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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: McDonald's manager accused of spitting into customer's fries banned from working in food industry (:32). Article
+Noon: Worcester double homicide trial paused over undisclosed document
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Hokum," "Is God Is" and more
+Noon: Studio Theatre Worcester brings musical "Superhero" to life on stage
-Vigil held for Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash (1:50). Article
-Viral Worcester school janitor-turned-comic Jimmy Cash is seeing his standup career take off
-3 prominent Canal District developers list 15 properties for sale
-Protesters seek end of alleged beagle testing in Downtown Worcester
-Defense in homicide trial focuses on trajectory of bullet wounds
-Worcester man gets 4 to 7 years in prison for killing neighbor; family calls sentence a "slap in the face"
-Driver sentenced for fatal crash involving wheelchair
-Passenger’s 911 text leads to bus arrest
-Worcester remembers Officer Manny Familia 5 years after his death
-Worcester man sentenced to 11 years for drug distribution
-Man in Auburn wreck told police he was carjacked. Police had their doubts
-Radio Worcester (12:45): Worcester Common to host World Cup watch parties expected to draw thousands
-Latin American Festival replaced this year with new event
-Anna Maria lays off faculty weeks earlier than previously announced
-Creamer Center graduates in spotlight
-South High Community School graduation (1:32:07)
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester could see housing made specifically for grandparents raising their grandchildren
>DINING OUT: Here’s when this sports bar chain opens its new local spot
-Legal Sea Foods selling 3-foot lobster roll for $375
-ICYMI: Cluster of breast cancer diagnoses in Uxbridge raises concerns (2:21). Article
-Family slams sentence in Worcester man's fatal shooting
-Worcester remembers mentor, community leader
-"Nightmare" used car purchases leave Worcester buyers in bind
-Know this guy? Worcester police ask for help identifying man
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Town Takeover at WooSox on Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Here's why a helicopter was flying low in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mass. Pike fire in Charlton engulfs car, moving traffic to a halt (:30)
-A new bill could help family of fallen police officer Stephen LaPorta
-Clinton crash suspect arrested for O.U.I. after witnesses report alcohol cans thrown into woods
-Dudley posts override information online ahead of June 15th election
-Furniture surplus, gym logo on Spencer/East Brookfield building committee’s agenda
-Regional dispatch debate intensifies ahead of Southbridge referendum
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Vue atop the Glass Tower 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Sweet Woo music: Summer outdoor music
-Things to Do: Brothers Osborne, Ellis Paul, Spite, Diane Blue and more
-Teens intense about The Hanover's Teen Musical Theatre Intensive
-Marjane Satrapi, Iranian "Persepolis" author, dies at 56
>OPINION: First Person: In Orlando, Joe Fusco Jr. ignites Sunshine State
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 130 (25:28): John Martin, collector of Asian memorabilia
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who celebrated 50 years of being an attorney
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs are great receiver duo for Patriots in playoffs
-Should Celtics explore trading Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum this offseason?
-Red Sox lose to Orioles, 8-2
-Red Sox's Brayan Bello tired of being asked about role in "bad season"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 8-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 5-1
-Railers to announce new NHL affiliation June 20th
-Worcester Majors to face New England Suns in fundraiser game
>CARS: Man says Ford left him with $1,854 repair bill after recall (2:55)
>NATIONAL: U.S.D.A. confirms U.S. case of flesh-eating New World screwworm
-Why towns are banning battery storage projects?
