Apps

openserveblockversewordysbillionaire.aiyourlistWhiteboardAppquizieunschool

News

Home
Politics
World
Sports
Markets
Business
Entertainment
Music
Health
Tech
Science
Good News

Want your own hosted, self-optimizing clone of this — or any OpenServe site? Open Development for enterprise →

© OpenServe Holdings LLC

Privacy Notice Data rights Terms of Service Feedback Cookie NoticeHelp Acceptable Use Copyright AI Notice Your Privacy Choices Subprocessors Data Processing Addendum Installed App Terms Company Solutions Free assessment Investors Get the app Contact

IJR News — today's news from every side

Developing storylines

the narratives behind the headlines

Developing·Aug 30, 2026

Brewers' 2026 NL Central stretch run

The Brewers hold MLB's best record at 81-50 as they open a three-game series against the Mets, who countered by signing Bo Bichette.
Jackson Chourio becomes the 17th player in MLB history, and one of the youngest, to post a third straight 20-homer season before turning 23.

3 stories · 92 sources

Hong Kong launches HK$2.5 billion InnoHK cluster with Nobel laureates and global partners — 1dHong Kong launched SEAM@InnoHK, its third InnoHK research cluster, to advance sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing and materials with eight approved R&D centres and about HK$2.5 billion in government funding. The initiative, supported by top local and international universities and a network spanning multiple countries, aims to accelerate real-world applications and position Hong Kong as a global I&T hub, with prominent officials and HKSTP leaders attending the ceremony.

Dana Whitfield HK$2.5 billion is a real commitment, but the real test is whether these eight centres actually ship products, not just papers.

KKR-Singtel Consortium Completes STTGDC Acquisition, Capacity 780MWBusiness — 2dThe KKR-Singtel consortium completed its acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, retaining the company’s name and leadership while introducing a refreshed brand built around “Built Ready” to drive AI-ready data-center expansion across Asia, the UK and Europe. STTGDC reported strong momentum, with capacity up 25% to 780 MW since late 2025, contracted capacity up 50%, EBITDA up 30%, and a near 2 GW powered-land pipeline fueling ongoing growth.

India Orders Google Remove Firebase Accounts Impersonating Banks — Aug 21, 2026India has ordered Google to remove hundreds of Firebase accounts after authorities found scammers using the platform to impersonate major banks and defraud users, with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre directing at least 57 websites and databases to be taken down in August. The crackdown comes amid rising online fraud losses estimated around $2.4 billion in 2025 as India’s digital payments boom attracts more criminals.“

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 988.7K views · Aug 31, 2026

Delhi High Court seeks Centre response ISL films — Jul 22, 2026The Delhi High Court has issued notices and sought the Centre’s response to petitions demanding mandatory Indian Sign Language interpretation for films in cinemas and on OTT platforms, arguing it is required to ensure accessibility under disability rights laws. The petitions, filed by India Signing Hands, seek amendments to guidelines and costs, with hearings and replies due around September 2, 2026.

IJRDem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape HerNicole Silverio · 4 min · 2h

Death toll in Sikkim NHPC tunnel reaches eightWorld — Jul 21, 2026A tragic collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim has left seven to eight workers dead with many still trapped as rescue teams from NDRF, SDRF, SSDMA and local agencies press on. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah, assured full Centre assistance and supervision of rescue and relief efforts, while Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed gratitude and coordinated with the Centre.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

HFCL Q1 FY27: record profit, revenue surge — Jul 22, 2026HFCL logged a record Q1 FY27 with revenue of about ₹1,915 crore and net profit of ₹246 crore, driven by AI-led data-centre demand, exports, and strong EBITDA margins of 23.25%. The company also approved a ₹215 crore facility to manufacture advanced data-centre connectivity products, lifted FY27 revenue growth guidance to 40%, and reported a multi-thousand crore order book and expanding optical fibre capacity.

Odisha AI hub as HCLTech plans 6,000 jobs — Jul 24, 2026Odisha inks a Rs 14,257 crore plan with HCLTech and Sarvam AI to establish an AI Data Centre in the Sovereign AI Park and an AI and Digital Engineering Global Delivery Centre in Bhubaneswar, aiming to create 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and strengthen the state's AI ecosystem. The government and company say the initiative will position Odisha as a leading sovereign AI hub and advance India’s sovereign AI strategy while prioritizing local talent development and secure, scalable digital infrastructure.

