IJR News — today's news from every sideMarcus Bell Aoun's visit to Nabatieh is a good signal of support, but pushing disarmament talks to October risks more escalation in the south. Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts. 
On X · @UTDTreyMan United Fan Account Sparks Banter by Preferring Man City vs Sunderland Over Madrid DerbyPopular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey (1.8M followers) posted a blunt rejection of the Real Madrid–Atlético Madrid derby, urging people instead to watch Manchester City vs Sunderland and calling the Premier League fixture “a football match.” The post is trending due to the account’s large following, classic football tribal banter on a matchday with overlapping games, and the always-reliable Premier League vs La Liga quality debate. Reaction is mostly one-sided toward agreement or amused banter; ~65-75% agreeing or positively engaging with the post’s position (prefer City–Sunderland / PL superiority), ~20-30% disagreeing or mocking it.927 likes · 22mSSandra RhodesEmotional Ed Sheeran Returns to Stage in PhillySinger Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing criticism due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s criticism was about something much more important," an emotional Sheeran said upon opening his show at Lincoln Financial Field. "I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes. I’m so, so s1hIJRSouth Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be SuccessorSpencer Lombardo · 3 min · 13h
Dancing With the Stars unveils Season 35 cast ahead of September premiere — Sep 1, 2026Dancing with the Stars has announced its Season 35 cast, featuring a diverse mix of celebrities from acting, sports, and reality TV, including Jenna Dewan, Shum Jr., Julia Stiles, and Tatyana Ali, with the competition kicking off in a two-night season premiere on September 15–16. The lineup emphasizes a blend of established dance credentials and athletic achievement, signaling a high-stakes season on ABC with audience-vote dynamics and star-power driving promotional momentum.
Nicole Hardy Two-night premiere already feels like a lot, but I'll take any excuse for more dance numbers before winter sets in.
