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13 hours ago in Sports

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.

13 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

13 hours ago in Sports

Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open

Novak Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open on Friday in his first match after two months out due to a right shoulder injury.

18 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s lacrosse nears tournament game vs. Johns Hopkins

On Saturday, Cornell will entertain Johns Hopkins at 5 p.m. at Schoellkopf Field.

19 hours ago in Sports

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do.

20 hours ago in Sports

Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 10 assists to lift Pistons past Cavs 107-97 for a 2-0 lead

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.

Lifestyle

13 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

23 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Decision to shut down Seneca St. garage is a money saver, mayor says

Entrance to a parking garage with yellow barriers and a horizontal height bar, concrete building facade above, and a mural on the wall.

The Seneca St. parking garage in Ithaca was permanently closed May 6 because of safety reasons.

2 days ago in Business, Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Preble board to discuss farm and bakery stand

Plans are under review for a self-serve farm and bakery stand at 6616 East Homer Baltimore Road.

3 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle

Variety of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips recalled over Salmonella risk

On May 4, Utz Quality Foods issued a voluntary recall of its Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips.

4 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Real Estate

Danby board to discuss public parkland

Lawmakers in Danby are considering designating 15 Bald Hill Road as public parkland.

Entertainment

17 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Ithaca Concert Band to perform ‘special’ show

Conductor leads a large orchestra on a stage, musicians reading sheet music and playing instruments in a concert hall.

The Ithaca College Concert Band performs Saturday at 7 p.m. at Ithaca College's Ford Hall.

18 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s lacrosse nears tournament game vs. Johns Hopkins

On Saturday, Cornell will entertain Johns Hopkins at 5 p.m. at Schoellkopf Field.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement

The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’

The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

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17 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Ithaca Concert Band to perform ‘special’ show

Conductor leads a large orchestra on a stage, musicians reading sheet music and playing instruments in a concert hall.

The Ithaca College Concert Band performs Saturday at 7 p.m. at Ithaca College's Ford Hall.

17 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Troopers: Preble teen created sexual AI images of 16-year-old girl

Troopers say a Cortland County family filed a report in January that fake Facebook and Instagram accounts were being created featuring phony photos of their 16-year-old daughter.

18 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Politics

Cortland to receive ‘beautiful’ police dog

On May 5, the Cortland Common Council unanimously agreed to spend $15,500 on a K9 and related training.

18 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s lacrosse nears tournament game vs. Johns Hopkins

On Saturday, Cornell will entertain Johns Hopkins at 5 p.m. at Schoellkopf Field.

23 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Decision to shut down Seneca St. garage is a money saver, mayor says

Entrance to a parking garage with yellow barriers and a horizontal height bar, concrete building facade above, and a mural on the wall.

The Seneca St. parking garage in Ithaca was permanently closed May 6 because of safety reasons.

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2 days ago in National

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.

2 days ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.