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2 days ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Record-setting 13-pound baby born at CMC

The largest baby ever delivered at Cayuga Medical Center was born on the same day as a 4-pound baby, Jan. 31st.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County releases Youth Wellness Survey

The Tompkins County Youth Services Department has released a survey to help inform planning, partnerships, and investments.

6 days ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca’s Family Reading Partnership launches $100K fundraiser to stay open

Family Reading Partnership is trying to raise $100,000 by the end of May to stay open at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.

6 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill ending season early

Hollenbeck's Cider Mill is ending their season next week due to limited stock.

Sports

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...

1 day ago in Sports

Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury

Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.

National

7 hours ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

1 day ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

2 days ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

2 days ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

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11 hours ago in Business, Community, Local, Politics

Cortland County committee OKs top job search

The Finance and Administration Committee agreed Tues., Feb. 17 to hire Pracademic Partners out of Livingston County to help search for a new deputy county administrator.

11 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Dryden group has plans for former church

Dryden Center for Community Executive Director Stephanie Ortolano says the purchase of the United Methodist Church is complete, and the building will be repurposed. 

11 hours ago in Community, Local

Homer man dies after town of Scott crash

Authorities say 86-year-old Ward Dukelow passed away from injuries suffered in a head-on collision with a tractor trailer on Rt. 41.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland men’s basketball winning streak extends to 12 games

Find updates on the Cornell Big Red, SUNY Cortland Red Dragons, and TC3 Panthers with the WHCU Sports Report.

1 day ago in Community, Local, Politics

Tompkins County Legislature passes property tax exemption for older residents

Property taxes are being lowered for some older residents in Tompkins County. 

News

7 hours ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

7 hours ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...

11 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Dryden group has plans for former church

Dryden Center for Community Executive Director Stephanie Ortolano says the purchase of the United Methodist Church is complete, and the building will be repurposed. 

1 day ago in Entertainment

A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that

If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."

1 day ago in Entertainment

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction

Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer, billed as the first major museum show to feature McCartney and Wings.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.

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