IJR News — today's news from every side
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
Loading
Genius — OpenServe
News
Home
Popular
Elections
Genius — OpenServe
Trending
Equinor, Eneco Sign Five-Year 9-TWh Annual Gas Deal
Business
— 1d
Equinor will supply Eneco with about 9 terawatt-hours of Norwegian natural gas annually for five years, with deliveries to the Dutch grid beginning October 1, 2026. The companies say the gas’s production and transport emissions are 11.8% below the average for gas supplied through the Dutch grid, and the contract includes verified environmental attributes.
+4
0
Share
Dutch Bros Expands, Opens Oxford, Plans Two Shops
Business
— 1d
Dutch Bros Coffee plans to open a drive-thru location at 4911 Illinois Road in southwest Fort Wayne before the end of 2026, expanding the chain’s Indiana presence after its Auburn shop opened earlier this year.
+3
0
Share
Hope College Upsets No. 1 Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Sports
— 3d
Hope College volleyball upset top-ranked, defending national champion Wisconsin-Oshkosh in a five-set thriller in Eau Claire, completing a strong tournament day. The win showcased the Flying Dutch’s potential, with Kiera Morrison delivering key kills in the deciding set.
+2
0
Share
Alabama, DC Examine Classroom Screen Time
Tech
— 4d
Alabama officials are seeking parents’ and educators’ views on classroom technology as they prepare recommendations, while Washington, D.C., lawmakers are examining how schools use AI and manage screen time amid competing calls for safe AI instruction and concern about effects on students. Research cited in a separate report links heavier screen exposure among young children with weaker academic, language and social-emotional outcomes, reinforcing calls to balance digital learning with other activities.
+8
0
Share
IJR
Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 53m
Every form already nudges, so design the nudge on purpose
x/cass-sunstein
— 1d
Neutral choice design is a myth, so institutions should deliberately steer people toward outcomes they would endorse while leaving every option open.
+3
3
Share
Chris Dalton
This just means being honest about the steering that already happens in everything from loans to benefits.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
Share
Dutch Court Rejects Philips Recall Probe Request
Business
— 4d
A Dutch appeals court rejected shareholders’ request to investigate Philips’ handling of its 2021 recall of millions of sleep-apnea and ventilator devices, finding no adequate basis to conclude the company knew of the risks earlier or misled investors. The ruling does not resolve other recall-related proceedings or determine potential liability for problems at its Respironics unit.
+4
0
Share
Fall Desserts Spotlight Classics and Idaho Chocolate Shop
Lifestyle
— 5d
Fall dessert favorites include nostalgic apple dapple cake, Pennsylvania Dutch apple dumplings and a reliable old-fashioned apple pie, alongside a long-loved peanut butter cookie recipe. Walt Disney World is also offering a pumpkin sundae at Magic Kingdom as part of its 2026 Halloween treats.
+3
0
Share
Olave Expected to Play Sunday Against Vikings
x/chris-olave
— Oct 6, 2026
Saints receiver Chris Olave left Monday’s 45-24 loss to the Falcons after appearing to injure his knee late in the blowout, but he walked off under his own power and early indications were reassuring. His status remained uncertain pending further evaluation, while fans and commentators criticized New Orleans for keeping him in the game with the outcome already decided.
+10
0
Share
Dutch AI System Links Ukraine’s Drone Defenses
World
— 6d
Dutch firm Intelic is deploying its Nexus AI software in Ukraine to connect disparate radars, sensors and drone systems, helping identify threats and coordinate interceptions through one interface. A Dutch test kept the launch decision with a human operator, though the company says the process could become more autonomous; Intelic also has a €30 million contract to upgrade the Netherlands’ air defenses.
+4
0
Share
Daily Caller News Foundation
‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Multiple Iran War protestors have crashed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Wednesday roundtable on Autonomous Warfare at the Association of the United States Army conference.
25m · 1 reads
Share
October 7 Prayer Encourages Sharing Faith Stories
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
Sharing personal stories of faith can glorify God and give hope to others, as the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch illustrates. For people living with chronic illness or caregiving, prayer can seek healing honestly while trusting God with the outcome and recognizing the value of practical and medical care.
+13
0
Share
Communities Weigh Homelessness, Housing Solutions
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
Across several communities, officials and candidates are urging more deeply affordable and permanent housing, stronger local action on homelessness, and greater accountability for public plans and spending. One homelessness-services leader also argues that programs should be evidence-based and outcomes measured, with better support for frontline workers.
+2
0
Share
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
Share
Report Says DOJ Seeking Indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony
x/donald-john-trump
— 5d
The Department of Justice is reportedly seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide whose explosive Jan. 6 testimony came under scrutiny after Secret Service witnesses disputed one of her most dramatic accounts.
0
Share
Paintmakers Name 2027 Colors of Year
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
Dutch Boy named earthy terracotta Deep Rooted its 2027 Color of the Year, citing a desire for nature, connection and emotional grounding. C2 Paint selected Pueblo, a warm blend of earth, rose and brown that shifts with the light, framing it as a move from restoration toward renewed creativity, sensory experience and connection.
