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Apr 17 2026WEATHER

Staying Safe When Water Levels Rise in Tompkins County

A sudden alert went out late Thursday night for Tompkins County, warning that Cayuga Lake’s water level had climbed enough to spill onto nearby paths and roads. The rise was enough to flood areas that usually stay dry, though experts say this kind of event is minor and short-lived. Still, the notice

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Apr 17 2026CRIME

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones caught in two gambling scandals

Damon Jones, a former NBA player turned coach, is about to take his first legal step in a big gambling case. He’s expected to plead guilty in a wide investigation that’s already led to over 30 arrests. These include gamblers, mob-linked figures, and other basketball insiders. His court date was move

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Scholarships given to three students at big sports games

A Brooklyn student named Levi Butler got a big surprise when he received a $60, 000 scholarship at a Knicks game. The money came from a foundation that helps kids in tough situations. Butler met Jalen Brunson, a Knicks player, who gave him the check before the game started. After the game, Brunson h

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

School clubs in some states face pushback over political group’s growing presence

In the year since a conservative student group sparked debate in high schools, at least eight Republican governors have openly supported bringing the organization into public schools. While leaders call it a way to balance classroom discussions, critics argue the same officials have spent years limi

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Politics, Faith, and Media: A Pentagon Briefing Gets Religious

Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Cough drops pulled from stores over safety concerns

A wide range of cough drops sold under different brand names has been suddenly pulled from shelves after health officials found problems at a factory in China. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration spotted issues during a routine inspection back in August 2025, but hasn’t explained exactly what wen

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Planning for DeKalb's train connection: what you need to know

The city of DeKalb is taking another step toward bringing train service to its residents. Instead of just talking about it for years, leaders finally agreed to hire a company that will study whether a commuter rail system makes sense. The plan involves checking safety, environmental effects, and how

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Apr 17 2026CRIME

When Family Bonds Break: A Rare Look at Juvenile Female Patricide

A father’s murder by his teenage daughter might sound like a shocking plot from a crime show, but it’s a grim reality that experts study closely. Such cases are rare, yet they grab headlines and spark debates about family violence and mental health. In one documented instance, a 45-year-old man was

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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Why These Three Big Stocks Matter Right Now

Investors often rely on loud voices in finance to guide their choices. Among those voices, one analyst keeps spotlighting three major companies—Nike, Amazon, and Nvidia—each facing very different challenges and opportunities. The real question isn't just why they’re relevant today, but whether their

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Apr 17 2026CRIME

How digital kidnappers turned a quiet Chicago neighborhood into a crime scene

Early one October morning in 2024, six strangers in black tactical gear rolled into Lincoln Park, a neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets and upscale homes. They weren’t delivering packages or selling services—they were hunting a family. Using social connections to track their target, they f

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