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Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 1/19
Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.
6 days ago in Sports
College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide
A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.
6 days ago in National, Trending
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.
6 days ago in National
Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest
Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.
Weekend top picks: Homer Winterfest, Winter Tracking Workshop, and more
Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.
Maru Ramen rebrands to Maru Korea and offers new menu
Maru Ramen has been renamed to Maru Korea, the name change accompanying a menu change.
Prepare for this weekend’s cold weather advisory and winter storm watch
The Southern Tier is expecting cold temperatures and a winter storm this weekend, stay prepared and updated on weather in your area.
NAMI of the Finger Lakes opens registration for ‘Family-to-Family’ class
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of the Finger Lakes has opened registration for their Winter 2026 'Family-to-Family' class.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral
Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
6 days ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.
Organist to perform free show at Cornell
Organist Amanda Mole will perform a free show at Cornell on Sunday.
Sell-out crowd to watch Cornell men’s hockey
The Cornell men's hockey team hosts Dartmouth at 7 p.m. tonight.
Ithaca area bracing for heavy snow
A cold weather advisory and a winter storm watch have both been issued by the NWS for the Southern Tier.
Tompkins County sheriff: ICE was absent following release of Mexico man in 2025
Last January, the release from jail of a man from Mexico became a controversy.
Largest gift in Cornell history establishes David A. Duffield College of Engineering
Cornell officials announced that $520 million of contributions from David Duffield will establish the David A. Duffield College of Engineering at Cornell.
State Comptroller: Over $68 million in unclaimed funds across five area counties, including Tompkins and Tioga
Money from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, and unused gift cards may be returned to New Yorkers.
