IJR News

Cloudflare interconnects networks with Deutsche Telekom for European edge security — Sep 29, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Cloudflare gaining direct links like this strengthens their position against bigger cloud competitors.

Polls Show El-Sayed Ahead in Michigan Senate Race — 2dMichigan’s Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers remains competitive: recent polls give El-Sayed leads ranging from about four to seven points, while another shows the contest nearly even. Despite his polling edge, some Michigan Democrats worry El-Sayed is taking key constituencies for granted and needs to do more outreach, particularly to Black and Jewish voters.

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Women's Soccer Teams Post Wins, Draws, LossesSports — 1dTCNJ edged Montclair State 2-1, Manhattan beat Rider 1-0, and Shippensburg routed Lackawanna 5-0, with Ashley Hughes scoring four goals. Buffalo State and Oswego State drew 1-1, while Shepaug Valley split its games, beating Wolcott 4-0 before losing 3-0 to Thomaston.

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Record Hong Kong Rents, Home Prices Edge Up — Sep 28, 2026Hong Kong rents hit a record high for a 10th straight month in August; private home prices edged up 0.06% after July's decline.

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Rachel Meyers A 0.06 percent price bump after July's drop shows buyers are still holding back and the recovery feels fragile.

College Volleyball Teams Schedule Weekend MatchesSports — 2dETSU edged UNCG in a five-set Southern Conference volleyball match, leaving both teams 2-3 in league play. UNCG now returns home to host The Citadel, while Evansville travels to face Valparaiso and UIC in Missouri Valley Conference matches.

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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.

Texas, Oklahoma Set for Red River QB ShowdownSports — 2dFootball coverage spans concerns about the Giants’ ineffective, low-explosive running game and a comparison of standout NFL backs Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson, alongside a preview of the Texas–Oklahoma quarterback matchup. In high school football, Riverside Brookfield edged Bartlett 28–26 in a game honoring veterans, including the grandfather of Bulldogs senior Nick Baca.

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UCLA, Missouri fall in four college volleyball matches — 5dSaint Mary’s edged Kalamazoo in five sets, while Little Rock swept UT Arlington and Michigan State swept UCLA. Ole Miss defeated Missouri 3-1, overcoming the Tigers’ third-set win to close out the match.

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Rachel Meyers Little Rock's sweep of UT Arlington stands out as the most one-sided result in these matches.

Wrap any gift using two inches of overlap on each sideLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For anyone giving a present who wants neat edges and a cover that stays closed until it is opened.

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Dana Whitfield Two inches overlap keeps the paper from slipping but still lets you use less than I usually do.

South Korea plans $3.5B frontier AI project — 3dSouth Korea will continue its sovereign AI model competition while creating a separate, proposed 4.7 trillion won ($3.5 billion) frontier-AI program for 2027, with development aimed at cutting-edge capabilities and the existing effort shifting toward industrial deployment. The government says the new initiative will be open to a range of participants and is intended to strengthen competitiveness and address challenges including cybersecurity threats.

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Florida-Missouri Injury Reports Leave Stars Uncertain — Oct 1, 2026Florida’s leading receiver Vernell Brown III is out against Missouri with a knee strain, while Bailey Stockton is available. Missouri will be without edge rushers Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen and running back Ahmad Hardy, who remains sidelined while recovering from a gunshot wound.

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How to sharpen a kitchen knifeLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026Home cooks who want cleaner cuts and safer prep get a reliable edge; cue set-hold-draw-flip-lighten-rinse as you work.

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Maya Lindstrom The lighten and rinse parts make sense for avoiding grit in food, though I still prefer a whetstone over any gadget.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Colts rally past Texans 19-17 on field goal — Sep 27, 2026Colts edged Texans 19-17 on Spencer Shrader's field goal with 16 seconds left; Shrader made four FGs as Indy moved to 1-2.

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Rachel Meyers Shrader's four field goals, especially the last one with seconds left, kept the Colts in it despite the slow start.

Texas Edges Tennessee Behind Simmons’ Record-Tying Five Sacks — Sep 26, 2026Colin Simmons tied Texas's sack record with five in a 20-17 win over Tennessee, flagged for "simulating" using the restroom after one.

