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“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” — Terry Pratchett, Author, 1948–2015 — Sep 30, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Dana Whitfield My cat struts around like she still expects offerings from the humans in the house.

Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinians Across GazaWorld — Sep 27, 2026Palestinian health officials report continued Israeli attacks in Gaza despite the October 2025 ceasefire, with deaths and injuries reported in strikes across the territory, including the killing of an eight-year-old boy. They say Israel’s campaign since October 2023 has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, while over 1,400 have been killed since the ceasefire began.

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Two Die After Fire Breaks Out on Black Sea Cargo Ship — 2dTwo people died and 11 crew were rescued after a fire on the cargo ship Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea outside Romania's territorial waters.

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Two Killed in Disputed India-Pakistan Border Shooting — 4dIndia and Pakistan exchanged diplomatic protests after Indian border guards killed two people in Punjab near the international border. Pakistan said the victims were unarmed civilians and called for an investigation, while India said the group had crossed into its territory despite warnings and posed a security threat.

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“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”” — Deuteronomy 31:6, New International Version — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

Stallone Reveals Bulimia, Steroid Use During Rocky Films — Sep 26, 2026Sylvester Stallone revealed he became bulimic at 2.6 percent body fat for Rocky III and used steroids that took a terrible toll, in a NYT interview for his memoir The Steps.

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Chris Dalton Stallone admitting to bulimia shows how extreme the pressure was on actors to look perfect back then.

Macron, Carney plan Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon summit — Sep 18, 2026Macron will travel to Saint Pierre and Miquelon with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to reaffirm France-Canada ties and discuss the archipelago’s sovereignty, digital and space infrastructure, and turning the territory into a base for polar cooperation, amid broader talks about France’s presence across five oceans and Ottawa’s potential as an EU associate member. The visit underscores North Atlantic strategy, economic and regional concerns on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and comes as tensions with Washington and calls for European sovereignty shape the context of Franco-Canadian cooperation.

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Settlers Expand Outposts Across West Bank, IsraelWorld — Sep 17, 2026Israel’s military-religious logistics enable Jewish High Holidays for troops, including those deployed in hostile territory, while broader settlement activity intensifies with the revival of Homesh and new outposts in Galilee, drawing protests and concerns over land rights and international law. The developments underscore a dual focus on religious-military cohesion at home and expanding settlements abroad, fueling tensions with Palestinians and the international community.

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Reported Pakistani Strike Kills Three in Afghan Province — Sep 21, 2026"If Pakistan invokes Article 51 to violate the sanctity of Afghan territory, Afghanistan has the right to defend its country, and we will do so," Mujahid said; a reported Kunar strike killed at least three.

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Derek Foss Afghanistan's warning about defending its land makes sense after this reported attack in Kunar.

Shanahan Details 49ers’ Australia Trip Toll — Sep 17, 2026The 49ers’ first-ever Australia trip contributed to jet-lag and a rocky return, with coach Kyle Shanahan admitting he felt terrible for several days but then saw the team return to a normal schedule ahead of Week 2 against Miami, while a rookie receiver suffered a significant ankle injury. The NFL is stretch-testing international games, with some caveats about travel burden and potential future Australia stopovers, amid mixed sentiment about the long-distance format and its impact on performance.

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RTÉ Withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Over Gaza Crisis and Access Concerns — Sep 17, 2026RTÉ confirms it will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, citing the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and humanitarian concerns, alongside worries about independent access for journalists in the territory. Ireland’s abstention follows its 2026 withdrawal amid broader European boycotts over Israel’s participation and Gaza-related tensions.

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Jared Kim The humanitarian issues are too severe for any country to host or join Eurovision right now.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

UK Official Reports 500,000 Russian Troop Deaths — Sep 11, 2026British defense officials say more than 500,000 Russian troops have been killed, part of about 1.5 million Russian casualties, underscoring the war’s enormous human and economic toll and limited territorial gains. Diplomatic signals and battlefield dynamics persist: Lavrov pushes talks without a ceasefire while Zelenskyy says he’s willing to meet Putin at the G20, as Kyiv seeks more Patriot air defenses amid renewed Russian strikes on Kyiv.

