IJR News — today's news from every sideQ2 Earnings Rally Signals Broad Growth Across SectorsBusiness — Aug 17, 2026Q2 earnings across Resideo, Astronics, B&G Foods, and Target Hospitality show a mix of rosing demand and favorable mix, with Resideo beating guidance but margins pressured by input costs, Astronics posting double-digit revenue growth and record backlog, B&G Foods posting revenue declines due to divestitures even as EBITDA improves, and Target Hospitality delivering strong WHS expansion with new contract wins and improving liquidity. Analysts pressed management on factors behind guidance changes, margin trajectories, and portfolio moves, highlighting questions on market positioning, contract execution, and strategic divestitures. IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 10h
James Okafor Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this? On X · @CubsChicago Cubs Tease Homers with Late-Night “Dingers” PostThe official Chicago Cubs account posted playful hype about home runs (“dingers”), drawing light positive fan engagement with no controversy or split in reactions.495 likes · 24mWordle Puzzle Draws Millions, Sustains Global Reach — Aug 17, 2026Wordle fans are navigating tricky puzzles, with the August 19, 2026 puzzle (#1887) revealed as GRILL, featuring a hidden double L and a G–L structure, tied to clues about a cooking grate and heavy questioning. In parallel, guides and Wordle Bot analyses dissect recent 1886–1887 challenges, offering hints, spoilers, and solutions for readers.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027 Announced — Jul 23, 2026The Hollywood Walk of Fame announced the Class of 2027, honoring a diverse slate across music, film, television, live theater and sports, including Karol G, David Guetta, the Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, Waylon Jennings posthumously, Kate Hudson, Elle and Dakota Fanning in a first-ever sister double ceremony, Pedro Pascal, Lisa Kudrow, Sia, Nicole Scherzinger, Keke Palmer, and Ming-Na Wen. Honorees were unveiled at a press conference at Funko Hollywood, with specific distinctions such as posthumous recognition and a double ceremony, and the selections ratified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Alex's Field NotesField Notes: Day OneA quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.59mIJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 11h
On X · @TalkinYanksSpencer Jones Homers, Giving Yankees First Run in Game vs. AngelsHighlight of young outfielder Spencer Jones's solo home run draws overwhelmingly positive reactions from Yankees fans and accounts, praising his talent and pushing for more playing time, with minimal neutral commentary on team management.658 likes · 24m