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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 86 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
+Noon: Related: Sky 5 over the scene of fatal pedestrian crash involving tow truck (:57) (pictured)
+7:00: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s disappearance
+7:00: Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
+7:00: Shrewsbury firefighters rescue 2 dogs suffering from heat-related stress
+Noon: 2 Holland races decided by a total of 3 votes in annual town election
+Noon: Last Call: Wayne-Daniel Berard, poet, chaplain, "Harry Potter" fan
-Christopher Burns convicted of killing 2 brothers outside Worcester bar
-Earlier: Defense alleges police "fabricated" evidence in Worcester double homicide
-Witnesses recall events that led up to fatal shooting at Worcester State
-Former Worcester strip club to become day care center after $2.4 million sale
-Train derailment in Framingham spurs delays on Worcester commuter rail line
-36,000 and counting on waitlist for public housing in Worcester
-Troy Siebels leaving Hanover Theatre after being there from the start
-Airport director Andy Davis prepares for retirement after 17 years at Worcester Regional
-Friendly House legend Gordon Hargrove gets his way in Worcester
-Worcester board to vote on extending bar hours for World Cup
-Lake patrols, e-bike rules and sidewalk delays draw Worcester City Council scrutiny
-22 Worcester Fire Department recruits graduate from academy
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Veterans Inc. 21st annual Stand Down on Friday
-Gerald Creamer Center graduation (1:00:34)
-Daily Uplift: Discipline builds dreams
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-Restaurant celebrates America's 250th with culinary experience (4:34)
-ICYMI: Layoffs at Central Mass. businesses to impact over 400 workers
-As trial opens, defense argues fatal Worcester State shooting was justified
-Worcester schools plan new cabinet-level equity position
-Radio Worcester (20:16): Worcester gets ready for Scotland’s Tartan Army during World Cup
-Restaurant celebrates America's 250th with culinary experience (4:34)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Former President of Sunnyside Ford passes away
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Person extricated after reported truck collapse in Holland; Life Flight canceled
-Southbridge voters sweep out incumbents, overwhelmingly back regional dispatch
-Spencer approves regional fire agreements, announces Big Truck Day
-Leominster man arrested on 14 drug charges after raid of his apartment unveils 168.5 pills and $6,384 cash
-Mandatory water ban takes effect in Sturbridge
-Shrewsbury police will take part in the state’s speed enforcement campaign
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Film on Goddard's rocket launch to screen at NASA visitor center
-Listen Up: Endation hits with new album, "The Presence of Nothing"
-5 Worcester artists selected for creative residencies at Holy Cross
>OPINION: Worcesteria: The enduring appeal of Joyce and the Bloomsday Ramble
-Dante Comparetto: Community, not handcuffs, for Worcester's homeless
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 494 (29:55): Sandy Dunn
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:47)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local blacksmith whose work was featured at Worcester Art Museum
>SPORTS: Beginner's guide to World Cup: Schedule, format & more
-Economics professor suspects quiet World Cup ticket "dumping" (2:50)
-What will A.J. Brown bring to Patriots? Eagles analyst offers insight
-Red Sox owner taking "desperate" tactic in search to save season
-Red Sox lose to Rays, 4-3
-Holy Cross legend Bill McGovern named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts fall in Vermont, 5-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
>CARS: Kia recalls 6,000 vehicles over possible seat belt defect that risks injury
>NATIONAL: Iran targets U.S. bases in Jordan and the Gulf after U.S. strikes near Hormuz
-Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
-Tragic: Father gunned down in Walmart parking lot of quiet community
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. opioid deaths fall below 1,000 for first year since 2013
-Mass. passes $1.3 billion for education and transportation
>COLLEGES: Read like a Holy Cross professor (on summer break)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 buildings that don’t look real
-Why you should call (or email) your hotel before you arrive
>BUSINESS: Ex-Google recruiter spills tips to improve your job hunt strategy
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-Meta launches a trade school to power A.I. infrastructure
>SHOPPING: Walmart finally revealed its sale dates—and it starts before Prime Day
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Battery yard tools can save money over time
>HEALTH: Pediatrician: 5 symptoms I wish parents told me about sooner
>FOOD: Elevated meal prep with Tiny Spoon chef (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new 5-part Netflix docuseries "The American Experiment" (2:07)
>MOVIES: Why Scary Movie is making millions at the box office despite being panned by critics
>CELEBRITY: Linda Cardellini had to audition for "DTF" and "Mad Men"
-Jon Cryer reflects on filming "Pretty in Pink" with "d--k" Andrew McCarthy
>ANIMALS: Covered puppies hiding in abandoned house get second chance (2:00)
>HISTORY: City of Worcester W.S.C. Stay Connected (54:52): I-290 & The Vernon Connected Oral History Project
>GOOD NEWS: 72-year-old diploma found at thrift store returned to high school
-Meanwhile, in China, man walks on his hands down 100 stairs in 44.71 seconds
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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