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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester Starbucks Workers United strike as part of "Red Cup Rebellion"
+5:00: Worcester man arrested for fentanyl distribution, gun
+5:00: Brookfield man pleads guilty to making, selling ghost guns
+Noon: A city that responds (or doesn't): Study on community queries
+Noon: Southbridge building fire sends child to hospital
+Noon: Getting to know Worcester's new District 1 city councilor
+Noon: Manny Jae Media (36:59): City Manager Eric Batista
+Noon: Worcester pilot helps fly North Carolina dogs to new home in Vermont
+Noon: Ten Things to Do: Grain Thief, Green Sisters, Blue Light Bandits
+Noon: Letters to Cleo celebrates the 30th anniversary of "Aurora Gory Alice"
+Noon: Listen Up: Looking Glass War scores with restless, new wave sound
-Why Worcester changed the traffic pattern on Mill Street
-Earlier: Worcester creates first no-parking bike lanes on Mill Street
-5 arrested for drugs after search in Tatnuck Square area
-City Manager questioned on reducing oversight of Worcester Police Department
-Name change for Worcester hotel
-George's Coney Island among Phantom Gourmet's Restaurant Legends (4:36)
-Worcester councilors seek to help businesses in need of sprinkler upgrades
-A little bit of Havana set for Worcester Public Market
-End of Hollywood strikes welcome news for Worcester prop shop
-Worcester Jewish community members attend pro-Israel rally in D.C.
-Local food organizations seeing increase in demand ahead of Thanksgiving
-Canines For Disabled Kids 3rd annual Over the Edge offers chance to rappel down 120 Front Street
-Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester eatery (5:06)
-ICYMI: Prosecutor: Worcester woman accused of killing boyfriend said she couldn't remember what happened
-Nativity School of Worcester will be open to girls next year (2:50). Article
-Worcester wants to make it easier to hold events, get permits
-3 finalists named for new Worcester School Committee clerk
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett field hockey's playoff run ends in Division 1 state semifinals
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Wachusett Youth Football ends memorable season
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 tractor-trailers involved in crash on Mass Pike in Grafton
-Westborough crash with injuries causes delays on Mass Pike
-Clinton drug investigation leads to illegal drugs
-Second Chance Animal Services battling inflation, capacity issues
-Recovery work still ongoing 2 months after Leominster floods
-Westborough Veterans Advisory Board holds veterans clothing drive
-With the holiday season approaching, Bemis Farms Nursery hosts succulent tree workshop
-Radio Worcester (12:50): Worcester Food Hub brings Fitchburg Public Market to life
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Artist Corita Kent celebrated at Holy Cross exhibit
-Last Call: LGBTQ youth advocate Julie Walker
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 407 (27:29): Victoria Waterman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for the city of Worcester and W.R.T.A.
>SPORTS: Celtics beat 76ers, 117-107
-Mac Jones takes first reps with starting offense at Patriots practice
-Holy Cross men's basketball signs 4 to national letters of intent
-'Sader Stories (34:12): Hall of Fame Recognitions, Part 2
-Coach Annie Lahey leads Assumption field hockey to NCAA semifinals
-How will the Central Mass. football teams fare in the state semifinals?
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Supreme Court adopts formal code of conduct
-Google will delete many Gmail accounts soon — is yours safe?
-Tragic: Child killed, 4 others hurt in flea market shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read wins appeal from S.J.C., gets access to some phone records (:37)
-Millionaire's Tax to cover tuition for 25,000 Mass. college students
>COLLEGES: Clark Economics Department launches fund to honor retiring Professor Wayne Gray
-Holy Cross President Rougeau speaks on Worcester involvement, enrollment and campus discussions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 underrated national capitals you should visit
>BUSINESS: U.S. inflation rose 3.2% in October, raising bets Fed is done hiking rates
-Radio Worcester (26:02): W.B.D.C. President Craig Blais discusses private investment in Worcester with City Manager Eric Batista
>HEALTH: Eyedrops pulled by CVS, Target made by barefoot workers in India
-Record-high rate of kindergartners received vaccine exemptions nationally (4:04)
>SHOPPING: 15 early Macy’s Black Friday deals you can already shop
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, November 12th
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): KFC debuts new Mac & Cheese Wrap
>TV/STREAMING: 92-year-old "Wheel of Fortune" contestant stuns viewers with $65,000 triumph
>MOVIES: Millie Bobby Brown, Angela Bassett lead Netflix fantasy "Damsel"
>CELEBRITY: "Office" star Steve Carell heads to Broadway in "Uncle Vanya"
>ANIMALS: German Shepard won't leave grandma's side (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 16th (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
-Meanwhile, Ring's $1 million alien footage competition leads to hilarious videos
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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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