IJR News — today's news from every sideRubio to Meet Leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru — Sep 7, 2026U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a Latin America tour—visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—to bolster pro-U.S. governments, deepen security cooperation against narcoterrorism, and discuss reconstruction aid after recent earthquakes, as newly elected right-wing leaders align with Washington. The trip signals a broader push under the Donroe Doctrine to expand American influence, expand trade, and coordinate military and counter-narcotics actions, despite criticisms of aggressive strikes and human rights concerns.
Marcus Bell If Europeans want more right-wing voices in their media, they'll vote for it. This isn't our call to make. 
On X · @riotgamesmusicRiot’s HEARTSTEEL Drops In-Character Teaser for Upcoming Track “Live My Life”Riot's official HEARTSTEEL account posted an in-character teaser video for the new track “Live My Life,” sparking enthusiastic fan reactions, memes, roleplay, and hype within the League of Legends fandom. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with no meaningful opposition.4,033 likes · 6mAAndrew PowellSenate Stalls AI ‘Kill Switch’ Proposal as Lawmakers Debate RegulationSen. John Kennedy’s push to require artificial intelligence companies to install emergency “kill switches” was blocked in the Senate after fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul objected to the effort. Kennedy, R-La., sought unanimous consent Wednesday to advance legislation requiring developers of advanced AI systems to maintain a way to shut down a system if it begins operating outside human control, 14m
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On X · @PopBaseAriana Grande Recording Voice Work for Jon M. Chu’s ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go!’ Opposite Josh Gad, Due 2028Pop Base reported that Ariana Grande is in the studio recording for director Jon M. Chu’s animated adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, in which she stars opposite Josh Gad, with a planned 2028 release. The reaction is mostly positive fan enthusiasm with limited mild skepticism.4,236 likes · 6m