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Derek Foss Simmons tying the sack record is huge but those penalties and turnovers made the win way too close for comfort.

Jaguars Beat Bengals 22-17 — Sep 30, 2026The Jaguars face a major test against Ja’Marr Chase, whose big-play threat has exposed their secondary, and plan to emphasize physical coverage, sound tackling and pressure on Joe Burrow. Jacksonville may have an offensive edge against a Bengals secondary weakened by injuries, though Cincinnati’s defense has improved and will look to contain Liam Coen’s attack.

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European Stocks Edge Higher as UK Homebuilders Rally on Loan Plan — Sep 28, 2026UK homebuilders jumped over 10%—Barratt Redrow 12.9%, sector index 11.2% to a six-month high—after a first-time buyer loan plan for next month's budget; Stoxx 600 rose 0.5%.

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Tom Gallagher The loan program should help first-time buyers and lift homebuilders, though rising oil prices might still cap any bigger gains across Europe.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Dolphins Edge Rusher Chop Robinson Returns to Practice After Concussion — Sep 22, 2026Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson remains in concussion protocol but is gradually returning to practice, with coaches noting progress and pace toward potential game clearance against the Chiefs. The ongoing concussions—three in the past year—have kept him out of games and raise questions about his long-term role and the team’s decision on his fifth-year option.

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Asian Shares Fall, Treasury Yields Hit 2002 High — Sep 29, 2026Asian stocks fell or were poised to decline as investors weighed volatile bond markets and awaited U.S. jobs data, while rising oil prices tied to renewed Gulf tensions heightened inflation concerns. Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, but uncertainty over wages, interest rates and energy prices kept markets on edge.

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Field Hockey Results, Rankings Span Multiple RegionsSports — Sep 27, 2026Mt. Blue edged Bangor 2-1 in Maine high school field hockey, while Maine Heal Point standings and Section 2 power rankings offered snapshots of teams’ positions. In NCAA play, recent highlights included Yale’s first loss, Iowa’s rebound and changes in American’s Patriot League momentum.

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Dow tumbles as Brent crude edges toward $100 a barrel — Sep 8, 2026

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Priya Raman Higher crude costs could slow economic growth if this keeps up through the winter months.

NC State Edges Louisville 31-28 for First ACC Win — Sep 27, 2026Louisville visits NC State in an ACC matchup after losing to Wake Forest, while the Wolfpack come off a win over Appalachian State; both teams enter at 2-2. Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, a key dual-threat playmaker, is a game-time decision, adding uncertainty to the Cardinals’ bid to rebound on the road.

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Royals Edge White Sox, Delay Playoff Clinch — Sep 24, 2026Seth Lugo reached an AL-leading 200 hits allowed in his final start as Maikel Garcia's go-ahead double gave the Royals a 5-4 win that delayed the White Sox playoff clinch.

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Maya Lindstrom Chicago must be frustrated seeing their playoff hopes pushed back again by a team that just snapped its own skid.

Wake Forest scores late winner to edge NC State 2-1Sports — Sep 26, 2026Wake Forest beat NC State 2-1 in men’s soccer, scoring the winner in the 87th minute—five minutes after the Wolfpack equalized. NC State controlled much of the match but was undone by missed chances and Wake Forest counterattacks, leaving coach Marc Hubbard frustrated by costly mistakes.

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MarketBeat Stock Lists Span Apparel, Luxury, Auto, MusicBusiness — Sep 24, 2026MarketBeat’s screeners highlighted high-trading-volume stocks across apparel, luxury goods, automotive and music, including Nike and Lululemon in multiple categories. Separately, Ford shares fell 5% in the week ending Sept. 25, while General Motors edged higher.

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Despaigne edges Tuivasa by split decision in UFC heavyweight bout — Sep 19, 2026Robelis Despaigne beat Tai Tuivasa by split decision at UFC 331, extending Tuivasa's losing streak to eight fights and tying Tony Ferguson's UFC record.

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Sam Okafor Tuivasa's eight fight skid is brutal, he needs a serious change before the next one.