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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-The surprising new Omicron symptom that you might notice at Christmas dinner
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County
-Here's how to protect a child too young for a vaccine during the holidays
-Mass. doctors switch treatment amid Omicron surge, with new drugs available in limited supply
-Mass. doc on struggle to find rapid tests, changing Christmas plans
-ICYMI: Worcester’s Medical Director anticipates "rough 6 weeks" as cases soar
-Central Mass. hospital beds fill with COVID patients
-Mass. officials report more than 10,000 new cases, 32 additional deaths as positivity rate tops 8 percent
In The News
-Latest weather: Freezing rain and icy roads Christmas morning
-Man arrested after crashing truck into utility pole, breaking into Dudley home
-Early morning rollover Friday in Westborough
-Homes: See inside a $75,000 home for sale in Worcester
-What's open and closed on Christmas
-Worcester Arts Magnet School Winter Concert 2021 (29:10)
-Vernon Hill School Winter Concert 2021 (35:24)
-NORAD Tracks Santa celebrates 65 years of documenting Santa’s flight
-Bishop shares joy of God’s love
-No T&G will be delivered Friday or Saturday
-ICYMI: 2-alarm fire at Chandler Street three-decker in Worcester
-Worcester police turn to public for help in search for missing 14-year-old
-Phantom Gourmet visits Central Mass. restaurant (5:15)
-NEW Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (30:19): Whiskey Wednesday Christmas
-A musical holiday treat from Mauro and Peter DePasquale (1:58)
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-McGovern, Augustus tout $12 billion in federal infrastructure package
-Tribute to 25-year elementary school teacher
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling to be on normal schedule the next 2 weeks
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Van Gieson is in love with photography and capturing the world
-Fitchburg Art Museum gives out hundreds of gift cards to help families with children in the Fitchburg Public Schools
-Fitchburg bowling alley a microcosm for social engagement and disengagement in America
-Sports: Top 10 Worcester pro hockey graduates who thrived best in NHL
-Grafton, Worcester hockey teams honor longtime Buffone Arena manager Nick Pennucci
-Bill Belichick is giving Patriots players some extra time on Christmas morning
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-NHL postpones 14 games; won’t resume play until Tuesday
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Here are the shortages we saw this year and what got more expensive
-Colleges: Holy Cross names new vice provost for diversity, equity and inclusion
-National: See what Christmas looks like in 10 places around the world
-Airline warns flight cancellations due to COVID-19, weather will last into weekend
-Colorado DA asks court to reconsider 110-year sentence for truck driver in fatal crash
-New England: Mass. city brings back annual Christmas Eve parade (:52)
-New England woman has gifts in checked baggage replaced with dog food
-N.H. man arrested for DUI twice in just over 24 hours
-Tragic: 9-year-old Indiana boy beaten to death; mother, stepmother charged
-Shopping/Deals: Last-minute shoppers flock to stores on Christmas Eve
-Health: Research from UMass Medical School shows "encouraging" results that could slow progression of ALS
-TV/Streaming: What to watch on Christmas Day
-Movies: "Don’t Look Up", shot partly in Worcester, is now on Netflix
-Celebrity: Cardi B gives Offset $2 million for his 30th birthday
-History: Early Christmas cards from the collection at the Worcester Historical Museum
-Animals: Displaced by tornadoes, dogs and cats up for adoption in Massachusetts
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Watch TSA officer save 2-month-old baby who stopped breathing
-Meanwhile, here are top 10 odd news stories of 2021
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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