Highlights in The 016 Monday, November 29th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Spotty rain and snow showers, temperatures in high 30s, lows 40s today in Worcester

  +6:00: California woman dies in crash on I-190 in Lancaster

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (15:36): WRRB Executive Director Paul Matthews talks School Committee district representation

  +6:00: Jacob Dobbs named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  +6:00: 62.8 million shoppers expected on Cyber Monday to cap holiday weekend

  +Noon: Worcester man arrested for break-in at Wings Over Worcester

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 29th

  +Noon: Worcester's winter parking ban in effect Wednesday

  -Overnight: Fire set by man in crisis damages Worcester three-decker

  -Man arrested for threatening to kill staff at Funky Murphy's after last call

  -Worcester restaurant asks couple it says skipped out on bill to return and pay

  -ICYMI: Officials investigating cause of fire at large Downtown Worcester building

  -Area jewelry store to close at start of 2022 after 30-plus years

  -Treehouse murder trial: Jurors in Julia Enright trial continue deliberations Monday morning

  -Phil Saviano, Douglas man who was key clergy sex abuse whistleblower, dies 

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday

  -Trans-Siberian Orchestra return to Worcester with renewed energy

  -Langston Hughes’ "Black Nativity" at Mechanics Hall a call to community

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

  -After Duffy Field victory, Worcester resident group seeks sustained engagement with city leaders

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of November 29th

  -Which areas of Mass. saw biggest post-holiday travel surges (1:50)

  -Tribute to the first female bartender at the Hotel Vernon 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Fire Logs for the week of November 15th-21st

  -Sutton Rep. McKenna appointed to state's Autism Commission

  -Sports: Boston sweep as Patriots, Celtics and Bruins all win

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

  -Madison Demski scores career-high 23 as HC women rally past Bryant, 67-49

  -Railers lose at home, 6-0

  -Worcester's Kendrick Ball Jr. loses title fight in Springfield

  -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

  -Shopping: The best 112 Cyber Monday deals you can shop right now

  -Amazon's 46 best Cyber Monday deals

  -Colleges: Clark’s new data science major prepares students for an information-driven world 

  -National: Trial set to start this week on charges Jussie Smollett faked racist attack

  -New England: More than 2 million people pass through Logan during Thanksgiving weekend

  -Break-in suspect dies after Seekonk police chase ends in crash, exchange of gunfire (1:45)

  -Upcoming Charlie Baker fundraiser signals a likely gubernatorial reelection bid

  -Heroic N.H. firefighter ready to head home from the hospital

  -Food: Breakfast is going to be more expensive next year 

  -TV/Streaming: Disney to spend $33 billion next year on new shows and movies

  -Movies: "Encanto," "House of Gucci" fuel Thanksgiving box office 

  -Celebrity: Matthew McConaughey says he will not run for Texas governor 

  -History: How the Slinky played an important role in World War II 

  -Animals: Watch a determined bear finally get his birdfeeder treat (:41) 

  -Homes: Video tour of spacious and warm Colonial in Boylston for sale (3:54) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Volunteers build wheelchair ramp for child injured in Wisconsin parade attack

  -Meanwhile, in California, town in fowl mood over peacock infestation 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (6:40): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Hirsh on the Omicron variant

  +Noon: Gov. Baker talks about what Mass. is doing about new variant (1:04)

  -Omicron variant now in North America, Canadian officials say

  -What can we do to prepare for the Omicron variant? Here's what one expert says

  -ICYMI: What you need to know about the Omicron variant

  -U.S. travel ban set to take effect as Omicron variant is detected in more countries

  -Will you need more booster shots to protect against new variants? Doctors explain