IJR News — today's news from every sideIJRData Center Boom Could Supercharge Blackouts Nationwide By 2030, Pennsylvania Regulators WarnParis Apodaca · 4 min · 1h
Mkhwanazi, Witness K Granted R5,000 BailPolitics — Jul 21, 2026Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused, Witness K, were granted R5,000 bail each in connection with the alleged 2023 theft of precious stones worth about R15 million, with their cases adjourned to 25 August. The charges include conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery with aggravating circumstances and fraud, and Witness K also testified at the Madlanga Commission about the planning of the heist, while Mkhwanazi faces other unrelated legal matters.
Grogan Named GE HealthCare CFO, Effective Sept. 14 — Aug 18, 2026GE HealthCare Technologies appointed William K. Grogan as chief financial officer, effective September 14, 2026, succeeding interim CFO George A. Newcomb. Grogan’s compensation includes a $900,000 base salary, a 100% target bonus, a $3.3 million LTIs target, plus a $550,000 cash sign-on and a $4 million one-time RSU grant to offset forfeited LTIs, with detailed vesting provisions; Newcomb will remain as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
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K. P. Smith Plans July 14 Novel Release — Jul 24, 2026Award-winning author K. P. Smith, recognized by the International Impact Book Awards in three categories, announces a new Christian supernatural thriller set for release on July 14, blending spiritual warfare, suspense, and faith-driven storytelling for a broad audience across Christian, supernatural, and biblical fiction. The books’ cross-genre appeal is highlighted as Smith weaves together elements of Christian fiction, supernatural themes, and biblical storytelling to engage readers seeking both edge and inspiration.
Lee Jae Myung to visit France for Lumière Summit and broader talks with Macron — Sep 4, 2026South Korea’s presidents, Lee Jae Myung and Yoon Suk Yeol, will travel to France from September 6 to 9 to co-chair the Lumière Summit with President Macron and engage in a series of bilateral and multilateral events aimed at expanding K-content and European partnerships across film, AI, space, biotech, and other advanced industries. The trips are pitched as steps to deepen Korea–France strategic ties and broaden Korea’s diplomacy with Europe, including high-level meetings, business roundtables, and state‑level ceremonies.
Chris Dalton K-content plus AI and biotech partnerships with France sounds promising, curious what actually comes out of the roundtables. 
