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1 day 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

3 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.

Lifestyle

8 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

NYSEG begins substation work on Ithaca’s West Hill

Crews are replacing two breakers and adding two capacitor banks that company officials say will increase reliability for over 2,700 customers.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Town of Scott seeks ideas for park improvements

Residents in Scott can share ideas for potential improvements at Andrew Fuller Park.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Dryden residents call for traffic signs on Slaterville Road

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

1 day 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.

2 days 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.

Sports

3 hours ago in Sports

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.

3 hours ago in Sports

It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals

British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.

1 day ago in Sports

‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

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.

2 days ago in Sports

Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards

Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.

Local News from 607NewsNow

46 minutes ago in Community, Local

Police identify victim in fatal Virgil crash

Fresh

A Cortland man is identified as the victim of a fatal crash on July 8 in Virgil.

2 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Politics

Student joins Ithaca’s Community Police Board

Updated

The group is welcoming Ithaca College student Augustine Daudu.

5 hours ago in Business, Community, Entertainment, Local, Politics

Danby leaders to tweak special events legislation

The proposed law, which has been under consideration since April, would establish rules for obtaining permits and obeying noise limits.

7 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

Marathon school district recovering from $3 million deficit

MARATHON, NY (607NewsNow) — The Marathon Central School District still has a funding gap. Before the budget was approved in…

8 hours ago in Community, Crime, Health & Wellness, Local

Beware of ‘aggressive’ fox in Ithaca, police say

The Ithaca Police Department received several calls Thursday, July 9 that the fox "approached pedestrians and either bit or attempted to bite them" in the area of Elmira and Spencer Rds.

News

3 hours ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

5 hours ago in Business, Community, Entertainment, Local, Politics

Danby leaders to tweak special events legislation

The proposed law, which has been under consideration since April, would establish rules for obtaining permits and obeying noise limits.

1 day 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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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2 days ago in Sports, Trending

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

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