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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 96 today in Worcester
+5:00: Why does the sky have a yellow tint (:55)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Probation for Auburn police officer who sought sex with 15-year-old
+5:00: Sapling, Fanta Vibez, Eddie Japan and more make summer playlist sizzle
+5:00: Worcesteria: Three Decker offers a poetic view of the city
+Noon: Holy Cross student charged in canoeing death of schoolmate
+Noon: Owner receives $3.6 million tax credit for Shack’s downtown apartment conversion
+Noon: New $197 million Central Mass. middle-high school plan sets up vote in the fall
-Man dies in skydiving fall in Orange
-Worcester opening cooling centers Tuesday, Wednesday
-Today! Boulevard Diner celebrating 90th anniversary with party, $.90 menu
-Today! Worcester to recreate historic reading of the Declaration of Independence (10:58)
-Today! World Cup watch party on Worcester Common
-"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
-Worcester Wall of Women mural takes shape at YWCA
-Free Fitness in the Parks program continues across Worcester this summer
-Aislinn Doyle: July 16th School Committee Meeting preview
>DINING OUT: Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Pass is back after 6 years
-100 FM The Pike (6:08): The legendary Broadway Restaurant in Worcester has a sweet deal for you
-ICYMI: 4 days, 19 dogs: Inside Worcester Animal Rescue League's recent intake surge
-How Old Sturbridge Village is commemorating America 250 (3:37)
-Anna Maria College students left unpaid as state scholarships remain in limbo
-2 $100,000 lottery prizes sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): No American Legion Post 42 meeting this month
-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): 1 hospitalized after ceiling collapse in Fitchburg
-Oxford man arrested for chest-bumping wife, smashing her eyeglasses
-Man tased, arrested after erratic driving ends in confrontation at Leominster Cumberland Farms
-Grafton High School artificial turf to get much-needed refresh
-Webster approves limited outdoor music at Dockside after owners acknowledge recent violations
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Hills Music Festival rocks Palladium outdoors
-White rhino dies unexpectedly at Southwick’s Zoo: "Our hearts are heavy"
-Parents say creativity is more important than ever
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: If the "Summer Mom" Olympics was a real thing
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 342 (28:20): Jay Givan and more on the 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who owned Etre's Auto Body for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Jordan Walker uses epic finish to beat Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice falls in first round of Home Run Derby
-Van Wagner, Holy Cross Athletics announce long-term multimedia rights partnership
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 6-3
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts struggle during post-Fourth week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Conor McGregor reveals surgery, fight plans in cryptic post after injury
>NATIONAL: U.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East
-Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people
-Tragic: Boy, 13, killed in drive-by shooting while at sleepover
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in incident involving I.C.E. in Biddeford, Maine (2:45)
-Man, teen drowned in separate incidents in Mass. ponds
-Man who killed Dartmouth professors seeks reduced prison sentence
>COLLEGES: WPI's global programs director earns Fulbright to study higher education in India
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to book a lie-flat seat without paying full price
-6 things seniors should know about travel insurance before their next trip
>BUSINESS: Mass. joins lawsuit against Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
-LPL Financial Research: Keep calm and clip coupons
-Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: Data is the new currency
>HOMES: Simple thermostat changes that could save money in summer (2:07)
>SHOPPING: QVC restocked Dyson’s viral handheld fan—and new shoppers can save $30
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak foods, what C.D.C. data shows
>FOOD: Food & drink pairing: Loaded baked mac & cheese biscuit cup
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Sam Neill's movies and TV shows after his death
>MOVIES: Trailer for new movie, "One Night Only" (2:25)
>CELEBRITY: Melissa Gilbert discovers 4 biological siblings
-Britney Spears puts on a wild show in L.A. traffic — months after D.U.I. arrest
>ANIMALS: Stray cat walks into a hardware store and takes over (3:59)
>HISTORY: Who took Napalm Girl photo? Doc explores alleged A.P. coverup of Vietnam's most horrifying image
>GOOD NEWS: Meet a 100-year-old, pool-playing veteran
-Meanwhile, artist sells out of trash collected from Taylor Swift's wedding
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 91 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Former Stop & Shop at Lincoln Plaza to become Spirit Halloween
+5:00: Worcester World Cup kicks off 20th anniversary
+5:00: Police: Webster man arrested after 2 disturbances on Pleasant Street
+Noon: Leicester officials confront financial office crisis as interim accountant appointed
+Noon: Community Drum Circles 5 to 7 tonight at The Village
