IJR News — today's news from every sideNicole Hardy Funny how these deals always "reduce leverage" - corporate speak for shuffling debt around. 
On X · @h_evva_nEVAN Shares ‘Death of Me’ Dance Challenge Video with KickFlip’s MinjeEVAN posted a TikTok of himself doing the “Death of Me” dance challenge with KickFlip’s Minje. The clip is part of ongoing promotional collabs and is trending among K-pop fans due to the cross-group interaction. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with excitement, praise, and shares from fan accounts; no notable backlash or split appears in sampled replies.770 likes · 1mSSandra 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, 11h · 2 reads
Drowning prevention gains momentum as WHO launches PROTECT — Jul 23, 2026The World Health Organization unveiled PROTECT, a seven‑pillar technical package to prevent drowning, focusing on safer water infrastructure, rescue and resuscitation, occupational safety, stronger water transport standards, swimming and water safety education, child protection, and flood and emergency preparedness, with Ghana highlighted as the launch site ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day. The plan targets roughly 300,000 drowning deaths annually—predominantly in low‑ and middle‑income countries—and follows a global strategy to cut deaths by a substantial margin by 2035 amid rising climate-related risks, calling for cross‑sector action by governments and partners.
