IJR News — today's news from every sideRachel Meyers GM made the right call keeping the diesel V8 instead of rushing into hybrids since most pickup owners still need maximum towing torque. 
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 · 18mSSandra 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
Six EV showcases planned across AlabamaAuto — Aug 19, 2026Drive Electric Alabama will tour six EV showcases across Mobile, Birmingham, Huntsville, Cullman, and Rickwood Caverns State Park, enabling residents to learn from EV owners about range, charging, and ownership costs. In India, several EVs offer long-range capabilities — Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric, Mahindra BE 6, Tesla Model Y Long Range, Mercedes EQS 580, Tata Sierra EV, Kia EV6, and Mahindra XEV 9e — with ranges up to about 792 km, signaling the practicality of long-distance electric driving.