Indonesia Flores Quake: Dozens Dead, Evacuations — Aug 15, 2026Following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, Indonesian authorities urged immediate coastal evacuations to higher ground, advising residents to move more than two kilometers inland or seek elevations above 10 meters as a tsunami warning was issued. Coverage across BNPB briefings and AFP reports notes the advisory spans Flores’ northern coast and southern regions, with aftershocks reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre and echoed by multiple outlets including Malay Mail and Ynet News.

US Promises Undocumented Migrants Equal Access To COVID-19 VaccinesReporting — Feb 2, 2021The U.S. government on Monday promised undocumented migrants the same access to COVID-19 vaccines as other civilians, and said inoculation centres would be immigration enforcement-free zones. The announcement marked the…

On X · @DataRepublicanOverwhelming Support for Mobile-First Data Tool RedesignData analyst @DataRepublican previews a mobile-first v2.0 interface developed with UX collaborator @watilo. Reactions are uniformly positive with praise, gratitude, and new follows; virtually no opposition or debate in the niche conservative and data-transparency audience.713 likes · 15m

Streisand Among Stars to Stage Coronavirus Fundraiser for LGBT+ CentresReporting — Apr 27, 2020American comedian Billy Eichner and Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh on Sunday kicked off an event of music, comedy and personal stories to raise funds for the LGBT+ community during the coronavirus pandemic. Pop…

Video — YouTube1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥Xycotic · 10.6M views · Aug 28, 2026

Grade II Listed Cinema Destroyed In WWII Blitz Begins Remarkable Restoration‌ ‌Reporting — Sep 14, 2024The National Picture Theatre undergoing renovation. HULL HISTORY CENTRE VIA SWNS “> Workmen have embarked on the remarkable restoration of a Grade II listed cinema 80 years after it almost destroyed during the blitz of…

VS BattleToy Story vs ShrekThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.Toy Story vs Shrek · 161 votes — pick a side

WHO Team Visits Wuhan Market Where First COVID Infections DetectedReporting — Jan 31, 2021A World Health Organization-led team of experts investigating the origins of COVID-19 visited Huanan market on Sunday, the now-shuttered wholesale seafood centre in the Chinese city of Wuhan where the new coronavirus…

Price of Hot Dog Combo at MLB Stadium Soars to ‘Outrageous’ LevelReporting — Apr 21, 2024A visit to the ballgame could lead to a choice between going hungry and going broke. A recent video posted to X shows that at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, where the Blue Jays play, a footlong hot dog combo…

Delhi High Court Dismisses Vedanta's Cambay Block ExtensionBusiness — Jul 22, 2026The Delhi High Court dismissed Vedanta's petitions, upholding the Centre's decision not to extend Vedanta's production sharing contract for the Cambay Basin OS/2 offshore block and authorizing its transfer to ONGC. The rulings reinforce government discretion under the 2017 Pre-NELP policy and allow the state to reallocate mature offshore assets to ONGC after contract expiry.

Daily Caller News FoundationDem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape HerDemocratic Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson previously voted for a state policy to allow trans-identifying men into women's prisons, which caused female inmates to accuse biological males of threatening to rape them.2h · 1 reads

CRPF Deploys 20 Additional Companies in DelhiPolitics — Jul 22, 2026The Centre has ordered 20 additional CRPF companies to be airlifted from West Bengal to Delhi to reinforce security amid the CJP protests and ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with these units having previously been deployed in West Bengal for elections. Officials say the move, alongside about 30 additional CRPF and RAF units already in the capital, aims to strengthen law-and-order response to violent clashes during the protests.

QuizWhich of the nine drives runs you?Beneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.3 min · today's quiz

Origin Energy probes potential data breach affecting millionsBusiness — Jul 22, 2026Origin Energy is investigating a potential security incident involving unauthorized access to customer data, and the company says card and banking details are not believed to be affected. Authorities including the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Federal Police, and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner are being engaged as forensic investigations proceed, with external reports suggesting up to about two million customers could be affected.

