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3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’

An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.

4 hours ago in Sports

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.

4 days ago in Sports

Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

4 days ago in Sports

Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

Lifestyle

8 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Multi-year project on I-86 in Waverly delayed

Originally set to begin in late spring 2026, bridge and ramp work on I-86 in Waverly and Sayre will now start in mid-August.

8 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County among grantees for childcare funding

The Ithaca Y is getting nearly $2.1 million in funding recently announced by Gov. Hochul.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

TCAT buses to operate July 3, but offices are closed

TCAT will have normal transit options in Ithaca on July 3, but all services are closed July 4.

4 days ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Area 51 earns NYS Senate Empire Award

Group of adults posing in a store, smiling and holding a framed certificate that reads 'Area 51.'

Sen. Webb presented Area 51 in Cortland with the award on June 25.

4 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Farmers Market coupons, scam software available at Tompkins County Office for the Aging

Eligible low-income residents 60 and over can pick up the $25 booklets through the county’s Office for the Aging in Ithaca.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’

The Minions have taken down "Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. "Minions & Monsters," the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he'll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival's organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

4 days ago in Entertainment

California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.

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3 hours ago in Community, Local

Names of victims killed in Dryden house fire released by Sheriff’s office

Deputies say 37-year-old Kayla Wood & 47-year-old Dennis Davis were killed in a Dryden house fire on Friday, July 3.

6 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cayuga County deputy on leave after rape charges, sheriff says

Hunter Lawrence was arrested Friday, July 3 on allegations of sexually abusing a child under the age of 17.

7 hours ago in Community, Local

Ithaca’s gas prices fall 7 cents a gallon

Open fuel door on a gray car with a green gas cap attached by a tether.

Ithaca's average price for a gallon of gas is $4.31.

7 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Virginia teen injured in Cortland County crash

An SUV rolled over Friday on I-81 in Lisle, troopers said.

8 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Waverly man accused of choking ex-girlfriend

Two Waverly Police Department patrol cars parked on a sunny day, taken from a low angle.

20-year-old Nathen Wandell was arrested June 26 following an alleged domestic incident involving his ex-girlfriend in Sayre.

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4 days ago in National

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

4 days ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.