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6 hours ago in Sports

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal

A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.

7 hours ago in Sports

Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee

Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated.

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women

The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...

1 day ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

Lifestyle

11 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Finger Lakes Land Trust adds 74 acres to Kashong Conservation Area in Geneva

The FLLT is partnering with the Town of Geneva to add 74 acres to the Kashong Conservation Area.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Record-setting 13-pound baby born at CMC

The largest baby ever delivered at Cayuga Medical Center was born on the same day as a 4-pound baby, Jan. 31st.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County releases Youth Wellness Survey

The Tompkins County Youth Services Department has released a survey to help inform planning, partnerships, and investments.

1 week ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca’s Family Reading Partnership launches $100K fundraiser to stay open

Family Reading Partnership is trying to raise $100,000 by the end of May to stay open at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Dryden group has plans for former church

Dryden Center for Community Executive Director Stephanie Ortolano says the purchase of the United Methodist Church is complete, and the building will be repurposed. 

2 days ago in Entertainment

A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that

If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."

2 days ago in Entertainment

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction

Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.

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3 hours ago in Community, Local

Guilday, two other Big Red alumnae medal in Milan

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Class of ’25 graduate Rory Guilday, the first Cornell alum to represent the U.S. in the Olympics, takes home gold.

9 hours ago in Community, Environment, Local

New electric car service being launched by TCAT

A pilot program called eRide Ithaca is part of the Ithaca Electric Transportation Access Project, which is backed by state funding.

11 hours ago in Crime, Local

Tioga man accused of stealing $9k in merchandise from truck stop

33-year-old Derak Heyman allegedly stole over $9k from the Onvo Truck Stop in Nichols.

11 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Finger Lakes Land Trust adds 74 acres to Kashong Conservation Area in Geneva

The FLLT is partnering with the Town of Geneva to add 74 acres to the Kashong Conservation Area.

11 hours ago in Community, Local, Regional

Inmate death at Cayuga County Jail under investigation

On February 5, Andre Denman was found unresponsive in his cell just before 4 a.m. during a routine check.

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National

6 hours ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....