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“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” — Gilda Radner, Comedian, 1946–1989 — 5dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Burnham Warns of Tough Choices After Inflation Rise — Sep 16, 2026Inflation rose to 3.1%, a five-month high. Burnham vowed difficult Budget decisions and rejected Haldane's charge of tax-and-spend socialism with better Tiktok videos.

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Priya Raman The Middle East tensions are driving costs up so policymakers need to stay prudent on spending.

Deadly Southeast Asian Ferry Disasters Spur Safety ScrutinyWorld — Sep 12, 2026Southeast Asia is reeling from deadly ferry incidents in Indonesia and a ferry fire in the Philippines, renewing scrutiny of vessel inspections, seaworthiness checks, and overall maritime safety oversight. Meanwhile, Australia’s Matilda Bay ferry-terminal plan faces safety warnings from opponents and risk assessments, and Lagos is strengthening maritime safety through a targeted ferry safety training module for engineers.

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Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max but Skips Standard Model — Sep 9, 2026Pre-launch reporting indicates the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will carry a modest US price hike of about $100 to around $1,199, with Indian pricing potentially rising to ₹1,44,900 or higher in some scenarios. Leaks also highlight the new A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a forthcoming foldable model codenamed iPhone Duo that could command top-tier pricing in select markets.

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IJRJustice Alito Says COVID-19 Put Americans’ Constitutional Rights To Test … And Many FailedLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 14h

Apple Unveils $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo — Sep 6, 2026John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO and faces a high-stakes September 9 launch featuring the foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro, amid anticipated price increases driven by rising memory costs. Analysts say the new leadership will have to balance a hardware-heavy roadmap with AI and services, while investors weigh how Apple can execute at scale and sustain margins as foldables enter the premium price band.

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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.

Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo — Sep 7, 2026The foldable smartphone race is intensifying: Apple’s iPhone Ultra faces production bottlenecks and a staggered global rollout, potentially delaying availability despite strong demand signals, while Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is gaining traction with younger users and new design proportions, helping reduce iPhone loyalty. Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is pitched as a refined, AI-enabled alternative with a large unfolding display, offering a middle ground for users wary of waiting for Apple or Samsung.

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Missouri opens fall sports slate as Kildare club football advances — Sep 5, 2026Across local and collegiate sports, weekend GAA championships advanced with quarterfinal draws for intermediate and junior levels and upcoming rounds in Senior, Intermediate, and Junior grades, while area high schools map a full Sept. 7–12 schedule with game results and report changes. In Missouri, the new athletics season features a highly anticipated slate: volleyball vs Oregon, football opener vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and early-season soccer senior day, complemented by photo coverage of early-season moments.

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Chris Dalton Kildare pulling through in the club football quarterfinals is a nice story, hope they keep the momentum going into the next round.

The 5 coolest phones I saw at IFA 2026 – including a new foldableTech — Sep 6, 2026

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Huawei and Xiaomi unveil foldable phones ahead of Apple's expected debut — Sep 7, 2026Huawei and Xiaomi unveiled their premium foldables—Mate XT 2 and 18 Fold—before Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone, signaling intensified competition in the high-end segment. Both devices leverage domestically developed silicon and new logic-folding technologies to boost performance amid US restrictions, foreshadowing a tighter race as Apple enters a market already shaped by rivals.

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Nicole Hardy Apple always shows up late to these things then somehow makes it feel new. Curious if that trick still works with foldables.

FaithTapSmallpox: The Only Disease Humanity Has ErasedAfter a global vaccination campaign reached the last case, the WHO declared smallpox — killer of 300 million in the 20th century — gone forever.1h · 4 reads

Apple's iPhone Ultra may push foldable market to new milestoneTech — Sep 8, 2026

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Apple unveils video countdown for iPhone 18 Pro and foldable modelTech — Sep 8, 2026

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Nintendo schedules Zelda 40th anniversary direct and general Nintendo directTech — Sep 8, 2026

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Apple’s $2,000-Plus Foldable iPhone Was a Decade in the MakingTech — Sep 8, 2026

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Apple's foldable iPhone project spans a decade with premium pricing eyedTech — Sep 8, 2026

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IJR‘Don’t Know’ Him: John Kennedy Does Not Say Yes When Asked If Ken Paxton ‘Has Character To Serve’ In SenateLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 16h

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 hits record-low price as foldable issues persistTech — Sep 8, 2026

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Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

Apple Readies First Foldable iPhone for 'Surprise and Shine' Event — Sep 9, 2026

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Dana Whitfield A foldable iPhone might be neat but I bet the crease and battery life will be issues in daily use.

Samsung offers Apple advice on foldable phone design — Sep 9, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom Apple should ignore the tips since Samsung is mainly trying to slow down a competitor that might do it better.

Apple Expected to Unveil Foldable iPhone Duo With Pencil Support — Sep 9, 2026Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone Duo priced around $2000 at the September 9 event, with support for the Apple Pencil stylus as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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Dana Whitfield Pencil support sounds useful but I doubt the hinge will survive daily drops and pocket lint.

Episode 1317: Cory Asbury on Worship Music Return and Zelda Christian Connections — Sep 9, 2026Cory Asbury talks about returning to worship music on episode 1317 of the RELEVANT Podcast, which also covers hidden Christian connections in The Legend of Zelda.

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Priya Raman The podcast mixing those topics feels random at first but both show how faith shows up in unexpected places.

FaithTapChurches Hold St. Francis Pet BlessingsChurches and animal shelters are hosting blessings for pets and other animals around the Feast of St. Francis, continuing a tradition rooted in Christian teachings that all creatures matter. Events from the U.K. to Pennsylvania and Florida 3h · 7 reads

Kirby and the World Beyond with Zelda crossover coming to Switch 2 in 2027 — Sep 9, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Kirby teaming up with Zelda sounds interesting if they keep the levels creative and not too serious.

The first Galaxy Z Fold 8 discount ever drops the wider foldable to $1,650Tech — Sep 7, 2026

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Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’sTech — Sep 8, 2026

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Apple's new CEO Ternus faces first test with $2,000 foldable iPhoneTech — Sep 8, 2026

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Apple's foldable iPhone faces design and pricing questionsTech — Sep 8, 2026

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IJREXCLUSIVE: Voting Tech Disaster Could Force Bosnia To Redo Elections In Just Seven Days, Official SaysFrancis Kapper · 7 min · 17h