-Over 7,100 Social Security employees exit, leaving "cases stuck in purgatory"
-Tragic: College grad, 22, who just landed dream job allegedly fatally shot by boyfriend's dad
>NEW ENGLAND: Shocking texts between police revealed in new Karen Read lawsuit (2:23)
-Officer pleads not guilty to manslaughter in deadly shooting (2:25)
-Video shows man holding victim's head under water at lake (1:44)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Spring Dean’s List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cape Cod spot among best U.S. beaches in new ranking
-10 bizarre tourist attractions you won't believe exist
>BUSINESS: Emergency oil reserve nears 40-year low as experts warn gas prices could spike
-LPL Financial Research: Add context, and stock market valuations are fair
-Private equity & family businesses
>HOMES: Can you believe that house? The 2 types of house shaming and why we shouldn’t
>HEALTH: 1 extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk
-Alzheimer’s patient recovers speech, continence and memory with this drug
>FOOD: 5 vintage summer salad recipes to enjoy
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new "Little House on the Prairie" coming to Netflix (1:17)
>MOVIES: HBO's "Talking Pictures Podcast" Season 3, Episode 6 (1:00:25): Susan Sarandon
>CELEBRITY: Jimmy Kimmel sheds light on late-night exit plans after Stephen Colbert's show ends
-Val Kilmer dubbed "worst human being" by director 1 year after actor's death
>ANIMALS: Husky runs away from home to visit boyfriend at doggy daycare (1:33)
>HISTORY: The Berkshire County family who lived their own "Amityville Horror"
>GOOD NEWS: Theater worker, 85, receives $146,000 from strangers for retirement after viral video
-Meanwhile, in Myrtle Beach, cop arrested for allegedly pointing gun at officer for microwaving fish
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 95 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open Wednesday in Worcester
-Why does the sky have a yellow tint (:55)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Probation for Auburn police officer who sought sex with 15-year-old
-Worcester trial: Prosecutors focus on alleged deception by defendant
-Holy Cross student charged in canoeing death of schoolmate
-Worcester residents call for leaders to finally act on recommendation for police oversight board
-Youth soccer festival brings World Cup fever to Worcester Common
-Worcester’s tallest building refinanced for $25 million
-Owner receives $3.6 million tax credit for Shack’s downtown apartment conversion
-Aislinn Doyle: July 16th School Committee Meeting preview
>DINING OUT: Today! George's Coney Island celebrating National Hot Dog Day (:40)
-Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Pass is back after 6 years
-ICYMI: Man dies in skydiving fall in Orange
-"He stabbed me": Jurors hear screams of man killed in 2020 Cutler Street stabbing
-Worcester Board of Health approves updated tobacco regulations
-Level up your lunch break: New Worcester cafe has coffee, crepes and video games
-Remembering Worcester visit of presidential candidate Lindsey Graham
-4 days, 19 dogs: Inside Worcester Animal Rescue League's recent intake surge
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Part of Reservoir Street closed Monday through Friday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Cooling center open in Leicester Wednesday
-Flint Pond in Shrewsbury closed Wednesday for aquatic vegetation treatment
-Shrewsbury has 7 openings on its Master Plan Steering Committee
-Leominster takes steps to pause data centers, battery storage sites
-New $197 million Central Mass. middle-high school plan sets up vote in the fall
-Sidewalk project deviations are source of frustration for Spencer selectmen
-Trail network coming to town? Northborough discusses B.W.A.L.T. feasibility
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester library hosts tactile art exhibit
-Sapling, Fanta Vibez, Eddie Japan and more make summer playlist sizzle
-Worcesteria: Three Decker offers a poetic view of the city
-2 Mass. theaters for sale after owner retires (2:31)
>OPINION: Autumn Hotaling: I’m a Type C mom and proud of it
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 104 (21:20): Affordable Housing Trust manager
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (58:07): Victor Cruz of Cruz Contracting
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who designed and tailored costumes for Old Sturbridge Village
>SPORTS: Holy Cross star Alexia Moreau signs with Swedish pro hockey team
-Bring a Bravehearts sign, get into Thursday's NESN-televised game for free
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: BMW recalls over 29,000 vehicles due to fire risk. See impacted models
>NATIONAL: Why it's so difficult for the U.S. to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
-Warren Buffett halts Gates Foundation donations after Jeffrey Epstein ties revealed
-I.C.E. halts most vehicle stops after Maine, Texas shootings, sources say
-Tragic: Tot shot dead by 4-year-old cousin was on vacation to celebrate third birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: Over $130,000 worth of artwork seized from Natick psychiatrist convicted of fraud
-2 New England states beat out Mass. in "best states to move to" ranking
>COLLEGES: Assumption alumni named to local power lists
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s safest cities to visit in 2026
-What to do if the airline switches your seat assignment
>BUSINESS: 23andMe settles with 42 states for 2023 data breach
-LPL Financial Research: Keep calm and clip coupons
-Why bankHometown is becoming TruNorth
-IBM shares plunge 25% as A.I. spending boom hammers business
>HOMES: $1.2 million Mass. mansion comes with a hedge maze, 13 bedrooms and spirits that never left
>SHOPPING: Mass. woman's luggage pains raise questions about lifetime warranties (3:38). Article
>HEALTH: Produce concerns grow over cyclospora outbreak (2:13)
>FOOD: Taco Bell removes ingredients amid cyclosporiasis outbreak (2:01)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Robert De Niro Netflix movie, "The Whisper Man" (2:43)
>MOVIES: First "Digger" trailer shows an unrecognizable Tom Cruise
>CELEBRITY: "The Odyssey" N.Y. premiere red carpet: Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon and more
-Randolph Mantooth, "Emergency!" star who played Johnny Gage, dies at 80
>ANIMALS: Couple had just started dating when they found abandoned dog (1:37)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester in 1965 (1:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Father punches through window to rescue children trapped inside
-Meanwhile, in British Columbia, watch a bear steal golf clubs from cart on course
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