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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: While its Worcester warehouse sits idle, Amazon has been paying property taxes. Here's how much.
+6:00: Worcester 311 mobile app now available for download
+6:00: Man stabbed in chest at Planet Fitness in Gardner (2:15)
+Noon: Worcester convenience store sells $100,000 lottery ticket
+Noon: Listen Up: Linnea's Garden, Ashley Deyj. Rose Gold Glasses
+Noon: Last Call: Novelist Courtney Kuketz
-Surveillance images show assault at Worcester Popeye's over wrong order (:26). Article
-Suspect in Colby Avenue shooting, standoff held without bail
-Related: Worcester police ask for public’s help in Colby Avenue standoff investigation
-Earlier: Restraining orders issued against resident of Worcester house in 13-hour standoff
-Huge bobcat spotted in Worcester neighborhood (1:41). Article
-Judge tosses former Holy Cross coach's lawsuit
-Developer plans second big Shrewsbury Street apartment building
-$11.3 million in counterfeit goods seized in Shrewsbury storage units, police say
-Bystanders rescue mother, 2 boys from fiery wreck in Charlton (1:53). Article
-Worcester Public Schools releases Night Life schedule
-Worcester Public Schools summer meals schedule
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- 50th Anniversary of Worcester's Deadliest Fire - Part 1. Video (22:57). Audio (24:06)
>DINING OUT: How restaurants can trick diners into spending more
-Millbury woman completes Rosalina’s Kitchen "Avalanche" Italian dish challenge
-NEW! Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20); Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
-ICYMI: Legendary rock band Chicago coming to Worcester
-Worcester man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for child sex abuse images
-Brother of Polar Beverages stabbing suspect contacted victim, prosecutor says
-Worcester rolls out 311 app to report problems, nuisance
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 2023-24 before and after school registration open
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-60 shall be nifty for enhanced Fred Warren Road Race in Holden
-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): Patriots stars visit Ron Burton Training Village in Hubbardston (3:40)
-Charging stations and banners come to Clinton
-Temporary off-ramp for Mass Pike, I-495 opens
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Sterling Greenery opens new location in Paxton
-Shrewsbury Select Board makes appointments to town committees
-Weaving community through art and music at the Alternatives' Whitin Mill
-Explore the world of Herbert Hosmer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg makes big impression on "America's Got Talent"
-Related: Heidi Klum shares video of Lavender's audition (9:31)
-Band Gold Star Blvd. ready to rock in Worcester
-Destructor set for Stormbringer Metal Festival at Ralph's Rock Diner
-Exploring the beautiful and fascinating libraries of Central Mass.
-Janice Harvey: History, school memories in visit to Watergate Hotel
-Radio Worcester (8:19): Alex Guardiola weighs in on homeless encampment debate
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 510 (27:59): Safe Injection Sites/2 Gage Street
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 317 (28:27): Chris Pinto
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a 50-year member of Eastside Post 201 and was known for his cake baking and decorating skills
>SPORTS: National League snaps All-Star Game losing streak
-Tour of the new Gillette Stadium renovations (2:49)
-Punch-Out at Polar Park boxing card August 4th takes shape with local fighters on slate
-St. John's grad Tyler Nielsen boosts Bravehearts bullpen this summer
-Bravehearts fall, 8-7, remain in first place. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts sit atop league standings after 4-2 week
-Craft Beer, live music, free hot dog, and a chance to be seen on TV. Bravehearts' holding Craft Beer Night on Thursday
-Pirates drop crucial game to Wranglers, 37-32
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison
-Historic California red tide killing, sickening sea lions, dolphins
-Tragic: 9-year-old killed at grandma's birthday party
>NEW ENGLAND: Extreme flooding leaves path of destruction in Vermont (2:34)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State faculty and students receive summer research grants
-UMass Medical School, UMass Memorial launch Lupus Center
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 2nd to 8th. 10 least expensive
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 unbelievably charming European medieval walled cities to visit
>BUSINESS: Inflation is believed to have slowed sharply in June
-Bank of America accused of opening fake accounts and charging illegal junk fees
>FOOD: Understanding this food label could save you thousands
>SHOPPING: Total coverage of Amazon Prime Day July 11th and 12th
-Best Buy Black Friday in July sale; Walmart+ Week sales; Target Circle Week sales
>HEALTH: Over 3 in 4 Americans contracted COVID by end of 2022, a C.D.C. review of blood data shows
>TV/STREAMING: The wildest talk show moments of 2023 so far
>MOVIES: Jamie Lee Curtis says "Freaky Friday 2" will “for sure” happen – but not until writers' strike ends
>CELEBRITY: Aretha Franklin's 2014 handwritten will found valid by a jury
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Quinn, Luna and more
>HISTORY: White City Amusement Park in the mid-1940's (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quick-thinking manager saves suicidal man from Connecticut River
-Meanwhile, in Australia, apartment listing goes viral after renters spot hilarious detail
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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