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5 hours ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

5 hours ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

10 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports

Cornell women’s hockey welcomes new players

The Big Red will have nine new student-athletes this season.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

Competitors and coaches from Elmira heading to World Sport Jujitsu Championship in Guatemala, looking to meet $35k fundraiser goal

Ten competitors and coaches from American Family Karate (AFK) & Jujitsu in Elmira are set to compete at the 2026 World Sport Jujitsu Championship in Santo Domingo Xenacoj, Guatemala.

3 days ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports

Cornell mourns loss of former two-sport standout

Robert "Rip" Haley passed away on July 28.

3 days ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

Lifestyle

5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Owego board remains focused on roosters

Trustees in the village are considering banning domestic roosters.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

GoFundMe campaign underway for injured student athlete in Trumansburg

On July 21, 16-year-old Lucas Vann suffered a serious injury in a weight-lifting accident.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

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

Apalachin Library to host free circus

Sign for Apalachin Library featuring a tree growing from an open book and 'Established 1992' on a lawn scene.

There’ll be ice cream, popcorn, activities, and a bubble machine.

Entertainment

6 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Historical railroad landmark in Cortland becomes Airbnb, offers authentic 1900s guest experience

Formerly Madden's Lunchroom, Airbnb rental The Lunchroom in Cortland allows guests to step into a different era during their stay.

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2 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Early morning gunfire reported in Ulysses

Fresh

Investigators received reports of gunfire in the area of Perry City Road and Pine Ridge Road on the morning of August 3.

2 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Ithaca man charged in alleged bank robbery

Fresh

Terrance Julian, 56, is accused of robbing a bank on North Meadow Street in Ithaca on August 3.

4 hours ago in Food & Music, Local

The Village Pantry FLX takes over bakery space in Freeville

Updated

The Village Pantry FLX is set to move into the former Shortline Bakery location on Main Street in Freeville.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Owego board remains focused on roosters

Trustees in the village are considering banning domestic roosters.

10 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports

Cornell women’s hockey welcomes new players

The Big Red will have nine new student-athletes this season.

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National

3 days ago in National

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

4 days ago in National

Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.