IJR News — today's news from every side

IJR News — today's news from every side

blockversewordysbillionaire.aiyourlistWhiteboardAppquizieunschool

Loading

Genius — OpenServe

Want your own hosted, self-optimizing clone of this — or any OpenServe site? Open Development for enterprise →

OpenServe Drive OpenServe Inbox OpenServe Write OpenServe Studio OpenServe Projects OpenServe Focus OpenServe Mindmaps Teams OpenServe CRM Site Builder Whiteboard

© OpenServe Holdings LLC

Privacy Notice Data rights Terms of Service Feedback Cookie NoticeHelp Acceptable Use Copyright AI Notice Your Privacy Choices Subprocessors Data Processing Addendum Installed App Terms Company Solutions Free assessment Investors Get the app Contact

News

Home
Popular
Elections

Genius — OpenServe

Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign-Ups Open Across CommunitiesLifestyle — 5dSalvation Army and local Angel Tree programs are opening or preparing holiday-assistance efforts across several communities, inviting eligible families to apply for gifts and donors and volunteers to help. Programs rely on community support to provide children—and in some areas seniors—with requested toys, clothing and other essentials.

0

Spirit Christmas plans 11 holiday stores across statesBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Spirit Christmas is expanding for the 2026 holiday season, with pop-up stores planned in 15 states—including Florida for the first time—and locations listed in Illinois, Tennessee and New York’s Hudson Valley. Most are expected to open in November, with offerings ranging from decorations and gifts to holiday apparel and attractions.

0

US Holiday Travel Faces Rising Cost PressuresTravel — 2dRising airfares and other travel costs are pushing Americans to reconsider Thanksgiving and Christmas trips: fewer say they plan to travel, and some are weighing cheaper options or cutting trips short. Hawaii is already seeing holiday hotel bookings about 15% behind last year, while airfare increases are making some travelers rethink flights or who can join family vacations.

0

MBC plans Thanksgiving news break October 12Lifestyle — 5dThanksgiving coverage included a local newsroom holiday schedule, a wild-turkey pot pie recipe and a Honolulu restaurant’s feast-to-go offering. An unexpected NHL debut also brought the Stanley family together in Ottawa for the holiday weekend.

0

IJRTop Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out AmericansDylan Kresak · 3 min · 58m

Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday EventsLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026Restaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.

0

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Holiday Airfares Expected to Hit Decade HighTravel — Oct 2, 2026U.S. holiday airfares are at decade highs, with Thanksgiving round trips averaging $402 and Christmas $452 as higher fuel costs, strong demand and reduced flight schedules push prices up; returning from Thanksgiving on Monday or Tuesday instead of Sunday could save about $250. India is also seeing steep festive-season fare increases on some domestic routes, as strong demand, higher fuel costs and fewer flight options put pressure on prices.

0

Thailand declares two-day holiday in Bangkok amid severe flooding — Sep 27, 2026Thailand ordered two-day holidays across Bangkok and three provinces after nearly 300mm of rain in 48 hours flooded roads near Don Mueang Airport and left Bangkok a declared disaster zone.

+2

Elena Vasquez The holiday might help with flooded roads, but pushing ahead with that election court ruling during it feels like asking for trouble.

Qantas Ground Workers Plan Strikes During School Holidays Over Pay — Sep 17, 2026About 600 Qantas ground workers and roughly 100 Australian air Express staff plan a 24-hour strike next week during school holidays, after an A$90 million unlawful-outsourcing fine.

+1

Jared Kim I get the workers are upset after that huge outsourcing fine, but striking during school holidays will ruin too many family trips.

Communities Host Fall and Holiday EventsLifestyle — 6dCommunities are hosting fall activities including pumpkin-carving contests and workshops, pick-your-own pumpkin patches and haunted trails, and family gatherings featuring cider-making, crafts and seasonal treats. Several events are free or open to all ages, while Glasgow’s pumpkin workshops also support mental-health services through the SAMH Nook network.

0

BooksYou are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological sufferingTolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.43m · 2 reads

Kacey Musgraves calls Christopher Columbus loser onstage — 1dCountry singer Kacey Musgraves criticized Christopher Columbus during a Dallas concert, calling him a “loser” as the crowd marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Her remarks drew both praise and backlash from fans, amid broader debate over Columbus’s legacy and the holiday.

0

Survey: Families Plan Halloween Spending CutsLifestyle — 1dHalloween offerings range from immersive family and adults-only events, but many Americans are trimming holiday spending amid economic pressures. Candy remains popular even as a customer poll revives candy corn as a disliked treat, while a recall and changing recipes underscore the need for families to check ingredient labels, especially for allergens.

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.

