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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’
Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process
Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.
11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
State reduces Tompkins County Code Blue funding by roughly 60%
After receiving roughly $2.1 million for Code Blue shelter operations last year, Tompkins County is only getting $841,000 for the upcoming winter.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local
Cast Iron Cowboys to perform free show in Owego
The group will play blues, bluegrass, and country western songs.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
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6 hours ago in Sports
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports
Binghamton Rumble Ponies win third straight game
On Wednesday, Binghamton beat Hartford 3-1.
1 day ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
1 day ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs
Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception.
1 day ago in Back to School Guide, Education, Local, Sports
Cornell wrestling introduces next wave of freshmen
The Big Red will see nearly a dozen newcomers.
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Cortland Community Beach Party at Yaman Beach cancelled due to inclement weather
The Cortland County Health Department and City Youth Bureau have cancelled the Community Beach Party in anticipation of potentially severe weather.
10 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics
Legislative leader casts doubt on Tompkins County homeless data from Comptroller
Tompkins County Legislative Chair Shawna Black has raised questions about the state data.
11 hours ago in Community, Education, Health & Wellness, Local, Regional
Tioga County Public Health launches youth bike helmet program
The Tioga County Health Department is handing out free bike helmets for eligible kids through its Helmet First, Ride Second Program.
11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process
Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.
11 hours ago in Community, Local
Cortland secures largest fine in city history
Owners of the former animal welfare nonprofit Purr Fect World, Inc. have been ordered to pay $53,250 in fines.
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6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports
Binghamton Rumble Ponies win third straight game
On Wednesday, Binghamton beat Hartford 3-1.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night
New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local
Cast Iron Cowboys to perform free show in Owego
The group will play blues, bluegrass, and country western songs.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’
Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.
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