IJR News — today's news from every sidePriya Raman The data makes sense given how many warm Octobers we've had lately with no real frost until November. Priya Raman Massachusetts breaking that old precipitation mark explains why the fall foliage looked so washed out. Derek Foss I hope these gains do not push more families out of buying in smaller metros where values are moving fastest. Casting calls open for films and TV shows in five cities — Sep 23, 2026Stacker reports current casting calls for films, TV shows, and related projects across Richmond, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Boston, with listings sourced from Casting Networks. The roundups highlight various roles including feature films, TV series, reality shows, and more, offering local opportunities for breakout roles.
Priya Raman Richmond film roles sound promising yet the odds are probably still stacked against new talent.Tom Gallagher Location and condition clearly drive those big gaps more than people admit. Elena Vasquez Those old records for Pennsylvania make me wonder if our current Septembers are really as normal as they feel. Marcus Bell South Dakota's extreme rainfall totals in those years show how fast things can turn from drought to flood. Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — Sep 16, 2026Stacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.
Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.Stacker ranks best high schools in five states using seven factors — Aug 31, 2026Stacker profiles the top high schools in Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, California, and Arkansas using Niche rankings that weigh seven factors, with academics as the primary component alongside culture, sports, clubs, resources, and stakeholder surveys. In Arkansas, the top-ranked school is the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.
Elena Vasquez Would be nice to see how these rankings hold up year to year instead of just one snapshot, curious if the same schools stay on top.Record hot Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico signal broader warming trend — Sep 3, 2026A NOAA-based analysis shows 2022's July was the third-hottest on record in the continental United States as temperatures continue to rise globally, with multiple states among the ten hottest days—an indicator of ongoing climate change. Stackers' series then highlights the hottest Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Louisiana since 1895, detailing each state's average temperatures, highs and lows, and precipitation for those months.
Tom Gallagher North Dakota and New Mexico topping the charts on the same list says a lot about how widespread this pattern has become.
