IJR News — today's news from every side
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
Loading
Ask Genius
Apps
News
Home
Politics
World
Sports
Markets
Business
Entertainment
Music
Health
Tech
Science
Good News
Encouragement
Video
Meme Wars
Brands
Yourlist
Quizie
F
FaithTap
B
Blessed
All brands
Ask Genius
Apps
Trending
Discussions
from the community boards
in Tim Walz
Is Tim Walz right that the Electoral College needs to go, or does it protect smaller states?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · 4d
Developing storylines
the narratives behind the headlines
Developing
·
Sep 17, 2026
College football Week 2 results and standout performances
•
Montana State defeats Nevada 20-7 to extend its school-record win streak to 17 games.
•
Steve Belichick resigns as UNC defensive coordinator after university investigation.
15 stories · 353 sources
Developing
·
Sep 13, 2026
College football's Week 0 season-opening games
•
USF rallies for 28-24 win over Army on late TD pass with quarterback Van Buren throwing four scores.
•
Alabama defeats Kentucky 45-17 in SEC opener behind strong defensive play to move to 2-0.
92 stories · 1531 sources
Senate Advances College Sports Bill 74-24
x/ted-cruz
— 4d
The Protect College Sports Act is advancing in the Senate as supporters push to establish federal guardrails for college athletics, covering student compensation, scholarships, medical coverage and the transfer portal, while aiming to replace a patchwork of state laws. Backed by prominent coaches and bipartisan sponsors, the bill faces unclear odds to secure 60 votes and a timely floor vote before the recess, with a large lobbying push on both sides.
+71
Share
Senate clears 74-24 cloture vote on Protect College Sports Act
x/donald-john-trump
— 2d
A 74-24 cloture vote moves the Protect College Sports Act forward, aiming to replace state-by-state NIL chaos with national rules that protect scholarships, women’s sports, and program viability.
3
Share
Tom Gallagher
Seventy-four votes shows real support for keeping smaller college programs from getting wiped out by these changes.
Federal Data Flags 500 Colleges’ Loan Nonpayment
x/united-states-department-of-education
— 2d
Federal data show about 500 colleges where at least 40% of recent loan borrowers aren’t repaying, a pattern concentrated in for-profit schools amid calls for greater accountability and potential revenue cuts for underperformers. At the same time, the nonprofit sector is expanding its role by providing substantial liquidity, grants, and free access programs to stabilize higher-ed financing, highlighting a debate over value and oversight in the for-profit sector.
+2
Share
2026 College Football Season Brings CFP, Big Ten Stakes
Sports
— 3d
College football moves into a busy week with Oregon trying to rebound against Portland State after a loss, alongside preview coverage of BYU-Colorado State and LSU-Ole Miss, plus a look at the season’s broadcast teams shaping every game. Meanwhile, Washington’s Big Ten era is shadowed by relatively low roster spending and the absence of an NIL collective, raising concerns about financing and competitiveness as it awaits future media-rights payments.
+15
Share
IJR
Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 1h
Boston College Linebacker Kahoun Taken by Ambulance After Collision
x/boston-college
— 6d
Boston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun was carted off on a stretcher by ambulance after a helmet-first collision against Rutgers in the Red Bandanna game, with medical staff on the field and teammates nearby. He gave a thumbs-up as he departed, and both teams showed support as the incident paused play.
+8
2
Share
Sam Okafor
College football needs better rules on helmet to helmet contact to prevent these scares.
Yourlist
Ranking
Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
1379 votes · 26 candidates
College Football Playoff 2026: Bubble watch after Week 1
Sports
— Sep 8, 2026
+2
Share
Boston College, Rutgers Honor 9/11 Hero Crowther
x/welles-crowther
— 6d
Boston College hosted Rutgers for its annual Red Bandanna Game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring BC alumnus Welles Crowther, the firefighter who helped save multiple lives that day. Both teams wore commemorative uniforms—BC with 'FOR WELLES' and red bandanna motifs, Rutgers with 'Never Forget' and patriotic helmet accents—while Crowther’s family and his Presidential Medal of Freedom recognition were highlighted.
+3
3
Share
Tom Gallagher
His family must feel proud watching the Medal of Freedom get this kind of spotlight at the game.
Catholic colleges tackle AI as new academic year begins
Good News
— Sep 7, 2026
Share
College football Week 1 overreactions: Michigan lost, Oregon in danger, ACC stinks
Sports
— Sep 8, 2026
+2
Share
On X · @PeterObi
Peter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic Transformation
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive.
2,427 likes · 27m
AP Top 25 poll shows shuffling among top college teams after Week 1
Sports
— Sep 8, 2026
+3
3
Share
Maya Lindstrom
Polls always overreact after week one but the changes here are mostly justified.
Cruz Booed While Promoting College Sports Bill
x/ted-cruz
— Sep 8, 2026
The Protect College Sports Act would create a federal framework for NIL, reporting thresholds, agent fee caps, a guaranteed one-transfer rule, and a revenue-sharing cap with an antitrust exemption for governance, aiming to standardize college sports rules nationwide. High-profile advocates Deion Sanders and Nick Saban are starring in ads backing the bill, funded by Cody Campbell, as supporters push for a floor vote amid partisan and organizational scrutiny and shifting conference endorsements.
+80
Share
Yourlist
VS Battle
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side
Jim Elliot Surrenders All
Good News
— FROM 1948
College student writes 'He is no fool' in journal.
