13 minutes ago in National

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.

24 minutes ago in Entertainment

Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition

Programmers on Wednesday unveiled a lineup of 90 feature films set for the festival's last hurrah in Park City, Utah. The slate includes documentaries on basketball great Brittney Griner, Nelson Mandela, Salman Rushdie, Courtney Love and Billie Jean King. There are starry features with the likes of Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega, Seth Rogen, Channing Tatum, Danielle Brooks, Olivia Colman, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Alexander Skarsgård and Ethan Hawke.

27 minutes ago in Entertainment

Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry

Casting will get some Oscar love next year. A new prize for achievement in casting was added to the Academy Awards in March, a step casting directors believe is long overdue. The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on March 15, 2026.

28 minutes ago in Entertainment

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic" sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

33 minutes ago in World

Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana’s wedding to be auctioned in Denmark

It was a wedding that captivated the world — in 1981, Lady Diana Spencer said "I will" to Prince Charles, becoming Princess of Wales. More than 40 years after the wedding and many years after the marriage fell apart, royal fans will be able to buy a rare part of that historic day — or perhaps a sip of it.

39 minutes ago in Sports

Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

41 minutes ago in Lifestyle

Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety

For many introverts, shy individuals and people with social anxiety, mingling at parties is often draining or arouses uncomfortable emotions. The internal debate about whether or not to attend large get-togethers can get especially intense during the holiday season, a time when many workplaces celebrate with cocktail hours, gift exchanges and other forms of organized fun.

52 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

59 minutes ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Owego Police trying to track down individuals involved in alleged hit and run collision

Owego Police are in search of those involved in a four-door pickup truck with a covered bed allegedly backing into another vehicle without reporting it on October 10th.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Finance, National, Regional, Sports

Mets’ home run king heads to Baltimore

Pete Alonso is heading to Baltimore, agreeing to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles.

4 hours ago in Business, Community, Finance, Health, Local

Union brings labor law charges against Cayuga Medical Center

The Communications Workers of America filed charges on Dec. 8 with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing CMC of violating federal labor law and the rights of nurses who’ve formed a union.

4 hours ago in Community, Government, Local, Politics

Tompkins County rural EMS coverage will continue in 2026

Funding has been secured for 2026 for Tompkins County's rural EMS coverage program.

5 hours ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca organizations among those receiving NYS supportive housing funding

On December 9, Governor Hochul announced nearly $46 million in conditional awards for supportive housing projects across New York.

5 hours ago in Community, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Saint Agatha Foundation gives $165k to expand cancer survivorship programs at Ithaca, Cortland YMCAs

Both the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County and the Cortland County Family YMCA are expanding survivorship programs thanks to a $165,000 grant from the Saint Agatha Foundation.

5 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

A $25k gift establishes Pauline and Stacey Lippincott Endowment Fund for King Ferry Food Pantry

A $25,000 gift from Doug and Andrea Lippincott, of Canandaigua, has established the Pauline and Stacey Lippincott Endowment Fund for the King Ferry Food Pantry.

17 hours ago in Trending, World

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. The U.N.'s cultural agency gave foodies on Wednesday another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world's "intangible" cultural heritage.

18 hours ago in World

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukraine was expected to give its latest peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv's effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms.

18 hours ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: December 10th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about The Grateful Dead,…

18 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

State Police ID deceased woman found in Cortlandville

State Police have identified the body that was found in Cortlandville two weeks ago as 59-year-old Robin Bowman, of Findlay, Ohio.

23 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Music

Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra to perform free show

The Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra will hit the stage tonight at 8:15 p.m.