IJR News — today's news from every sideMaya Lindstrom Yankee Stadium hosting all these games should give the Yankees the edge they need in this series. Rachel Meyers Glad to see him back in the booth after leading the Celtics to that title and racking up all those wins. Tom Gallagher His spokesperson claims everything is by the book, but paying other prisoners still sounds like special treatment. Priya Raman The networks made the right call by suspending coverage rather than letting one side dictate the terms. Mariska Hargitay Hosts Emmys After 15 Years as Widow’s Bay Wins Eight — Sep 13, 2026The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a broad presenter lineup on NBC and Peacock, with Mariska Hargitay hosting and stars like Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sofía Vergara, and Baywatch reboot stars set to appear, alongside a tribute moment for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s 30th and Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversaries and Noah Kahan performing in the In Memoriam. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Hargitay, with the ceremony scheduled to air Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater on NBC and Peacock.
Derek Foss Lawmakers should focus on enforcing driver responsibility instead of rushing another probe on the company. Derek Foss Widow's Bay has the edge for me in comedy but Hacks could still pull it off on voting night. Nicole Hardy A Seahawks-Patriots rematch was never going to pull strong ratings no matter the day. Maya Lindstrom With those duties in place it's no surprise there's no rush, we're already getting the resources we want. Jared Kim Excluding Politico seems odd since they focus more on straight policy details than opinion. Maya Lindstrom Press organizations have every right to challenge restrictions that limit who can report from the White House. Kenai Peninsula Students Post Steady Math and Reading Gains — Sep 18, 2026In Washington, D.C., prosecutors and defense rest in the Trayon White trial as a driver faces rape allegations; in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula students show slow but steady gains in math and reading while the assembly advances weather-modification bills. A CNBC segment previews the week ahead in business, and in Aiken, South Carolina, a weekend slate of events includes a rummage sale, vendor fair, film screenings, a STEM festival, and church gatherings; in Seward, Alaska, five candidates vie for two city council seats as teachers and staff negotiate a new contract.
Priya Raman Trump is right to move on from outlets that spent years twisting his words. Tom Gallagher Restricting access like this only fuels more division instead of encouraging better reporting from everyone. 
