Highlights in The 016 Friday, November 26th

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

  Black Friday 2021

  +Noon: Some stores see slow start to Black Friday (1:25)

  -Bigger crowds, "messier stores": Black Friday begins as pandemic woes linger

  -Black Friday will kick off "record-breaking" holiday shopping season

  -Shopping more low-key with early start, area stores say

  -Here’s what to buy on Black Friday and what to leave on the shelf

  -The 016 Quick Guide to Black Friday deals

  -The ultimate guide to Black Friday

  -Worcester Bravehearts' Black Friday deals

  -The 30 best Disney gifts to shop for Black Friday

  -The 5 best Black Friday iPhone deals

  -Prime Video Black Friday deal offers over 15 channels for $0.99

  -Hulu Black Friday Deal is $0.99 a month for a year

  -Why is it called Black Friday? Here are a few theories 

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Rain turns to snow later today, 1-2 inches possible in Worcester

  +6:00: The Best of Who We Are: Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia and our other Hometown Heroes of 2021

  +6:00: Fewer Cyber Monday deals but bargains at Worcester area restaurants

  +6:00: This shagadelic 1950s home in Worcester is listed for $679,900

  +6:00: Winston W. Wiley: We’re pretty good at giving, but need to work harder at caring

  +6:00: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted: Meet Todd & more

  +Noon: 18-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charge

  +Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester

  +Noon: Storage units with donated items to be sold for charity in November

  +Noon: Worst times to drive home in Massachusetts after Thanksgiving

  +Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend

  -Man drowns in Shrewsbury after leaving a party in distress Wednesday night, prompting helicopter, K-9 search by police

  -St. Vincent Hospital nurses spend Thanksgiving on strike

  -Related: Saint Vincent Hospital could face fines after closing inpatient behavioral beds

  -Bishop's Thanksgiving dinner returns to Worcester in person

  -Community agents of change join to bring food to those in need

  -Central Mass. leaders, businesses and artists give thanks

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday

  -NEW Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (19:37): Whiskey Bracket Challenge

  -Six Things to Do: "Spamalot," Silverbacks, Giuliano D'Orazio, Festival of Lights and more ...

  -Behind Worcester's candidates: Supporters saw inclusive leaders in political newcomers

  -Tribute to avid woodworker and handyman who was friendly and upbeat

  -About 10,000 homes have received new Worcester recycling bins

  -Here is where the city will be picking up leaves today

  -Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday

  -ICYMI: Discussions continue for city to acquire the Denholm building

  -Central Mass. natives take central stage in Greater Boston Stage Company’s rendition of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 5K Holden Road race attracts big field

  -Shrewsbury holds Turkey Trot for the Memory

  -Selectmen approve raise for Shrewsbury Town Manager

  -New shake, tea business in Westborough adds “Vivacity” to drinks in response to pandemic

  -Sports: Crusaders cherish their football coach, Bob Chesney 

  -Radio Worcester (9:20): Holy Cross football coach Bob Chesney on Saturday's home NCAA playoff game

  -Tickets to Saturday's NCAA playoff game at Holy Cross start at $15

  -Football Frenzy's Thanksgiving Day highlights

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

  -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: California docks see "significant progress" with supply chain backlog, port chief says 

  -National: NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept

  -N.J. cop fatally struck man, drove to mom's home with body, prosecutor says

  -New England: Police search for suspect accused of vandalizing 2 homes on The Kennedy Compound

  -Driver killed in Thanksgiving morning crash in Mansfield

  -Tragic: Kansas City couple killed in train crash driving home from Thanksgiving dinner 

  -Colleges: Nichols College "Sweat for Vets" raises over $1,500 for Project New Hope

  -Worcester State investigates racial slur in dorm

  -Health: Sleep training for adults prevents depression, study finds 

  -TV/Streaming: "This Is Us" teases a tearful goodbye in heartwarming Season 6 trailer 

  -Celebrity: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gives Navy veteran his truck

  -Food: Kool-Aid, Country Time Lemonade recalled due to possibility of glass and metal

  -Homes: Tour mansion near the Everglades that could break a Florida real estate record 

  -History: Elm Park in Worcester, circa 1916

  -Animals: Woman's hilariously honest adoption post for wild foster dog (3:44)

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Plympton boy honored for saving family from carbon monoxide poisoning 

  -Meanwhile, in New York, restaurant rolls out Thanksgiving pizza topped with turkey, classic sides 

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  -Multiple opportunities, Town of Holden DPW

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: EXPLAINER: What is the new variant in South Africa?

  +Noon: WHO hosts special meeting on worrying new variant

  -New variant has scientists very concerned

  -Your booster side effects shouldn’t be as "Intense" this time

  -As trends worsen in Mass., Gov. Charlie Baker announces vaccine booster milestone

  -ICYMI: Mass. hospitals stretched thin with rising cases and staffing shortages