IJR News — today's news from every sideIJRTrump Admin Quietly Opens Direct Talks With Iran-Backed Houthis As Yemen War Heats UpFrancis Kapper · 7 min · 1h
Rachel Meyers Funny how a hike is already "priced in" until oil ticks up and suddenly everyone's recalculating. Same story, different quarter. Rockies, Orioles Set to Decide Series Sept. 1 — Sep 2, 2026The reports outline current-season batting stats and power-hitting totals for players like Mayo, Goodman, McMahon, and others, paired with upcoming pitching assignments such as Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish, as teams and matchups near September 1, 2026. All entries note that betting odds are subject to change, reflecting ongoing player performances and roster plans for Orioles, Rockies, Angels, and Rockies-related games.
Dana Whitfield Odds moving around this much just shows how tight this series could actually be come September 1st.NBA Trade Deadline Expected to Reshape League — Jul 25, 2026The 2026 NBA offseason has been filled with surprise roster moves that could reshape the season, including Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Heat and LeBron James landing with the 76ers, while teams consider late trades such as Jerami Grant’s potential departure. Separately, prediction markets from Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com now offer contract-based bets on NBA games, WNBA All-Star outcomes, NFL football, and even S&P 500 events, bridging sports and finance betting.
Jared Kim Rate hike odds rising just as oil spikes is a nasty combo for stagflation fears. Fed's got a tough call in September. 
IJREXCLUSIVE: AI Super PAC Launches First Ads Of General Election Backing Senate RepublicansSean Moran · 4 min · 1h
Record $646M Corporate Donations in 2026 Midterms — Aug 27, 2026U.S. corporate political spending reached a record $646 million in the 18 months through June, led by crypto, online betting, and AI firms, with spending rising as policy battles over regulation intensify. The funding is increasingly funneled through layered PACs and dark-money nonprofits, reflecting a broader strategy to influence Congress ahead of ongoing and upcoming elections, highlighted by notable contributions from Koch-linked groups, tobacco, cannabis, and tech-adjacent firms.
Nicaragua, Washington, South Korea, Mexico Advance LLWS — Aug 21, 2026At the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Nicaragua, Washington, South Korea, New Jersey, Mexico and Curaçao were among teams advancing on Day 1, highlighted by South Korea’s shutout and strong showings from several international and U.S. squads. Betting odds reflected heavy favorites like South Korea and Nicaragua entering Friday’s games, with Mexico and other teams also featured in pre-match wagering discussions.
