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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: JetBlue flight to Worcester flight deplaned after going off runway in Orlando, officials say
+1:00: Table Hoppin': Market on Brussels offers local food and pleasant vibes
+1:00: South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Mechanics Hall
+1:00: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+1:00: Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 11: Dani Killay
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: July Horrorscopes
-Man accused of throwing lit explosives out a window released without bail (:53). Article
-Earlier: Man busted after throwing "dynamite" out window in Worcester
-Bill creates potential dilemma for UMass Memorial Health leader
-Can Oxford's Geoffrey Esper win Nathan's hot dog contest, despite Joey Chestnut's return?
-Related: 100 FM The Pike (10:58): Nick Wehry, competitive eating champion
-Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop
-Tax relief to landlords offering affordable housing proposed in Worcester
-City of Worcester launches new platform for public meetings
-July Fourth: What's open, what's closed
-"No Kings 2.0" protest planned for July Fourth in Worcester. What to know about protests, boycotts
-July Fourth is when most pets go missing, Missing Dogs Mass. says. Here's how to protect your pet
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council dynamics and the influence of local blogs
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Who's open today? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands
-ICYMI: Worcester celebrates early Fourth with fireworks show on Wednesday
-Worcester County "professional tenants" indicted on more than 50 criminal charges (3:07). Article
-Worcester man arrested for alleged crack distribution near Kingsbury and Shepard streets
-"True warrior": 3-year-old girl from Paxton beats cancer. Now her parents need a lifeline
-Related: Worcester police donate to family in need (1:59)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome new officer
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): In Rutland, July Fourth starts with the young
-Grafton Fourth of July Parade to march out of North Street Elementary parking lot
-No swimming at Sunset Beach in Shrewsbury
-12 displaced by attic fire in Fitchburg
-Sutton's Providence Road paving project began Monday
-Parks Passport Challenge stops at reservoir in Clinton
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-West Boylston trash contract signing with Republic delayed
-Era ends with Jayne's retirement
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Movies on the Common, Little River Band and more ...
-Things to do in July in Central Mass. (& FREE printable)
-Conductor Keith Lockhart marks 30 years with the Boston Pops (1:59)
-Schedule change for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (1:33). Article
-Public art project aims to keep trash out of city's catch basins
>OPINION: Carly Bridgeman: My personal experience giving birth at Heywood Hospital
-Dark Downeast podcast (32:40): The disappearance of Brittany Tee
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former reporter and editor for the T&G
>SPORTS: Al Horford leaving Celtics for Warriors in free agency is looking more likely
-Celebrate with Bravehearts $4 for the 4th, $4 tickets to doubleheader starting at 4
-Bravehearts postponed. Next home game 4 p.m. today. Buy tickets here
-Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday
-Holy Cross adds Shane Ebanks to men’s soccer coaching staff
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 7-4
>CARS: Car sales plummet following pre-tariffs panic buying
>NATIONAL: House passes $4.5 trillion tax breaks and Medicaid cuts bill
-Kohberger plea deal splits slain University of Idaho victims' families
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old man fatally struck by lightning while on his honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Father accused of indecently assaulting teen at trampoline park
-Andover cop shot by fellow officer after fiancé said he feared she would kill their baby son
>COLLEGES: Fitchburg State, M.W.C.C. & Clinton High ink early college deal
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Logan Airport in Boston raises Uber, Lyft fees and parking rates
>BUSINESS: Red flags in commercial leases
-LPL Financial Research: Strategic time horizon supports allocation to non-U.S. equities
-UPS offering voluntary buyouts to drivers — a move slammed by Teamsters
>SHOPPING: Here's how to take advantage of Fourth of July sales (1:59)
>HOMES: Mass. budget bill ends forcing renters to pay broker fees
>HEALTH: Scientists eye easy way to rid the body of forever chemicals
-Already common cancer and its deadliness will significantly increase
>FOOD: Grill marks are meaningless: Here's what matters when cooking out
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix Fourth of July — Movies and shows to watch for star-spangled streaming
>MOVIES: Brad Pitt says he and Tom Cruise backed out of "Ford v Ferrari" after cruise found out he wouldn’t be “driving much”
>CELEBRITY: Michael Madsen, "Reservoir Dogs" star, dies at 67
>ANIMALS: Angry ball of fur gets rescued and a major haircut (3:39)
>HISTORY: Boston-produced TV shows were pioneers in the broadcast world of the '70s and '80s
>GOOD NEWS: Christmas tree farm owners find ring lost 15 years earlier
-Meanwhile, in New York, news anchor completes broadcast while in labor
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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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