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13 hours ago in National

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.

21 hours ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

21 hours ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

3 days ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

Lifestyle

17 hours ago in Business, Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Preble board to discuss farm and bakery stand

Plans are under review for a self-serve farm and bakery stand at 6616 East Homer Baltimore Road.

2 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle

Variety of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips recalled over Salmonella risk

On May 4, Utz Quality Foods issued a voluntary recall of its Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips.

3 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Real Estate

Danby board to discuss public parkland

Lawmakers in Danby are considering designating 15 Bald Hill Road as public parkland.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Winning $9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Groton

On May 2, a winning NY LOTTO jackpot ticket valued at $9.8 million was sold at the Speedway on Main Street, according to New York State Lottery officials.

Sports

1 hour ago in Local, Regional, Sports

Mets legend Doc Gooden to appear at tonight’s Rumble Ponies game

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BINGHAMTON, NY (607NewsNow) – A legend of New York baseball is coming to the Southern Tier. On May 8, Dwight…

13 hours ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.

21 hours ago in Sports

Joel Embiid misses Game 2 and the 76ers miss their big man in the 4th quarter of their loss

The Philadelphia 76ers put up a good fight without Joel Embiid, though could have used their man in the middle when they struggled to score in the final minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night.

21 hours ago in Sports

Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

2 days ago in Education, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s lacrosse player named Tewaaraton Award finalist

Cornell Junior Willem Firth is a finalist for the 2026 Tewaaraton Award.

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Cornell begins investigation into incident involving president, protestors

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The Board of Trustees at Cornell University has launched an ad hoc special committee to oversee…

1 hour ago in Community, Environment, Local, Regional

Free paint recycling event Saturday in Binghamton

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Paint cans piled together with a large translucent recycling symbol overlaid, signaling paint recycling.

BINGHAMTON, NY (607NewsNow) – You can get rid of old paint this weekend in the Southern Tier. On May 9,…

1 hour ago in Local, Regional, Sports

Mets legend Doc Gooden to appear at tonight’s Rumble Ponies game

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BINGHAMTON, NY (607NewsNow) – A legend of New York baseball is coming to the Southern Tier. On May 8, Dwight…

1 hour ago in Crime, Local

Candor man accused of sexually abusing child

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CANDOR, NY (607NewsNow) – A Tioga County man awaits his day in court. On April 30, deputies arrested Nathaniel Crane…

14 hours ago in Local, Sip & Pour Guide

Ithaca Beer Company and The Sophie Fund team up for Mental Health Awareness Month

Ithaca Beer Company and The Sophie Fund are coming together during May, Mental Health Awareness Month, to highlight resources in Tompkins County.

News

13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’

The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

13 hours ago in Entertainment

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty

Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’ closed through May 17

The long-running Broadway hit "The Book of Mormon" will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs after a fire shut down the musical.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far

Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

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March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.