IJR News

Thousands of Rio Students Protest Bolsonaro’s Runoff Bid — 2dRio students marched Oct. 7 against Flávio Bolsonaro's runoff bid; Talita Amaral said 'We're fighting for Brazil, not for Lula' in a reclaimed Brazil jersey.

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Pentagon considers expanding Rio Grande drone fleet — Oct 2, 2026Pentagon considers adding up to 50 solar-powered Lightfish boats to its 10-vessel Rio Grande pilot after they deterred crossings and trafficking.

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Chris Dalton Spending on more vessels is fine but the real test will be whether they hold up in floods and actually stop traffickers long term.

Black Sea Tanker Ablaze, 23 Indians Rescued — 3dAll 23 Indian crew of the Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio were rescued uninjured after an unmanned-vessel attack set the tanker ablaze off Sochi; crude oil burned on the Black Sea.

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NFLPA Flags Rio Field Concerns Before Cowboys-Ravens — Sep 25, 2026Six weeks of record rain preceded the NFL's first Rio game at Maracanã; on Sept. 25 the NFLPA said the field needed stitching and raised expansion limits.

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Derek Foss Brazil might be a fun market but the league should sort out basic field conditions before scheduling more games there.

New Mexico tops New Mexico State 42-18 in Rio Grande Rivalry — Sep 26, 2026New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th Rio Grande Rivalry after a 21-point third quarter. Coach Jason Eck: "When you bring it down on the bus, the goal is to bring it back on the bus."

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Marcus Bell New Mexico's third quarter surge was exactly what they needed to pull away in this rivalry matchup.

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.

Ravens Beat Cowboys 34-31 on Late Field Goal — Sep 25, 2026The Ravens overcame an early 10-point deficit to lead the Cowboys 17-13 at halftime in Rio, with Derrick Henry scoring twice and Baltimore’s defense tightening. The team’s broader early-season concerns include costly penalties that erase productive plays, along with shaky pass protection and special-teams execution.

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ELYSIS Cables Mark First Amazon Data Center Use — Sep 18, 2026Prysmian and Rio Tinto will supply low-carbon aluminium cables using the ELYSIS inert-anode technology for an Amazon data center in Ohio, marking the first known use of such aluminium in a data center. The aluminium is produced in Quebec with hydropower and is aimed at cutting direct smelting emissions, with AWS participation and company sustainability goals highlighted.

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Marshall Holds Off Missouri State Rally, 30-24 — Sep 18, 2026Marshall earned a 30-24 road win over Missouri State in football, with Carlos Del Rio-Wilson totaling 249 yards and two touchdowns as the Thundering Herd held off a late Bears rally. In volleyball, No. 2 Marshall defeated Sioux Falls Christian 3-1 behind dominant defense from Kezlyn Pinckney (30 digs) and strong hitting from Julia Fahl, improving to 10-2 and gearing up for a Monday home match against Mankato West.

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Spain clears procedural step in US extradition case for Chambers — Sep 22, 2026Spain's Council of Ministers authorized the next judicial phase in the US extradition case of James 'Fergie' Chambers, moving the matter toward a Madrid court but not a final surrender. Chambers, held in Madrid's prison after being detained in Ibiza, faces US charges including money laundering, rioting, and conspiracy to riot, set against his pro-Palestinian activism and asylum claim.

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Marcus Bell Spain shouldn't rush this extradition when the charges look tied to his Palestine activism.

South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive After Violent Protests — 1dHome Affairs withdrew its Sept. 28 asylum directive on Oct. 9 after offices were overwhelmed; rioters had torched 14 vehicles in Durban and 10 in Soweto.

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France’s Riots Intensify & Protesters Target Daily Wire's New Film — 3d

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Spanish bar floor gives way, injuring 12 and trapping dozens — Oct 3, 2026Bar Tempranillo in La Rioja partially collapsed before dawn on October 3, 2026 after the floor then ceiling gave way; 11 or 12 were injured and dozens initially trapped.

