IJR News — today's news from every sideMeta Opens Muse Spark 1.2; Expands Muse Plan — Aug 8, 2026Meta unveiled Muse Glimmer, an open-weight AI model that can run on a Mac or PC and announced an upcoming open-weight Muse Spark, while also launching Muse Code, a terminal-based coding agent built on Muse Spark 1.2 with crash-safe persistent sub-agents; the company is promoting open-weight access, competitive pricing, and flexible data-use options as it vies with OpenAI and Anthropic. Separately, a New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million to address youth harms from Instagram and Facebook, with funds directed to treatment, awareness, and prevention programs.
IJRGeriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old GuardNicole Silverio · 3 min · 12h
On X · @WestHamWest Ham Basque Loan Signing of Adama BoiroWest Ham's teaser post for left-back Adama Boiro's season-long loan from Athletic Bilbao drew mostly positive or neutral reactions from fans and journalists, with no organized opposition to the player or deal. Mild grumbling focused on timing and expectations rather than the signing itself.224 likes · 4mFirst U.S. Jellyfish Museum Opens in Pompano Beach, Showcasing 20 Species Across 10,000-Square-Foot Space — Aug 19, 2026A private Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, founded by Ukrainian aquarists Alex and Yana Yanovsky, is believed to be the first U.S. museum devoted exclusively to jellyfish, featuring about 20 species across multiple illuminated tanks and an emphasis on biology, conservation, and the animals’ 500-million-year history. Opened this past spring after the couple fled Ukraine in 2022, the museum plans expansion to introduce more locations and share their passion for these mesmerizing, brainless invertebrates with visitors. Daily Caller News FoundationGeriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old GuardDemocratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey defeated Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Tuesday in a rare win for the old-guard incumbents.12h
Europe museum robberies turn increasingly violent, Europol says — Aug 24, 2026Europol reports a shift in European museum robberies toward more violent, high-risk methods and targets, with thieves focusing on precious metals, gemstones, and culturally significant artifacts, including the Louvre heist. The trend includes ad-hoc, social-media–recruited groups and even cross-network participation, using tools like sledgehammers, explosives, and firearms to breach venues and intimidate staff.
IJRHouse Censures Embattled GOP Rep Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct AllegationsNicole Silverio · 3 min · 14h
On X · @spencerprattSpencer Pratt Slams Hasan Piker as RadicalismPratt rejects Vox framing of Piker as mere distraction, claiming he was invited by DSA/communist figures sharing anti-American views; reactions heavily supportive of Pratt within right-leaning circles.355 likes · 4m