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Jun 01 2026WEATHER

A look ahead: light rain Sunday, then a warm week in Central New York

Rain showers will drift through Central New York Sunday afternoon but won’t stick around long. The National Weather Service expects a weak weather system to bring brief, scattered light rain and maybe a stray rumble of thunder. Most spots will see barely enough to wet the sidewalk before the showers

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s vote count faces scrutiny after unexpected early results

Colombia just wrapped up its first round of voting, and the unexpected numbers have created fresh drama. Iván Cepeda, a close political ally of the current president, found himself trailing far behind a candidate who built his campaign on a strict no-nonsense approach. Normally, allies of the sittin

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s biggest election rematch: What the runoff means for the country

In Colombia’s presidential race, two very different candidates made it to the next round. Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer with a tough-guy nickname ("The Tiger"), won over 43% of the vote by promising a crime-fighting approach inspired by Donald Trump’s policies. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is kno

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Jun 01 2026CRYPTO

Why Ethereum Investors Are Pulling Back and What It Means for the Future

Over the last few months, many U. S. investors have been pulling money out of Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In May alone, these funds saw over half a billion dollars in withdrawals, wiping out all the gains they had made the month before. This trend suggests that investors are either

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

When Banking Shuts Out Immigrants, Crypto Steps In

A recent government order puts pressure on banks to block accounts linked to undocumented immigrants. The rule pushes regulators to tighten fraud checks and limit financial services for people without legal status. Some experts say this move mirrors past attempts to restrict crypto use, while others

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Jun 01 2026OPINION

Science labels on products could help people see hidden research behind everyday items

Everyday products hide years of research and development that most people never stop to think about. A cell phone, for example, relies on breakthroughs in physics, engineering, and computer science. Yet when people use their phones, they rarely consider the science behind the device. The same goes f

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Comics Tackle Science on Its Own Weird Terms

Science and humor don’t usually mix, but Gary Larson’s The Far Side proved they could collide in hilarious ways. Some of the comic’s wildest takes weren’t just jokes—they actually flipped scientific concepts upside down or ended up influencing real research. Take the rocket strip where a trio of clu

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Big breakthroughs are coming in children's health

Over the past ten years, medical science has made huge strides in keeping kids healthy worldwide. Simple steps like safe sleep positions, vaccines, and car seats have saved countless young lives. But what’s next for children’s health? Experts are now pointing to 10 key research areas that could brin

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Jun 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays and Fun Facts for May 31st

May 31st marks another year for several well-known names in entertainment. Among them is Clint Eastwood, who celebrates his 96th birthday this year. He didn't start as an actor but took on directing early in his career, with his first film being "Cry Misty for Me. " Meanwhile, Brooke Shields turns 6

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Who’s Winning Peru’s Tight Presidential Race?

One week before Peru votes again, the race is tighter than expected. Right-leaning Keiko Fujimori leads left-leaning Roberto Sanchez by just three points in recent polls. Fujimori has about 38% support, while Sanchez holds around 35%. That’s a small shift from earlier numbers, where Fujimori was sli

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