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Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect found guilty by Austrian court
An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
3 minutes ago in Sports, Trending
MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.
6 hours ago in Sports
Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum
Baseball players fired the opening salvo Wednesday in what is expected to be long and contentious labor negotiations, asking for expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights along with almost doubling the major league minimum and increasing the money high-revenue teams share with the less-wealthy clubs.
6 hours ago in World
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.
6 hours ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
7 hours ago in National
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.
7 hours ago in Sports
Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final
Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Crews extinguish garage fire in Johnson City
On May 26, authorities responded to a burning garage on Banks Avenue.
Virgil appoints interim town justice
On May 14, the Virgil Town Board appointed Lynnsey Ingalls as interim town justice.
Charges pending after attack on the Commons, IPD says
Around 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, police say 22-year-old Isaish Standish and 30-year-old Marcus Collins were throwing items at someone, who then confronted them.
Wegmans stores deliver over $5.8 million in tuition assistance for employees
On May 27, the Rochester-based regional grocery chain announced over $5.8 million in tuition assistance for the upcoming academic year.
Ithaca veteran and physician inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
On May 26, State Senator Lea Webb inducted Ithaca resident Dr. Susan Herson into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Albany.
49th Annual Ithaca Festival begins with parade, road closures
The 49th annual celebration will officially kick off this evening with the traditional parade, which starts promptly at 6.
Ahead of move, final day of ReUse MegaCenter set for this Saturday
This Saturday, May 30, is the final day of shopping at the Triphammer Marketplace store in the Village of Lansing.
23 hours ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.
Town of Ithaca acquires 137 acres for new nature preserve
On May 27, the town announced an acquisition of 137 acres on South Hill, which will be known henceforth as the Sage Preserve.
Love Living at Home, local organizations partner to put on free wellness series in June
From June 2nd to July 31st, Love Living at Home is partnering with local organizations for Growing Well Together, a free community wellness series.
Cornell men’s hockey coach names captain for next season
Cornell Head Coach Casey Jones has announced Ryan Walsh will again serve as captain.