IJR News

Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win — Sep 18, 2026Undrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, 17 in the third quarter, as Phoenix rallied past Portland 94-91.

Marcus Bell Portland fought hard too but the short-handed roster made it tough to close out the win.

Princess Astrid Dies at 94 After King’s Funeral — Sep 11, 2026Norway’s Princess Astrid, 94, has died, two days after attending the state funeral of her brother King Harald V, with the royal palace noting her passing and the family expressing gratitude for her warmth and duty. The royal family and palace tributes highlighted her long service to the Crown, including her role in representing the Royal House and her support for Harald and the family during a period of mourning.

Texas Democrats Plan 2026 Challenge to GOP Control — Sep 17, 2026Democrats in Texas are mounting what could be their best statewide challenge in years, with a full slate including Gina Hinojosa for governor and James Talarico for the U.S. Senate as Paxton and Abbott face stiff headwinds amid economic strains and shifting Latino politics, while polls show a near deadlock in the Senate race and Hinojosa trailing in the governor’s contest. In the Legislature, candidates for House District 94 push pro-public-education and affordability platforms, highlighting concerns over school funding and inflation as both parties vie for seats in a historically Republican stronghold.

Pannone Throws First Minors Perfect Game Since 2017 — Sep 8, 2026Thomas Pannone pitched a nine-inning solo perfect game for the Nashville Sounds, retiring all 27 batters on 94 pitches in a 3-0 win over the Durham Bulls. It was the first solo nine-inning minor-league perfect game since 2017 and the fifth in International League history.

Raiders Depth Bolstered By Johnson, Hemingway — Aug 30, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders are leaning on a young, improving defense, highlighted by Patrick Johnson clinching a roster spot after late signing and Tonka Hemingway’s rise as a potential starter, signaling a longer-term rebuild. Concurrently, the team finalized its 53-man roster, shuffled veteran numbers (Fatukasi to 94 and Gay to 4) and continued to emphasize depth and maturation, while related notes from Prince Albert showcase two returning 20-year-olds stepping into leadership roles.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Caitlin Clark's 11 assists mark first U.S. feat since 1998 — Sep 3, 2026Caitlin Clark stole the show for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, posting 14 points and 11 assists off the bench to help a 94-61 win over China and earning MVP-like praise for her selfless, floor-general play. The performances across the tournament showcased Clark as a pivotal playmaker alongside a veteran-laden supporting cast, with USA extending its World Cup win streak and newcomers like Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard making strong contributions.

Blue Cross analysis links AI coding to $942M in added costs — 5dA BCBSA study released Thursday linked AI-assisted hospital coding to $942M in added costs over two years as complex stays rose from 37% to 40%.

Dana Whitfield The $942 million hit to Blue Cross plans shows these tools mainly benefit billing departments, not patients or actual treatment.

Hundreds of Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa, Buraq plazaWorld — Sep 17, 2026Across East Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa compound, Israelis continued to enter in large numbers with police protection, performing Talmudic rituals as Yom Kippur approaches, marking a sharp rise in incursions and fueling warnings from Palestinians about changing the status quo. New data show a record 68,944 settler entries for 2025–2026, prompting ministers to push for looser access while Arab states warn that such moves threaten Jerusalem's delicate arrangements.

Zelenskyy appoints Kovalskyi acting prosecutor general — Sep 17, 2026Zelenskyy signed decree No. 946/2026 on Sept. 17 naming Anton Kovalskyi acting prosecutor general after parliament dismissed Ruslan Kravchenko on Sept. 15.

Jared Kim With corruption claims still hanging over the top, any new leader needs to show real independence fast.

Fatal Ebola case detected in new DRC province, officials say — Sep 11, 2026The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a seventh province with Bundibugyo virus detected in South-Ubangi, raising cross-border containment concerns as authorities warn of many contacts from road and river transport even though local transmission in that province has not yet been confirmed. The outbreak remains the largest in the country’s history, with 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths reported by authorities and WHO saying it is out of control and could surpass prior West Africa outbreaks.

Georgia's Nate Frazier eyes 1,000 rushing yards and a lasting legacy — Aug 31, 2026Georgia running back Nate Frazier remains the centerpiece of the Bulldogs' ground game as he heads into the season opener against Tennessee State, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from last season after finishing with 947 rushing yards. Off the field, he endured his father's death with strong support from the Georgia program, which helped him stay focused as he works to live up to Georgia's storied backfield tradition.

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

Matt Suhey, fullback on 1985 Bears championship team, dies at 68 — Sep 7, 2026Matt Suhey, the 1980s Chicago Bears fullback and longtime lead blocker for Walter Payton, scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XX and was a durable, versatile contributor for a dominant Bears run, dying at 68. His death, confirmed by the Bears and reported across outlets, marks the passing of a key figure on the 1985 championship team who helped define the era with 2,946 rushing yards and 260 receptions in a Bears career spanning 1980–89.

