IJR News — today's news from every sideIJRGas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An IncreaseSimon August · 6 min · 16h
On X · @beabineneBea Binene Announces “The First Escape” Premiere for Final Arc of *Our Yesterdays Escape* on Viva OneBea Binene posted about the premiere of the final arc of the series on Viva One, urging fans to watch legally. The announcement generated hype and nostalgia primarily within the Philippine loveteam and University Series fandom, with coordinated positive responses but no notable opposition.297 likes · 9mLee Jae Myung to visit France for Lumière Summit and broader talks with Macron — Sep 4, 2026South Korea’s presidents, Lee Jae Myung and Yoon Suk Yeol, will travel to France from September 6 to 9 to co-chair the Lumière Summit with President Macron and engage in a series of bilateral and multilateral events aimed at expanding K-content and European partnerships across film, AI, space, biotech, and other advanced industries. The trips are pitched as steps to deepen Korea–France strategic ties and broaden Korea’s diplomacy with Europe, including high-level meetings, business roundtables, and state‑level ceremonies.
Chris Dalton K-content plus AI and biotech partnerships with France sounds promising, curious what actually comes out of the roundtables. SSandra RhodesColin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 14h · 2 reads
Grogan Named GE HealthCare CFO, Effective Sept. 14 — Aug 18, 2026GE HealthCare Technologies appointed William K. Grogan as chief financial officer, effective September 14, 2026, succeeding interim CFO George A. Newcomb. Grogan’s compensation includes a $900,000 base salary, a 100% target bonus, a $3.3 million LTIs target, plus a $550,000 cash sign-on and a $4 million one-time RSU grant to offset forfeited LTIs, with detailed vesting provisions; Newcomb will remain as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.