IJR News - today's news from every side
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
Loading
Genius — OpenServe
News
Home
Popular
Congress
Genius — OpenServe
Trending
Seven Arrested in Tennessee Child-Sex Sting
World
— 15h
Seven people were arrested in a Tennessee undercover operation that used decoy online ads to identify people seeking sexual activity with minors; all face charges of patronizing prostitution of a minor, and one also faces a charge of furnishing alcohol to a minor. The charges are allegations, and the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+5
+2
1
Share
Tom Gallagher
Glad these stings catch people trying to exploit kids before any real harm happens.
Texas Owner Indicted in Alleged 57-Driver Hauling Scheme
Business
— 2d
A Laredo trucking company owner, Armando Martinez Varela, has been indicted over allegations that his company used 57 B-1 visa drivers for domestic freight trips they were not authorized to make, saving about $300,000 in labor costs. Varela faces multiple federal charges and up to 10 years in prison if convicted; the indictment is an accusation, and he is presumed innocent.
+5
0
Share
Texas Man Indicted for Alleged Assault on Agents
World
— 2d
A federal grand jury indicted Eduardo Perez-Rodriguez, 28, on two counts of allegedly striking federal agents with his pickup while fleeing a traffic stop in Brownsville, Texas; authorities say one agent’s foot was run over. He remains in custody and faces up to 20 years in prison and a possible $250,000 fine per count if convicted; the charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent.
+6
0
Share
Three juveniles arrested over alleged Tiger Den burglary
World
— Nov 4, 2026
Three teens, ages 14, 16 and 17, were arrested after surveillance footage helped investigators identify them in an alleged break-in and vandalism at La Crosse’s historic Tiger Den. They face burglary and criminal vandalism allegations and are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+5
0
Share
IJR
Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 14h
FBI Arrests Former Kansas Prosecutor on Child-Pornography Indictment
Politics
— 6d
The FBI arrested Michael Jolstead, a former Sedgwick County assistant district attorney, on a federal indictment in Washington charging him with five child-sex-crime counts, including production and attempted production of child pornography and attempted online enticement of a minor. He was dismissed from the office after his arrest; the charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+10
0
Share
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
Share
Shreveport Man Arrested in Sister’s Stabbing Death
World
— Nov 3, 2026
Shreveport police arrested Patrick Lincoln, 44, and charged him with second-degree murder after his sister, Melanie Lincoln, 46, died from a stab wound at her home. Police said a witness identified him and investigators gathered physical evidence; the charge is an accusation, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+7
0
Share
Ten Indicted in Elderly Gold-Bar Fraud Scheme
World
— Nov 5, 2026
Ten people from California, Florida and Pennsylvania have been indicted on conspiracy charges in an alleged scheme that impersonated government and corporate officials to persuade an elderly Florida woman to buy gold; she handed over $101,220 before investigators intervened as scammers sought nearly $500,000 more. The defendants have pleaded to the charges in federal court, and the case is scheduled for trial in December 2026; they are presumed innocent.
+3
0
Share
Former Teacher Indicted on Federal Drug, Gun Charges
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
A federal grand jury indicted Montgomery teacher Langston Fremont Carter on drug-trafficking and firearm charges, accusing him of possessing oxycodone and marijuana for distribution and keeping a gun on school grounds. The case followed allegations that he sold prescription pills to a student; the charges remain allegations, and Carter is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+8
0
Share
Four Men Arrested After Undercover Sting Targeting Minors in Johnson City
World
— Nov 2, 2026
A joint undercover operation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Johnson City police and Homeland Security Investigations led to four men being arrested on charges related to soliciting or patronizing prostitution involving minors. Authorities said a woman identified as a potential trafficking victim was offered support services; the charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent.
+2
0
Share
FaithTap
Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
10h · 10 reads
Share
Former Mobile Councilman Charged Over Alleged Terrorist Threats
Politics
— Oct 29, 2026
Former Mobile City Councilman William Carroll was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree making terrorist threats after allegedly threatening Hooters employees in Mobile. Police say employees feared for their safety; Carroll was released on bond and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+2
0
Share
Three Canadians Charged With Illegal Voting
Politics
— Oct 29, 2026
Two Canadian citizens have been charged with illegally voting in Wisconsin: one is accused of voting in the 2022 and 2024 elections, while the other is accused of voting in 2024 and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship when registering. Both were released pending proceedings and are presumed innocent; the charges carry potential prison sentences of up to one year for illegal voting and up to five years for false registration.
