IJR News — today's news from every sideIJRAmericans Fought To Save South Korea: Are South Koreans Forgetting?James P. Pinkerton · 5 min · 12h
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 · 25mSSandra 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
On X · @DiscussingFilm‘Backrooms’ Surpasses $400M Worldwide to Become A24’s Highest-Grossing FilmThe film Backrooms has crossed $400 million worldwide, marking it as A24’s biggest release ever. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive and celebratory among film fans, with most highlighting the win for indie horror and offering congratulations. A small minority raises minor quibbles over figures or quality, but there is no strong opposition.1,443 likes · 25m 
