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4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’
Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.
4 weeks ago in National
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.
NYS Comptroller candidate Warshaw challenges 20-year-incumbent DiNapoli’s methods, proposes $20B affordable housing fund
Drew Warshaw is the first Democrat to challenge the 20-year NYS Comptroller incumbent Tom DiNapoli, citing a lack of action from DiNapoli on issues important to New Yorkers.
Unified fire district being considered in town of Dryden
The town of Dryden is discussing establishing a fire district with the villages of Etna and Freeville.
Memorial golf tournament being held for late Tioga County investigator
The Ryan S. Bunce Memorial Golf Tournament is being held in Owego on Aug. 15.
Cortland Free Library to host kid-friendly cow event
At 4 p.m. today, children will make crafts and hear stories about cows.
Cortland man arrested for skipping court on grand larceny charge
On June 12, Chemung County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested James Dann for skipping court on a felony grand larceny charge out of the Town of Veteran.
Seneca Falls police rescue kitten twice in same day
On June 14, Seneca Falls Police officers, with the help of a worker from Stevers Garage, rescued a kitten after it got stuck in a vehicle’s engine compartment.
Lodi man charged with strangulation, criminal contempt
Deputies say the 47-year-old choked a victim who had an order of protection against him.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut
So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
Syracuse Police searching for murder suspect
The Syracuse Police Department is trying to locate 22-year-old Troy Boatwright, who is wanted in connection with a homicide investigation.
Homer Men and Boys Store hosting sidewalk sale to commemorate 75 years in business
Established in 1951, the Homer Men and Boys Store is celebrating a business milestone with a 75-cent sale.
Authorities seek assistance identifying suspect in Moravia larceny
Deputies are attempting to identify a person of interest in an alleged larceny incident that occurred on June 13 in Moravia.
4 weeks ago in Sports
The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history
By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.
4 weeks ago in World
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.
4 weeks ago in National, Trending
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.