Food Pantries Seek Donations Amid Supply ShortagesGood News — 2dFood pantries in several communities are seeking donations as demand rises and supplies and funding fall short, with some relying on community help to provide holiday meals and everyday groceries. One Dayton pantry warns it could close by January without more donations, while other pantries are requesting food, money, and volunteers.

0

Spring 2027 Runway Collections Highlight Tiny Tops and Knee-Length SkirtsLifestyle — 2dThe articles cover unrelated fashion and retail topics: a Regatta bodywarmer promotion, Spring/Summer 2027 runway trends, a retail ETF investment pitch, Boots’ Christmas beauty showcase, and a Pueblo holiday fashion fundraiser benefiting children’s clothing assistance.

0

Cities Plan Día de los Muertos Events With Altars and PerformancesLifestyle — 3dDía de los Muertos events across the country are honoring deceased loved ones through community altars, performances and family programming. El Paso is hosting a three-weekend downtown celebration with tribute displays, while Lakewood and Philadelphia are marking the holiday with a bilingual musical and a museum festival featuring an ofrenda, music, dance and storytelling.

0

IJRPolitical Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe AllegesJack McGeever · 5 min · 2h

Seasonal Markets Planned Across US, UKLifestyle — 3dHoliday markets in the U.S. and U.K. are offering seasonal shopping, from vintage finds and handmade gifts to food, workshops and family activities. Events highlighted include markets in Liverpool, downtown Joliet, Texas and West Sussex, with Joliet also seeking vendors.

0

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Judge Orders 24-Hour Halt on Tree Cutting at D.C. Golf Course — 2dAfter roughly 500 trees were cut over the holiday weekend, Judge Ana Reyes ordered a 24-hour halt at East Potomac and said she was thoroughly unamused.

0

Judge orders Trump administration to answer for tree removals at DC golf course — 2dA DOJ attorney admitted 430 trees were cleared at a D.C. golf course over a holiday weekend; Judge Ana Reyes ordered Trump officials to answer and extended a halt on further work.

0

Toys R Us plans 120 US standalone storesBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Toys “R” Us is expanding its U.S. retail presence with plans for 120 standalone stores by the holiday season, adding to its existing stores and Macy’s shop-in-shops. A new Katy, Texas, location is already open, while announced sites include Fayetteville, Arkansas; Northridge, California; and several Pennsylvania malls, with some opening dates still unannounced.

0

Giant Taiwan Flag Flies Over Taipei Amid Tensions — 5dTaiwan’s National Day celebrations featured a giant flag flown over Taipei beneath a Chinook helicopter, a tradition intended to affirm sovereignty and unity amid Beijing’s efforts to limit Taiwan’s international visibility. Taipei 101 also marked the holiday with a fireworks-and-drone show celebrating Taiwanese culture.

0

The Conservative DeskGoliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the testA teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.2h · 1 reads

150 Streets Named Trick-or-Treating FinalistsLifestyle — 6dHalloween guides and contests are spotlighting trick-or-treat destinations across the country: Kansas streets made Hersheyland’s top list, two St. Louis streets reached Reese’s national finalist pool, and Shreveport-Bossier residents shared their favorite neighborhoods. In West Seattle, several business districts are also organizing Halloween trick-or-treat events before the holiday.

0

Charlotte Collective Brings Black Artists TogetherLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026A longtime mid-Michigan cider mill draws visitors for apple picking, fresh donuts and a volunteer harvest supporting local food banks. Around Charlotte, community offerings range from library and festival events to the Keepers Collective’s gatherings celebrating Black culture, alongside seasonal and holiday festivities.

0

Cranberry Harvest Underway in Wisconsin, Massachusetts — Oct 7, 2026Cranberry harvest is underway across major growing regions, with Massachusetts growers expecting a crop slightly above last year’s and Wisconsin bringing its leading share of the U.S. crop to market ahead of the holidays. Fresh berries are a small, seasonal share of production and typically available in fall, while most cranberries are processed; harvest season also offers opportunities to visit bogs and explore local trails.

0

Cities announce local waste collection changesEnvironment — Oct 6, 2026Communities are announcing changes to local waste services: Pittsville’s bulk pickup is set for Nov. 19, while a city food-scrap program is moving to biweekly collection to expand access, cut emissions and save money. Cheyenne and Bemidji are shifting some trash pickups by a day for the Oct. 12 holiday.

0

Amazon expands delivery services in Australia, North DakotaBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Amazon is expanding faster delivery options, launching free same-day service for eligible Prime orders in Brisbane and the Gold Coast while new North Dakota stations aim to speed deliveries and increase package capacity ahead of the holidays. The Bismarck and Williston facilities expect to grow staffing and daily package volume as their service areas extend to nearby communities.

0

IJROver 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit RatingsJack McGeever · 4 min · 2h