IJR News

U.S. Approves Potential $24.3B Saudi F-35 SaleWorld — Sep 16, 2026U.S. intelligence officials warn that the proposed $24 billion sale of up to 48 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia could enable China to access sensitive U.S. military technology through espionage and Riyadh–Beijing ties, with concerns about safeguarding facilities and even removing Huawei and ZTE equipment from Saudi networks. The DIA and NYT reports highlight internal reviews and calls for tighter access controls, as lawmakers scrutinize the deal amid regional dynamics and considerations of Israel's military edge.

0

United Jewel offers moissanite watches as affordable diamond alternative — Oct 2, 2026United Jewel is promoting lab-grown moissanite watches as a durable, more affordable alternative to diamond-set timepieces. Separately, designer Benoît Mintiens describes Ressence’s user-centered approach to watchmaking, while Cartier will showcase historic and contemporary shaped watches at a Geneva exhibition October 7–10.

+3

Derek Foss Cartier's exhibition might be worth a visit just to compare those older shaped cases with what they make now.

Will Reeve Reveals Aggressive Testicular Cancer Diagnosis After Lump Check — Sep 29, 2026“Good Morning America” correspondent Will Reeve says he was diagnosed with aggressive testicular cancer that had spread to abdominal lymph nodes; after surgery and two rounds of chemotherapy, he was cancer-free at a September checkup. He shared his experience in hopes of encouraging others to get suspicious symptoms checked, crediting his parents’ example of turning hardship into help for others.

0

Maya Lindstrom Two rounds of chemo after surgery is a lot but worth it to be cancer free now.

Will Reeve Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis — Sep 29, 2026It has been quite a year for ABC News' correspondent Will Reeve. The son of “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve got married in January. Then in April, he was diagnos… — by Sandra Rhodes

0

Brewers Beat Phillies, Move Within One Win of 100Sports — Sep 22, 2026Five MLB betting previews cover Diamondbacks-Rockies, Mariners-Astros, Athletics-Angels, Cubs-Marlins and Dodgers-Padres, highlighting favored teams and key betting angles such as run lines and over/under trends based on numberFire projections. The reports emphasize the likely winners and betting markets for each matchup, reflecting a data-driven outlook across the slate.

0

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip Diagnosed With FTD — Sep 23, 2026Family closed Waltrip's FTD diagnosis note with "Boogity! Boogity! Boogity!" as the 79-year-old Hall of Famer steps further from public life.

0

Spencer Memoir Reopens Dispute Over Diana ClaimsWorld — Sep 16, 2026Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, promotes in his forthcoming Swan Song: Diana, My Sister a narrative accusing Prince Charles of a volatile reaction after Diana’s death, including allegedly telling Spencer he’d “forget her soon enough” and suggesting relief at Diana’s death as the boys walked behind her coffin; the memoir also touches on Diana’s mental health and the emotional aftermath. Buckingham Palace publicly questions the recollection, with Charles’ grief cited as potentially clouding judgment and memory, while Spencer counters with renewed detail as the book release approaches.

0

Spencer Memoir Rekindles Controversy Over DianaWorld — Sep 19, 2026David Dimbleby says Princess Diana’s influence and public adoration were deeply resented by Buckingham Palace, a view echoed as Earl Spencer’s Swan Song serializations allege Prince Charles told him the country would forget Diana soon after her death. The fallout, including palace responses and Dimbleby’s critique of the monarchy as a “soap opera,” centers on ongoing gossip about the royals and their handling of Diana’s legacy.

0

Hunter Finds Arkansas Park’s Largest Diamond This Year — Oct 2, 2026Jack Pearadin found a 6.03-carat yellow diamond, the largest at Crater of Diamonds this year, yelling "Holy crap, we got a big one!" on TikTok, and named it the American Dream.

+3

Sam Okafor Finding a 6-carat diamond in a state park is a nice reminder that luck can still hit regular folks.

Study Links Diastolic Pressure to Brain LesionsHealth — Sep 14, 2026Campaigns like Know Your Numbers Week are encouraging blood pressure checks amid data showing strong control in parts of the South East and progress in reducing health inequalities, while new research links higher diastolic blood pressure to brain white matter damage and emphasizes the bottom number's importance in assessing vascular health. Experts explain what systolic and diastolic readings mean for overall health, including brain health, and discuss how everyday habits can help manage blood pressure and inform aging-related decisions.

0

Ophthalmology Advances Span Drugs, AI, InfusionsHealth — 2dDermatologists say people taking GLP-1 medications may need to adjust skincare and use caution with harsh retinols because treatment and weight loss can affect skin quality and collagen; they recommend consulting a dermatologist without letting skin changes alone deter appropriate treatment. In eye care, GLP-1 drugs can improve blood sugar and reduce long-term diabetes complications, but rapid glucose improvement may temporarily worsen diabetic retinopathy, and evidence about direct effects on the eyes remains mixed.

0

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.

Five Concerts Scheduled Across Canada, UK, USEntertainment — Oct 5, 2026Upcoming benefit concerts will raise money for a Moose Jaw community center, Diabetes Canada, the Army Benevolent Fund and a Texas children’s cancer clinic, featuring local country acts, a Foreigner-and-Journey tribute, the Band of the Welsh Guards and the Eli Young Band. The events pair live music with support for community programs, people affected by diabetes, military families and children receiving cancer care.

0

Pope Francis Private Diary to Be Published Worldwide in 2026 — Oct 5, 2026A private diary of Pope Francis spanning Dec. 20, 1992 to Aug. 18, 2024 will be published Nov. 24, 2026 in five languages across 94 countries.

+2

Nicole Hardy Reading entries from the 90s onward might show why he chose certain cardinals for the next conclave.

Fauci Wanted Trump Impeached Over Border Wall, Misled Public About Ebola Vaccine, Diary Entries Reveal — 5dNewly available diary entries from former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci further undermine his media mythology as a scrupulous scientist and apolitical civil servant whose policies during the COVID-19 pandemic rested on the best available science.

0

Type 1 Risk Awareness Gaps Persist in Texas, MassachusettsHealth — Oct 5, 2026Survey findings from Texas and Massachusetts highlight gaps in families’ awareness of inherited type 1 diabetes risk despite widespread concern, while research has renewed calls for screening children. Separately, updated type 2 diabetes guidance urges earlier, broader treatment—including glucose-lowering therapies that protect organs—and Medicare offers eligible people with prediabetes a lifestyle program to help prevent the disease.

0

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Former Wallabies player with cystic fibrosis diagnosed with MND at 37 — Sep 30, 2026Former Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles, 37, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease after months of declining health and unanswered tests. The retired rugby player, who previously overcame cystic fibrosis to build a professional career, described the news as overwhelming; MND has no cure.

0

FDA Approves Lilly’s Once-Weekly Type 2 Diabetes Insulin — Sep 24, 2026FDA approved Eli Lilly's once-weekly type 2 diabetes insulin Onswik on Sept. 24, 2026, after trials in more than 3,400 adults showed it matched daily basal insulin on A1C.

+2

Sam Okafor Hope this Onswik stays affordable so more type 2 patients can actually use it.

WPP CFO Wilson Named Diageo Finance Chief — Sep 22, 2026WPP CFO Joanne Wilson will join Diageo as finance chief in 2027, stepping into the drinks group's $1 billion cost-savings turnaround.

+1

Elena Vasquez Wilson's move to Diageo makes sense for their turnaround, but WPP needs to keep the Elevate28 momentum going without any hiccups.

Prince Harry in talks to make Diana documentary for anniversary — Sep 21, 2026Prince Harry is exploring a documentary on Princess Diana for the 30th anniversary of her death, approaching relatives and friends including Earl Spencer. Nothing is finalized; Archewell and Netflix are possible partners.

+1

Nicole Hardy I think it's great that Harry wants to honor his mum this way instead of letting others tell her story.

Memoir Claims Charles Told Spencer Diana’d Be Forgotten — Sep 16, 2026Spencer memoir claims now-King Charles said 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!' six days after Diana's 1997 death in a call over the princes' funeral walk.

0

Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Displayed Before Sotheby’s Auction — Sep 18, 2026Sotheby's displayed Diana's 1994 Christina Stambolian 'revenge dress' in London Sept. 18 ahead of a Dec. 9 New York auction estimated at $150,000–$300,000.

+2

Nicole Hardy That revenge dress still looks sharp even after decades. The auction estimate seems fair for such a piece of history.

Charles Spencer Memoir Revives Diana Royal Controversy — Sep 15, 2026Charles Spencer’s memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister was stolen from a truck in the Netherlands just days before its worldwide release, with four copies concealed in black plastic and triggering police investigations amid extreme security concerns. Publishers and insiders describe the incident as highly suspicious and potentially aimed at leaking one of the year’s most anticipated books, prompting a race to secure serialisation and publication plans.

0

Kim Kardashian Reveals Esophagitis Diagnosis in New Trailer — Sep 19, 2026Reality star Kim Kardashian is dealing with a new health diagnosis. In a new trailer for "The Kardashians," Kardashian revealed she has esophagitis. This is an inflammation of th… — by Sandra Rhodes

+3

Rachel Meyers Seeing her talk about this on the show makes me wonder if more people should get checked for throat issues instead of ignoring them.

West African Scientists Urge Stronger Outbreak Detection — Sep 17, 2026West African laboratory scientists, meeting in Lomé, urged governments to bolster outbreak detection and diagnostic capacity to prevent a repeat of Ebola and COVID-19 crises, warning that weakening health systems and dependence on Western vaccines leave the region vulnerable. A regional conference and leaders like Arthur Garber stress using past outbreaks to strengthen surveillance and urge African governments to prioritize epidemic prevention and invest in diagnostics across the continent.

0