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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 28 today in Worcester

  +Noon: White Christmas Eve possible. See snow prediction map
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Workers at Starbucks in Worcester join national strike

  +6:00: A holiday pause for W.R.T.A.

  +6:00: Burncoat High School Winter Concert (1:26:06)

  +6:00: 210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 11
  
  

  +Noon: Cara Brindisi sings in the season with rousing, sold out Mechanics Hall show

  +Noon: Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton back in the saddle with Close Enemies

  +Noon: 40 years Beyond Band Aid's failings, "feed the world" endures

  +Noon: Adoption Option: Dominic the dog needs a loving home
  
  

  -2 homes destroyed, another damaged by massive fire in Spencer (2:18). Article

  -4 people, including 1 firefighter, hurt in blaze at Fitchburg home (2:05). Article

  -Family left homeless by house fire in Southbridge

  -A tale of 2 towers: The Mercantile Center and The Glass Tower

  -State trooper suspended amid charges he repeatedly stole from Central Mass. Target stores 

  -Worcester picked for federal environmental job training grant

  -Radio Worcester (13:00): Polar Park deficit — WooSox President Charles Steinberg explains funding model and future development challenges

  -Secretary Ed Augustus shares his holiday wish list for housing in Mass. (4:17)

  -Will sex allegations against Worcester police stick? What experts say

  -Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police

  -Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate

  -Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy 

  >DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals

  -ICYMI: Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg

  -Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides

  -What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester

  -5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town election nomination papers available January 2nd

  -Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)

  -Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday

  -Shrewsbury pay-as-you-throw customers to get 1 free bag

  -West Boylston police log December 9th to 15th

  -Committee to tackle Paxton charter review

  -Local communities receive recycling dividend awards

  -The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column

  -Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday

  -Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)

  >SHOWTIME: Holy Cross professor on the enduring power of "A Christmas Carol"

  -"Feliz Navidad" singer "never would have dreamed" song would be so popular 54 years after release

  >OPINION: Etel Haxhiaj: Opting in to sprinkler law will save more lives in Worcester 

  -WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 212 (28:53): Worcester, Then and Now

  -WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 80 (1:22:35): Firefighter of the Year Awards

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who lived with diabetes for over 59 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: Late errors undo Pats’ upset effort in 24-21 loss to Buffalo

  -Drake Maye backs Jerod Mayo, Alex Van Pelt after close loss to Bills (1:08). Article

  -Holy Cross baseball’s game at Navy to be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network

  -Railers lose to Maine, 8-5
  
  

  >NATIONAL: 5 family members have been found dead inside a home, including 3 children

  -The scary reason why you should never share phone chargers

  -Tragic: Child beaten over missing couch cushion, authorities allege

  >NEW ENGLAND: Groups threaten action in support of auditing Mass. Legislature 

  -Mass. responds to "gap" in care for adults with disabilities (2:49)

  >COLLEGES:Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0

  -See WPI come to life (1:09)

  -An expert in environmental humanities, new Leir Chair at Clark champions climate solutions, not despair
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This city is home to the world's largest natural ice rink 

  >BUSINESS: Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker

  -Local hospital promotes risk director to chief nursing officer

  -Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader

  >HOMES: Real estate platform lets residents check neighbors' political affiliations

  >SHOPPING: How police, neighbors are trying to stop porch pirates (2:04) 

  >HEALTH: A single mutation could send avian flu from birds to humans

  -Obesity expert discusses new proposal for dietary guidelines (3:51)

  >FOOD: Why do we cook so many foods at 350 degrees?
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Tom Hanks, Emma Stone, Tina Fey and more 5-time "SNL" hosts welcome Martin Short to the club

  >MOVIES: "Sonic 3" zooms to $62 million box office opening, Mufasa limps to $35 million

  >CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty for drunken chair-throwing incident 

  >HISTORY: Former Lido Cafe on Pearl Street in Worcester

  >ANIMALS: Baby rescue squirrel waits at the window for foster moms (2:38) 

  >GOOD NEWS: 8-year-old receives heart transplant before the holidays

  -Meanwhile, Miller High Life is releasing a dive-bar-scented perfume 

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