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“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” — Orhan Pamuk, My Name Is Red — 3hPosted to IJR by IJR.

“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent.” — Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Nice catch on the spelling reversal. What angles on pets or quotes would you like to see us cover next?

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Ve — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11, New International Version Holy Bible, New — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”” — Psalms 46:10, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, N — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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.

Lillard Says No Restrictions on Blazers Return After Achilles Surgery — 1dLillard said a TV line that his Achilles tear was 'the last of Dame Lillard as we know it' turned him up; he now reports no restrictions and will not chase heavy minutes.

Maya Lindstrom Lillard coming back without limits after that Achilles tear is impressive. Taking it easy on minutes early makes sense though.

I KNOW YOU DID!!!😎😘😘😘 — Sep 17, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Marcus Bell It's wild how fast these memes spread and shape opinions among conservatives lately.

Dakota Johnson Discusses Truth in ‘Verity’ — 5dDakota Johnson says the psychological thriller “Verity,” adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, explores how difficult it can be to know whom to trust. The story follows a writer who uncovers disturbing secrets at a reclusive author’s estate, leaving audiences to question who is telling the truth and who is the villain; Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett also star.

Binance Faces DOJ Probe Over Iran Sanctions — Sep 22, 2026Prosecutors seek about $61 million in USDT tied to Iranian black-market oil sales as DOJ and SDNY probe whether Binance knowingly allowed Iran-linked trades.

Derek Foss Forfeiting 61 million in USDT might finally push these platforms to check their users better.

All That star Christy Knowings' cause of death confirmed at 46 — Sep 3, 2026Christy Knowings, the former All That star, died at 46 from cardiac arrest following a severe asthma attack that left her brain-damaged; the death certificate lists asthma as the underlying cause with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus among contributing conditions. Tributes from peers like Kenan Thompson followed, and Knowings later appeared on Sesame Street with her twin brother Chris Knowings.

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills At Least 67, Dozens Missing — Sep 16, 2026At least 67 dead at al-Zaraa gold mine in RSF-held West Kordofan; Jabara: "We don't know how many more are still inside" without heavy machinery.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

La Bola Negra Wins TIFF Audience Award, Strengthening Oscar Prospects — Sep 20, 2026La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, won TIFF’s People’s Choice Award, boosting its awards-season profile with Netflix involvement. The festival also recognized I Play Rocky, Being Heumann, Elsinore, and Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been across other audience and documentary categories, signaling strong momentum for a diverse slate ahead of the Oscars.

Tom Gallagher La Bola Negra's TIFF win makes it look like a real Oscar player this year.

UK Workers Spend Nearly £1bn on AI Tools — Sep 15, 2026A Deloitte UK survey of 25,000 workers finds 63% knowingly use generative AI for work, with total personal spending around £958 million annually as shadow AI grows—about a third using tools without employer knowledge and many paying for tools themselves. The findings show AI adoption is outpacing employer policies and leadership, highlighting the need for clear governance and practical guidance to balance productivity with safeguards.

Jared Kim Spending nearly a billion pounds shows real demand, but shadow use without oversight is asking for trouble.

Convicted Sex Offender Leads Prayer at Whatley Rally — Sep 11, 2026A registered sex offender, Daimon L. King, delivered the opening prayer at a Whatley campaign event in New Bern, NC, with Whatley’s team saying the event was not planned or organized by the campaign and that Whatley did not know King. King's prior convictions involving minors and his prominent role in Republican circles raise questions about Whatley’s campaign stance on crime and could fuel Democratic ads linking the candidate to a convicted offender.

Kaepernick says NFL still blackballing him a decade after kneeling protest — Sep 1, 2026Colin Kaepernick says he no longer watches the NFL, alleging he is being blackballed for kneeling in protest and that the league has targeted his teammates as well. He is promoting a memoir and continuing activist work with initiatives like Know Your Rights camps while reflecting on his legacy and impact beyond football.

