IJR News

California Cities Set November Rent Control VotesPolitics — Sep 12, 2026San Pablo voters will weigh Measure S, a strict rent cap, alongside Measure R which would fund city services with a new sales tax, amid a budget-deficit backdrop and debate over impacts on landlords and tenants. Redwood City voters will consider Measure E to impose rent control and expanded protections on older properties with a 5% annual cap and relocation aid, drawing support from renter advocates and opposition from city leaders and landlords, while acknowledging that rent-control rules vary widely across states.

0

Poorest Americans Face Housing Shortage, Vacant Units — Sep 7, 2026Nonprofit developers and national data show that creating housing for the poorest renters is financially unviable without subsidies that do not exist, while vacancies rise as affordable units near market-rate rents. About 4 million affordable rentals remain for roughly 11 million extremely low‑income households, and only about 12% of 2024 LIHTC financing went to that group, highlighting a severe funding and supply gap for the neediest renters.

0

Judge Blocks Trump Kennedy Center Name; Board Closes Facilities — Sep 14, 2026The Kennedy Center is embroiled in a legal battle over whether to inscribe current President Donald J. Trump’s name on its exterior, with a court ruling that Congress must authorize any renaming and opposition from Rep. Joyce Beatty and others. Facing financial strain, the board is weighing ten inscription options that credit or thank Trump for fundraising and support as it moves toward a vote on language for the renovation-bound facade.

0

Verdant Solar Among Five Malaysian Momentum Stocks — Sep 27, 2026Renewable-energy stocks featured include battery-storage supplier Guangzhou Great Power Energy and Technology and solar-project companies such as Solarvest and Canadian Solar, which span equipment, development and power operations. Verdant Solar is showing rising trading momentum, though a break below its stated support level could signal renewed weakness.

0

Cobain’s Olympia Apartment Opens as Airbnb Rental — 5dKurt Cobain’s former Olympia, Washington, apartment, where he lived from 1989 to 1991 and wrote much of Nirvana’s early music, is now available as an Airbnb. The renovated studio preserves Nirvana memorabilia and offers fans a chance to stay in a notable piece of grunge history, with rates reported at about $250 to $300 a night.

0

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.

Childcare centers turn to free teacher housing as wages lag — 6dEric Gil left an eight-person Waterbury household for a free home minutes from his preschool job; Friends Center in New Haven now houses 10 teachers rent-free.

+3

Sam Okafor It's good they're helping with housing, but wages for these teachers need to go up so perks like this aren't necessary.

M&S Makes London Fashion Week Debut, Marks CentenaryBusiness — Sep 15, 2026Marks & Spencer celebrated its 100th anniversary with its first full London Fashion Week runway, unveiling a capsule collection that nods to its heritage while signaling a modern direction and drawing a crowd of celebrities. The event is paired with live-stream shopping to buy looks in real time and includes archival shows and ongoing updates to M&S’s womenswear and collaborations, underscoring a renewed fashion renaissance for the brand.

0

Archbishop Lori Urges Women Religious to Renew Society — Sep 19, 2026Archbishop William Lori commended women religious at the CMSWR national assembly for their pivotal role in American life, urging that the Church’s renewal begins with a renewal of persons and that sanctity, not politics, should guide national culture. Across multiple addresses, he framed the 250th anniversary of American independence as an invitation to renewal through holiness and communal witness, highlighting the evangelical counsels as a transformative force in society.

0

Chris Dalton Archbishop Lori makes a good point that real cultural change starts with personal holiness and the sisters' witness rather than chasing political wins.

Renault, Geely Invest €319 Million in Brazil — Sep 15, 2026Renault and Geely are expanding their Brazil partnership with a €319 million investment to produce a new Renault EV on Geely's GE Architecture and to launch the Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 flex-fuel in 2027, bringing total Brazil investments to €899 million through 2025–2027. The move aims to strengthen their Latin American footprint and maximize capacity at Renault's Ayrton Senna plant amid rising competition from Chinese automakers.

+1

Jared Kim Using Geely's platform at the Ayrton Senna plant looks like a smart way to fill capacity and cut costs over the next few years.

Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service — Sep 15, 2026A wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.

0

Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’ — Sep 6, 2026President Donald Trump has floated or shared maps and posts suggesting renaming places such as New Mexico to 'New America,' alongside prior and ongoing actions that rename other geographical names like the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' drawing mixed reactions and prompting fact-checks. He has also posted a flag-style graphic labeling strategic waterways, such as the Strait of Hormuz as 'New U.S. Territory,' amid ongoing debate over the seriousness, legality, and diplomatic implications of these moves.

+2

Derek Foss New Mexico has had that name since before the US even existed. This is just silly.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Renault plans over €10 billion France EV investmentAuto — 1dRenault plans to invest more than €10 billion in France over the next five years to expand electric-vehicle production and develop more affordable cars, provided political and social conditions remain supportive. The company says the investment will build on recent factory modernization and expects French production to rise at least 25% by 2026.

