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3 hours ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

6 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Incoming Cornell men’s hockey player selected in NHL Draft

Incoming freshman defenseman Cole Tuminaro was selected by the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.

3 days ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell alum signs two-way deal with Lakers

Basketball player in a black uniform passing an orange ball on a court with spectators in the background.

Forward AK Okereke has signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

8 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Protagonist Books & Coffee wins NYS Senate Empire Award

Four women in a bookstore pose with a framed award certificate, smiling, in front of tall shelves of books.

On June 24, Protagonist Books and Coffee received the New York State Senate Empire Award.

3 days ago in Community, Election, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County voting sticker contest returns for 2026 election

Collage of 15 circular 'Future Voter 2026' stickers with election-themed drawings, plus right-side banners reading 'I VOTED' and a 'Board of Elections' logo; red contest banner at the bottom with a QR code.

Local students were invited to create original “I Voted” and “Future Voter” artwork ahead of the November 2026 election.

3 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Harmful algal blooms confirmed on Cayuga Lake

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According to the Cayuga County Health Department, two harmful algal blooms (HABs) were confirmed on the northeastern section of Cayuga Lake this week.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Route changes coming to Centro Cortland

Effective Monday, Cortland Route 1 will be extended past Riverside Plaza to Parkwood Drive, Colony Drive, and Morningside Drive.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

6 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Incoming Cornell men’s hockey player selected in NHL Draft

Incoming freshman defenseman Cole Tuminaro was selected by the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell alum signs two-way deal with Lakers

Basketball player in a black uniform passing an orange ball on a court with spectators in the background.

Forward AK Okereke has signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

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2 hours ago in Local

Water leak causing temporary access issues at Cortland County Office Building

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Brick office building with white trim and arched window, under a blue sky; foreground sign reads Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Ave (partial).

As of Monday, June 29th, the elevator in the Cortland County Office Building is temporarily out of use due to a water leak.

5 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Real Estate

Plans approved for 8-story building in Ithaca

Contemporary mixed-use building with white and brick facades, tall windows, and pedestrians on the sidewalk under a blue sky; Collegetown Crossing sign visible.

On June 23, Ithaca's Planning & Development Board unanimously granted final approval for a mixed-use building on College Avenue.

6 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Incoming Cornell men’s hockey player selected in NHL Draft

Incoming freshman defenseman Cole Tuminaro was selected by the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.

7 hours ago in Community, Local

Cushions caught fire in Cortland lodge room

Red vehicle bumper visible with a large treaded tire resting beside brown cushions on a gravel surface. Grass is on the left.

The Virgil Fire Department was called just before 2 a.m. Saturday, June 27 to the Hope Lake Lodge after a fire alarm went off.

8 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Authorities seize 21 pounds of meth, multiple ghost guns in Johnson City

A man in a dark suit speaks at a wooden podium during a police press conference, with six other officials in suits standing behind him; flags flank the group and a large screen labeled 'Task Force' shows seized items.

On June 4th, authorities from multiple agencies executed several search warrants, including at a "warehouse-style" building in Johnson City, where they allegedly found a large quantity of drugs and illegal weapons.

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National

3 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

4 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.