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 · @ShamsCharaniaCleveland Cavaliers Promote Brandon Weems to General ManagerThe Cavaliers elevated longtime executive Brandon Weems to General Manager, a move largely met with positive or neutral reactions from fans and media celebrating internal continuity, though some skepticism tied to broader front-office frustrations exists.617 likes · 8mSSandra 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, 13h · 2 reads
IJRHollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To TennesseeJack McGeever · 4 min · 16h
U.S. crypto sector to contribute $55B by 2026 — Jul 23, 2026A new joint report from the National Cryptocurrency Association and the Pragmatic Policy Group finds the U.S. crypto industry directly employs about 34,000 people and, through indirect and induced effects, supports about 232,000 jobs while contributing $55 billion to the economy in 2026; average crypto wages are around $133,000, well above the national median. The industry remains geographically concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, with Colorado and North Dakota highlighted as rising hubs.