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Sam Okafor Ukraine clearly needs those extra Patriot batteries right away given how Russia is hitting Kyiv again.

Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — Sep 11, 2026Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

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Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.

Optus Outage Disrupts Dozens of Triple Zero Calls — Sep 11, 2026An Optus network outage disrupted Triple Zero emergency calls across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory, prompting welfare checks and renewed scrutiny of telco response times. Officials vow investigations, regulatory action, and strengthening telecommunications rules as penalties loom over a separate 2024 outage.

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Priya Raman Optus must be held accountable with real fines before another outage hits emergency services again.

Boater searches unfold across Canada, U.S.World — Sep 8, 2026Authorities are coordinating searches for missing boaters in two regions: in Łutsel K’e, Northwest Territories, where a man and a woman who left Yellowknife on Sept. 4 have not contacted anyone amid bad weather, with RCMP and a Hercules aircraft aiding the search and multiple water routes being considered; and near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, where three people aboard an 18-foot fishing vessel are overdue, one survivor with hypothermia rescued and two others found dead as Coast Guard and local partners mount a multi-agency response.

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US destroys five Iranian tankers as Israel-UK dispute over territories intensifies — Sep 9, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom US strikes on those Iranian tankers risk turning a regional dispute into a wider oil crisis.

Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of blocking reporter union role — Sep 10, 2026A Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing Co (Asia) Inc, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, of deterring reporter Selina Cheng from taking a leadership role in the city’s press union, while acquitting it of unlawfully firing her. The ruling highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom in Hong Kong amid pressures on the media landscape and union activity.

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Rachel Meyers The court rightly punished the interference with union duties, but acquitting on the firing leaves too many questions about how reporters are treated.

Terry Fox Runs Marathon of HopeGood News — FROM 1980One-legged runner covers 5,373 km raising cancer funds.

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Former Hostage Terry Anderson Dies at 76Reporting — Apr 22, 2024Terry Anderson, one of America’s longest-held hostages in Lebanon, has died. He was 76. Anderson, who worked as a correspondent for the Associated Press, was held for about seven years starting in 1985 when he was…

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Terri Irwin’s Children Honor Her on Her Birthday: ‘Thank You for Being Born’Reporting — Jul 20, 2022Terri Irwin, the widow of Steve Irwin, received tons of love from her family on her birthday. Her daughter, Bindi Irwin, posted a photo on her Instagram with her family, including her husband, Chandler Powell and…

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Terry Crews Reprises ‘Idiocracy’ Role in Colon Cancer Prevention VideoReporting — Jul 25, 2023Actor Terry Crews has stepped back into his “Idiocracy” role as President Camacho to put a spin on spreading colon cancer prevention awareness. He posted the video to his YouTube channel Tuesday. It jokes that…

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GOP Congressman Announces Wife’s Death After Four-Decade Marriage — Jan 20, 2026Republican Arkansas Rep. Steve Womack announced on Tuesday that his wife of 41 years, Terri Womack, had passed away. Womack said in a statement posted to X that Terri’s “legacy of love will live in the hearts of all who…

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ABC’s Terry Moran Suspended After Attacking Stephen Miller In Midnight Rant — Jun 8, 2025ABC News suspended national correspondent Terry Moran Sunday, hours after he attacked White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, according to multiple reports. Moran attacked Miller in on X early…

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‘Should Apologize’: JD Vance Roasts ABC’s Terry Moran For ‘Vile’ Post Attacking Stephen Miller — Jun 8, 2025Vice President JD Vance lit into ABC national correspondent Terry Moran Sunday for attacking White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller in a now-deleted post on X. Moran labeled Miller “a world-class…

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