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14 hours ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match

Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.

14 hours ago in Sports

Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks’ lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston

Ketel Marte says his teammates welcomed him back to the clubhouse on Monday, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the Arizona Diamondbacks scrambling.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.

17 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland women’s soccer to begin season

The Red Dragons will host St. Lawrence.

1 day ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.

1 day ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.

Lifestyle

8 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cortland Repertory Theatre Director Kerby Thompson to step down

Cortland Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Kerby Thompson will step down on December 31, 2026.

14 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

New president named at United Way of Tompkins County

Aly Evans starts as president & CEO on Nov. 2.

18 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Tompkins County reviewing study on minimum wage

The study was led by a Cornell researcher.

19 hours ago in Business, Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Recall expands to over 3.65 million Cuisinart wire grill brushes

Assorted grill cleaning brushes and scrapers with wooden, metal, and plastic handles laid out on white background.

Federal officials say the bristles on the wire brush can detach, causing an ingestion hazard.

5 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Guitar duo to perform in Newark Valley

The concert is free and open to the public.

Entertainment

8 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cortland Repertory Theatre Director Kerby Thompson to step down

Cortland Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Kerby Thompson will step down on December 31, 2026.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Aaron Sorkin hits refresh on Facebook in ‘The Social Reckoning’ — Fall Movie Preview

When Aaron Sorkin made 2010's "The Social Network," he had heard of Facebook, he said at the time, "the way I've heard of a carburetor." Sixteen years later, he has a much deeper idea of what Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire has become.

17 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland women’s soccer to begin season

The Red Dragons will host St. Lawrence.

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5 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Dryden pair charged with Airbnb burglary

Authorities say the pair removed padlocks and entered secured areas of the property.

6 hours ago in Community, Local

Ithaca mourns loss of former Mayor John Gutenberger

Calling hours will be held on September 4 in Ithaca.

6 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Health officials seek info about dog bite in Stewart Park

Officials say the incident happened on August 29 in the mid-afternoon.

8 hours ago in Business, Local

2026 Finger Lakes Favorites magazine highlights local businesses, available in stores now

The winners for the 2026 Finger Lakes Favorites have been selected, with magazines available in local stores now.

8 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cortland Repertory Theatre Director Kerby Thompson to step down

Cortland Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Kerby Thompson will step down on December 31, 2026.

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National

1 day ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

5 days ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.