+Noon: Things to Do: Color the City, WCUW benefit, Casket Cassette and more
+Noon: Visionary Worcester-born artist Howard Johnson gets foundation award
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. recalls friend's life, love of seafood
-Tow truck driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in Worcester pedestrian death
-Plan to transform Chandler Street divides Worcester neighborhood
-Judge's gift-giving attempt leads to sex-trafficking sentence being tossed
-Another body of water in Worcester closed
-Earlier: Indian Lake closed after harmful algae detected
-West Nile virus detected again in Worcester
-Today! "Burnin’ Down the House" documentary premieres at Hanover Theatre
-Related: 100 FM The Pike (8:39): "Burning Down The House" creator Tommy Jay Dwyer ready for Worcester premiere
-Worcester schools weigh longer school day for elementary students
-Worcester health leaders scramble to figure out how to handle T.P.S. end
-UMass Memorial ranked sixth best hospital in the state
-Worcester’s health board looks to weigh in on hot button police civilian review board topic
-508 C.H.E.E.R.S. Youth Voice Summit will bring young Worcester leaders before community panel
-In Worcester visit, Gov. Healey promotes plan to cut health care costs
>DINING OUT: Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for The Broadway
-ICYMI: Struggle Brother videos raise concerns about consent, student privacy
-Truck driver crashes into cruiser at state police barracks
-New Worcester restaurant takes steps to take over Queen’s Cups location
-Italian Festival helps Worcester parish keep Italian traditions alive
-10 years in, Worcester Summer Jam Classic is bigger than basketball
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden vacancy on Wachusett Regional School District Committee
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster police seek missing 15-year-old
-Bear walks through backyard in Lancaster (:25)
-Swim school opens in Shrewsbury plaza
-Proposed Subaru dealership appears before Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Charlton firefighters respond to 2-alarm house fire on Sunset Drive
-Officials discuss traffic, parking changes ahead of growing Spencer Fair
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Vue 6 to 9 Friday and Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Color the City Festival returns to Worcester Common
-Barry Manilow cancels concert minutes before show
-The Village's 4th annual Porch Concert Series kicks off Thursday
>OPINION: Alice Bers: Odds in your favor for Medicare Advantage appeal
-Last Call: Jennifer Herring, executive director, Worcester Education Collaborative
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 501 (26:35): Rochelle Reich & Worcester J.C.C.
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): Parole, online lottery, civilian review and residential programs closing
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:27): ShotSpotter, youth vaping, open primaries and preserving Worcester’s history
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime reporter for the Telegram & Gazette
>SPORTS: Tight end C.J. Dippre hits the field and other notes from Patriots camp (1:11)
-Drake Maye "not thinking about" future contract talks with Patriots
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 4-0
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 6-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 10-1
>CARS: BMW owners outraged by "Spider-Man" ads on their dashboard screens
>NATIONAL: Iran and the U.S. say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close
-Son, 21, charged with murdering mother in home after getting out of jail
-Dad, 2 daughters found dead after divorce hearing, mom says "fought hard try keep safe"
-Tragic: Tot, 3, dies after getting head stuck in play toy kitchen
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:00): Former nanny testifies about "wonderful mother"
-Officials monitor Mass. water supply amid cyberattack concerns (1:19). Article
>COLLEGES: 3 Holy Cross alumni share why they took on the Pan-Mass Challenge
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places in America to retire without a car
-The golden rule of stress-free travel
>BUSINESS: Mass. biz confidence rises again amid economic anxieties
-LPL Financial Research: Constructive on stocks in the second half as A.I. debate continues
-Promoting Good accepting nominations for Day of Good leadership awards
>HOMES: Creating a warm and inviting home
>SHOPPING: Back-to-school shopping tips to save money
>HEALTH: What to know about Bourbon virus, other tickborne diseases (2:42)
-Mass. cyclospora illnesses jump as health officials find links to national outbreak
>FOOD: Sysco orders stop on lettuce distribution amid cyclosporiasis deaths
-Americans cooking at home more amid soaring grocery prices: survey
>TV/STREAMING: "Ted Lasso" Season 3 recap: What to remember before Season 4
>MOVIES: The wild making of "Saturday Night Fever"
>CELEBRITY: Unrecognizable Emmy winner, 65, shows off dramatic weight loss
-Ben Affleck wins $1 million prize on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" — would you have gotten the winning question?
>ANIMALS: Bride uses her wedding to get stray kitten adopted (1:39)
>HISTORY: Railroad brakeman killed instantly by lightning during Worcester storm in 1910
>GOOD NEWS: Teen uses lasso to rescue person drowning in river
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, escaped alligator found wandering loose
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