IJR News — today's news from every sideIJRQatar’s LNG Loss Is America’s GainDavid Blackmon · 5 min · 2h
On X · @CubsChicago Cubs Defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-2The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 in a game with strong celebratory engagement from Cubs supporters amid playoff implications. Reactions were overwhelmingly positive with no meaningful opposition.2,113 likes · 7mBlue Point One Breaks Ground in LouisianaBusiness — Aug 27, 2026Blue Point One, a CF Industries–JERA–Mitsui venture, began construction in Modeste, Louisiana on a $3.7 billion, 1.4 million metric ton per year low-carbon ammonia plant set to start in 2029 and potentially become the world’s largest. The project uses autothermal reforming with about 98% CO2 capture and sequestration via 1PointFive/Enbridge, with Linde investing in a large on-site air separation unit, and will create ~3,900 construction jobs and 100+ permanent positions, funded by the ownership shares of CF (40%), JERA (35%), Mitsui (25%).
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Maya Lindstrom If the mayor is giving special treatment to Muslim days off then the lawsuit has a point about fairness. Seiler & Speer sell out Ernst Happel StadiumTravel — Sep 1, 2026South Africa’s autumn arts calendar features major events like FNB Art Joburg, Open Book Festival, the Cape Town Photography Festival, the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience, and the European Film Festival, highlighting a vibrant, cross-border cultural scene. In Cappadocia’s Güzelyurt, a tranquil town known for peaceful coexistence among Greek, Turkish, Kurdish and Bulgarian communities, locals sustain rich traditions—from tea and backgammon to ancient crafts—while Europe's live-music markets, including Austria’s, continue to show strong stadium demand and major acts selling out venues.
Nicole Hardy Putting money into snowmaking upgrades across resorts will hopefully lead to more consistent skiing all season long. Vermont house explosion that killed two ruled accidental, caused by propane leak — Sep 6, 2026Two people were killed and three others were injured in a Granville, Vermont house explosion reported around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 5, with initial investigations not indicating the incident was suspicious. Vermont State Police later ruled the blast accidental, caused by a propane leak, identified the victims as Liam O’Sullivan, 20, and his mother Sarah O’Sullivan, 46, while a critical injured survivor, Sheila Hammond, 69, remains hospitalized; investigators continue to review the scene.
