IJR News - today's news from every side
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
Loading
Genius — OpenServe
News
Home
Popular
Congress
Genius — OpenServe
Trending
Tennessee Basketball Players Propose Model CBA
Sports
— 3h
Tennessee men’s basketball players and university leaders developed a nonbinding collective bargaining model that would address compensation, transfers, health and working conditions, academics, and enforceable rules. The proposal envisions direct pay for athletic services and shared accountability, offering a framework for broader discussions about athletes’ role in college sports without forming a union.
+11
+1
3
Share
Maya Lindstrom
Nonbinding deals rarely stick so they need something enforceable to make a difference.
Santa arrivals and fireworks mark holiday events from Idaho to Armagh
Lifestyle
— 4d
Communities are preparing for the holiday season with family-friendly celebrations featuring Santa, lights, music, markets, train rides and charitable drives. The articles also highlight regional arts and book events in Northern Ireland and make-ahead recipes for decorating-day gatherings.
0
Share
Delhi PM2.5 Nears 59 Times WHO Limit
Environment
— 1d
Diwali fireworks worsened New Delhi’s already dangerous pollution, with PM2.5 reaching nearly 59 times the WHO daily guideline and many monitors recording severe air quality as smoke and fog reduced visibility. Reporting gaps at more than half the monitoring stations complicated comparisons with previous years, though available data indicated an especially polluted Diwali night.
+102
+3
2
Share
Elena Vasquez
Health officials need to warn people more clearly in advance so families can take real steps to stay indoors.
Communities Pause, Regulate Data Center Development
Politics
— 4d
Local governments are tightening oversight of proposed data centers: Haring Township and Twin Township advanced regulatory frameworks, Euharlee approved an ordinance, and Gregg Township approved a project subject to 31 conditions. In Cardiff, planners recommended approval of a disputed project, but Welsh ministers’ directive prevents the council from approving it for now.
+17
0
Share
IJR
Is The Blue Tsunami JD Vance’s Vindication?
Gabe Guidarini · 5 min · 1h
Thousands Attend Fireworks Events Across Britain
Good News
— 2d
Community fireworks events across England and Wales drew large crowds, including a record turnout of more than 5,000 at Flint Castle, where proceeds support the RNLI’s lifesaving work. Other events in Blandford, Penarth and Winchester also brought residents together for displays and family activities, raising funds for local causes and organizations.
+2
0
Share
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
Share
Lakewood Officer Killed, Three Wounded in Shooting
World
— 4d
One Lakewood officer was killed and three wounded Thursday near West Colfax and Wadsworth after a suspect opened fire as officers approached near an RTD bus; police killed the suspect.
+57
0
Share
Four Hidden Gardens Span US States
Lifestyle
— 4d
Four standout gardens offer distinct outdoor escapes: Charlotte Serenity Garden pairs decades of family landscaping with striking stonework and waterfalls, while Maryland’s free Brookside Gardens showcases carefully tended themed displays. Michigan’s Dow Gardens is known for its scenic red bridge and changing landscapes, and the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden features varied garden spaces and vibrant seasonal blooms.
0
Share
Vikings’ Jennings Rejects Trade Return to 49ers
Kyle Shanahan
— 5d
The 49ers and Vikings had a framework for a trade to send Jauan Jennings back to San Francisco, but the 49ers spoke with him first and he chose to stay in Minnesota, where he said he was happy. Coach Kyle Shanahan said he understood Jennings’ decision, despite the receiver’s limited production and San Francisco’s need for help at wide receiver.
+2
0
Share
Alta Ares Wins Six NATO Counter-Drone Lots
World
— 5d
French-Ukrainian defense startup Alta Ares won six of 16 lots in NATO’s counter-drone framework, more than any other selected supplier. Its systems will be listed for allied countries to procure through a simplified process without new tenders, covering fixed, transportable and mobile defenses; the framework enables future orders but is not itself a firm purchase commitment.
+4
0
Share
FaithTap
First Fetterman Challenger Announces Candidacy
A Democratic Socialist from Philadelphia has announced his intention to unseat Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in the 2028 election. Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American writer and busi… — by Sandra Rhodes
1m
Share
Home tours mark 50th anniversary in Dallas and return in Phoenix
Lifestyle
— 4d
Home tours are spotlighting historic and distinctive residences across several communities: Lakewood’s 50th annual event features eight homes, Phoenix’s home show visits a Scottsdale estate and a $500,000 north Phoenix listing, and Roosevelt’s tour returns as the neighborhood marks 40 years as a historic district. Wauwatosa’s holiday tour will open five homes plus a cookie-house headquarters, showcasing styles ranging from Tudor Revival to Mid-Century Modern.
+4
0
Share
Publix Plans November Stores in Georgia, South Carolina
Business
— 5d
Publix is expanding across the Southeast, with new stores recently opened in North Carolina and Englewood, Florida, and additional locations planned for Georgia and South Carolina later in November. A Marion Oaks, Florida, store is nearing completion and is expected to open early next year.
+4
0
Share
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
Share
Radio stations run contests for holiday show and concert tickets
Entertainment
— Nov 2, 2026
Several promotions offer free event tickets: Majic 95.5 listeners can enter to win tickets to Santa’s Wonderland or A Christmas Carol, while other contests award tickets to SnowJam Las Vegas, Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers in Lakewood, and a Black Stone Cherry show at the Webster Theater. Entry methods and deadlines vary, including texting or calling during an on-air cue and submitting online or sweepstakes entries.