Reports: Pentagon Breach Exposes Nearly 3 Million Records — 1d2.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased had Social Security numbers and job details exposed in a Pentagon DMDC breach from October 2025 to July 2026.

Rachel Meyers Exposing records of 294,000 deceased people alongside the living ones just adds unnecessary harm. No reason to keep that data so poorly protected.

“If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” — Mark Twain, Notebook, 1894 — 11hPosted to IJR by IJR.

Nonprofit to raffle $494,500 Georgia home for athlete scholarships — 3dThe Athletes Get Recruited Foundation has launched a licensed raffle featuring a new Braselton, Georgia, home valued at about $494,500, aiming to raise $100,000 for ten $10,000 scholarships for college-bound student-athletes. The foundation says the effort will help address financial and recruiting-navigation barriers facing young athletes.

Derek Foss This raffle is a clever idea to help athletes who lack money for recruiting help or college.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

Yankees Host Red Sox in Wild Card Rematch — 3dBoston’s four-game Fenway sweep of the Yankees sparked a 32-5 run and first 15-game streak since 1946; the Wild Card rematch starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

Elena Vasquez Yankees should take this series at home despite Judge's status, their pitching depth looks stronger than Boston's right now.

Atlas of 6.3 Million Brain Cells Maps Gene Shifts Across Lifespan and Disorders — 6dAn atlas of 6.3 million prefrontal cortex cells from 1,494 donors up to age 108 maps gene-activity shifts across the lifespan and in Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia and other disorders.

Dana Whitfield With cells from nearly 1500 donors it should reveal patterns in Alzheimer's that smaller studies have missed.

IDP Education Rejects Blackstone’s A$695 Million Bid — Sep 22, 2026IDP Education rejected Blackstone's A$2.50-per-share cash bid of about A$694.7 million as highly opportunistic and undervaluing the firm; shares rose 20.7% to A$2.16.

Priya Raman IDP should hold out for more than A$2.50 since the market clearly thinks the company is worth at least that much now.

Doc Rivers Returns to NBC NBA Booth — Sep 21, 2026NBC Sports named Doc Rivers an NBA game analyst on Monday. The 2026 Hall of Famer ranks sixth all-time with 1,194 regular-season coaching wins.

Rachel Meyers Glad to see him back in the booth after leading the Celtics to that title and racking up all those wins.

UK charges first person over 1994 Rwanda genocide — Sep 21, 2026After a seven-year probe, Islington doctor Vincent Brown is the first person charged in the UK over the 1994 Rwanda genocide that killed an estimated 800,000.

Dana Whitfield After 30 years, any trial needs solid proof to avoid wrongful accusations.

UK Charges Rwandan Doctor in First Genocide Case — Sep 21, 2026Dr Vincent Brown, 65, of Islington faces 7 charges as first person charged in the UK over the 1994 Rwandan genocide, due in court Tuesday.

Elena Vasquez A doctor facing these charges suggests possible abuse of medical roles during the killings, which deserves a full trial.

Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Displayed Before Sotheby’s Auction — Sep 18, 2026Sotheby's displayed Diana's 1994 Christina Stambolian 'revenge dress' in London Sept. 18 ahead of a Dec. 9 New York auction estimated at $150,000–$300,000.

Nicole Hardy That revenge dress still looks sharp even after decades. The auction estimate seems fair for such a piece of history.

Magnolia Oil-Tank Fire Kills Three FirefightersPolitics — Sep 17, 2026Arkansas history on September 19–20 features a spectrum of notable events: Civil War skirmishing near Helena in 1862, the 1883 marriage of future governor George W. Donaghey, and the 1923 Little Rock police murders death sentences; 1944 Magnolia’s oil-fire disaster that claimed three firefighters; the 1957 Central High School desegregation injunction hearing that led to the guards’ withdrawal; and the 1974 Young v. Ethyl Corporation bromine litigation. The dates also record 1863 Cavalry organization at Magnolia, 1917 Fort Smith labor strike, 1942 Jehovah’s Witnesses attack in Little Rock, 1957 legal challenges surrounding Little Rock desegregation, the 1958 vote to keep closed schools, and Kennedy’s Arkansas campaign in 1960.

Iowa State routs Bowling Green 55-7 — Sep 19, 2026Iowa State beat Bowling Green 55-7 as Aiden Flora posted 194 rush yards and 296 all-purpose yards and Cameron Pettaway added a school-record 100-yard kickoff return TD.

Chris Dalton Iowa State put up a clinic on offense, Flora's all-purpose yards and that kickoff return sealed it early.