Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, November 16th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Sunny and chilly, high of 43 today in Worcester

  +5:00: Worcester woman accidentally fired gun while reaching for change in Northborough Walmart, police say (:31)

  +5:00: See the locations included in Monopoly: Worcester Edition

  +5:00: Save $5 on tickets to Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl

  +5:00: Treehouse murder trial: Former neighbor of Julia Enright awoke to "blood curdling" scream

  +5:00: Near universal support for free WRTA buses ahead of key decision

  +5:00: Patient boarding in hospital emergency rooms — a crisis in Worcester and beyond

  +5:00: Heirloom quality dining sets from Central Mass. furniture company (2:01)

  +5:00: Final week of UMass Medical School Cares charitable giving campaign

  +5:00: Giant Reese's cup "Thanksgiving Pie" is sold out — but you can still get one

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (7:34): Ralph’s Tavern owner Scot Bove on Worcester Monopoly feud

  +Noon: Record-long nurses strike remains at an impasse — and may never end

  +Noon: Report shows Worcester residents should budget for $695 on holiday spending

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 16th

  +Noon: Loose cows evade Littleton police (3:32)

  +Noon: United plane catches fire at Logan Airport

  -"I put him in a headlock": Woman fights back during attempted carjacking in Worcester (2:22). Article

  -Related: "If you want to die about this car, we can die": Would-be good Samaritan fights off carjacker

  -Worcester police make quick arrest after Park Ave. bank robbery

  -Ralph's Tavern event to throw Monopoly boards in woodchipper

  -Related: Do not pass Go: Tavern claims inclusion on Worcester Monopoly board was "pay to play," not by popularity

  -Worcester restaurant's owner buys closing 40-year-old jewelry store

  -Downtown Worcester restaurant reopening following staffing problems

  -Actress Ashley Moore films scene of "Salvation" at Boulevard Diner on Shrewsbury Street 

  -Food: Gourmet donut shop coming to Summit

  -1,000 turkeys given to Worcester County Food Bank

  -Treehouse murder trial: Discussions about dead animal bones, vials of blood 

  -Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery

  -Skating oval on Worcester Common to open November 26th

  -Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert December 11th

  -Symphony Pro Musica brilliant in return to stage at Mechanics Hall

  -Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today 

  -Warm clothes, gift cards top the list of charitable organizations' needs this year

  -This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of November 15th

  -Worcester City Council preview for November 16th

  -Worcester's Civil Service exit still under review after 15 months

  -Tribute to "Uncle Eddie," a local pharmacist and lifelong Shrewsbury resident 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 sheep missing from sensory farm in North Brookfield

  -6 burglars hit Lunenburg sneaker shop, take $70,000 in high-end merchandise (2:37). Article

  -Grafton says goodbye to SeeClickFix. Here’s how to contact town officials now

  -Injuries reported in car crash on Route 146 in Sutton (:15)

  -Holden farm gives unique vacation experience 

  -Sports: Charlie Nascimben named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Holy Cross brings championship swagger to the field

  -How the Patriots’ remaining strength of schedule compares to rest of AFC playoff hopefuls

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

  -Celtics beat Cavaliers to split set

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 5 

  -Cars: Bertera Nissan has the cars for winter driving in Central Massachusetts (5:19)

  -Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston

  -Business: Is a 4-day workweek the answer to employee burnout? Most American workers say yes

  -Unemployment rate will match 50-year low by end of 2022, Goldman Sachs predicts

  -Colleges: Meet the WPI Business School executives in residence

  -Foreign students returning to U.S., but below pre-COVID levels 

  -National: Suspects at large after drive-by shooting at Colorado park sends 6 teens to hospital

  -New England: Nearly 1.3 million Massachusetts residents will face higher Medicare costs

  -Massachusetts 15th worst state for drivers, study claims

  -Tragic: Infant run over, killed after falling out car door in Texas 

  -Homes: Look through 5 new properties on the market in Worcester

  -Health: Flu cases in U.S. are up 23% compared to last year

  -Animals: Dog with incurable cancer showered with love from community 

  -TV/Streaming: Disney+ slumps, adding only 2.1 million subscribers in 4th quarter 

  -Movies: The "Downton Abbey" sequel trailer is here (1:35)

  -Celebrity: Olivia Munn faces wrongful-death suit after worker fall

  -Shopping/Deals: Target reveals list of deals for Black Friday week

  -History: Historical illustration of Main Street in Worcester at night 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandmother celebrated with medal after 26 kids, grandkids serve in military 

  -Meanwhile, in New Zealand, woman calls cops, says possum holding her "hostage" at home 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Worcester County cases increased by 1,631 this week

  -Radio Worcester (7:06): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh sees uptick heading into the holidays

  -ICYMI: After falling for weeks, U.S. case numbers are on the rise again

  -Mass. reports 5,248 new cases, 24 additional deaths over 3-day period

  -Booster shot for teens?

  -Austria starts nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated