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 — 15hHome 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 — 2d

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Spanish bar floor gives way, injuring 12 and trapping dozens — 6dBar 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.

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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Panthers Captain Barkov Out 6-8 Weeks — 3dPanthers captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a left knee injury but will not need surgery, offering relief after he missed the previous season with a serious right-knee injury. Barkov says he is optimistic about rehabilitation and returning to the lineup.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

US Stabbing Cases Bring Sentences, Murder PleasWorld — 2dTwo articles report that Pedro Munoz pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2022 fatal stabbing of Marcos Guzman Reyes on a Ventura bike path; he is expected to receive 26 years to life in prison. Separate cases resulted in prison sentences for fatal or serious stabbings in Kansas City and Park Rapids, while a Portland murder defendant pleaded not guilty and claims self-defense.

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Test proposed to gauge seriousness of West Coast elected leaders1 source — 5h

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French Student Protests Draw 71,500 Thursday — Oct 2, 2026French high-school protests over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms, long schedules and poor facilities have led to school blockades and clashes with police, prompting accusations of excessive force and government claims that the hard left has fueled unrest. While many students and commentators blame deteriorating public services, critics of that account point to rising per-pupil spending and argue that the causes are more complex.

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Orioles Cut Mascot Roles, Reshape StaffBusiness — 2dThe Orioles have laid off staff across several departments, including the performers behind mascots Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash, as part of organizational changes. The team says it will keep the Bird Bath fan section, while its business leadership says it plans to continue hiring for critical roles.

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Hegseth Honors Lincoln Group After 10-Month Deployment — 2dDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group the Presidential Unit Citation and praised its role in operations against Iran after a 265-day deployment. The return followed reports of serious strain among sailors, including suicide attempts and supply concerns, which Hegseth pushed back against by describing the mission as successful.

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Trio Wins Nobel Medicine Prize for Optogenetics — 4dThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for discoveries behind optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control activity in individual nerve cells and study the brain.

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Rachel Meyers Optogenetics could finally help us understand and treat brain disorders at the cellular level.

Lillard Returns, Blazers Beat Warriors 123-118 — 1dPortland opened its preseason with a 123-118 win over a shorthanded Golden State team, highlighted by Damian Lillard’s long-awaited return: he scored 15 points in 19 minutes, while Ja Morant had eight points and five assists. The new backcourt showed flashes of potential despite some rust, and Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 points.

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Washington Post names Alex Wallace COOBusiness — 1dThe Washington Post named Alex Wallace COO on Oct. 8, 2026; she starts Oct. 19 to work with CEO Jeff D'Onofrio as the paper eyes its closest path to profitability in five years.

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Price Is Right Live planned across North AmericaEntertainment — 2dThe Price Is Right Live is taking its interactive, non-televised stage show to venues across North America in 2027, including stops in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Kentucky. Audience members selected at random can compete in familiar games for cash and prizes; this season also adds Secret X and a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend a TV-show taping.

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