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“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” — Psalms 32:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyr — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Meme questions Special Counsel Jack Smith's neutrality at concert — 6dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Tom Gallagher This meme about Jack Smith at the concert really makes me question if he's neutral on these cases.

Washington man faces life in Canada school murder plot — 4dJames Cody Bryant of Bellingham is charged with conspiracy to murder after prosecutors say he gave counsel, money, and livestream help in the Tumbler Ridge attack. The charge carries up to life.

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Six-Year-Old Dies After Video Board FallsHealth — 3dA 6-year-old student died after a large video display board fell and struck them at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay. School staff called 911 and attempted lifesaving measures, and the district said counseling support will be available to the school community.

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FaithTap shares Psalms 32:8 on divine guidance and counsel — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

Consumers Sue Starbucks Over Sugar-Free Protein Drinks — 5dStarbucks sued over sugar-free protein drinks with 13–21g sugar—near a Reese's 22g. Counsel: like drinking a candy bar. Firm: claims have no merit.

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Priya Raman If the drinks have 13 grams of sugar from lactose, calling them sugar-free is just misleading marketing.

Employers Seek Healthcare Workers Across US CitiesHealth — 6dHealthcare employers are adding leadership and recruiting talent while offering clinical and support roles across multiple locations, including local nursing, rehabilitation, veterinary and travel positions. Forum Health named Elizabeth Campbell chief financial and development officer, while CRISP appointed David Hale general counsel.

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Publications Spotlight Creatives Across US CitiesLifestyle — 6dVoyage’s regional profiles spotlight artists, entrepreneurs and community builders across Dallas, Jacksonville, Michigan and Raleigh, sharing how personal passions and life experiences inspired careers and local ventures. Their stories span creative work, health and wellness, food, farming, counseling and wildlife rescue, with recurring themes of resilience and service to others.

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Chester County Rescinds Policy; Pennsbury Faces ComplaintPolitics — Sep 28, 2026A Pennsylvania school system, Chester County Intermediate Unit, rescinded a policy that restricted staff from telling parents about students’ transgender status, following a legal challenge. Separately, Liberty Counsel asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate Pennsbury School District, alleging staff used a student’s male name and pronouns for nearly three years without informing the parents.

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Texas Plans Sixth Execution, Second in Week — Sep 22, 2026Texas is poised to execute Ker’Sean Olajuwa Ramey by lethal injection for the 2005 Edna triple-murder, occurring a week after his co-defendant LeJames Norman was put to death. Ramey’s appeals have challenged jury racial bias and his counsel’s effectiveness, while officials note the case heightens Texas’ ongoing slate of executions this year.

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Archbishop Lori Urges Women Religious to Renew Society — Sep 19, 2026Archbishop William Lori commended women religious at the CMSWR national assembly for their pivotal role in American life, urging that the Church’s renewal begins with a renewal of persons and that sanctity, not politics, should guide national culture. Across multiple addresses, he framed the 250th anniversary of American independence as an invitation to renewal through holiness and communal witness, highlighting the evangelical counsels as a transformative force in society.

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Chris Dalton Archbishop Lori makes a good point that real cultural change starts with personal holiness and the sisters' witness rather than chasing political wins.

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.

Law firms probe securities claims at five public companies — Sep 21, 2026Law firms Pomerantz and Rosen Law Firm announced investigations into potential securities violations and breaches of fiduciary duties on behalf of investors in five companies: NuScale Power, Elauwit Connection, Lincoln Educational Services, BellRing Brands, and Manhattan Associates. The disclosures highlight NuScale’s UBS downgrade and concerns about cash flow, Elauwit’s restatement issues, Lincoln Educational Services’ looming lead-plaintiff deadline, and ongoing fiduciary-duty reviews for BellRing and Manhattan Associates, with investors urged to seek counsel.

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Afghan Woman Deported After First Alien Terrorist Court Case — Sep 11, 2026Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman linked to an ISIS-inspired plot, was deported after the Justice Department used the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time. Officials call the outcome a national-security victory, while defense counsel warn that the court’s proceedings threaten due process and constitutional rights.

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Priya Raman Sending her back to Afghanistan after the deportation order could just move the problem elsewhere.

Rosen Announces Investor Actions Across Five CompaniesFinance — Sep 16, 2026Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for investors in five companies—TruBridge, Tigo Energy, Elauwit Connection, UWM Holdings, and Build-A-Bear Workshop—alleging material misstatements or restatements that impacted stock prices and investor losses. The firm is organizing class actions with join instructions and lead-plaintiff deadlines, emphasizing contingency-fee arrangements and urging prudent selection of counsel.

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Obituaries report five deaths across five statesLifestyle — 5dThe articles report the deaths of five people, highlighting their family lives, careers, community involvement and personal interests. They include a longtime Missouri social services employee, a music educator, an Ohio counselor, an Arkansas family man and a Nebraska rancher.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Southern California School Board Candidates Stress Academics and Mental Health Support — 5dRowland Unified school board candidates identified improving student achievement and well-being, addressing declining enrollment and funding pressures, and expanding academic and career opportunities as key district priorities. Their proposals include stronger early literacy and math support, more counselors and tutoring, and improved transparency and communication.

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Derek Foss Early literacy and math support should come before anything else if we want real gains in achievement.

Pope celebrated Mary’s birthday with “Good Counsel” devotion — Sep 9, 2026Pope Leo XIV marked the vigil of Mary's birth by celebrating Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano and presenting a golden rose to the image there.

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Chris Dalton I like how this ties the Pope's public prayers to practical guidance from Mary for everyday decisions.

Harris Accuses Special Counsel’s Report of Being ‘Politically Motivated’Reporting — Feb 9, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris is taking aim at a shocking report from Special Counsel Robert Hur about President Joe Biden . On Friday, a reporter asked, “As a former prosecutor, do you think the special counsel’s report…

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Epstein Helped Fund Lavish Lifestyle For Former Obama WH Counsel — Jan 30, 2026Jeffrey Epstein helped fund a lavish lifestyle for former Obama White House Counsel and current Goldman Sachs general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, who he sometimes turned to for legal advice, newly released records show…

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Biden Team Reportedly ‘Concerned’ Special Counsel Will Release ‘Embarrassing’ Pics of His Classified DocsReporting — Feb 5, 2024President Joe Biden’s aides are reportedly worried a special counsel investigation could damage his re-election bid. On Sunday, Axios reported the concerns surrounding Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into his…

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CNN’s Elie Honig Says Office Of Special Counsel’s Investigation Is Not A ‘Welcome Development’ For Jack Smith — Aug 4, 2025CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said on Monday that the investigation into whether former Special Counsel Jack Smith engaged in illegal activity could likely not end well for him. The Office of the Special Counsel…

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Special Counsel Testifies Biden ‘Put His Memory Squarely at Issue’Reporting — Mar 12, 2024Special Counsel Robert Hur is defending his comments about President Joe Biden’s memory. During a hearing about his investigation into the president’s handling of classified documents, and his report detailing his…

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Transcript Confirms It Was Biden, Not the Special Counsel, Who Brought Up His Son’s DeathReporting — Mar 12, 2024The transcript from Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Joe Biden is confirming a key detail of his report. On Tuesday, the transcript from the president’s interview was released and it showed that it…

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Supreme Court Allows Official Fired By Trump To Remain For Now — Feb 22, 2025The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel will be allowed to remain in his position despite the Trump administration’s request to fire him…

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