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Sam Okafor Lucky it happened before dawn when fewer folks were around, but dozens trapped is still terrifying. Hope the injured ones pull through without lasting issues.

24 Arrested as Far-Right Protest Turns Violent in Hague — Sep 19, 2026About 500 far-right protesters threw fireworks at Hague riot police on Sept. 19, 2026; 24 were arrested after antisemitic chants and a Hitler salute.

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Chris Dalton Arresting 24 people shows the authorities are finally taking this violence seriously.

Podziemski reportedly agrees to $110M Warriors extensionSports — 2dThe Warriors and Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million contract extension, reportedly including a mutual option for 2031-32. The deal rewards the 23-year-old guard after a career-best season and secures a key part of Golden State’s future.

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Anne Carson wins Nobel for blending classical scholarship with desire — 3dAnne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature for work that brings classical ideas into inventive writing about human emotion. Other features explore overlooked voices in literary history, including Black women’s engagement with Shakespeare, a Golden Age Spanish priory’s influence, and a play by crypto-Jewish writer Felipe Godínez that drew the Inquisition’s attention.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Poll: Most Americans Say AI Develops Too Fast — 2dA new poll finds that most Americans believe AI is developing too quickly, and about 8 in 10 want the government to prioritize keeping it under human control and protecting workers. Concern crosses party lines, though Americans have little confidence in either party’s ability to manage AI; separately, New York City officials are pressing AI companies for accountability as they consider new safety rules.

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UAE prosecutors say Omani co-pilot tried to crash Flydubai jet into Tel AvivWorld — 1dUAE prosecutors say a Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize flight FZ1073 and crash it into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, but the captain, crew and passengers intervened and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Separate media reports allege he had considered an earlier attempt and raise questions about whether warnings about his radicalization and screening failures were addressed; investigations are continuing.

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NBA Preseason Debuts Showcase Emerging Rotation RolesSports — 4dNBA preseason games featured efficient scoring from Warriors guard Brandon Williams (17 points), a 19-point first half from Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, and 13 points from Hornets forward Naz Reid. Detroit also offered an early look at John Collins at small-ball center and expanded minutes for Ausar Thompson, while Isaiah Joe made his Pistons debut off the bench.

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Arlington County Sues to Block Trump’s 250-Foot Arch — 1dArlington County sued Oct. 8, 2026, to block a proposed 250-foot arch at Memorial Circle, naming Interior, Burgum and the National Park Service.

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Brazil Suspends Fuel Taxes Before Runoff — 23hBrazil scrapped the 0.89 reais ($0.18) per litre federal petrol tax for 30 days, effective as prior relief expired, two weeks before the Lula–Flávio Bolsonaro runoff.

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'Oops! Page Unavailable': ABC News Mysteriously Spikes Article Alleging Trump Admin Awarded Billions to Palmer Luckey's Anduril Because of Ties to Don Jr., Eric — 1d

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Jared Kim Luckey built Anduril on solid tech, so any claim of favoritism needs real proof instead of just family connections.

Ireland Proposes €141B in EU Budget CutsPolitics — 3dIreland is preparing a compromise that would cut €100 billion to €200 billion from the EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget, as Germany, Denmark and other fiscally conservative members seek deeper reductions. The draft is expected to limit cuts to agriculture and regional-development funding, amid divisions over how to balance traditional spending with priorities such as defense and competitiveness.

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GSK plans $800M Montgomery County expansion, 300 jobsHealth — 21hGSK will invest more than $800 million at Upper Merion Township, adding over 300 jobs; Shapiro and Siger announced the expansion Oct. 9, 2026.

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Raiders defense targets Maye turnovers in Week 5 Patriots matchup — 3dThe Raiders visit the Patriots in a key Week 5 matchup, with New England focused on containing tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, who have been central to Las Vegas’ offense. The Raiders will also need to account for emerging Patriots pass rusher Elijah Ponder, while their takeaway-minded defense looks to pressure Drake Maye, who has been productive but turnover-prone.

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