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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-City of Worcester to fund universal basic income pilot program to aid poor residents
-Ex-Navy pilot and WPI graduate: U.F.O.s are "in our airspace" and "grossly under-reported" (pictured) (1:40)
-Related: Who is Ryan Graves? Former Navy pilot, U.F.O. whistleblower has Central Mass. roots
-$5.5 million to fix Worcester Route 20 underpass that constantly floods: Here are the details
-Worcester looks to become a drug manufacturing hub
-Survivor of Mass. plane crash shares recovery update from Worcester hospital (:49)
-Amid a flood of Haitian immigrants, a home in Worcester provides a soft landing
>FAITH: Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe in angels, new poll finds
-Video shows plane crash landing into ocean off Hampton Beach (2:28)
>DINING OUT: For Mass. restaurants, credit card fees leave a bad taste
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester eatery closes
-Action urged on former Big D market site on Mill Street by city councilor, candidate
-Judge rebuffs lawyer's attempts to depose city leaders on police prostitution allegations
-Maureen Schwab eyes Worcester District 4 City Council seat in 2023
-Worcester candidate forums come before preliminary election
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden bandstand concert 6-8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Wachusett Community Band concert 1 p.m. Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man rescued after getting stuck in area swamp
-No one hurt in Rutland van fire
-Pets – furry, fluffy and scaly – on display in West Boylston
-Sterling searches for senior center director
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Sign up for flag football by August 1st
-B.V.T. named a 2022-23 Distinguished High School
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Penny Pinchers Brewing in Millbury expanding to street seating
-Worcester bar closes for a week's vacation
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Greg Piccolo, "Fiddler," Vivi & DaFunk ...
-100FM The Pike (15:08): Kelly Hansen of Foreigner talks about their farewell tour
-Laurel: Masterpieces at the Worcester Art Museum
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 392 (27:48): V.N.A. Care
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 904 (29:27): Regional Environmental Council
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (58:24)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and Saint John's grad who was a third-generation combat veteran
>SPORTS: Free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott visits Patriots
-Giants beat Red Sox, 3-2
-Bravehearts rained out. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday (Postgame Home Run Derby & Kids Club Sunday)
-Shrewsbury loses heartbreaker in state Legion final, focuses on regionals
-Crusaders earn 11 Preseason All-Patriot League honors, Holy Cross ranks atop preseason poll
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: American woman and her daughter kidnapped in Haiti, nonprofit says
-Deep dive into Meta’s algorithms shows that America’s political polarization has no easy fix
-Tragic: Girl, 6, dies after mom runs her over with boat while she was swimming
>NEW ENGLAND: Milford scaffolding collapse leaves 4 people injured
-"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice": Third theft reported from Vermont movie set
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the coolest art hotels in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Families remind Beacon Hill of child care struggles
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross student stays artistically motivated in a world full of distractions
>HEALTH: Does coffee cause inflammation, or fight it? Experts explain
-F.D.A. approves R.S.V. drug health experts say is a "game changer"
>HOMES: Beat the heat at these Massachusetts homes
>FOOD: Trader Joe’s recalls broccoli cheddar soup and falafel amid concerns over insects and rocks
>TV/STREAMING: When does "Billions" return? Premiere date, streaming info
>MOVIES: "Haunted Mansion" spooked, "Barbie" heads for record $95 million second weekend
>CELEBRITY: Jamie Lee Curtis opens up about her addiction to opiates
>HISTORY: 1910 ad for Worcester moving company
>ANIMALS: Scared puppy showed up in woman's backyard (4:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old boy uses musical gift to soothe dogs at animal shelter
-Meanwhile, in Southern California, bear takes a dip in backyard Jacuzzi
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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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