Worcester
-July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police find car involved in hit-and-run involving man on scooter
-Earlier: CrowdStrike outage may have delayed hit-and-run investigation (1:44)
-Earlier: "We are going to find you": Victim of Worcester hit-and-run has message for suspected driver
-13-year-old girl remains in coma after being hit by S.U.V. in Worcester, family says
-Earlier: Fundraisers created for family of 13-year-old hit by car in Worcester
-Yes, Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympic pommel horse king from Worcester, has seen the memes
-Related: How Stephen competes in the Olympics with eye conditions
-Related: How to watch Stephen go for Olympic gold on Saturday
-TODAY! African Festival returns to Worcester for second year
-TODAY! Radio Worcester (9:43): Homes For Our Troops hosts event for Marine Sgt. Craig Brady in Worcester
-Missing Clinton juveniles found safe in Worcester
-How does one pronounce Worcester, Mass.? Opinions, preferences vary
-Could Worcester's trash pickup program be better?
-Central Mass. Agency on Aging rebrands to mark 50th anniversary, launching mobile health service
-Co-founder of Worcester recycling tech firm receives $20,000 grant in support of women entrepreneurs
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:38): Discussing shocking pedestrian injury on Shrewsbury Street
>DINING OUT: Area barbecue joint earns spot among Best Roadside Restaurants in U.S.
-ICYMI: Worcester declares road safety crisis after pedestrians killed, hurt (2:35). Article
-Indian Lake closed because of cyanobacteria
-E. Coli advisory remains for Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August events at the Senior Center
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Abby's Army Cornhole Tournament August 11th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Planning Board approves Clinton St. industrial park
-Man tears down booking room ceiling at Orange Police Department
-Sterling summer concerts enter second act
-Rutland takeover day at the WooSox on Sunday
-Clinton artist showing "Ocean Joy"
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Aerosmith announces retirement from touring (1:54)
-Five things to do: Crazy dancing space puppets, poetry, music...
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. laughs at time, except when he drops something
-100FM The Pike (5:56): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 543 (28:27): Happy hours, speed limits and housing crisis
-Unity Radio (57:30): Standups and Standouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime nurse at Worcester State Hospital
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rangers, 11-6
-Drake Maye submits most impressive full-pads practice
-Fans express mixed reactions to polarizing new NFL kickoff rules
-$4.7 billion NFL Sunday Ticket decision overturned
-Bravehearts sweep doubleheader, keep pace in playoff race. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, regular season home finale
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 5-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (12:00): China sanctions Rep. McGovern over human rights criticism
-3 members of Grammy-nominated gospel group among 7 killed in plane crash that sparked wildfire
-Tragic: Boy forced to stand next to railroad tracks with sign to raise money for mother’s funeral
>NEW ENGLAND: Split verdict for daughter of pitcher Dennis Eckersley in baby abandonment case
-Nearly half a million working-age Mass. residents lack English proficiency: report
>COLLEGES: Professor Fabricio Murai discusses his A.I. research at WPI (7:47)
-Clark professor’s book finds an inclusive twist to reach more young readers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places that were almost states
>BUSINESS: Hate your job? If it doesn’t fit, you may quit
-D.O.J. sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating a children's online privacy law
>SHOPPING: AARP’s 99 money-saving tips for 2024
>HEALTH: Open conversations about fertility issues (2:59)
-Industry group opposes letting doctors prescribe methadone (3:42)
>FOOD: McDonald’s might be bringing back the Snack Wrap
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "A Quiet Place: Day One," "MaXXXine" and more
>CELEBRITY: Shirley Chung of "Top Chef" has stage 4 tongue cancer
>HISTORY: Mass. families ate franks and beans on Saturday nights
>ANIMALS: Hairless dog found by gas station becomes fluffy teddy bear (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Girl's lemonade stand raising money for pediatric cancer (:46)
-Meanwhile, in Maine, black bear walks off with game camera
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Latest on upcoming storm (3:00)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Dine for Good Weekend
+Noon: Things To Do: Trivium, Chris Fitz, ArtsWorcester exhibits and more
+Noon: "Rent" and "Hamilton" producer Jeffrey Seller in program at Holy Cross
+Noon: "Be in the NOH" event to benefit Ruth Wells Center for the Arts
+Noon: First person: On a journey to Africa, Deborah Hall finds a part of herself
-Police say car was shot at in Worcester road rage incident, 3 arrested (2:13). Article
-Fire truck catches fire on Mass. Pike in Millbury (:39)
-Worcester remembers: Veterans Day parade, breakfast honor sacrifices
-Princeton animal shelter making major impact on veterans (3:40)
-Hope Cemetery a stroll through Worcester's history
-An old Worcester industrial building has sat vacant for years. Now it's getting $1.8 million to become 58 apartments
-Clark students battle food insecurity by bringing people to the Table
-Gun charges filed against man allegedly at scene of Hurricane Betty's killing
-911 call reveals what Karen Solomon told Worcester dispatcher before officer husband was found dead
-Worcester drafting new rules for bodywork spas, amid trafficking concern
-Worcester Police Department log for Monday, November 9th
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief November 12th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Superintendent Student Advisory Council at Forest Grove Middle (1:29)
>DINING OUT: Chill Restaurant now open in Westborough (5:02)
-A recipe for more exposure: Big audience, small price, and your restaurant in the spotlight!
