IJR News — today's news from every sideJared Kim Glad they pulled off that all-star finale without Clapton, but his absence was the only thing missing from a perfect night. US Plans $30 Billion ATC Overhaul After Outage — Sep 22, 2026Following a telecommunications outage that disrupted thousands of flights, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress for an additional $30 billion to modernize air traffic control and airport infrastructure, on top of the $12.5 billion already approved. The plan aims to replace copper lines with modern communications, upgrade radars and radios, and build multiple redundant pathways to prevent future single-point failures, with affected airports including JFK, EWR, LGA, PHL, and BOS.
Nicole Hardy Cooper Rush starting against the Falcons despite the back spasms could make Pittsburgh a tougher spot than usual. Derek Foss Sofie’s pipeline looks promising but a billion-dollar price tag is steep for what is still early-stage tech. Tom Gallagher It's good the plant stayed online with no radiation issues, but everyone should stay far away from these sites. Sam Okafor The fact that it works with lower re-irradiation doses could mean fewer side effects for patients facing this again. Maya Lindstrom The presale starts on the 29th, so I need to make sure I set a reminder to get tickets early. 