+10
0
Share
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
Share
Several Counties Publish Weekly Arrest Reports
Politics
— Oct 24, 2026
County arrest reports from Georgia, Indiana and Wyoming listed allegations ranging from impaired driving and drug possession to resisting law enforcement, assault and theft. The reports caution that those arrested are presumed innocent and that charges may change.
+22
0
Share
Second Man Charged in 1995 Iowa Cold-Case Murder
World
— Oct 29, 2026
Authorities have charged Waterloo resident Lindell Jackson, 50, with first-degree murder in the 1995 shooting death of Angela Buck, making him the second man charged in the decades-old case after Kelly Grant’s arrest earlier this month. Investigators say the case remains active; both men are accused and presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+7
0
Share
Worcester Man Charged After 3-Kilogram Fentanyl Seizure
Health
— Oct 24, 2026
A 28-year-old Worcester man, Junior Tejada Hernandez, was arrested on a federal charge of possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute after authorities said they seized more than three kilograms of the drug and packaging equipment from his apartment. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison; the charge is an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+3
0
Share
IJR
Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 14h
Sarasota Man Indicted Over Alleged Threats Against Jews
World
— Oct 19, 2026
A Sarasota man, Duncan Fraser MacDonald, was indicted on a federal charge of transmitting threats after prosecutors say he posted Instagram videos threatening to hunt Jewish people while displaying firearms. He was arrested in Arizona and faces up to five years in prison if convicted; he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+4
0
Share
Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
— Quiz
A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
Share
Former Band Director Indicted, FBI Seeks Victims
World
— Oct 20, 2026
Former Southwood High School band director Lennard Holden was indicted on federal charges alleging he solicited a minor to produce sexually explicit video and possessed child sexual abuse material. The FBI is seeking additional potential victims; if convicted, Holden faces 15 to 30 years in prison, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+4
0
Share
Fond du Lac Driver Charged After Crash With Suspended License
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
— Oct 14, 2026
A Fond du Lac man is charged with knowingly driving on a suspended license and causing great bodily harm after allegedly striking a woman with Down syndrome in a crosswalk; she was airlifted to a Milwaukee hospital with critical injuries. His bail was set at $25,000, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 23; prosecutors say immigration authorities may place a detainer, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+2
+1
3
Share
Sam Okafor
Twenty five thousand dollars bail feels too light when immigration detainers are already in play for this case.
Kirkland Pastor Faces Charges in Alleged $13M Fraud
Business
— Oct 13, 2026
Kirkland pastor Cristian Popescu pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and money-laundering charges over an alleged $13 million scheme in which he used his church role to recruit investors into a purported online marketplace prosecutors say was nonfunctional. Prosecutors allege he misused investors’ money; he is presumed innocent, and his trial is scheduled for December 2026.
+20
0
Share
Police Blotters Detail Arrests, Fatal Work Accident
World
— Oct 6, 2026
Police blotters from Long Island, Connecticut and Warren, Ohio, reported a landscaper’s fatal electrocution and a pedestrian critically injured in separate Long Island incidents, along with arrests and charges ranging from DUI and assault to theft, burglary and drug possession. The charges are allegations, and those arrested are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+3
0
Share
Andrew Powell
Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
13h · 309 reads
Share
Six Face Drug Charges in Missouri, Mississippi
World
— Oct 5, 2026
Three men were arrested on federal charges alleging they conspired to distribute methamphetamine in Dent County, Missouri, from 2025 through at least February 2026. Prosecutors also seek forfeiture of five rifles and three pistols seized in the investigation; one defendant faces an additional charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and all are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
+9
0
Share
Air Force Major Charged Over Trump Criticism
Donald John Trump
— Aug 24, 2026
Maj. Jason Watson, a U.S. Air Force major who was arrested during a Capitol protest and after a CNN interview, has been formally charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice with three Article 88 contempt-and remarks about President Trump, five Article 92 disobeying orders, and two Article 133 conduct unbecoming of an officer. The case could lead to years in prison, discharge, or loss of benefits if referred to a general court-martial, though the Air Force says he is presumed innocent and the Air Force District of Washington will handle the proceedings.
+6
0
Share