IJR News — today's news from every sideKenai Peninsula Students Post Steady Math and Reading Gains — 1dIn Washington, D.C., prosecutors and defense rest in the Trayon White trial as a driver faces rape allegations; in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula students show slow but steady gains in math and reading while the assembly advances weather-modification bills. A CNBC segment previews the week ahead in business, and in Aiken, South Carolina, a weekend slate of events includes a rummage sale, vendor fair, film screenings, a STEM festival, and church gatherings; in Seward, Alaska, five candidates vie for two city council seats as teachers and staff negotiate a new contract.
Chris Dalton Texas sitting at 26 means they should focus more on salary growth if they want to compete for educators. 
On X · @martingirinCORTIS Fans Rally Behind Call for Four Daesangs in 2026Fan account @martingirin posted hope that HYBE group CORTIS will sweep four daesangs in 2026, drawing near-universal encouragement and prayers from fellow fans with no notable opposition in sampled replies.418 likes · 22mDDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.11h · 1 reads
Jared Kim Ninth grade cutoff seems arbitrary, but I get the idea of easing them in once they've built real skills first. 
On X · @CUTIE_STREET_Idol Group CUTIE STREET Packs Hillside Stage at ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026The official @CUTIE_STREET_ account announced the kawaii idol group’s set at the major rock festival in Chiba, drawing attention due to an unexpectedly huge crowd at the Hillside Stage, signaling rising popularity comparable to last year’s FRUITS ZIPPER turnout.632 likes · 24m
