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9 hours ago in World
Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate
Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.
9 hours ago in National
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
9 hours ago in Sports
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
Barton increases water rates
On Jan. 12, the Barton Town Board unanimously approved an immediate increase in water rates.
Dryden board considers extending temporary ban on data centers
Town of Dryden lawmakers are considering extending a temporary ban on data processing centers and commercial cryptocurrency mining operations.
McGraw man faces charges in alleged assault
Tommy Greene of McGraw is accused of pulling a weapon out during an altercation with someone known to him.
Cortland County Sheriff’s Office believes runaway juvenile may be in Ithaca area
Deputies say 16-year-old Autumn Schmidt is white, 5'4" tall, with blue eyes, and has brown hair with red highlights.
Community Arts Partnership awarded more than $300k to support local art
Community Arts Partnership has received $317,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts.
An uphill battle: How neurosurgery helped one patient return to the trails
Cayuga Neurologic Services has highly trained, experienced neurologists who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the central nervous system.
16 hours ago in Sports
McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
16 hours ago in Music, Trending
See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April
The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.
16 hours ago in National
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
16 hours ago in Sports
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.
16 hours ago in Entertainment
Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’
The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across "treacherous, magical lands."
16 hours ago in Sports, Trending
John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
Rough start dooms Rangers in loss to Senators
The Rangers suffered an 8-4 loss to the Senators on Wednesday.
Ithaca mayor outlines plans to restore public trust
During the Wednesday, Jan. 14 Common Council meeting, Cantelmo discussed "governance and trust" by declaring a commitment to completing outstanding audits in the city.
Cortland, Preble receive CDBG housing rehabilitation funding
The City of Cortland has been awarded $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
Authorities investigating after Lafayette man throws severed deer head at anti-ICE protestors
A Lafayette man in a pickup truck reportedly threw a severed deer head at a group of anti-ICE protestors on January 10 in Lafayette.