Tony Modra posts post-surgery photos after truck crashSports — Jul 21, 2026AFL great Tony Modra has posted the first images since his life-threatening truck crash near Victor Harbor, thanking SA Ambulance, South Coast District Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre for saving him and getting him back on his feet. He says he’s getting out and about and slowly catching up on life, sharing moments with his family as he nurses facial injuries in his recovery.

Video — YouTubeFelix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]Stray Kids · 2.5M views · Sep 1, 2026

Petersburg Data Center Boom Reshapes Digital EconomyTech — Jul 21, 2026Victoria is expanding its data-centre pipeline to establish itself as Australia’s AI hub, with major Melbourne proposals and a plan to unlock up to AUD 25 billion in private investment. In Petersburg, Virginia, 2024 zoning changes treating data centers as by-right uses have accelerated billion-dollar developments, including NuVu’s 1.1 billion campus and additional multi-building projects from several developers.

Boeing Merlinhawk Sign In-Country EO/IR SupportBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Merlinhawk Aerospace and Boeing Defence India have formalized an in-country sustainment partnership to maintain and support advanced EO/IR systems on Indian defence platforms, leveraging Merlinhawk’s Bengaluru WESCAM Centre to cut turnaround times and boost fleet availability and mission readiness. The pact reinforces India’s self-reliance and indigenous MRO capabilities, with a focus on the Indian Navy’s P-8I and broader defence applications under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework.

IJRYoung Gambling Addict Blew Through $100k On Sports Gambling — But It Didn’t End ThereJack McGeever · 6 min · 2h

IQE lifts 2026 revenue growth forecastBusiness — Jul 21, 2026IQE lifted its 2026 revenue growth forecast to more than 30% driven by accelerating demand for Indium Phosphide optical photonics in AI and data-centre infrastructure, anchored by first-half revenues of at least £64m and a debt-free balance sheet. Despite 2025 weakness in wireless and ongoing margin pressures, management expects continued momentum across photonics, aerospace/defense, and 3D sensing to sustain growth into the latter half of 2026.

India Blocks Bitchat Repositories on GitHub Amid Protests — Jul 24, 2026The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre directed GitHub to remove three Bitchat repositories, arguing the Bluetooth mesh-based app could bypass surveillance and facilitate unlawful assemblies during public-order situations amid Delhi protests. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey highlighted the I4C notice on X, underscoring government action against decentralised messaging tools that authorities say can evade internet shutdowns and hinder law enforcement.

Himachal Reports Monsoon Losses Near Rs1,000 Crore — Jul 23, 2026Himachal Pradesh faces estimated monsoon-related losses of 800-1,000 crore, while officials say the disaster response system is fully activated with top-class preparedness and real-time reporting through the State Emergency Operations Centre. Pre-monsoon preparedness meetings, pre-positioned NDRF/SDRF teams, and integrated district-level coordination are enabling rapid response across affected districts such as Kangra and Chamba.

Fast-track NEET paper-leak trials in four states — Jul 23, 2026India is fast-tracking prosecutions under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, enacted to curb paper leaks in NEET and other central examinations and came into effect on June 21, 2024. The Centre plans four fast-track courts across Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh High Courts to hear cases daily, with stringent penalties including a minimum five-year prison term and fines for offenders.

DJ Chicken released after meeting bail conditions — Jul 21, 2026Controversial Nigerian content creator DJ Chicken, real name Ademola Abiodun, was released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre after meeting ₦1 million bail on a three-count case tied to a threat to kill Seyi Tinubu and cybercrime provisions related to a viral 2027 election video, with his lawyer Rotimi Stephen and activist Omoyele Sowore confirming the bail and sharing updates. In a livestream after his release he described his time in custody, and outlets reported the development while Sowore framed the release as a stand against oppression.

On X · @BlueJaysBlue Jays Highlight Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hit That Opens ScoringThe Toronto Blue Jays post highlighting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s early hit received overwhelmingly positive fan reactions celebrating the play, with no meaningful opposition or controversy. Engagement was modest and primarily from regular supporters amplifying the highlight.869 likes · 16m

Video — YouTubeThe Funniest News Clips #funny #funnyvideoFunnyfriend168 · 6.1M views · Aug 24, 2026