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
Genius — OpenServe
News
Home
Popular
Elections
Genius — OpenServe
Trending
Spurs Aim for West’s Top Seed, NBA Title
Victor Wembanyama
— 4d
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says San Antonio will embrace the pressure of contender status, while Victor Wembanyama says the team aims to repeat as Western Conference champion and secure the West’s top seed. After reaching the NBA Finals with a young roster, the Spurs are looking to turn that experience and continued development into an advantage.
+13
0
Share
Spurs Debut Three-Guard Lineup in Preseason Win
Victor Wembanyama
— 2d
The Spurs are moving forward with a three-guard lineup of De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama, with the group slated to start against Sacramento and Oklahoma City. Coach Mitch Johnson has begun testing the combination in preseason, while Fox said the guards’ shooting will be key to making the lineup work.
+9
0
Share
GM Survey Picks Spurs as Champs, Sixers Top Offseason Moves
Victor Wembanyama
— 1d
NBA general managers overwhelmingly favored the Spurs and Thunder as 2027 title contenders, while Victor Wembanyama led several player categories and Philadelphia was the clear pick for best offseason moves—though its coming season was seen as difficult to predict. The Wizards drew optimism as a likely improved team, the Suns received little recognition beyond coach Jordan Ott, and several former Arkansas players earned survey mentions.
+7
0
Share
Jazz top Spurs 119-109 in preseason
Sports
— 4d
The Jazz opened preseason with a 119-109 win over the Spurs, showing promising defensive pressure and balanced scoring while still struggling with fouls and defensive rebounds. A separate report cautions that having too many scoring options could create problems for Utah this season.
+14
0
Share
IJR
RFK Jr.’s Priority Plan To Put Peptides In Pharmacies Pushed To White House
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 17h
NYT, AFP, Economist Join 80-Member AI Content Coalition
The New York Times
— 4d
The New York Times, Agence France-Presse and The Economist have joined SPUR, a coalition of more than 80 publishers in over 20 countries seeking to prevent AI companies from using or profiting from their content without permission. SPUR is developing standards to track AI use of publisher material and support licensing, as publishers also pursue lawsuits over unauthorized use.
+7
0
Share
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
Share
Luke Kennard exits Suns preseason game after awkward landing
Luke Kennard
— 2d
Suns guard Luke Kennard left Wednesday’s preseason game against the Spurs after awkwardly landing on a drive and appearing to injure his left leg. Phoenix ruled him out for the second half, but the injury’s severity remains unclear as the team prepares for its season opener.
+4
0
Share
ASML warns US curbs could spur Chinese rivals
ASML Holding
— 3d
ASML opposes a proposed U.S. measure restricting sales of its deep ultraviolet lithography equipment to China, warning it could accelerate China’s development of competing technology. The company also points to strong Chinese demand for chipmaking equipment, underscoring its challenge of balancing business opportunities with U.S. policy pressure.
+4
0
Share
Preseason Matchups Expected to See Widespread Player Absences
Sports
— 4d
The Suns are expected to sit several key players for their preseason rematch with San Antonio, giving reserves more chances to compete for rotation spots. The Spurs, meanwhile, are expected to bring back Victor Wembanyama and several starters after resting them against Utah, though some injured players remain questionable.
+3
0
Share
Spurs' Tobias Harris out for preseason
Tobias Harris
— Oct 5, 2026
Spurs forward Tobias Harris will miss the preseason with a left calf strain suffered during training camp, leaving his availability for San Antonio’s Oct. 20 opener against Oklahoma City uncertain. Coach Mitch Johnson said the team will not rush his return.
+8
0
Share
Books
Progress is real when reason, science, and humanism win
Measurable human welfare has surged since the 1700s because societies applied reason, science, and humanism, not because history drifts upward on its own.
3h · 5 reads
Share
De’Aaron Fox scratched from Spurs preseason opener
De'Aaron Fox
— Oct 6, 2026
The Spurs are weighing how De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper can share the backcourt, with perimeter shooting key to creating space for Victor Wembanyama. Despite reports that the team views Harper as its second-best player, Fox and Castle are expected to start, leaving Harper—or potentially Fox—to lead the second unit and help San Antonio improve when Wembanyama rests.
+4
0
Share
Democratic Midterm Gains Could Spur Financial Industry Probes
Donald John Trump
— 4d
A Democratic victory in either chamber of Congress could give lawmakers subpoena and hearing powers to investigate crypto and prediction-market firms, financial regulators, and President Donald Trump’s family business ties, including possible conflicts of interest and national-security risks. It would not automatically stop the administration’s push to ease financial regulations, though heightened scrutiny could create pressure on agencies and companies.
+4
0
Share
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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.
Share
NBA Teams Make Widespread Preseason Roster Moves
Sports
— 4d
NBA teams made a round of minor preseason roster changes, including the Mavericks cycling through several players before signing Jorge Diaz Graham, while the Spurs, Pelicans, Jazz, Clippers, Nuggets, Kings and Hawks also waived or signed players. Several players could continue with their teams’ G League affiliates under Exhibit 10 arrangements, which may provide bonuses for spending time in the G League.
