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What the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy fossil reveals about nudity and shame
The way Lucy has been depicted in newspapers, textbooks and museums shows how today’s cultural norms influence perceptions of the past.
Syracuse to host Mercyhurst in men's basketball on Dec. 12
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University and Mercyhurst University will meet for the second year in a row in a non-league men's basketball game when they play on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Historian to discuss abolitionist movement in Peterboro
PETERBORO — Historian Kevin M. Burton will present “Apocalyptic Abolitionism: How Millennialists Helped Abolish Slavery and Reform America” at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the Smithfield Community Center, 5255 Pleasant Valley Road. The program will examine the role millennialist…
Respect matters
Have you ever had a disagreement with someone whose point of view was completely different from your own? Did you immediately call them stupid or say no one should take them seriously? I certainly hope not. I would hope you…
Soggy at times for August's opening weekend in central Indiana
UPDATE (08/01/2026): A Tornado Warning has been issued for Morgan County. The warning is due to remain in effect until 3:30 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original story: Welcome to August! It's a soggy…
Saturday Morning Forecast
Happy Saturday! The weather looks generally pleasant today, with mostly cloudy skies and dry weather. Warm and humid, with highs in the mid 80s.
$70 for a popcorn bucket? Movie theaters are seeing big business with blockbuster collectables
AMC, the world's largest theater chain, estimates it will see $100 million in revenue this year alone from its collectable popcorn buckets.
New Hartford's Kelly Corr earns NYSSCOGS softball hall of fame honor
New Hartford is represented in the Class of 2027 for the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports' Softball Hall of Fame.
Interns complete summer fellowship at MMRI
UTICA — Masonic Medical Research Institute officials recognized the achievements of 13 students during its annual Summer Fellowship graduation ceremony.
SUNY Poly students present summer undergraduate research
MARCY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute incoming senior Ruqia Alazzawi admitted she had never really done any kind of a research project before joining the SUNY Poly Summer Undergraduate Research Program this summer.
Police investigate fatal two-car collision in Lawrence
A man died and another individual was detained following a two-vehicle collision near Pendleton Pike and East 46th Street in Lawrence, Indiana.
FITNESS COLUMN: Specifics to purposeful exercise
A friend chose to criticize my low intensity 4:30 a.m. Wednesday workout, “You can definitely lift more weight than that.” I tried to explain “low intensity” to my friend, as simply as possible and that every workout must have a…