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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 34 today in Worcester
-Storm transitions to icy mix, rain (4:44)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman struck, killed by pickup truck in Grafton
-Fire spreads from vehicle and destroys garage in Oxford
-Tariffs could impact Polar Beverages
-Worcester Chamber says N.I.H. funding cuts could impact city's economy and research institutions
-Apartment buildings proposed near former Smokestack BBQ on Green Street
-Worcester students seek addition of Halal foods, internship opps
-Local radio personality Mistress Carrie moves to Springfield rock radio
-West Boylston police chief, town administrator at odds over flag
-Worcester will not probe 2 city councilors' allegations of transphobia, discrimination
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit a big hit
-Need plans for February vacation?
>FAITH: Offering warmth, care for the homeless
-DINING OUT: Mass. restaurants, stores feeling impact of rising egg prices (2:59)
-ICYMI: "Professional tenants" evicted again (3:05)
-WPI named only Research 1 institution in Central Mass., following years of investment in research and startups
-State plan says Central Mass. needs 7.5% to 10% growth in housing over next decade to meet demand
-What's going on with the Johnson Tunnel in downtown Worcester?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 hosting a Pancake Breakfast on February 22nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-February Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge logistics center sold for $120 million
-Learn to build a charcuterie board at the Clinton library
-Shrewsbury Police Department January stats
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Films, concerts, helping hands
-Monster Jam returns to Worcester for Valentine's Day Weekend
-Stephen DiRado’s career retrospective exhibit opens at Fitchburg Art Museum
-Traditions of Chinese acrobatics coming February 22nd to Lancaster
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 48 (28:28): Shari Champagne
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (1:00:42): Elizabeth Hernández of GirlBossImperio, and Francelaine Lormeny of By Saydi
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former local professor, author and adviser to former U.S. presidents
>SPORTS: U.S. stuns Canada in fight-filled classic to reach final in 4 Nations Face-Off
-Mac McClung pulled off 4 perfect dunks for NBA dunk contest win
-Daytona 500 start time moved earlier to avoid potential weather hazards
-Holy Cross women's hockey shuts out Vermont, 1-0. Highlights (1:19)
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball fall to Lehigh
-Railers beat Americans, 4-3
-New England Revolution debut revamped lineup at Gillette Stadium
>NATIONAL: Man says he killed girl because he was angry about "Fortnite" loss
-Married mom of 2 arrested on 80 counts of child statutory rape, indecent liberties
-Tragic: At least 15 dead — including 3 children — after stampede at India railway station: official
>NEW ENGLAND: What should government meetings look like after the pandemic? (1:50)
-Mass. Teachers Association under fire for alleged antisemitic educational materials (2:13). Article
>COLLEGES: NHL legend Kevin Stevens inspires Anna Maria students with powerful talk on overcoming addiction
-Federal grants freeze rattles Clark
-Worcester State Provost shares insights at Academic Leadership Conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel warning issued to popular tourist spot ahead of spring break
>BUSINESS: Google may use A.I. for weapons, surveillance – prompts backlash
-U.S.' biggest egg producer is raking in profits as supermarket prices surge, group says
>HOMES: Gas bills spiking (:52)
>SHOPPING: Walmart slammed for staffing shortages sparking long checkout lines
>HEALTH: Human brain samples contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, study says
-Doctor on recent high levels of mold, yeast in certain weed products
>FOOD: Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix over allergy risk
>TV/STREAMING: "SNL" stars name favorite sketches, reflect on show's legacy
>MOVIES: "Captain America: Brave New World" triumphs with $40 million sales on first day
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore comments on Bruce Willis relationship amid his dementia battle
>ANIMALS: Loggers rush to save a moose who fell through the ice (2:04)
>HISTORY: Elm Park, circa 1910
>GOOD NEWS: Longtime school custodian, 95, recognized for decades of service
-Meanwhile, Florida man dressed in Dalmatian onesie outruns troopers, shakes off tasers before arrest
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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