+13
0
Share
Four Teams Unveil ABA Anniversary Throwbacks
Sports
— 4d
The Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs unveiled ABA-inspired throwback uniforms and specialty courts for the 2026-27 season, marking 50 years since the ABA-NBA merger. Denver will feature its orange look in nine games, while San Antonio’s retro uniforms debut Nov. 4; the Brooklyn Nets also introduced an ABA-inspired uniform for the season.
+23
0
Share
Rising Halloween Costs Spur Secondhand Costume Swaps
Lifestyle
— Oct 9, 2026
As Halloween costs rise, shoppers are turning to secondhand stores, costume swaps and resale events to find more affordable outfits. Retailers and community groups say reused costumes and decorations can help families stretch their budgets.
+2
0
Share
IJR
The War Against The Machines Has Arrived
Francis Kapper · 9 min · 17h
Kennard's 20 points lead Suns past Spurs, 102-98
Luke Kennard
— 6d
Luke Kennard scored a game-high 20 points with five rebounds and four assists in the Suns’ preseason win over San Antonio, showing he can contribute as both a shooter and playmaker. Phoenix is counting on him to help replace Grayson Allen’s perimeter production, though Kennard is likely to have a secondary role when the team’s stars are available.
+8
0
Share
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
Share
Three NBA Players Ruled Out of Preseason Games
Sports
— Oct 8, 2026
De’Aaron Fox will miss a second straight preseason game for the Spurs with an undisclosed issue, while Kings forward Keegan Murray and Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray are also out of preseason games. Keegan Murray’s injury was not specified; Dejounte Murray has a right toe contusion, and his absence was described as precautionary.
+6
0
Share
Report: Wembanyama limits U.S. media interviews
Victor Wembanyama
— Oct 6, 2026
Victor Wembanyama is reportedly limiting U.S. interviews to 60 Minutes as he focuses on the upcoming season after the Spurs’ five-game NBA Finals loss to the Knicks. He has said the defeat brought sleepless nights but that San Antonio remains hopeful and ambitious.
+5
0
Share
Six California Work Zone Deaths Spur Caltrans Alert
Auto
— Oct 8, 2026
After six contractor employees were killed in California highway work zones since Aug. 10, including three in one Riverside County incident, Caltrans is urging drivers to slow down, move over when safe and avoid distractions or impaired driving. The agency ordered safety reviews and is forming a committee with industry partners to examine work-zone protections and technology.
+3
0
Share
Iran Executions Spur Anti-Death-Penalty Rallies Across Europe, US
World
— Oct 9, 2026
On World Day Against the Death Penalty, Iranian communities in the U.S. and Europe rallied against executions and called for the release of political prisoners, while religious leaders condemned a U.S. plan to livestream a firing-squad execution after a botched execution drew renewed scrutiny. Laos, which has gone more than 30 years without carrying out executions despite retaining capital punishment in law, was highlighted as an example of restraint as countries move toward abolition or narrower use of the penalty.
+8
0
Share
FaithTap
Pope Leo XIV expected to leave hospital
Pope Leo XIV has been cleared to leave Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after surgery to remove part of his right lung. He is expected to return to the Vatican Saturday and lead the Angelus prayer on Sunday.
3h · 2 reads
Share
Reports Allege Trump Blamed Others for COVID Rise Amid Election Loss
Donald John Trump
— Oct 3, 2026
A proposed study uses the Korean War to examine Black literature, antiwar writing and the relationship between antiblackness in the United States and U.S. imperialism in Korea. A separate documentary about AI risks draws on the example of nuclear-war films, betting that popular culture can shape public opinion and spur political change.
+14
0
Share
Two Ole Miss Student Deaths Spur Kratom Warning
Mississippi
— Sep 24, 2026
Two Ole Miss students were found dead Monday; a Mississippi task force warned Tuesday against kratom though it said there was no confirmed link to either death.
+3
0
Share
Gregg Popovich Marries Former Assistant’s Ex-Wife
Gregg Popovich
— Sep 24, 2026
Gregg Popovich, 77, married Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept. 16 in Bexar County; she is the ex-wife of longtime Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer.
+7
+2
1
Share
Nicole Hardy
Popovich marrying his old assistant's ex at 77 might stir up some awkwardness around the Spurs but it's their private choice.
AI Risks Spur Safety and Governance Concerns
Tech
— Sep 28, 2026
Across brokerage, software development and industrial maintenance, AI can improve operations but is no quick fix: fragmented or inadequate data and infrastructure can undermine its results, while automated fixes may hide root causes. The sources emphasize pairing AI with reliable systems, human judgment and clear explanations rather than treating its confident output as proof of a sound decision.
+78
0
Share
Season-Ending Jaxson Dart Injury Spurs Trump Curse Debate
Donald John Trump
— Sep 23, 2026
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the season after knee surgery, prompting social media users to revive the tongue-in-cheek “Trump Curse” superstition because Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a May rally. Some commentators mocked the timing, while others condemned celebrating or politicizing an athlete’s injury; there is no evidence the supposed curse is real.
+2
0
Share
IJR
EXCLUSIVE: Data Center Cheat Sheet From Parents Group Helps Families Sort Good From Bad
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 17h
Load more