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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
+6:00: Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
+Noon: Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
+Noon: National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
+Noon: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
+Noon: Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-Related: Sky 5 over the scene of fatal pedestrian crash involving tow truck (:57)
-Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Worcester man arrested in connection with street takeover in Conn.
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester councilors give selves extra time to vote on $1 billion budget
-Duty saluted at first police Manny Familia Valor Awards ceremony
-Shrewsbury firefighters rescue 2 dogs suffering from heat-related stress
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Radio Worcester (10:17): Tim Murray on homelessness, public safety and Worcester Common concerns
-Claremont Academy celebrates its graduates
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-ICYMI: Christopher Burns convicted of killing 2 brothers outside Worcester bar
-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
-36,000 and counting on waitlist for public housing in Worcester
-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): 2 Holland races decided by a total of 3 votes in annual town election
-Beal Elementary School fire alarm system update
-Bay Path teachers outraged as budget cuts hit school
-Leicester police officers receive M.A.D.D.'s Outstanding O.U.I. Enforcement Award
-123rd Scandinavian Midsummer Festival June 27th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Troy Siebels leaving Hanover Theatre after being there from the start
-Hooray For Earth alum Chris Principe set for Boland's with new songs
-10 things to prep now for a smooth summer
-Last Call: Wayne-Daniel Berard, poet, chaplain, "Harry Potter" fan
>OPINION: Luis G. Pedraja: Reflections along the path to the finish line
-Unity Radio's Wellness Unscripted (30:08): Nikai Bannister, founder and C.E.O., Evolve Her Enterprises
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 225 (28:10): Clay Tull, Artist
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career chemist for Norton Company/Saint-Gobain
>SPORTS: Could Drake Maye become NFL’s second-best quarterback in 2026?
-Would Patriots consider re-signing Stefon Diggs? Here’s Mike Vrabel’s answer
-Garrett Crochet reveals injury "is a lot worse" than previously thought in Red Sox nightmare
-Red Sox lose to Rays, 7-5
-Holy Cross announces 2026 men’s and women's soccer schedules
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts game in Vermont suspended by rain
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose in Rochester, 5-2
>CARS: Over 1 million Jeep vehicles recalled over fire risk, owners warned not to park inside
>NATIONAL: The state of childcare in the U.S.: Unaffordable, unsustainable
-Multiple attackers kill 12 people and wound 9 in a late-night mass shooting in South Africa
-Tragic: Horror crash leaves 5 teens dead as police reveal tragic cause
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of throwing driver to ground in road rage charged with manslaughter
-Mass. equestrian dies in horrific accident when horse refused to jump
-American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dead at 92 after parking lot car accident
>COLLEGES: Recapping Assumption's 2025-26 academic year
-Q.C.C. President Pedraja reflects on retirement decision, student success and future of the college (9:58)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel experts reveal the secret way airlines could charge more
-Radio Worcester (10:06): Better Business Bureau shares tips to avoid vacation scams this summer
>BUSINESS: Majority of Americans fear A.I. job losses, poll finds
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-Anthropic, which claimed A.I. model was too risky for public to use, releases "safe" version
>HOMES: What type of home sells the fastest in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Exposing infants to eggs: The pros and cons (1:44)
-Patients using GLP-1 drugs after surgery see bigger results (2:56)
>FOOD: Tokyo pizza is the newest style you need to try
>TV/STREAMING: "Michael" is now streaming — How to watch the Michael Jackson movie
>MOVIES: "Disclosure Day" review roundup
>CELEBRITY: Sharon Stone shares the shocking final straw that ended her marriage
-How J.F.K. Jr. once propositioned Princess Diana -- and the part of her body he admired most
>ANIMALS: Dog found hiding in a box has the comfiest house now (2:45)
>HISTORY: The Old Farmer’s Almanac has its roots in Shrewsbury
>GOOD NEWS: Retired couple helps cancer patients
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, wild brawl erupts at graduation ceremony (:58)
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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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