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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Parents want "One Chip Challenge" banned after Worcester teen's death (3:01) (pictured). Article
+6:00: Foley gets life in prison for murder of woman found in burning car
+Noon: Live coverage of preliminary election day in Worcester
+Noon: UMass Medical School medical students, faculty volunteer for Walk with a Doc
+Noon: Friends, family remember former St. John's captain who passed running marathon
-TODAY! Voters will choose 2 candidates in each of 5 municipal races Tuesday
-Related: Worcester preliminary election voter guide
-Related: Mike Bendetti -- Worcester Preliminary Election Lawn Signs
-"How did this happen?" Worcester teen dies after taking on "One Chip Challenge" (2:01). Article
-Related: Fundraiser -- For Harris: A Life Cut Short At Age 14
-Earlier: Worcester high school student dies of complications from social media challenge, family says
-Spectrum is offering credit after dropping ABC, ESPN and other Disney channels. Here is how to get it
-Researchers doubt Worcester Art Museum's claim about ancient Roman piece
-Earlier: Manhattan D.A. seizes ancient Roman bust from Worcester Art Museum
-For 5 Holy Cross students from Worcester, the future is 3.5 miles away
-Worcester Police investigating Endicott Street shooting
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant announces family meal specials available Tuesday to Thursday
-ICYMI: A Labor Day marvel: Mailman marks 55 years delivering the goods in Worcester
-UMass Memorial bringing mental health help into Worcester middle schools
-Worcester lawyer runs, raises funds in honor of inspirational colleague
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett area goings on
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Accomplishments and recognition continue for Rileigh Leary
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury students intern at State House
-Shrewsbury Community Snapshot: Active otters in the water
-Rutland family coping with heating oil spill told insurance money has dried up (4:48)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-September and October events at the Blackstone Heritage Visitor Center
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Writing Lines -- Memoirs and musings in Worcester-area literary events
-New essays from Harvard historian Jill Lepore of West Boylston a bracing exploration of modern history and culture
-Screen Time: Silver Scream Con delivers rock, horror film favorites
-Tempe Staples and Casey Burns: Access to affordable, high-quality child care imperative
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 398 (27:54): Richard Moore
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who "had a low tolerance for nonsense and a high capacity for love"
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick reveals where Mac Jones improved most during summer
-Red Sox beat Rays, 7-3
-Jordan Fuller named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Handball players gather in Worcester to compete for bragging rights
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox playoff chances go out with the Tide after 1-5 week
-Worcester native helping Ireland take aim at Olympic baseball
-Labor Day tennis tournament is a tradition in Princeton
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Smash-and-grab crew armed with hammers nabs $500,000 in jewelry
-Burning Man revelers begin exodus after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in desert
-Tragic: Paralyzed woman dies trapped in hot car after it ran out of gas
>NEW ENGLAND: Person killed by train on Cape Cod
-3 hurt in fiery gas tanker crash on I-84
>COLLEGES: Clark is first academic institution to become founding member of international nonprofit
-Worcester State provides update on National Student Clearinghouse data breach
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happens to your body on an airplane?
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Entrepreneurs are finding community investment, advice are helping to build sustainable and inclusive missions
>HEALTH: 8 lesser-known triggers of high blood pressure
-Getting COVID shots in same arm may result in stronger immune response (1:01)
>FOOD: Recall issued for Hillshire Farm product due to possible bone fragments
>SHOPPING: More than 85,000 highchairs are under recall after 2 dozen reports of falls
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 27th to September 2nd
>TV/STREAMING: Keith Hernandez reveals how he won over "standoffish" "Seinfeld" star with guest role
>MOVIES: Apple shifts "Killers of the Flower Moon" theatrical release to worldwide
>CELEBRITY: Smash Mouth original lead singer Steve Harwell dies at 56
>ANIMALS: Cat living at Home Depot in New Jersey becomes an online star
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 5th (1:43)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Fire department hosts 9-year-old's birthday party after fire at family home
-What you see in this optical illusion reveals whether you are a logical or emotional person
-Meanwhile, in Nebraska, a suspected drunken driver accidentally calls 911 on himself
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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