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 — 20hHome 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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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

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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Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Show Over Serious Threat — 4hElla Langley canceled her Tulsa concert hours before it was scheduled to begin after a serious security threat raised concerns for fans, venue staff and her team. The decision followed guidance from local authorities, the venue and her security team; the threat’s details have not been disclosed, and refund information is forthcoming.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Orioles Win 1966 World Series in UpsetSports — 2dThe 1890s Baltimore Orioles built one of baseball’s first great dynasties with innovative small-ball tactics, and the franchise added another landmark in 1966, when Frank Robinson-led Baltimore upset the favored Dodgers in the World Series.

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Presidential Hopeful Van Hollen Headlines Notorious ‘Arab World’ Gala With Group that Issued ‘Most Wanted’ List of Jewish Americans1 source — 5h

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Anne Carson wins Nobel for blending classical scholarship with desireEntertainment — 3dAnne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature for work that brings classical ideas into inventive writing about human emotion. Other features explore overlooked voices in literary history, including Black women’s engagement with Shakespeare, a Golden Age Spanish priory’s influence, and a play by crypto-Jewish writer Felipe Godínez that drew the Inquisition’s attention.

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'Oops! Page Unavailable': ABC News Mysteriously Spikes Article Alleging Trump Admin Awarded Billions to Palmer Luckey's Anduril Because of Ties to Don Jr., Eric — 1d

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Jared Kim Luckey built Anduril on solid tech, so any claim of favoritism needs real proof instead of just family connections.

Trump Proposes Florida Presidential Retreat — 2dTrump's attorney proposed designating Trump International Golf Club a U.S. Presidential Golf Course; Palm Beach County is seriously considering the Sept. 3 plan and consulting the GSA.

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Pebblebrook sells loss-making Portland hotel to NewcrestImage for $10MBusiness — 14hPebblebrook Hotel Trust sold the 174-room Hotel Zags in Portland for $10 million to NewcrestImage, which plans to manage the property in-house. The hotel had been operating at a loss, and Pebblebrook said it may use the proceeds for share repurchases and other corporate priorities; the sale is not expected to change its third-quarter outlook.

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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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Padres Trail 0-2; Manager Denies Miller Tipped Pitches — 4dChourio's two-out, two-strike single walked off the Padres 4-3 in NLDS Game 2 after Miller's three ninth-inning walks; Stammen denied tipping claims as San Diego trails 0-2.

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Sam Okafor Miller should stick to one-inning appearances in the playoffs if his mechanics change after that.

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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