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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old
-Man in custody after 13-hour standoff with police in Worcester, 2 shot (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester police press conference (4:02)
-Earlier: Worcester police continue to surround home in standoff with man after 2 people shot (2:49)
-TODAY! Worcester neighborhood cleanups begin on Saturday
-TODAY! The Village Marketplace noon to 5 Saturday
-Worcester recognized for contribution to "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
-Worcester man arrested for gun after crash, foot pursuit
-Bill Shaner: National spotlight, local dome of silence
-Ray Mariano: Raising School Committee pay a bad idea
-Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20): Meg Milonopolous shares words of advice for her 3 young children
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for July
-Table Hoppin': New owner of Kokoriko's "off to a great start"
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling delayed a day starting on Tuesday
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
-Worcester beaches reopen after E. Coli warning lifted
-State must change "unconstitutional" tax foreclosure laws that hurt Worcester woman, A.G. says
-Worcester commuter rail begins adjusted schedule July 10th
-Drone video footage of Worcester July Fourth fireworks (1:01)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden bandstand concert 6-8 Sunday
-NEW! Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Steve Charette parlays childhood interest into magical career
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Fireworks slated for Clinton July 8th
-Filming again brings cameras to Clinton
-E-bike rider dies in car crash in Gardner
-Beal Commons appeal seeks to add 8 potential plaintiffs
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Ramps from Mass Pike to Route 122 in Millbury to be closed 3 nights next week
-Sterling pizzeria is "dream come true"
-Grafton subcommittee to examine Tufts P.I.L.O.T. funds
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Chamber Music opens its Summer Series on Saturday
-Six Things To Do: special walking tour, Rumours, Armenian music ...
-Unity Radio's Stand Ups and Stand Outs with Serenity Jones (58:28)
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1310 (25:11): Family Resource Center
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1313 (24:32): Olivia Frances, Singer/Songwriter
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nationally acclaimed organist, teacher and Minister of Music and Arts at the First Baptist Church in Worcester
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Athletics, 7-3
-Lefty reliever Tyler Nielsen of Grafton getting it done out of the pen for the Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts fall to Pittsfield, 8-7. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday
-WooSox beat Mets, 7-3
-North's Ty Tabales wins Courage Award at Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
-Pirates face Wranglers on Saturday
>CARS: NEW! See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: 2 newborns found dead at Chicago day care
-Half of U.S. bee population died out last year
-Tragic: Couple who had been together over 50 years dies in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Connecticut man, 20, drowns in rapids at Vermont park
-Mass. beauty workers, schools may be required to train to "see" domestic violence
>COLLEGES: New trustees share "clear commitment and passion for the Clark mission"
-Law firm's webinar will break down the Supreme Court’s block on race-based affirmative action in college admissions
>HOMES: Stink bugs are chewing through Mass. gardens -- What to do
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 easy hikes with incredible views in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. jobs report likely to show a solid gain, potentially complicating Fed’s drive to cool inflation
-Advertisers demand billions in refunds from YouTube over skippable ads
>SHOPPING: Liquidation sales begin at Christmas Tree Shops (2:10)
>FOOD: Super Mario characters adorn new Oreos, available for limited time
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on "tripledemic" threat, fall vaccine push
-Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full F.D.A. approval
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and more
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise plans to make "Mission: Impossible" movies until he’s 80 — like Harrison Ford with Indiana Jones
>ANIMALS: Annie, a 19-year-old foster dog, was supposed to live a month. She lived for another year
>HISTORY: Aurora Hotel in Worcester in the 1930s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman, 90, retires from Dillard's job after 74 years — and no missed days
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, mysterious flying creature keeps pounding on family's back door
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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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