IJR News — today's news from every sideElena Vasquez Weighting the wheels makes sense for balance but I wonder if it adds too much overall heft. Marcus Bell They need to scrap those tight corners quickly if they want real racing instead of processions next year. Dana Whitfield Wheeling him in just to cast that vote highlights how thin the Senate margins are these days. Retailers, Social Media Shape 2026 Toy TrendsBusiness — Sep 20, 2026The holiday toy preview for 2026 highlights collectibles, sensory play, screen-free options, and popular franchises like Pokémon, Marvel, and Bluey, with social media driving demand and nostalgia keeping LEGO, Barbie, and Hot Wheels in the mix. Here Group reports strong Q4 revenue and IP growth to 22 IPs but posts a net loss and narrowing margins, signaling profitability challenges despite an expanding toy IP portfolio; Smyths confirms Pokémon-led top toys for Christmas 2026, including the Pikachu Puppetronic, underscoring continuing franchise popularity.
Maya Lindstrom Stott's eighth-inning RBI single after Marsh's homer shows this offense can deliver when the starter hands them a lead. Priya Raman He showed up in the wheelchair to do his job. That's what matters when the majority is this narrow.