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World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

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31 minutes ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Town of Scott seeks ideas for park improvements

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SCOTT, NY (607NewsNow) — A Cortland County town is holding a special meeting this evening. Residents in Scott can share…

2 hours ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Dryden residents call for traffic signs on Slaterville Road

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The Dryden Town Clerk has received a petition from residents requesting the immediate installation of traffic signs on Slaterville Road.

8 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Annual fundraiser Chris’ Run set for Saturday in Cincinnatus

Dedicated to the late Chris Tennant, proceeds from the annual event are used to help youth make healthier choices about diet and exercise.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.

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

Ithaca band to perform free show in Newfield

The Ithaca Bottom Boys will perform at 6 p.m. at Mill Park.

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3 hours ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

20 hours ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

1 day ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

1 day ago in National

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.

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31 minutes ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Town of Scott seeks ideas for park improvements

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SCOTT, NY (607NewsNow) — A Cortland County town is holding a special meeting this evening. Residents in Scott can share…

2 hours ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Dryden residents call for traffic signs on Slaterville Road

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The Dryden Town Clerk has received a petition from residents requesting the immediate installation of traffic signs on Slaterville Road.

7 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

One arrested after fight breaks out in Ithaca, police say

Ithaca Police say an officer was injured trying to break up the brawl on Wednesday.

Entertainment News

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24

"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item

Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced

"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.

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

Ithaca band to perform free show in Newfield

The Ithaca Bottom Boys will perform at 6 p.m. at Mill Park.

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