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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"She made the world better": Funeral held for Molly McGovern, Rep. McGovern’s daughter
-Worcester man who killed and burned woman on rooftop asks for parole
-Habitat for Humanity celebrates groundbreaking, new home in Worcester
-Human Rights Commission’s frustration with city manager escalates
-Hiker rescued from Mount Wachusett after leg injury prompts multi-agency response
-Table Hoppin': Grill & Green Kitchen "a little of Paris in Worcester"
-Bravehearts part ways with beloved emcee Dave “Peterman” Peterson
-Youth detention in Mass. rises for third year, troubling advocates
-Stop & Shop experiences company wide credit card reader outage (:48)
-Nichols College hands out degrees at DCU Center
>FAITH: Conclave: What time will we see black or white smoke? What we know
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:18): D.O.J. report, police reform & city response
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The Fix, Bocado parent company opening 2 new Worcester restaurants
-ICYMI: Fired Auburn High A.D. wants charge of sending obscene video to student dropped
-Hundreds converge on Worcester Common for May Day rally
-This small Worcester neighborhood has 2 big health problems
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election slate
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-New food recovery program sprouts up in Wachusett cafeteria
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 4 Next Weather Field Trip to Floral Street School in Shrewsbury (:44)
-Item photos from Saturday's Nashoba Children's Day Fair
-Man arrested after chainsaw attack over girlfriend’s dispensary trip
-Fire on roof of Vehicle Outfitters in Charlton prompts multi-town response
-Brookfield police investigating claim town official offered $50 to punch a resident
-Woman charged with drug possession following traffic stop in Grafton
-Reminder: Town Meeting season kicks off Monday
-Clinton High announces its honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Ritual goth party, ArtsWorcester Biennial and more ...
-Why Freddie Mercury never finished 3 duets with Michael Jackson — it involves a llama
-Concert to feature diverse musical styles performed by Worcester State students
>OPINION: John Keough: Distractions, distractions, playgrounds and the budget looms
-Ray Mariano: Worcester School Committee just made a big mistake
WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1378 (21:48): Deborah Packard and Jane Week
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (55:32)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who visited 86 countries
>SPORTS: Celtics-Knicks playoff history: A look back at the storied rivalry
-Patriots won’t pick up Cole Strange’s fifth-year option
-Jordon Hudson "forced" her way into Belichick Dunkin' ad
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 4-3
-Triston Casas placed on injury list with patellar tendon rupture
-8 Holy Cross women’s records shattered, 7 medals won at Patriot League Track & Field Championship
-Holy Cross track captain Lyons piling up the records for Crusaders
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 7-2
>NATIONAL: 1 killed when small plane crashes into 2 homes in California
-Private plane makes terrifying crash landing at iconic country club (:39)
>TRAGIC: Firefighter paramedic dies after being stabbed in ambulance by patient
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. gas companies under fire for possibly overcharging customers (1:57)
-Man guilty of cyberstalking over half dozen women for 16 years, possessing child pornography
>COLLEGES: A reintroduction of Be Like Brit to Holy Cross
-Worcester State honors 7 undergraduates with prestigious Sheehan Award
-WPI researchers find online consumer reviews may sway product deletion decisions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Best week for summer travel
>BUSINESS: Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by saying he intends to retire
-Why "just checking in" emails are a bad idea, experts say
-Mom-and-pop business face highest risk of shortages from trade war -- with possibility of empty shelves by summer
>HOMES: Buyers need to earn 70% more than they did 6 years ago for a home
>SHOPPING: OpenAI adds shopping to ChatGPT — here's how it works
>HEALTH: What is the cause of "Ozempic mouth" and "Ozempic feet"? (:50)
-Doctor on what patients should know about receiving an accurate mental health diagnosis (2:28)
>FOOD: Burger King unveils new frozen strawberry drink topped with Nerds
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix show from comedian Tom Segura (2:09)
>MOVIES: The Goonies cast: Where are they now?
>CELEBRITY: Jay Leno talks caretaking after wife Mavis' dementia diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Lizard who acts like a dog loves to cuddle with his sister (2:13)
>HISTORY: New book reveals chilling accounts of Titanic captain's last moments on sinking ship
>GOOD NEWS: 115-year-old British woman, now the world’s oldest, gives her recipe to long life
-Meanwhile, declassified C.I.A. files detail Soviet clash with aliens who witnesses say turned soldiers to stone
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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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