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4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

4 weeks ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

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Binghamton Rumble Ponies win third straight game

On Wednesday, Binghamton beat Hartford 3-1.

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Legislative leader casts doubt on Tompkins County homeless data from Comptroller

Tompkins County Legislative Chair Shawna Black has raised questions about the state data.

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Tioga County Public Health launches youth bike helmet program

The Tioga County Health Department is handing out free bike helmets for eligible kids through its Helmet First, Ride Second Program.

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Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process

Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.

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Cortland secures largest fine in city history

Owners of the former animal welfare nonprofit Purr Fect World, Inc. have been ordered to pay $53,250 in fines.

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State reduces Tompkins County Code Blue funding by roughly 60%

After receiving roughly $2.1 million for Code Blue shelter operations last year, Tompkins County is only getting $841,000 for the upcoming winter.

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22 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.