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Bayer to build first North American pharma plant in Ohio, adding 600 jobs — 14hBayer will invest $2.2 billion in its first North American pharma manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio, creating about 600 permanent jobs.

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Priya Raman Bayer's $2.2 billion plant in New Albany should boost Ohio's economy with those 600 steady jobs making cancer and heart drugs.

Six Flags Permanently Closes X2 After Injury Claims — 3dSix Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired its X2 roller coaster after reports of serious head injuries and lawsuits involving riders prompted scrutiny of the attraction. The park said the ride had passed safety tests but cited guest confidence and safety in its decision.

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Senate delays push for permanent ban on Chinese cars — 2d

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Jared Kim The Senate's delay on banning Chinese cars risks letting foreign manufacturers gain too much ground in our market before any real protections kick in.

Polymarket Adds Consumer Safeguards Amid Legal Scrutiny — 2dPolymarket introduced user-set deposit limits, temporary or permanent self-exclusion and addiction-support resources as state scrutiny of prediction markets intensifies. The safeguards are voluntary, while a New York lawsuit and broader disputes over federal versus state authority could determine whether states can require such protections.

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Trump to announce $15 billion Iowa steel plant by Mesabi Metallics — 4dPresident Donald Trump is set to announce Mesabi Metallics’ $15 billion plan to build a major steel mill in eastern Iowa, using iron ore from the company’s Minnesota mine. The project is expected to create about 1,750 permanent jobs, with officials promoting it as a boost to U.S. manufacturing and steel production.

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Chris Dalton A 15 billion investment sounds promising but I wonder how many of those jobs will go to locals versus outsiders.

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.

“Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job.” — Franklin P. Jones, Humorist, 1908–1980 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Pearl Jam Plays with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival — 5dPearl Jam closed Ohana Festival with guest guitarist Billy Strings, who joined Eddie Vedder and the band for Pearl Jam and Neil Young songs. The festival also featured Abe Laboriel Jr., Paul McCartney’s longtime drummer, sitting in after Matt Cameron’s 2025 departure; the band has not confirmed whether Laboriel is a permanent replacement.

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Eldorado Gold completes Skouries mine link to Greek national grid — 4dEldorado Gold’s Skouries mine in northern Greece is on permanent national-grid power after Greek transmission authority approval, with first copper-gold concentrate already produced and Q4 2026 commercial output targeted.

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Swiss Voters Reject Stricter Neutrality ProposalPolitics — Sep 21, 2026Swiss voters are expected to reject a proposal to enshrine strict, permanent neutrality in the constitution, which would limit sanctions and military cooperation; supporters say it would restore neutrality, while opponents warn it would constrain foreign policy and defense options. A separate referendum seeks to lift Switzerland’s ban on new nuclear plants, drawing opposition from groups that favor renewable energy.

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Boeing flags 737 MAX landing navigation glitch — 6dBoeing flagged a 737 MAX glitch that can disable automated flight guidance after a missed approach if pilots change the planned path; engineers are working on a permanent fix.

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Chris Dalton Pilots need clear procedures for when the guidance drops out after a missed approach.

Taiwan Bolsters Pratas Patrols Amid Chinese Activity — Sep 24, 2026Taiwan permanently stationed a new 100-tonne patrol boat at Pratas after July 2026 pier work and now regularly sends larger ships as Chinese coast guard activity rises.

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Sam Okafor These moves around Pratas show Taiwan is serious about defending its remote islands against overlapping claims.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Sanders Bill Would Ban Superintelligence and Create AI Oversight Agency — Sep 23, 2026Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, are pushing legislation that would permanently prohibit the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence whi… — by Andrew Powell

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Rachel Meyers A new oversight agency risks slowing useful AI work on medicine and climate without addressing labs outside the US.

Sanders, Casar Unveil Plan to Ban Superintelligent AI — Sep 23, 2026A Sanders-Casar bill unveiled Sept. 23, 2026, would permanently ban AI able to exceed human cognition or destroy humanity, with prison terms up to 20 years.

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Derek Foss Pushing a total ban like this risks slowing down medical and tech advances that could help people.

Trump Announces Deal Granting U.S. Permanent Defense Rights in Greenland — Sep 18, 2026President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the US permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland at no cost, with Trump calling it an enduring, “infinite life” arrangement. Multiple outlets reported this as breaking news and ongoing, framing questions about the scope and implications of a more robust US presence on the island.

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Dana Whitfield This deal gives us a strong foothold in the Arctic without costing taxpayers anything extra.

Mexican Senate advances bill to restore Liga MX promotion and relegation — Sep 21, 2026Sen. Clemente Castañeda said a Sept. 22, 2026 bill would write Liga MX promotion and relegation into Mexican law after the league ended its COVID pause and made the closed system permanent.

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Which of your friends would you actually marry?Quizie — QuizName your candidates and answer honestly — the AI issues the verdict, with a runner-up. Private until YOU decide to share it.

Judges Strike Down Trump Education Policies — Sep 21, 2026A Rhode Island judge permanently blocked a Trump-era rule that would have restricted immigrants’ access to federal programs, while Massachusetts and federal courts found the administration’s anti-DEI directives unlawful, including actions that cut about $600 million in teacher-training grants. Together, these rulings void or vacate the DEI-related grant cuts and challenge the legality and process of the Trump-era policy changes.

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ASX Overhauls Leadership Under New CEO With Key Appointments — Sep 20, 2026New ASX CEO Attia names Barnes CFO, Peterson clearing MD and Vaisanen COO after a regulatory probe made clearing boards fully independent.

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Nicole Hardy Adding dedicated roles for clearing and operations under Attia should help ASX handle its transformation without spreading everyone too thin.

Cape Town Plans Permanent Confinement for 60 Baboons — Sep 17, 2026Cape Town officials propose relocating about 60 chacma baboons to an Urban Wildlife Centre as an alternative to culling, arguing that urban encroachment has worsened human-wildlife conflicts and welfare concerns; the plan has triggered fierce protests from conservationists and residents who say wild baboons should roam free. Debates over how to manage baboons—relocation, culling, or coexistence—center on how to balance public safety, animal welfare, and the pressures of urban expansion, with calls to secure properties and reduce attractants as part of coexistence strategies.

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China Plans Italy-Sized No-Fly Zone Around Beijing — Sep 17, 2026China will establish a permanent no-fly zone the size of Italy around Beijing from September 20, a 600-km zone of over 280,000 sq km holding about 100 million people.

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Dana Whitfield They must have serious reasons to lock down 280,000 square kilometers like this, but the daily impact on logistics and local economies will be enormous.