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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 (: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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