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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 73 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Joyner Lucas' "Best For Me" up for an MTV Video Music Award
+6:00: Food trucks: A smile with every bite at Say Cheese in Worcester
+6:00: Uxbridge man sentenced for hiring friend to no-show government job
+1:00: Busy Worcester intersection will have detours this week: Police
+1:00: Worcester's Angelo Gray, 11, makes splash winning New York City talent event
+1:00: Jeannie Michelson marks 30 years overseeing Worcester volunteer boards
+1:00: WCUW's Main South in the Spotlight puts focus on "vibrant community"
+1:00: Clairo films new, wrestling-themed music video at the White Eagle
+1:00: Sarah Connell Sanders: Dropkick Murphys' James Lynch talks Worcester
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 65-year-old
-Stephen Nedoroscik, "pommel horse guy" from Worcester, talks about his Olympic medals (15:39)
-Related: Stephen explains "horse guy" culture (:19)
-College donor wants his millions back
-Good Samaritan returns valuable coins to family who mistakenly sold them from father's area home (2:13). Article
-Former Unum HQ gets Fallon Health rebranding ahead of company’s move
-Worcester developer offloads mixed-use building containing Italian restaurant for $1.25 million
-India Society of Worcester presents India Day at DCU Center
-TODAY! Events Tuesday and Friday to mark 79th anniversary of Hiroshima, Nagasaki
-WPI wildfire research headed to International Space Station (1:54). Article. Audio Article (5:40)
-Worcesteria: The Weintraub's Delicatessen sign is now at Polar Park
-Worcester police investigate early morning stabbing
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-City of Worcester (2:06): September 3rd state primary frequently asked questions
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:38): Discussing shocking pedestrian injury on Shrewsbury Street
>DINING OUT: At Chet's Diner, you're not just well fed, you're family
-ICYMI: "It's still just surreal": Worcester Olympic hero Stephen Nedoroscik on Olympic success (:56)
-Related: Stephen shares his experience sleeping on cardboard beds (:25)
-Developer plans second Green Island apartment project near Polar Park
-Worcester man celebrates big milestone: 30 years cancer-free, and 30 years riding the Pan. Mass. Challenge
-UMass Medical School professor receives $2.6 million for research targeting radiation resistant breast cancer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Home building kicked off for injured Holden veteran
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-This week's road construction
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! National Night Out in Auburn
-Nashoba Valley hospital closing would result in 490 lost jobs
-Ex-science teacher runs Uhlman's Ice Cream in Westborough with father
-Who Cut the Cheesecake's new location in Millbury is a smash hit
-Waters Millbury stamp sells for $250,000
-Gardner City Council votes against horse track proposal (:25)
-Sutton Town Manager James Smith retiring
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Free family friendly events in Central Mass.
-Rutland author teams with her kids for book series
-100FM The Pike (16:13): Billy Gardell on "Mike And Molly," loving stand-up and slimming down
-Birgit Straehle and Luis Fraire to receive ArtsWorcester Award
-Worcester City Manager Eric Batista: The relaunch of open data portal informing Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 542 (27:57): City Council critique and goals for city manager
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 62 (28:27): Laura Marotta, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Creative Hub Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse and professor for over 40 years
>SPORTS: 49ers have framework of Brandon Aiyuk trade with Patriots, Browns
-Run defense dominates physical Patriots camp practice
-Holy Cross football single-game tickets now on sale (:31). Article
-Simone Biles finishes Olympics return with a silver on floor
-Red Sox beat Royals, 9-5
-Hudson's Stuart enjoying All-Star summer for Worcester Bravehearts
-210 Sports' WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts come up just short and miss playoffs
-210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester splits series with Buffalo
-Worcester Public Schools 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction (51:04)
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-Hyundai, Nissan, Tesla among 1.9 million recalled
>NATIONAL: 15-year-old accused of murdering neighbor to feel what it was like to stab someone
-Holy Cross professor: Childless women − cat ladies or not − have long played key roles in the Catholic Church
-Tragic: 3-year-old dies after being hit by a car while riding his bike
>NEW ENGLAND: Here's how new M.B.T.A. fare system works (:54)
-Hungry bears are "following campers" in White Mountains
>COLLEGES: Unity Radio (58:57): Q.C.C. State Of Mind
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 U.S. city libraries bookworms shouldn't miss
>BUSINESS: Stocks tumble as Dow closes out worst day since 2022 (2:05)
-Should you franchise your business?
-LPL Research: Thoughts on global selloff and the dollar's path to decompressing
-Radio Worcester (22:43): Ryan Kittredge offers strategies to tackle skyrocketing college costs
>SHOPPING: Where is Big Lots closing in Massachusetts? See the list
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, July 28th to August 3rd
>HEALTH: Doc explains newly authorized blood test for colorectal cancer (2:27)
-How long you should keep your child home if they have COVID? (:51)
>FOOD: McDonald's sales drop, so chain extends $5 meal deal, eyes new burger
>TV/STREAMING: Did Jon Taffer quit "Bar Rescue" ... or get fired?
>MOVIES: Best X-Men movies, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Snoop Dogg reflects on his bond with Queen Elizabeth II
>HISTORY: More historic grave markers found in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Baby meets Daschund and can't control his laughter (:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman learns of $207,199 lottery prize from email in spam folder
-Meanwhile, a couple had an owl be the ringbearer at their wedding. It took off
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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