Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, October 5th

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Showers end this morning, cloudy, high of 57 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Man rushes to rescue other residents after fire ignites in Worcester 3-decker

  +6:00: National Guard deployed to drive some Worcester school buses

  +6:00: Parents of slain Assumption grad testify against bill that eliminates life sentences without parole

  +6:00: Worcester area adoptable pets: Messi & more

  +6:00: Janice Harvey: The Great Quarantine of ‘20 has led to TV anxiety

  +6:00: Movies: Worcester-shot "Don't Look Up" brings us the latest Apocalypse

  +6:00: Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)

  +Noon: Table Hoppin': Namaste Woo, Pacha Mama join Worcester Public Market

  +Noon: Worcesteria: Skip Shea's "Trinity" heads to Amazon, Leominster Garrett Mahoney rapper breaks down Drake

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 5th

  +Noon: Worcester Ranked in Top 20 Safest Cities in America in 2021

  -Long-planned conversion of Worcester church to apartments takes next step

  -Reopening of restaurant at historic downtown Worcester building could come in November or December

  -Worcester man charged with unarmed burglary

  -Worcester emergency shelter Hotel Grace opens its doors early

  -Massport announces $2.1 million project at Worcester Airport

  -Worcester seeks business for tiny space at Union Station

  -Candidates for at-large seats on Worcester City Council to debate Wednesday evening

  -The 25 most dangerous cities and towns in Mass. in 2020, according to FBI data

  -$699.8 million Powerball ticket sold in California; 2 $1 million winning tickets sold in Mass.

  -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  -I-290 closures in Worcester coming this week

  -Applications open for city of Worcester’s Youth Poet Laureate program

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sturbridge horse center submits application for $50 million racetrack project

  -Hundreds of bikers ride in memory of fallen Auburn police officer

  -Lunenburg property related to tax fraud and wage theft scandal sold for $1.1 million

  -Beacon Manufacturing of Lancaster acquires Acromatic Plastics of Leominster 

  -Sports: WooSox fire Manager Billy McMillon, sources tell T&G

  -Polar Park to hold watch party for tonight's Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card game

  -Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Holy Cross releases full men's basketball schedule

  -Field hockey player Sarah Potter named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -High school Fab 15 football rankings

  -Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)

  -RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry

  -Business: Major Mass. labor union urges end to St. Vincent strike 

  -Colleges: QCC offers students quiet spaces

  -National: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer massive worldwide outage lasting several hours

  -DEA agent killed, two other law officers shot on Amtrak train in Tucson 

  -New England: Brady quote brings superfan "Schwartzie From Ashland" recognition in Patriots Nation 

  -Health: Falling asleep too fast is not a sign of a healthy sleeper, experts say 

  -Animals: 10-ounce puppy terrifies 75-pound Boxer (3:41) 

  -Shopping/Deals: Amazon rolls out early Black Friday deals to jump-start holiday shopping 

  -TV/Streaming: Apple TV+ cancels Joseph Gordon-Levitt's "Mr. Corman" after Season 1 

  -Movies: George Clooney movie shot in Worcester will debut in December 

  -Celebrity: New Kids On The Block to perform at Mohegan Sun with legendary lineup of guests 

  -History: From the Channel 4 archives, U2 plays the Worcester Centrum (2:22) 

  -Homes: 5 new Worcester homes on the market 

  -Food: Lobster products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man surprised with free bike from neighbors in South Carolina 

  -Meanwhile, in Kentucky, judge denies couple's divorce 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Mass. officials report 1,184 new cases, 21 additional deaths

  +6:00: Vaccines may have prevented a quarter-million cases and 39,000 deaths among seniors

  +Noon: Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots

  -City announces first Youth Vax Giveaway winners

  -"Too soon to tell," if large Christmas family gatherings will be safe, Dr. Fauci says

  -Mass. doctor on improving COVID-19 picture (3:45)

  -Radio Worcester (10:22): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh "cautiously optimistic" about COVID

  -ICYMI: Updated numbers for every Worcester County community

  -Mass. officials report 3,283 new cases, 12 additional deaths over 3-day period

  -Dr. Fauci encourages vaccinated people "to have a good normal Christmas with your family"

  -Booster shot for J&J vaccine?