-After fire, Worcester ramen spot rises from the ashes: "You can’t kill us"
-ICYMI: Woman in critical condition after domestic violence incident, police say; suspect caught after local school lockdown
-Unlicensed driver crashes S.U.V. into Worcester liquor store, police say
-Famous sign covered over: What's going on at Piccadilly Plaza?
-Unionized UMass Medical School workers plan rally after talks with school stall
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Fire forces temporary closure of Val's
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Spotlight: Joe Jourdain
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man identified in fatal I-395 crash in Conn.
-Webster selectmen honor fallen sailor, recognize community service and police achievement
-Heated Flock camera debate in Charlton ends without action by Select Board
-Westborough Planning Board reaches decision on director candidate
-Juvenile taken into custody after reported knife incident in Spencer
-Bay Path teachers bring no-confidence vote, contract dispute to Southbridge School Committee
-Sturbridge Planning Board unanimously backs proposed data center moratorium
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at UxLOCALE on Friday, Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Tee Freeman learns from Black girls in her documentary, "She's Been Here"
-How to watch Trey Anastasio & Billy Strings’ Divided Sky benefit concerts
-Noah Kahan tour adds 2 more Fenway Park concerts in 2027
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: Mom guilt check in
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1427 (27:22): Blerina B. Sulo, author and founder, Albanian Sisterhood of Bold Strength
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:20): Sutton residents push back on Kraft Group data center proposal
-Radio Worcester's Roundtable (48:38): Worcester’s 2027 City Council race is already taking shape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to retired Worcester police officer
>SPORTS: How did Christian Gonzalez, Pats get exposed against Packers? (5:35)
-NFL Week 10 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 98-93. Highlights (1:56)
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Furman
-Holy Cross women's basketball travels to Brown for Thursday afternoon showdown
-Mauricio Pochettino favored to replace embattled Manchester United coach
>NATIONAL: Why are gas prices dropping and how low will they go?
-Google warns users to protect their inbox from Remus Stealer malware
-At least 5 confirmed dead in collapsed Brooklyn building as massive rescue operation continues
-Tragic: Girl, 5, shoots and kills little sister, 3, after dad left loaded gun on kitchen counter
>NEW ENGLAND: Why can’t people afford to live in Mass.? What could fix it (3:30)
-Cardiologist, 44, found dead after disappearing during bike ride
>COLLEGES: Jackie Wallis has her research and Clark life down to a science
-First gen Worcester State student inspires with her story of family, hard work and community
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak trains are filling up ahead of Thanksgiving. What to know
>BUSINESS: Ways to trim credit card costs as interest rates stay high (1:52)
-LPL Financial Research: Retain your focus on economic fundamentals
-Worcester's Eascra Biotech relies on out-of-this world product testing
-Kopin revenue rises 52% in Q3, State Street reports 7.3% ownership stake
>SHOPPING: What to do first when a purchase is not as expected
>HOMES: Food Network's Alex Guarnaschelli shares secrets to holiday entertaining
>HEALTH: What to know about the latest iron deficiency guidelines
-4 costly health insurance mistakes to avoid when choosing a 2027 plan
>FOOD: McDonald's revives beloved "unicorn" Holiday Pie
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix under fire for refusing to pull Russell Brand’s comedy special
>MOVIES: "You’ve Got Mail" reboot in the works at Warner Bros.
>CELEBRITY: "Dukes of Hazzard" star Catherine Bach gives update on health scare, hospitalization
-Dax Shepard addresses rumors he's "abusive" to wife Kristen Bell after actress' viral flirting reveal
>ANIMALS: Terrified brothers hide under stairs until they trust someone (2:20)
>HISTORY: The secret turbulence of Charles and Anne Lindbergh's marriage
>GOOD NEWS: 106-year-old WWII veteran reflects on his service
-Meanwhile, Idaho father and son don blindfolds to break Hungry Hungry Hippos record
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