Dana Whitfield He's still a free agent by choice at this point, teams don't need the media circus that follows him for a backup QB role.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Study Links Diastolic Pressure to Brain LesionsHealth — Sep 14, 2026Campaigns like Know Your Numbers Week are encouraging blood pressure checks amid data showing strong control in parts of the South East and progress in reducing health inequalities, while new research links higher diastolic blood pressure to brain white matter damage and emphasizes the bottom number's importance in assessing vascular health. Experts explain what systolic and diastolic readings mean for overall health, including brain health, and discuss how everyday habits can help manage blood pressure and inform aging-related decisions.

Michael Porter Jr. Addresses Viral Taiwan Transgender Photo — Sep 8, 2026Michael Porter Jr. addressed the Taiwan viral photo on his Curious Mike podcast, saying he met a Taiwanese woman he talked to via Google Translate and that a photo from the encounter later went viral with speculation about her being transgender; he reiterates he didn’t know or care whether she was transgender at the time. He also noted he is single but hopes his next girlfriend could be a long-term partner.

Climber dies after fall on Castle Peak near AspenSports — Sep 7, 2026Two climbers died on Castle Peak south of Aspen in separate incidents this week, with Mountain Rescue Aspen and Flight for Life conducting searches and evacuations and authorities urging backcountry travelers to be prepared and know their limits. Separately, a 54-year-old mountaineer died descending the Weissmies in Valais, Switzerland, prompting an investigation and emergency helicopter response.

Brooke Hogan warns she may release screenshots amid feud with mother Linda — Sep 6, 2026Brooke Hogan warned she may publish private family communications and receipts in response to her ongoing feud with her mother Linda Hogan, issuing a 'final warning' after Linda shared old family photos that highlighted their estrangement. The dispute, rooted in years of publicly aired tensions from the Hogan Knows Best era, includes Brooke suggesting she possesses screenshots and other material to set the record straight.

Chris Dalton Family beef playing out on social media instead of a phone call, classic. Just talk to each other privately for once.

Visa Mastercard Ant develop shared framework to verify AI agents — Sep 10, 2026Visa, Mastercard and Ant International are formalizing a Know-Your-Agent interoperability framework to identify and monitor AI agents across card networks and wallets while preserving each network’s own verification processes, aiming to unlock scalable agentic payments projected to reach $3–5 trillion in global commerce by 2030. The debate centers on which party captures value as agent-powered transactions shift away from traditional rails, with pilots and open standards (including Ant’s Model Context Protocol) expanding in Asia and through industry platforms to reduce duplicate identity checks and speed time-to-market.

Tom Gallagher The big issue is whether the card companies or the AI platforms end up keeping most of the value from these agent transactions.

Five classic hits from the 1970s and 80s hide surprising origin stories — Sep 6, 2026The articles profile the enduring appeal and origin stories of iconic 1970s and 1980s songs across rock and country, from Jethro Tull’s Wond’ring Aloud coming together in a hotel room during touring to Kansas’s Point of Know Return driven by a signature riff, and Frampton’s Do You Feel Like We Do evolving into a live centerpiece on Frampton Comes Alive!, alongside Janie Fricke’s 1983 hit Tell Me a Lie and America’s Sister Golden Hair as standout soft-rock and country-pop staples. Together, they highlight how serendipitous moments, inventive arrangements, and touring-era creativity helped these tracks achieve lasting cultural impact.

Astronomers Confirm Youngest Known Planet Under One Million YearsScience — 5dAstronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b, a planet less than a million years old and the youngest known, still forming within the gas-and-dust disk around its star about 450 light-years away. The discovery, made by combining telescope observations, may offer a rare view of how planets form.

Fossilized eggs of the largest known dinosaurs have been unearthed in an unexpected place — Sep 8, 2026Fossilized eggs of titanosaurs, the largest known dinosaurs, have been unearthed in an unexpected place, adding new details to their reproductive history.

Maya Lindstrom Finding those massive eggs intact is a real breakthrough. Hope they can figure out the nesting habits from them.

‘Saved by the Bell’ Actor Dies at 75 — 18hDennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the popular sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. Haskins’ agent, Jay Schachter, confirme… — by Sandra Rhodes