IJR News — today's news from every sideDerek Foss This kind of direct investment in African fiber and data centers could give US tech firms a real edge over Chinese suppliers. Nicole Hardy Refunding the money after getting caught isn't the same as not taking it in the first place. Timing here says a lot. Nicole Hardy Glad he brought up Black Sea shipping, another grain crisis would hurt way more countries than just Ukraine. 
American Punk Bands Named Among All-Time GreatestEntertainment — Sep 1, 2026From American punk’s New York and D.C. scenes to 1970s blues-rock and 1990s classic-rock responses to grunge, the articles trace how subgenres and eras shaped rock’s evolution. Highlights include Bad Brains’ influential hardcore and reggae-infused approach, 1975 blues-rock tracks by Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, and ZZ Top, the wholesome-hard-rock angle tied to Dio’s hand gesture and era symbols, Beatles unfinished songs that reemerged posthumously, and 1990s staples from The Black Crowes, Aerosmith, and The Rolling Stones adapting to a grunge-dominated decade.
