IJR News — today's news from every sideRecord hot Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico signal broader warming trend — Sep 3, 2026A NOAA-based analysis shows 2022's July was the third-hottest on record in the continental United States as temperatures continue to rise globally, with multiple states among the ten hottest days—an indicator of ongoing climate change. Stackers' series then highlights the hottest Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Louisiana since 1895, detailing each state's average temperatures, highs and lows, and precipitation for those months.
Tom Gallagher North Dakota and New Mexico topping the charts on the same list says a lot about how widespread this pattern has become.
On X · @barstoolsportsBarstool Sports Highlights Controversial Spotting Call in Colts-Chiefs Game, Sparking Officiating Bias DebateBarstool Sports posted a video clip of an NFL play (apparently involving the Indianapolis Colts against the Kansas City Chiefs) with the caption claiming it was a “clear first down* *unless you’re playing the Chiefs.” The post mocks perceived referee favoritism toward the Chiefs after a challenge failed and the Colts were charged a timeout. It is trending due to high engagement (thousands of likes/views shortly after posting), ongoing fan frustrations with NFL officiating (especially involving KC), and the viral video evidence during a close/Sunday Night Football-type matchup.1,912 likes · 14m
