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4 hours ago in National, Trending

Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

7 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports

Tara Smith officially named Cornell head softball coach

Smiling woman in a red Cornell softball pullover standing on a baseball field with autumn trees in the background, a sunny day.

Cornell Athletics Director Dr. Nicki Moore has named Tara Smith the full-time head softball coach.

21 hours ago in National, Trending

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen’s Club with Mboko

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams showed she still has plenty of power to her game as she made a winning return at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

1 day ago in Sports

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shakes off Game 2 miss by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama sat in Manhattan's Gramercy Park on Sunday and drew the statue of 19th-century Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. Turns out, it was the perfect mind-clearing activity that helped him shake off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 and take over Game 3 of the NBA Finals, preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination.

1 day ago in National, Trending

The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.

Lifestyle

9 hours ago in Community, Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cayuga Lake Watershed Network to host online info session about lake health

On June 10, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network will host a free online conference on aquatic invasive species and local efforts to protect the lake.

9 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County launches interactive road work map

The new map consolidates when and where road work projects are happening in the county throughout the calendar year into a single source.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip

Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.

1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Baby wipes sold at Target recalled for harmful bacteria

Two wet wipe packs side by side: green cucumber-scented on the left and blue fragrance-free on the right.

FDA officials say certain batches of Up & Up fragrance-free and fresh cucumber-scented baby wipes may contain bacteria that can cause serious infections.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

1 day ago in Entertainment

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies continue hot streak

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

On Sunday, the Ponies won their fifth game in a row.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

Local News from 607NewsNow

2 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics, Real Estate

Ithaca considers creating vacant building registry

Fresh

A proposed change to the city code would require annual inspections of empty buildings in Ithaca.

2 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

Ithaca students doing ‘very well,’ superintendent says

Updated

Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown said the district's student achievement data is "skyrocketing" in many ways.

4 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Rabid bat found near Cascadilla Gorge Trail in Ithaca

Health officials say a bat found along the Cascadilla Gorge Trail in Ithaca on June 4 tested positive for rabies at the New York State Rabies Laboratory.

7 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports

Tara Smith officially named Cornell head softball coach

Smiling woman in a red Cornell softball pullover standing on a baseball field with autumn trees in the background, a sunny day.

Cornell Athletics Director Dr. Nicki Moore has named Tara Smith the full-time head softball coach.

8 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

One arrest during Operation Hard Hat in Homer

Operation Hard Hat was set up Tuesday, June 9 on I-81 northbound near the Homer exit, where crews were making road repairs.

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4 hours ago in National, Trending

Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

21 hours ago in National, Trending

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.