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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester home invasion victims clobbered with kitchen pan, 4 busted
+6:00: DoHo Cafe doughnut bar expands Doughnut Homies to Worcester’s Midtown Mall
+6:00: Bud Light offers $15 beer rebates for Fourth of July weekend amid boycott, declining sales
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Knights of the Zodiac," and more
+Noon: UPDATED: 20-year-old found injured after back-to-back shots ring out overnight in Worcester
+Noon: Fireworks over Worcester -- City holds Independence Day celebration
+Noon: Thaer Abdallah's paintings tell a story both personal and universal
-Meg's Journey (7:12): Holden resident and North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopolous on her reaction to her cancer diagnosis
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
-Wexford House, Worcester landmark, to come back to life
-Manny Jae Media (38:51): What's going on at Nuestra? Hear from Natalie Rodriguez
-Earlier: Nuestra announces it's closing
-Jersey Mike’s Subs expected to open in Worcester this summer
-Man who murdered woman at Worcester restaurant gets life in prison. Article
-Lifeguard shortage threatens summer fun in Worcester (2:39)
-Worcester City Council urges reopening of Community Healthlink programs
-Radio Worcester (17:57): C.M.H.A. report reveals struggle to find affordable housing in Worcester
-Mass. Housing Partnership names Worcester a housing hero
-A post-pandemic LGBTQ+ "renaissance" in Worcester, driven by young people
-Worcester Regional Retirement Board C.E.O. Michael Sacco forced to resign
-TODAY! Worcester NAACP will lead reading of Frederick Douglass July 4th address
-Find July 4th fireworks around Worcester
-July 4 holiday travel forecast: When will traffic be worst? (1:21)
-ICYMI: Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda signs contract to lead Easthampton schools, starts Saturday
-Shortage of lifeguards forces Worcester to adjust schedules; Indian Lake Beach closed again
-Westborough police say Worcester man threatened to kill ex-girlfriend
-5 Johns busted in sting at Worcester hotels: W.P.D.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police arrest woman with active warrant for numerous motor vehicle violations
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Holden police warn residents to lock their car doors
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State police investigate death at Sterling Police Department (:20). Article
-Rutland man charged with defrauding addiction treatment nonprofit
-Imminent budget cuts to leave Dudley with 2 firefighters per shift
-Shrewsbury’s seniors honored by School Committee
-West Boylston police log June 19th to 25th
-Q&A: The vintage farmhouse vibe in Webster
-Bay Path principal retires after 51 years in school's community
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper looks to upset Joey Chestnut at July Fourth Nathan's hot dog contest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up gigs Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Weezer, Kate Willett, Micky Dolenz and more to rock your week
-Worcester Walks: Fowler Brook Trail, a "gorges" overlook
-First Person: To fight climate change, an urban forest must take root
-Sounds of summer: Traveler's tales and more
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 550 (28:17): Pieta Support Group, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 387 (28:18): Mass Academy Math & Science
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned a beauty salon on Park Ave. for years
>SPORTS: 4 under-the-radar breakout candidates for the Patriots in 2023
-Bravehearts erupt for 14 runs in 5th to beat Westfield. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-WooSox sweep Buffalo in doubleheader
-Area athletes honored at Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Local college leaders discuss Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
-Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting
-Tragic: 5 teens killed when car crashes, submerges into Florida pond
>NEW ENGLAND: Proposed bottle redemption law changes would up deposit to $0.10
>COLLEGES: 2 Anna Maria graduates return as adjunct professors
-Worcester State gallery seeks artist entries for juried Pride exhibit this fall
>SHOPPING: Overstock.com to relaunch Bed Bath & Beyond website
>BUSINESS: Local bank C.E.O. announces retirement
-W.B.J. editorial -- We’re not out of the woods yet
-M.B.I. launches $6 million capital campaign for new Pilot Biomanufacturing Center
>HEALTH: Diet Coke sweetener Aspartame is "possible carcinogen": leaked report
-First A.I.-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
>FOOD: Oranges could be in short supply this summer after weather damages Florida's crops
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best European rivers to cruise
>HOMES: 10 most expensive and least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, June 18th to 24th
>TV/STREAMING: "The Bachelorette" contestants -- Meet the men vying for Charity Lawson's heart
>MOVIES: Michael Douglas, son filming movie in Western Mass: Reports
>CELEBRITY: Toby Keith shares update on stomach cancer battle
>ANIMALS: Dog hiding under an old bed had a surprise (:58)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Trapped kitten rescued after 4 days underneath house
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, airport traveler wins $1.3 million jackpot on slot machine
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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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