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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 83 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester tunnel to close until September for construction (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old
+6:00: Oxford police: Shawn O'Connell, man shot by officer, was charging in "a full sprint"
+6:00: Worcester to get first "green" street. Here's what it means
+6:00: Worcesteria: At Donker Farm, chicks rule, but bees are a-pollen
+Noon: Blues and rock veteran Paul Nelson set for Worcester appearance
-W.P.D. asks for public's help finding 15-year-old runaway
-Gov. Healey chooses Ed Augustus for housing secretary
-Drone video above DCU Center prior to Zach Bryan concert (1:22)
-Auburn man indicted in Stafford Street crash that killed 5-year-old girl
-Trial begins for man accused of killing Carlos Cruz outside Worcester bar
-DCU Center hosts largest job fair in Central Mass. on Tuesday
-CVS to pay $6 million to settle prescription overcharges in Mass., including Worcester
-Worcester Public Schools’ proposed $552 million budget includes 228 new positions
-Worcester among Mass. cities to receive opioid settlement funds for recovery services
-38th annual Walk for the Homeless coming up in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Rabid fox: Leicester police warn residents to keep kids, pets inside
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Worcester's Oldest Unsolved Murder Case". Video (20:04). Audio (21:34)
-ICYMI: D.A.: Oxford police officer shoots man who was advancing on them with sword (:27). Article
-Multi-alarm fire tears through Worcester apartment building, causing extensive damage
-Family of 5 displaced from fire in Canterbury St. home
-GoFundMe set up for family businesses destroyed in fire in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett Regional freshman places first at State Science Fair
-They Might Be Teachers: Scientific musicians take on D Hall
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland first responders save young man in crisis
-Cemetery expansion funds approved by Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-Shrewsbury police introduce new officer
-Boylston, Berlin schools benefit from donations and grants
-Grafton’s Murphy family runs Providence Marathon for Make-A-Wish
-Colin Wood of Grafton inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
-Are you familiar with the Sterling Neighbor to Neighbor Fund?
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: How to get Taylor Swift tickets at Gillette Stadium
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 504 (27:45): W.R.T.A.
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 5 (28:29): Inroads In Rutland
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: What the "Me Too" movement hasn't addressed
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to educator and former coach of the Holy Cross women's soccer team
>SPORTS: Celtics-Heat schedule
-Red Sox pounded by Mariners in fourth straight loss
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 31
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Average age of vehicles on U.S. roads hits a record high
>NATIONAL: Rudy Giuliani accused of sexual assault
-Veterans exposed to chemical at Camp Lejeune faced a 70% higher Parkinson’s risk, study says
-Tragic: Body of missing boy, 4, found on Boston Harbor island, state police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Man who allegedly met N.H. woman on OnlyFans, hid in her attic, testifies "she liked it"
-Mother, stepfather and grandmother arrested after 6 kids reported missing, later found
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, May 7th to 14th
>HEALTH: Can A.I. predict a person's Alzheimer's risk? UMass Medical School researchers say yes
-New menopause drug for hot flashes gets F.D.A. approval
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-The Fed probably won't cut rates anytime soon. Why that's good news for markets
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria graduation at DCU Center. Video (1:34:50)
-Clark selects student speakers for commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 8 most underrated places in Switzerland
>FOOD: Egg prices are crashing. Here's why
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading -- Sciutos Bookshop
>TV/STREAMING: Kevin Costner will not return to "Yellowstone" until he approves of the way John Dutton will be written off: Report
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" tracking for $70 million-$80 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Jane Fonda, 85, will never stop protesting, urges others to join
>ANIMALS: Itty-bitty pug puppy squeezes through the baby gate (3:27)
>HISTORY: Former Women's Club, now Tuckerman Hall, early 1900s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Child with terminal illness gets dying wish as movie characters surprise him
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, police respond to cries for "help," find "very upset goat"
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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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