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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
-1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (1:30). Article
-Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
-Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
-Water main break on Norton Drive causes low pressure, traffic detours in Burncoat
-Worcester woman arrested for using counterfeit cash at Shrewsbury Petco, unresponsive in hospital next day
-Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
-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 bar owners optimistic about newly approved 3 a.m. closing time
-Related: Did you know Worcester has annual World Cup game all its own? (:56)
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-T&G This Week: What it takes to be a Worcester firefighter
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: World Cup plans, Curtis milestone, Early College expansion
-Worcester holds Burncoat school building community forum
-Worcester Technical High School Exhibition Day (2:17)
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-ICYMI: Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's in Holden on Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Low-flying helicopter to visit Shrewsbury on Saturday: Here's why
-Lawsuit from Princeton mother says company’s negligence led to son’s highway death
-Dudley ice cream shop opens amid heatwave
-Grafton resident surpasses $1 million donated to Make-A-Wish
-Webster police move to shut down unauthorized party after more than 100 tickets sold
-New primary care providers coming to UMass Memorial Site
-One last night of fun for Westborough graduates at Project Graduation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
-100 FM The Pike (11:13): Tommy Jay Dwyer talks about his doc on fire stations, "Burning Down The House"
-Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
-David Hockney, one of most influential artists of 20th century, dies at 88
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Who will be Captain America?
-What's Up Worcester (1:11:52): Men’s Mental Health Month with John Marhefka of GAAP Recovery
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman owned and operated a children’s boutique
>SPORTS: U.S. men's soccer beats Paraguay, 4-1, in World Cup
-Christian Pulisic reveals what led to second-half benching in World Cup opener
-Gillette Stadium hosts 7 World Cup games. Here's the schedule
-Patriots minicamp takeaways: Drake Maye looks set to take a Year 3 leap
-Celtics "are in on" Giannis Antetokounmpo: Reports
-100 FM The Pike (15:13): Nick “Fitzy” Stevens talks Pats, Sox, Whalers and rooting for Scotland in World Cup
-Red Sox beat Rangers, 10-1
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 9-8
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 6-3
>CARS: Porsche unveils special edition sport cars inspired by beloved Disney movie
>NATIONAL: Woman shot ex 18 times after luring him out with fake pizza delivery
-1 in 5 Americans believe aliens are already among us, out-of-this-world poll says
-The price of stamps is going up (1:10)
-Tragic: Horrifying video captures mother, 2 children mowed down by 18-wheeler while crossing street
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 Southwest planes collide at T.F. Green Airport (:25)
-Brother arrested in fatal shooting of sister in New Hampshire
-Brockton mom hurls explosive tirade at mayor during high school graduation ceremony
>COLLEGES: Clark students design logos for art gallery at Worcester radio station
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney Cruise Line limiting cabin door decorations
-7 dining faux pas to avoid while traveling abroad
>BUSINESS: 5 credit card mistakes that are secretly growing your debt
-B.L.S.: Worcester County employment grew slightly in 2025
-Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX stock debut
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: When can you back out of a real estate contract?
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves new way for kids with diabetes to take insulin (2:04)
-New tracking for meat allergy-causing lone star ticks
>FOOD: Make cooking at home simple and consistent
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new show from Larry David on HBO (1:59)
>MOVIES: Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe reunite with Oliver Stone for "White Lies"
>CELEBRITY: Gene Shalit, longtime "Today" show movie critic, dies at 100
-Eva Longoria reunites with ex-husband Tony Parker 15 years after divorce
>ANIMALS: Beagle rescued from lab barks for the first time (3:08)
>HISTORY: Red Sox–Yankees rivalry helped build a record label
>GOOD NEWS: Man buys 3 identical lottery tickets, wins $150,000
-Meanwhile, in California, watch Marilyn Monroe impersonators break world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 78 today in Worcester
-"Super" El Niño winter impacts on New England
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon remembered at wake (1:30)
+6:00: David Clark Co. takes off for cross-city move to new headquarters
+6:00: 11-year-old bicyclist injured in crash with Northborough police cruiser (:21). Article
+6:00: 6-car crash shuts down part of Mass. Pike in Grafton during evening commute
+6:00: Dolly Parton dies at 80
+Noon: Worcesteria: Time travelers' tales unfold in tour of Bancroft Tower
+Noon: Listen Up: Sunday Junkie eyes life's messiness on "Daisy St. Patience"
+Noon: Author Matt Landry to present Mount Wachusett's trails and history at Webster, Dudley libraries
-Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Related: Family, police react to Karen Solomon case (1:21)
-Related: Full press conference (7:12)
-Services to be held for Worcester police officer Kurt Sololmon (1:28). Article
-Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-Massport announces new director of Worcester Regional Airport
-Small plane lands at Fitchburg airport with no landing gear (:18)
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-Radio Worcester (13:36): Cyprian Keyes welcomes public back to its restaurant
-ICYMI: Paxton man charged in fiery O.U.I. crash that killed father, 8-year-old daughter (2:50). Article
-Worcester man charged in 2012 killing found not guilty of prison assault
-Police: Worcester man shouted "suicide by cop" while brandishing scissors
-Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty: The next generation is taking over
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Val's hiring for all positions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Public meeting set ahead of Dudley-Charlton school borrowing vote
-Man walking near Simple Man Saloon in Clinton arrested on warrant
-2 arrested after fight leaves man unconscious at Webster dog park
-2 men held without bail following Auburn police investigation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Porch Concert Series Thursday at The Village
-Aquanett brings '80s rock spectacle to Auburn's Summer in the Park Concert Series
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 245 (1:00:00): Ben Gallaher, Dasha and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Cherry picking politics in the face of tragedy
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 936 (27:28): Amy Vogel Waters
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an area private investigator
>SPORTS: Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for safety Jaylen Reed, pick
-Mike Vrabel addresses candid comments about Patriots’ lack of depth
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 4-3
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey 2026-27 season ticket memberships on sale
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Sean Grayson, deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, dies in prison at 32
-Traumatic brain injury patient denied insurance coverage
-Watch: Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100 meter dash record at 9.39 seconds
-Tragic: Girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Breaking down defense's mistrial request
-Poll: All but 2 Mass. ballot questions likely to pass in November (1:15). Article
>COLLEGES: This is how WPI does move-in day (:34)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tiny nation that’s an unexpected hot dog capital
>BUSINESS: Business Starts
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: How to save money on back-to-school shopping (3:01)
>HEALTH: What too much TV really does to your brain — and how much is too much
>FOOD: These back-to-school lunchbox hacks could save your mornings
-Daily Dish: Fast chicken stir fry
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" on HBO (1:19)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set to sink "Titanic" at box office
>CELEBRITY: "The Office" star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
-Anna Faris reveals sobriety, took a "step back" from drinking to stop the "self-sabotage"
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby sparrow becomes one of the family (2:46)
>HISTORY: 1911 heat wave took over 1,000 lives in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Dad walks daughter down aisle thanks to hospital staff
-Meanwhile, in Boston, iconic CITGO sign draws laughs with temporary shape of middle finger
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