IJR News

Residents of Effingham County Sue Over Data Center Deal1 source — 18h

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Jared Kim Residents deserve full transparency on what this data center will cost taxpayers and the local environment.

Kamario Taylor to Return to Mississippi State on $7.5 Million Deal — 15hMississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is reportedly finalizing a deal to return in 2027 worth $7.5 million, potentially rising to $9 million with incentives and making him college football’s highest-paid quarterback. Taylor’s breakout season ended with a toe injury, and the Bulldogs hope keeping him will help attract talent and build a stronger roster around him.

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Elena Vasquez I hope this deal actually draws in better linemen and receivers instead of just inflating one salary.

Exxon signs preliminary deal to return to Venezuela2 sources — 2d

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Chris Dalton Exxon going back to Venezuela could help their oil output if the government follows through this time.

Qantas to Cut 850 Jobs After Tech Deal With Accenture2 sources — 2d

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Sam Okafor Staff reductions like this will likely mean longer wait times for passengers once the new tech rolls out.

Western Union says it ended Intermex deal over state rulesBusiness — 1dWestern Union says it terminated its agreement to acquire Intermex after rejecting conditions imposed by California regulators as unacceptable, citing required changes to its business model and agent relationships. Intermex disputes the termination, says it is ready to close, and is pursuing legal remedies to compel the deal or seek damages.

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Sam Okafor California regulators killed this deal with demands no company should have to swallow.

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.

Trump Teases Deal With Democrats on Immigration1 source — 2d

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Jared Kim Any deal has to include ending catch and release practices at the border.

The Federalist says Trump amnesty deal would betray his voters1 source — 2d

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Sam Okafor I supported Trump to reduce illegal entries, not expand legal status for people already here unlawfully. This risks splitting his coalition.

Ryan Weiss signs Padres one-year deal — 1dThe San Diego Padres signed right-hander Ryan Weiss to a one-year contract with a club option for 2028, making him the first major league free agent to agree to a deal this offseason. Weiss, who struggled in his 2026 MLB debut with Houston but finished strong at Triple-A, will compete for a roster spot and could provide pitching depth.

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Derek Foss Weiss struggled early with Houston but the option year gives the Padres a low-risk shot at depth if he rebounds.

Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end the war2 sources — 3d

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Chris Dalton Qatar's role as mediator is useful but without real pressure on all sides this meeting probably won't move the needle on ending the war.

Evander Kane Signs KHL Deal After Missing Out on NHL Contract — 1dEvander Kane signed a one-year contract with KHL club Sibir Novosibirsk after playing last season for the Vancouver Canucks and failing to secure a new NHL deal. The 35-year-old leaves the NHL with 339 goals and 648 points in 1,001 regular-season games.

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Marcus Bell Heading to Sibir Novosibirsk at least lets him keep playing instead of sitting out entirely this season.

Cardinals Make No Deadline Trades After Harrison and Brissett Deals — 1dThe Arizona Cardinals made no additional moves at the NFL trade deadline, keeping players who had featured in trade rumors after earlier deals sent Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jacoby Brissett elsewhere; one report also describes post-deadline signings and quarterback changes. The team was coming off a 17-3 loss to Seattle, with its offense struggling and its defense drawing more favorable notice.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Anthropic Signs Student Data Privacy Deal With Teachers Unions — 1dAn artificial intelligence giant promised teachers unions that it would not mine children's data at school.

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Russia and Ukraine Open First US-Mediated Talks in Nine Months — 2dThe Trump administration expressed cautious optimism ahead of the first direct Russia-Ukraine talks since February, scheduled in Abu Dhabi, with President Donald Trump saying a breakthrough is possible. The sides remain divided over territory and Ukraine’s security guarantees, and Ukrainian officials cautioned that an immediate deal is unlikely.

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Sam Okafor These talks are overdue but the gaps on territory and security mean real progress will be slow at best.

OpenAI Pledges Transparency in Future Data Center Deals After Voter Restrictions — 5dOpenAI promised to stop striking secret deals with local officials days after voters rejected data centers at the polls.

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Google Revises Spirit Airlines Data Deal to Add Privacy SafeguardsBusiness — 2dGoogle agreed to stronger safeguards for its planned $10 million purchase of Spirit Airlines employee data, including excluding sensitive records, requiring independent review of de-identification to an international standard, and barring attempts to reidentify workers. Unions withdrew their objections after the agreement, clearing a major hurdle as the deal awaits bankruptcy court approval; Google plans to use the data to train AI models.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

AST SpaceMobile signs $1.3B Firefly engine dealBusiness — 6dFirefly will supply 36 engines and license its tech to AST SpaceMobile in a deal valued at more than $1.3B for the Blacklift rocket; FLY shares climbed 20%.

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Tom Gallagher Firefly licensing their tech here makes sense for scaling reusable rockets beyond what they build themselves.

Nexen Tire Wins Hyundai Tucson Supply DealBusiness — 3dNexen Tire will supply original-equipment tires for Hyundai’s redesigned Tucson, with market-specific models rolling out from Korea to North America and Europe. The deal expands Nexen’s presence in global mass-market vehicles; North American supply starts with gas-powered models later this year, followed by hybrids in early 2027.

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Strathcona to Acquire Greenfire in C$2.8 Billion Oil Sands DealBusiness — 3dStrathcona Resources agreed to acquire Greenfire Resources in a cash-and-stock deal valuing the Canadian oil sands producer at C$2.7 billion to C$2.9 billion, including debt. Greenfire shareholders can choose C$11 cash or 0.25 Strathcona shares for each share, combining the companies’ oil sands and heavy-oil operations.

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Marcus Bell Shareholders choosing between eleven dollars cash or a quarter share gives decent flexibility depending on whether they want liquidity or exposure to the bigger firm.

China blocks SoftBank's $5.4 billion ABB robotics deal — Nov 5, 2026China’s NDRC told SoftBank it will not approve the $5.4 billion ABB robotics deal; SoftBank shares fell about 5% in Tokyo.