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6 hours ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

6 hours ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Sabres trade Alex Tuch to Capitals

Man with beard wearing a blue cap and matching shirt in a locker room, looking to the side.

The Central New York native has been traded to the Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick and forward David Kampf.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

23 hours ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Sports

Cornell field hockey introduces incoming players

Girls' soccer team in red uniforms lined up on a field, with two neon yellow goalkeepers on the right side.

Cornell Head Coach Andy Smith said the newcomers have potential to make an "immediate impact" on the program.

Lifestyle

11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Watkins Glen raising money to honor late mayor

The nonprofit group Watkins Glen Promotions is accepting donations toward the installation of a Memorial at Clute Park.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

1 day ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Geothermal, solar energy coming to DEC Cortland office

On June 17, the DEC announced the groundbreaking of a comprehensive HVAC overhaul at its Crown City sub-office.

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

Cortland restaurant Yori House abruptly closes

Front view of Yori House restaurant, a bright orange building with a teal door and menu posters in the windows, on a sunny day.

On June 23, Yori House announced its abrupt closure on Facebook, calling the decision difficult and made after much consideration.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca SPCA in urgent need of homes for barn cats, dog foster help

The Ithaca-based shelter "desperately needs" barn placement after an unexpected eviction left them with 27 feral and semi-feral cats.

Entertainment

6 hours 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.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Sabres trade Alex Tuch to Capitals

Man with beard wearing a blue cap and matching shirt in a locker room, looking to the side.

The Central New York native has been traded to the Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick and forward David Kampf.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Sports

Cornell field hockey introduces incoming players

Girls' soccer team in red uniforms lined up on a field, with two neon yellow goalkeepers on the right side.

Cornell Head Coach Andy Smith said the newcomers have potential to make an "immediate impact" on the program.

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3 minutes ago in Community, Crime, Local

Chenango County man accused of rape in Cortland County

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Large sign reads 'Cortland County Public Safety Building' with 'Sheriffs Department' beneath; a sheriff SUV parked nearby on a sunny day.

41-year-old Pablo Rodriguez is accused of rape and violating an order of protection June 24 in Cuyler.

10 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Tompkins County sees lower EMS response times, official says

Three emergency medical technicians stand beside a white Tompkins County EMS pickup truck in a parking lot.

Tompkins County EMS Program Manager Joe Milliman says wait times are now 1-2 minutes.

11 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Regional

Wells College sale to Hiawatha Institute terminated

The planned sale of the Aurora campus to the Hiawatha Institute has been terminated after the group failed to close on the property and did not meet the terms of the purchase agreement.

11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Watkins Glen raising money to honor late mayor

The nonprofit group Watkins Glen Promotions is accepting donations toward the installation of a Memorial at Clute Park.

11 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Binghamton man arrested for hate crime facing additional gun charges

Long-barreled rifle with a suppressor resting on a dark surface, left side visible.

State Troopers found two firearms, a large capacity magazine, and a silencer in James Crosby's possession, which he is prohibited from having due to a previous felony conviction.

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National

6 hours 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.

2 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.