+4
0
Share
Fireworks Explode Near Army Helicopter at Seahawks Game
Sports
— Nov 3, 2026
Fireworks exploded close to the last of four U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters during a pregame flyover at Seattle’s Lumen Field, prompting alarm among spectators and online viewers. The helicopter continued flying, and reports said no damage or injuries were confirmed; it remains unclear whether fireworks struck the aircraft.
+38
+2
2
Share
Marcus Bell
Someone needs to find out who launched them and why they timed it during the flyover. Could have ended much worse.
Henrico Removes 120-Plus Flock Cameras After Deadline
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Henrico County removed its 128 Flock license-plate cameras after the company did not take them down by the county’s requested date; Flock said the county chose to remove them, and Henrico later said it would not seek reimbursement. Separately, Edgewood, Kentucky, voted to remove its Flock cameras amid concerns about constitutionality and data sharing, joining other nearby cities that have ended or paused their use.
+2
0
Share
IJR
Burgum Vows To Unleash American Energy — Now He Just Needs Congress To Do Their Part
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
Jury Selection Opens in Retrial Over Deadly Palisades Fire
World
— Nov 2, 2026
Jonathan Rinderknecht is facing a federal retrial over allegations that he set a small brush fire in January 2025 that smoldered and later became the deadly Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures. His first trial ended in a hung jury, with 10 jurors favoring acquittal; prosecutors have narrowed the charges, while the defense argues fireworks sparked the initial blaze and that the later wildfire was separate.
+2
0
Share
Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
Quizie
— Quiz
The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
Share
China Regulator Warns AI Crowds Out Traditional Sectors
Tech
— Nov 3, 2026
A senior Chinese financial regulator warned that concentrated global investment in AI is raising leverage and fueling potentially excessive expansion in tech, while driving up borrowing costs and credit risks for traditional industries. He urged policymakers to develop frameworks to manage the economic and financial risks of AI-driven change.
+3
+2
3
Share
Jared Kim
The warning makes sense but overlooks how AI tools could eventually cut costs in older industries if investment stays balanced.
DEA Begins Registering Over 900 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Seven States
Business
— Nov 2, 2026
The DEA has begun issuing phased federal registrations to qualifying state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries under the new Schedule III framework, with more than 900 registrations announced across seven states. Vireo says all 41 of its Florida dispensaries are registered, and Trulieve has also reported approvals, while an adult-use retailer was rejected and other operators are still awaiting decisions.
+5
0
Share
Bet only when wrong costs little and right pays huge
Books
— Nov 2, 2026
Individual investors and small-business owners tired of thin diversification who want a concrete way to size real stock and venture bets will get the most from Pabrai’s framework.
0
Share
Seven Arrested After Fireworks Launched at Birmingham Crowds
World
— Nov 1, 2026
Seven people aged 15 to 26 were arrested after fireworks were launched at pedestrians and police during Halloween-night disorder in Birmingham city centre, causing crowds to flee; no injuries were immediately reported. Police said the arrests involved suspected assault and possession of fireworks or an offensive weapon, and a Section 60 order gave officers additional stop-and-search powers.
+8
0
Share
Daily Caller News Foundation
It Took College Student Just 4 Weeks To End Transit Authority’s No Guns Rule
An Iowa State University student needed just 23 days to get the city of Ames to end a policy banning guns on its transit system.
49m · 40 reads
Share
Baylor opens season hosting Northwestern State as 30-point favorite
Sports
— Nov 1, 2026
Baylor opens its 2026–27 men’s basketball season at home against Northwestern State after finishing 17–17 last year. The Demons arrive off an exhibition win over North Texas, while Baylor enters with exhibition victories over Florida and Illinois; Northwestern State coach Rick Cabrera says his reworked team is aiming to compete despite 11 newcomers.
+3
0
Share
Florida State Fall Season Ends with Alumni All-Star Game
Jamie Arnold
— Oct 28, 2026
Florida State closed its 2026 fall baseball schedule with the Garnet & Gold All-Star Game, where the Gold team won a seven-inning game followed by a home run derby and fireworks. Former Seminoles, including Cal Raleigh, Cam Smith and Jamie Arnold, returned to Dick Howser Stadium, giving current players a chance to learn from the program’s professional alumni.
+2
0
Share
El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti after technicians go missing
Nayib Bukele
— Oct 29, 2026
El Salvador has sent more than 2,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadoran technicians serving with a U.N.-backed force went missing in a gang ambush. Though officials describe the deployment as a rescue and security mission, its scale and unclear legal framework and command have raised concerns about a broader operation and risks to civilians.
+4
0
Share
Church’s Chicken Releases Project Pat, Lil’ Lucky Campaign
Mannie Fresh
— Oct 27, 2026
Church’s Texas Chicken teamed up with Memphis rapper Project Pat and San Antonio artist Lil’ Lucky on “Chickahhhn,” a song and music video that reworks Pat’s 2001 hit “Chickenhead” with a Church’s-inspired twist. The collaboration grew from Lil’ Lucky’s viral remake and extends the chain’s efforts to connect with communities through hip-hop.
+3
0
Share
Horror retrospectives revisit One Cut of the Dead and The Beast Must Die
Entertainment
— Oct 28, 2026
A look at current and classic cinema highlights include the filmmaking satire One Cut of the Dead, the 1974 Black werewolf film The Beast Must Die, and a Spanish queer epic set across the Spanish Civil War. The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is also returning Oct. 24–31 with screenings, panels and entertainment-industry guests.
+7
0
Share
IJR
Hospitals May Have Secret Weapon In Making Care More Affordable: Google Gemini
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 1h
Load more