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3 hours ago in Sports

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.

3 hours ago in Sports

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Beautiful weather expected for Syracuse Mets’ doubleheader

The Syracuse Mets will play two games against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

20 hours ago in Sports

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Politics, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies extend lease at Mirabito Stadium

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies have agreed to a lease extension at Mirabito Stadium, keeping them in place through 2035.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.

Lifestyle

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

Health Department: Rabid bat discovered at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca

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On May 31, a bat that was confirmed to have rabies was found near the Lake Treman Trail at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca.

7 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

FLLT, DEC acquire 33 acres in Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds

Aerial view of a marshy wetland with winding water channels, brown grasses, and scattered evergreens, set against rolling autumn hills under a cloudy sky.

On June 1, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) acquired 33 acres on two properties within the Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds.

8 hours ago in Community, Education, Features, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

TC3 to cut basketball, golf in 2026-27 academic year

TC3 is only offering men's baseball, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's softball for the 2026-27 academic year.

1 day ago in Business, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Auntie Anne’s closure leaves Ithaca mall with two eateries

Empty cafe counter area with wood panels, marble-like countertops, white subway tiles, and blue pendant lights.

After a decade in business, Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop at the Shops at Ithaca Mall is closed.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Newark Valley High School to host two-night spring concert

The Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Concert Chorus will take the stage tonight.

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago

On Monday, lawyers for Blake Lively were back in court, trying to get a judge to make Baldoni pay her legal bills plus other penalties. They said she's entitled to the money under a California law because Justin Baldoni's countersuit, which claimed she had defamed and extorted him, was thrown out last year by a judge.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Beautiful weather expected for Syracuse Mets’ doubleheader

The Syracuse Mets will play two games against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Politics, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies extend lease at Mirabito Stadium

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies have agreed to a lease extension at Mirabito Stadium, keeping them in place through 2035.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

2 days ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.

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53 minutes ago in Community, Local, Politics

Tompkins County works to narrow budget gap

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Tompkins County Legislative Chair Shawna Black said the county’s 2027 budget is not yet whole.

54 minutes ago in Community, Local, Regional

Fatal collision under investigation in Owego

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On June 3, State Police were called to Owego just before 4 a.m. for an SUV-motorcycle collision at the intersection of State Route 434 and Forest Hill Road.

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

Health Department: Rabid bat discovered at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca

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On May 31, a bat that was confirmed to have rabies was found near the Lake Treman Trail at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca.

7 hours ago in Crime, Local

Tioga County man charged with felony contempt

On May 26, deputies arrested Brian Kotsubka, of Tioga Center, following an alleged domestic incident in the Town of Tioga.

7 hours ago in Crime, Local, Regional

Waverly man sentenced for drug crime in Pennsylvania

On June 1, Kyle Lowry was sentenced to 12 years behind bars for possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and meth.

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2 hours ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

2 days ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.