IJR News — today's news from every sideMariska Hargitay Hosts Emmys After 15 Years as Widow’s Bay Wins Eight — Sep 13, 2026The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a broad presenter lineup on NBC and Peacock, with Mariska Hargitay hosting and stars like Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sofía Vergara, and Baywatch reboot stars set to appear, alongside a tribute moment for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s 30th and Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversaries and Noah Kahan performing in the In Memoriam. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Hargitay, with the ceremony scheduled to air Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater on NBC and Peacock.
Tom Gallagher Gold everywhere feels a bit much for an office setting, even if it's accurate to the real one. MacFarland Takes Charge, Reshapes Predators — Sep 21, 2026The Nashville Predators, under new president of hockey operations and GM Chris MacFarland, are in a rebuilding phase with a revamped front office and aggressive roster moves aimed at speed and contention. MacFarland has aggressively reshaped Nashville, bringing in Rob Blake, Jamie Langenbrunner, and Vukie Mpofu, while trading for Ross Colton, Jack Drury, Mavrik Bourque, Ilya Lyubushkin and signing Alexander Kerfoot, signaling a clear push to refresh the roster and modernize the team despite questions about coaching and performance expectations.
Nicole Hardy Warsaw landing the 2027 final under the new format is a solid step for Poland and the added Europa Cup gives more clubs a shot. U.S., China Outline Paths Toward AV DeploymentAuto — Sep 9, 2026The U.S. Department of Transportation rolled out a revamped National Strategy for Automated Vehicles, outlining four objectives—safety, regulatory certainty, American innovation, and interoperable corridors—alongside ongoing DOT and FMCSA efforts to modernize regulations and expand AV applications for passengers and freight. Separately, China unveiled a 2030 roadmap for mass deployment of self-driving vehicles to boost global influence, tighten production and safety standards, and foster international cooperation, signaling a broader push for AV leadership worldwide.
Maya Lindstrom Sounds nice on paper but "public benefit" is exactly the kind of vague phrase big lobbyists love to exploit. Elena Vasquez Six different guys scoring rushing TDs for Georgia State tells you the offensive line was just dominating up front all night. 
