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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 85 today in Worcester
-July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"Hardware baby!" Stephen Nedoroscik pumped for second Olympic medal, and Worcester is too (2:20). Article
-Related: "He did it again!" Social media erupts for Stephen's second bronze
-Related: Sterling Academy of Gymnastics hosts watch part for Stephen
-Related: Stephen explains how his Rubik’s Cube skills help him in gymnastics
-Earlier: Yes, Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympic pommel horse king from Worcester, has seen the memes
-Worcester Washington Heights fire: Residents face problems after blaze
-Talking Book Library in Worcester Public Library gets BARD contributions
-Worcester's digital equity report finds some strides, significant gaps
-When are move-in dates and class schedules for Central Mass. colleges
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:38): Discussing shocking pedestrian injury on Shrewsbury Street
>DINING OUT: Vendor shuffle at the Worcester Public Market
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Holden Bandstand Concert 6 to 8
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-August events at the Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dad's in Charlton sees outpour of support amid road construction
-Auburn Police Department July statistics
-Shrewsbury police swear in 3 officers, announce promotion
-Item photos: Pets on parade at Beaman Library in West Boylston
-Girl Scout's project aims to educate on rescue dog care
-Local towns compete in the 97th annual Wachusett Fire Muster Competition
-Summer concert season winding down
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Camille A. Brown & Dancers September 12th at Holy Cross
-Mariah Carey's Christmas tour coming to Boston
-Groovez4Growth in Worcester helps Jazlynn Cabrera and local artists
-Unity Radio (57:30): Standups and Standouts
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews Live (45:34): Theresa Buccico
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime director of Worcester Technical Institute
>SPORTS: How Jayson Tatum, Derrick White fared in Team USA’s win over Puerto Rico
-Simone Biles wins gold in vault at Olympics to move closer to history
-Katie Ledecky swims into history books with fourth straight 800 meter win
-Sha'Carri Richardson settles for Olympic silver in 100-meter downer
-How Jacoby Brissett has helped Patriots learn Alex Van Pelt’s offense
-Red Sox lose to Rangers, 7-4
-Bravehearts fall to New Britain, 5-4
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 10-7
-Local talent continues Worcester's boxing legacy
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Texas is home to 9 of the 10 fastest growing cities in the nation
-Teen charged in "insane" train derailment posted to YouTube
-Tragic: Girl, 11, loses her entire family in horrid car crash after instead going to a friend's house
>NEW ENGLAND: Woburn lawyer brought drugs into R.I. jail, feds say
-Lady of the Dunes: The full documentary (28:53)
>COLLEGES: Assumption named to Money Magazine’s Best Colleges in America list
-Clarkives: Clark Computer Lab, 1984 — The Rainbow Room"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why your next vacation should be a long-distance train journey
>BUSINESS: New F.C.C. app tests your service provider's promised broadband speed
>SHOPPING: Babies R Us opening inside 2 local Kohl's stores
>HEALTH: New study finds harmful strains of bacteria in tattoo ink (:54)
-Study finds anxiety can lead to greater risk of dementia (:47)
>FOOD: Copycat Girl Scout cookie recipes you have to try
>TV/STREAMING: The best new Netflix movies of 2024… so far
>MOVIES: Glen Powell confirms "Top Gun 3" is to begin filming: "I have a date"
>CELEBRITY: Celebrities spotted at Olympics events
>HISTORY: Chapel at Hope Cemetery, 1905
>ANIMALS: Puppy who was dumped in a field saves another dog (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins $1 million after buying scratch-off lottery tickets "on a whim"
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls over after crashing in wurst case scenario
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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