IJR News — today's news from every sideSeiler & Speer sell out Ernst Happel StadiumTravel — Sep 1, 2026South Africa’s autumn arts calendar features major events like FNB Art Joburg, Open Book Festival, the Cape Town Photography Festival, the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience, and the European Film Festival, highlighting a vibrant, cross-border cultural scene. In Cappadocia’s Güzelyurt, a tranquil town known for peaceful coexistence among Greek, Turkish, Kurdish and Bulgarian communities, locals sustain rich traditions—from tea and backgammon to ancient crafts—while Europe's live-music markets, including Austria’s, continue to show strong stadium demand and major acts selling out venues.
On X · @AdamSchefterNY Giants and Jets Both Start 1-0 for First Time Since 2009The factual post on the Giants and Jets opening 1-0 drew mostly positive, humorous, and nostalgic reactions with no genuine split; roughly 80% engaged positively or neutrally while 20% offered mild dismissals or jokes.744 likes · 3mPulitzer Prize Tour Planned Across 20 Cities — Aug 20, 2026Pulitzer Prizes and the American Library Association are launching “Pulitzer on the Road,” a 20-city touring exhibit that will travel from October 2026 (starting in Chicago and Dallas) through May 2028, spotlighting more than a century of Pulitzer-winning journalism, photography, poetry, plays, and fiction with appearances by authors like Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett, Daniel Kraus, and Gabriela Frank. The exhibit aims to democratize access to landmark works and combat misinformation by offering interactive displays that connect communities with the journalism and storytelling honored since 1917.
Jai Long Shares Lessons Across IndustriesBusiness — Jul 15, 2026Jai Long credits curiosity over chasing a single perfect career as the engine of his success, building ventures across photography, education, live events, digital products, property investment and media while mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs. He also runs Longhouse Press, hosts the Make Your Break Podcast, and previews an upcoming book, Make Your Break, set for November 3, 2026, arguing that adaptability and continuous learning are essential in an increasingly uncertain economy, with a track record of photographing 500+ weddings and leading major education initiatives worldwide.
