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Clark University graduate Padma Lakshmi talks about her Emmy nomination (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)
In The News
>Latest weather: Dry and quiet, high of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man charged in connection with death at Webster shopping plaza
+6:00: Local police warn of T-shirt texting scam
+6:00: UMass Worcester Prevention Research Center targets COVID spread in the community
+6:00: 5 new open houses in Worcester
+6:00: What does Worcester hockey mean for you?
+Noon: Police arrest man breaking into Worcester car dealership
+Noon: MBTA eyes battery powered trains along Worcester line: Report
+Noon: Fitchburg commuter rail suspended after person killed by train in Concord
+Noon: Worcester monitoring national monkeypox outbreak
+Noon: Clark grad Padma Lakshmi gushes about her 2022 Emmy nomination and spills exclusive scoop on "Top Chef" season 20
+Noon: 2 days left to donate to Seven Hills' virtual Bigger Dipper fundraiser
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 13th
+Noon: Award-winning play "Oasis" from Israel examines war and conscience in Worcester
+Noon: Cannabis Confidential: Mass. deserves more holidays celebrating marijuana
+Noon: First Person: Scenes from a 50th high school reunion
-Worcester man charged with murder after body found in March in Paxton woods
-Teens arraigned in South Station attack of Worcester musician
-Worcester coalition secures thousands of pounds of baby formula for local families
-Vote for Ricky Duran to perform at the Hollywood Bowl
-Do you travel on Stafford Street in Worcester? Take the safety audit survey
-City wants regular reports in wake of report showing Worcester police issued more citations, arrests to Black, Hispanic community
-In Worcester, Healey touts big teacher’s union endorsement
-Coffee with Konnie No. 537 (29:14): Roberta Schafer
-Worcester Emergency Management launches new summer learning series
-Worcester Family Partnership summer playgroup schedule
-Worcester Bravehearts' Craft Beer Fest and Game Night on Thursday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester artist Kat O'Connor has solo exhibition at Worcester Art Museum
-Soapbox No. 1278 (24:07): David W. Filar, Worcester Arts Council
-Bad Advice: Sun worshipper shuns sunscreen
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who spent 33 years as a State Trooper
-Ginger Navickas leaves a legacy of determination as well as joy
-Memorial planned for Worcester EMS Paramedic Seth Ebbs
-ICYMI: After nearly 95 years, Harding Tire Co. in Worcester closes
-Downtown Worcester will lose one eatery, but will soon gain another
-Man ordered held on $25,000 bail for May crash in Worcester that killed a man in a wheelchair
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police arrest Worcester woman on active warrants
-Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen name change moves forward
-Drought conditions making it more difficult for Luks Farm to grow Christmas trees
-Grafton police welcome 3 new officers
-Princeton printer uses time-proven techniques for custom results
-Historic Southbridge school building is transformed into apartments for eligible seniors
-Westborough training company expands with Texas acquisition
>SPORTS: Sale works 5 scoreless, but Red Sox lose in Tampa
-Bravehearts fall to Rox, 6-1. Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bark in the Park
-Bravehearts' Bark in the Park Wednesday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox win in Norfolk, 2-1
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-Honda key fob hack could leave all vehicle models since 2012 vulnerable: reports
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Video shows gunman enter building, police milling in hallway during Uvalde shooting. Full video
-NASA reveals new telescope's brilliant images of stars, galaxies and an exoplanet
-Florida murder-suicide that left 2 dead began with family feud over vacation home
>NEW ENGLAND: School bus rolls over after collision with SUV in New Hampshire
-Seabrook nuclear power plant siren inadvertently activated, officials say
>SHOPPING: Check out all the latest deals on Amazon Prime Day
-Beware of Amazon Prime Day scams
>BUSINESS: Michael McDermott, managing editor in Providence, named head of newsroom at T&G
-Worcester Youth Leadership Institute helps students forge their own path
-The Profitable Business Roadmap Workshop - July 19th
>COLLEGES: Clark's Tech Quest Apprenticeship Initiative to help train tech and digital marketing professionals
>HEALTH: Will contagious Omicron BA.5 and BA.5 variants drive summer surge?
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: See the complete list of Emmy nominations
>MOVIES: The best movies of 2022… so far
>CELEBRITY: "Yellowstone" actress charged with disability insurance fraud
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week: Meet Morgan, Viper and more
>HISTORY: WPI in 1907
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Veteran rescues mother, daughter from burning car
-Solve optical illusion in under 2 minutes & you're in the top 0.1%
-Meanwhile, in Florida, watch as man finds bear rummaging through garage refrigerator
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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