0

Renee Good’s Family Sues US Over Minneapolis Killing — 3dRenee Good’s family filed two lawsuits over her fatal January shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, accusing the federal government and administration officials of excessive force and a broader crackdown that they say led to her death. The White House called the suits baseless and said it would defend them.

0

Payoneer, Etsy Renew Deal Across 16 Markets — 4dPayoneer and Etsy renewed their payments partnership through 2029, continuing cross-border payout services for eligible Etsy sellers in 16 markets. The companies say the arrangement, which has supported tens of thousands of sellers since 2023, helps small businesses receive earnings and manage international sales; Jamaican sellers remain largely ineligible because Etsy does not support shops based in Jamaica.

0

Former Yale coach Tony Reno, who won five Ivy titles, dies at 52 — 2dTony Reno, the Yale coach who went 83-49 with five Ivy titles and the program's first FCS playoff win, died at 52.

0

Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

Watchdog clears Powell of misconduct in Fed renovation with rising costs — 4dFed OIG’s 120-page report finds no criminal or administrative misconduct by Jerome Powell as HQ renovation costs hit an estimated $2.5 billion.

+3

Jared Kim The clearance makes sense given the details, but someone needs to account for why those expenses kept climbing without better oversight.

Record Hong Kong Rents, Home Prices Edge Up — Sep 28, 2026Hong Kong rents hit a record high for a 10th straight month in August; private home prices edged up 0.06% after July's decline.

+2

Rachel Meyers A 0.06 percent price bump after July's drop shows buyers are still holding back and the recovery feels fragile.

Renewed fighting overwhelms Yemen hospitals as 130,000 flee homesWorld — Sep 25, 2026Renewed fighting in Yemen is overwhelming the country’s fragile health system, with hospitals short of medicine and beds, some health centers prioritizing trauma patients over routine and maternity care, and aid access increasingly difficult. The crisis is putting children and pregnant women at heightened risk, as illustrated by a malnourished 7-year-old whose father carried him 270 kilometers to find treatment.

0

National Estimates Show Monthly Homebuying Costs Now Top Rent — Sep 23, 2026In New York City, some home and apartment listings may make buying a competitive alternative to rent increases. But nationally, high prices and monthly ownership costs are pushing first-time buyers to record ages and leading many Americans to delay—or reconsider—homeownership, even as interest in buying has risen faster than sales.

0

Photo Shows Trump Examining Apparent Kennedy Center Demolition Reference Amid Legal Fight — Sep 17, 2026President Trump continues to press to have his name affixed to the Kennedy Center while warning it could be closed or demolished if not recognized; new photos show him viewing materials suggesting demolition amid ongoing renovations. The Kennedy Center board approved a temporary closure for renovations around $257 million, as a court fight over branding and Trump’s role intensifies with lawmakers citing the president’s remarks and related imagery as part of the record.

+2

Nicole Hardy Trump shouldn't be threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center just because he wants his name on it.

Trump Seeks Help in Renaming ‘Artificial Intelligence’ — Sep 20, 2026President Donald Trump doesn’t think the name “artificial intelligence” is “inaccurate” and “very ineloquent” so he wants help in renaming it. The president went on Truth Social S… — by Sandra Rhodes

+2

Sam Okafor Trump is onto something, artificial intelligence overstates what these tools actually do and a clearer name might help set expectations.

Pilot’s Sudden Death During Delhi Layover Renews Focus on Fatigue Risks — Sep 18, 2026An Air India captain died after being found unconscious in his hotel room during a layover in New Delhi, with his unexpected death prompting renewed discussion about fatigue and wo… — by Andrew Powell

0

NorthWestern Energy and Montana Cities Seek Green Power Program Approval — Sep 15, 2026NorthWestern Energy, joined by the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman, filed a joint application with the Montana Public Service Commission to establish a Green Power Program that would let communities and businesses voluntarily support a Montana renewable energy resource, detailing the program structure, subscriptions, cost recovery and customer protections while ensuring non-participants do not pay. Officials described the filing as a milestone in a collaborative effort to expand renewable options for Montana customers and environments, highlighting a customer-driven approach and benefits to participating communities.

0

State Museum Shifts Programs to Harrisburg Library During Renovations — Sep 14, 2026While The State Museum of Pennsylvania remains closed for a major renovation through early 2029, it is extending access to its programs by partnering with the Dauphin County Library System to bring hands-on history, art, and science sessions to the George & Hettie Love Memorial Library for pre-K through second graders this fall. The 45-minute, noon sessions cover daily life in Revolutionary Pennsylvania, William Penn’s birthday celebrations, the Eastern wild turkey, and the Eastern hemlock, with pre-registration available for each program at 530 S. 29th Street in Harrisburg.

0

Developing storylines

Dolly Parton legacy and Nashville airport renaming