IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor Still wanting marriage after this shows she's not letting one relationship sour the whole idea. Maya Lindstrom Michael J Fox hiding his Parkinson's to keep audiences laughing shows real dedication to his craft. Chris Dalton It's great to see Michael J. Fox get this award after decades fighting for Parkinson's research funding. Nicole Hardy This kind of multipolar effort could challenge Western dominance but only if the members deliver on follow-up actions. Michael Strahan's ABC special explores how America healed after 9/11 — Aug 31, 2026A two-hour ABC News documentary led by Michael Strahan, 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later, gathers athletes, entertainers and journalists to show how sports, music, Broadway and comedy helped Americans heal after 9/11, featuring guests like Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson and Derek Jeter. The special, produced with SMAC Productions and partners, will air Sept. 1 on ABC and stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu, with Strahan recalling how returning to the field offered a sense of unity and resilience for a grieving nation.
