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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 92 today in Worcester
-New England fall foliage forecast (2:27)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Company behind "One Chip Challenge" says it will pull product from shelves days after Worcester teen died
+6:00: 1 person dies in Athol house fire (:31)
+6:00: Things To Do: Sterling Fair, Yung Gravy, Pike RokFest ...
+6:00: Pet Rock Fest on tap, with message of kindness to animals
+6:00: The Last of Summer: Season's end still holds plenty of delights
+6:00: "That ’70s Show" actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
+Noon: Worcester designates cooling centers amid extreme heat
+Noon: Worcester teacher DeBarros "gives her all" to students
+Noon: Time to get LOUD! The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival returns to Worcester
+Noon: DeVotchKa brings its eclectic cabaret vibe to Electric Haze
+Noon: Road work continues in Holden
+Noon: Friendly’s in Webster permanently closed Monday, report says
+Noon: No pick-your-own apples this year at Brookfield Orchards
-Worcester Public Schools dismissing students early on Thursday, Friday
-Earlier: Worcester students struggle with lack of A.C. during late summer heat (2:09)
-Worcester broils in late summer scorcher
-West Nile Virus detected in Grafton Hill area, spraying planned
-They never asked for a private hospital room. But Worcester hospital charged them $5,000 for one
-How could smuggled Roman art have ended up at the Worcester Art Museum?
-Worcester criminal justice advocates glad to see police chief retire
-Fatal overdoses in Worcester: Here are the trends, and where they happen most
-Worcester transportation leader named to W.R.T.A. Advisory Board
-5 takeaways from Worcester's 2023 preliminary election
-Earlier: Worcester preliminary election results
>DINING OUT: Worcester Public Market food review -- The best restaurant?
-ICYMI: Tenant of flooded Downtown Worcester building says they were told it was "best to find new locations"
-Parents want "One Chip Challenge" banned after Worcester teen's death (3:01). Article
-Worcester Art Museum will increase scrutiny of its collection
-UMass Medical School medical students, faculty volunteer for Walk with a Doc
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Community garden open house and garden tour Saturday
-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 police station community night to be September 21st
-Missy Hollenback named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Sutton High School ranks high in state public high schools
-Sutton resident named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers
-Heat advisories as Brimfield Flea Market starts
-Millbury receives $1.35 million federal block grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: "Unsung hero" Lora Brueck to receive this year's ArtsWorcester Award
-Hanover Theatre offers plaza party and season kick off for anniversary
-Worcester Walks: Coes Parks join all elements of outdoor recreation
-Last Call: Charlie O’Donnell, Love Your Labels board member
-Worcester Arts Council opens 2024 grant applications
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 448 (28:06): Nancy Kathryn Burns, Worcester Art Museum
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran who held several patents and was very involved in his community
>SPORTS: Why Bill Belichick is "very excited" to see this Patriots receiver play in 2023
-New details about Patriots' Tom Brady ceremony in Week 1 revealed
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-WooSox beat Stripers, 3-2
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony (48:44)
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Nearly 145,000 Kia vehicles recalled due to potentially fatal safety hazard
>NATIONAL: 98-year-old German man is charged as an accessory to murder at a concentration camp
-At least 10 dead in boating, swimming incidents over Labor Day weekend
-Tragic: 1-year-old girl fatally shot in head inside drug-filled home
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont still reeling from flooding
-Dragon Pizza packed, gets good reviews after Dave Portnoy’s fight with owner
>COLLEGES: Construction of campus pub begins at Assumption
-WPI researcher using spacing and color to make algebra easier (2:06). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): More hotels charging fees for early check-in, late check-out (1:38)
>BUSINESS: MassHire Central Job Fair at Polar Park on Friday
-Career experts disagree whether hiring surge is coming in 2023's market
>HEALTH: A heart condition may affect 1 in 4 women after menopause, study finds
-UMass Medical School prof.: Doctors urged to prescribe fruits and veggies as poor nutrition heightens chronic disease diagnoses
>FOOD: Wendy’s newest Frosty tastes like a fan-favorite flavor
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, August 27th - September 2nd
>TV/STREAMING: Disney+ slashes subscription price to $1.99 amid cable dispute
>MOVIES: David Fincher returns to Netflix with Michael Fassbender’s cold-blooded assassin in "The Killer"
>CELEBRITY: Barbara Walters’ final words revealed 8 months after her death
>ANIMALS: Tiny piglet snuggles with anxious rescue dog (3:17)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 7th (2:04)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Missing dog reunited with family after 12 years
-Meanwhile, in Ontario, 5 million bees fall off back of a truck
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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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