Share
Sports Roundup Spans Football, Baseball, Motorsports
Sports
— 3d
A multi-sport digest highlights historic and recent results across tennis, football, boxing, sailing, baseball, and college athletics, from the Cincinnati Open’s long-running status and classic NFL milestones to notable coaching moves and a new IndyCar signing. It also notes local prep coverage and WVU athletics updates.
+7
Share
Jim Elliot's Surrender at Wheaton
Good News
— FROM 1945
Jim Elliot surrenders his life to missions while at Wheaton College.
Share
A
Andrew Powell
Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say
Two small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai
1h
Woman Misdiagnosed With Brain Cancer for 11 Years
Health
— 4d
Becky Jones, a UK woman diagnosed at 21 with an aggressive brain tumour, underwent 11 years of chemotherapy after doctors said she had months to live, only to later discover she never had cancer. Her case is part of a wider scandal at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, with more than 40 patients pursuing legal action and a Royal College of Physicians review faulting clinical decisions and noting prolonged chemotherapy in numerous cases.
+17
Share
Quizie
Quiz
Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
3 min · today's quiz
Prince George Begins at Eton College
World
— Sep 7, 2026
Prince George, 13, began his first day as a boarder at Eton College, following in his father's footsteps and enrolling in the historic Berkshire school known for its elite status and high fees around £65,000 a year. The coverage also highlights a shift toward greater royal-child privacy amid intense media interest, contrasting with Prince William’s 1995 arrival and signaling a new era in how the monarchy manages young members in public life.
+208
Share
College Football Faces Playoff, Eligibility, Scheduling Battles
Sports
— Sep 4, 2026
Amid a push for reform, college football scheduling is being rethought to combat extreme heat with earlier start times and later finishes, fewer cupcake games, and more meaningful nonconference opponents. At the same time, the sport is grappling with broader Playoff debates—from former professional players’ eligibility and roster rules to bold playoff projections for nontraditional programs and ideas like G6 promotion/relegation.
+3
Share
College Football Teams Reveal, Withhold 2026 Depth Charts
Sports
— Sep 3, 2026
As college football returns, previews across SMU–Florida State, Texas, Miami, Middle Tennessee, and Alabama center on depth charts, starting quarterbacks, and lineup questions that will shape Week 1 and the early season. Analysts highlight turnover risks, vanilla game plans, and key personnel uncertainties as teams unveil their projected rosters and alignments.
+4
Share
Vanderbilt Names Freshman Jared Curtis Starting Quarterback
Sports
— 6d
Vanderbilt named true freshman Jared Curtis the starting quarterback for Week 3 against NC State after he led a Delaware win and showed more consistent production than Blaze Berlowitz, who struggled in the opening games. Curtis, a five-star flip from Georgia and Nashville native, has emerged as the top option, accounting for multiple touchdowns including his first college score during the Delaware game, as the quarterback competition appears to have swung in his favor.
+12
Share
IJR
Truckers Don’t Stick Around For Long With Employers. Here’s Why.
Jack McGeever · 6 min · 2h
NCPA selects VAIR as official rating system for college pickleball
x/vair
— Sep 11, 2026
VAIR has been named the official rating system of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association, granting NCPA players VAIR+ access, integrated performance statistics, and a pathway to becoming VAIRified to better understand and develop their game. The partnership blends AI, match data, and certified human evaluation to produce a more accurate representation of on-court ability beyond wins and losses.
+10
3
Share
Marcus Bell
Hope the VAIR+ access makes it easier for teams to analyze matches without extra hassle.
Hankerson Waived by Seahawks, Intends College Return
x/anthony-hankerson
— Aug 24, 2026
Former Seahawks running back Anthony Hankerson was waived and intends to return to college football via the transfer portal, potentially rejoining Oregon State after back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. The reports tie his move to a Louisiana court ruling granting temporary eligibility to a group of players seeking to extend their college careers.
+5
Share
William Jewell RB MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency
Sports
— Aug 29, 2026
William Jewell College and the Liberty, Missouri community mourn the death of MicahJo Barnett, a junior running back and business administration student, following a medical emergency during the football game against Fort Lewis College. A campus vigil is planned for 8 p.m. on the Jewell quad as the community supports his family.
+82
2
Share
Reader
Had he been vaxxed?
Trump Administration Proposes Excluding Noncitizens From 2030 Census
x/donald-john-trump
— Sep 9, 2026
The Trump administration has unveiled sweeping changes to the 2030 census, including excluding noncitizens without green cards from the apportionment count and eliminating race, ethnicity, and sexual-orientation questions, arguing to better reflect the Constitution. The proposals could reshape congressional seats, Electoral College votes, redistricting, and federal funding, but are expected to face immediate legal challenges.
+10
2
Share
Sam Okafor
Excluding noncitizens without green cards from the count will likely reduce funding and representation for states with big immigrant communities, no matter the legal fights ahead.
Poll Brings Bad News For Hamas Supporters On College Campuses
x/donald-john-trump
— Apr 8, 2025
Most U.S. adults and many college students support some of the ways President Donald Trump is using government power against antisemitism on college campuses, new polling shows. Adults and college students support…
Share
On X · @UTDTrey
Man Utd Fan Account Mocks Chelsea’s Veteran Lineup in Brentford Defeat
Popular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey mocks Chelsea’s experienced players (Welbeck, Henderson, Martínez) after a 3-0 Brentford win, sparking heavy banter. Reactions are mostly one-sided with rival fans amplifying the mockery.
2,532 likes · 28m
Load more