+11
0
Share
Court Bars Merck Keytruda SC in Eight Countries
Business
— Oct 7, 2026
Dutch Hague patent court on Oct. 7, 2026 barred Merck Keytruda SC in eight countries over Halozyme EP622; Merck calls the patent invalid and says it will prevail.
+7
0
Share
IJR
Trump’s Diesel Deal Could Buy Some Time But Leaves The Long-Term Problem Unaddressed
David Blackmon · 4 min · 54m
Big Ten Admits Nebraska-Maryland Extra-Point Error
x/matt-rhule
— Oct 5, 2026
The Big Ten acknowledged that officials made an error during Nebraska’s 48-23 win over Maryland: after a roughing-the-snapper penalty on a missed extra point, Nebraska should have been allowed to retry the kick, but the penalty was applied to the ensuing kickoff. Coach Matt Rhule said a miscommunication with an official led him to accept that enforcement; the error did not change the outcome.
+11
0
Share
Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
Share
Lee Anne Pope launches Kentucky cancer-screening campaign
x/mark-pope
— Oct 5, 2026
Lee Anne Pope and the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center launched “Set Your Screen,” a campaign urging Kentuckians to discuss recommended cancer screenings with health care providers and catch cancer early. Drawing on her family’s experience with cancer and Kentucky’s high cancer rates, Pope hopes the effort will prompt people to schedule screenings that can improve outcomes.
+4
0
Share
California Candidates Differ on Housing Growth and Local Control
x/same-sex-marriage-in-california
— Oct 5, 2026
Aliso Viejo City Council candidates offered approaches to meeting state housing requirements while preserving neighborhood character, including resident input, carefully located development and compatible designs; they also emphasized spending discipline, reserves and responsible economic development. In the Orange County supervisor race, candidates called for expanding affordable and supportive housing and using county resources to move people into permanent homes, with one highlighting additional housing vouchers and another advocating outcome-based funding and consequences for cities that resist development.
+54
+3
1
Share
Marcus Bell
Cities need to meet the housing mandates but shouldn't force incompatible projects on existing neighborhoods.
Valkyries Take Game 1 Against Aces
x/gabby-williams
— Oct 1, 2026
Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points, including a clutch tying 3-pointer and the overtime go-ahead shot, to lead the Dallas Wings past the Golden State Valkyries 108-100. The win evened their first-round series and forced a decisive Game 3.
+101
0
Share
Israel Election Expected to Test Netanyahu’s Return Bid
x/benjamin-netanyahu
— Sep 28, 2026
Israel’s Oct. 27 election is shaping up as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, including accountability for the Oct. 7 attack and the conduct of the Gaza war, with a diverse opposition seeking to unseat him. The outcome could also entrench or alter policies on the West Bank, democratic institutions and ultra-Orthodox exemptions, while critics argue that supporting Israel does not require backing Netanyahu’s government.
+17
0
Share
Books
Science advances by revolutions, not steady fact-gathering
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions shows how shared research frameworks hold for long stretches, then break under anomalies and get replaced rather than simply refined.
33m · 3 reads
Share
Hans Anders suspends smart-glasses sales in Netherlands, Belgium
x/meta
— Oct 1, 2026
Hans Anders has suspended sales of Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Ban glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium amid mounting privacy concerns and public and political scrutiny; another Dutch retailer has also paused sales. Meta says a visible recording light and anti-tampering safeguards protect bystanders, while Dutch authorities and advocacy groups are considering further action over covert filming risks.
+3
0
Share
EU Reportedly Suspends €18 Million Sierra Leone Aid
World
— Oct 1, 2026
The EU has suspended or delayed €18 million in aid to Sierra Leone as Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel links the move to the country’s refusal to extradite convicted drug trafficker Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers, and warns more support could be at risk. The European Commission says the delay stems from technical or administrative issues, while Sierra Leone also rejects the claim that it is a new punitive measure.
+9
0
Share
Trump says he raised political-prisoner cases with Xi Jinping
x/donald-john-trump
— Sep 30, 2026
President Donald Trump said he raised political prisoners’ cases—including Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai and detained American Min Zin—with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their Washington meeting. Trump described the talks as important and said he hoped they would prove fruitful, but did not detail any outcomes.
+6
+2
2
Share
Chris Dalton
Hope the talks lead to actual releases rather than just words, since outcomes weren't shared.
Martindale Offers Help to Cowboys DC Parker
x/christian-parker
— Sep 30, 2026
Wink Martindale criticized Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker as “outclassed” and offered to help, pointing to Dallas’ poor defensive start and its coverage on the decisive play in a loss to Baltimore. Coach Brian Schottenheimer defended the play call, saying the defense needed to execute, while injuries have also hampered the unit.
+3
0
Share
Fantasy Analysts Eye Josh Hart as Knicks Value Pick for 2026-27
x/national-basketball-association
— Oct 2, 2026
NBA fantasy coverage is highlighting draft values and changing player outlooks, including Josh Hart’s potential value and Onyeka Okongwu’s boosted role after a rookie’s season-ending injury. Other previews examine aging stars’ expected production, league trends such as renewed emphasis on offensive rebounding, and early favorites for Clutch Player of the Year, including Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic.
+4
+2
3
Share
Dana Whitfield
Brunson deserves the edge for clutch honors given how often he closes out tight games.
IJR
Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 2h
Load more