IJR News — today's news from every sideNicole Hardy Glad they finally loosened the water bottle rules. Health should always beat "security theater" at these stadiums. 
On X · @BarcaTimesBarcelona Starting XI vs Sevilla with Livaković DebutThe announcement of Barcelona's lineup featuring Livaković's debut received overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans and accounts, with excitement centered on the goalkeeper and overall selections. Minimal disagreement focused on minor tactical preferences rather than opposition to the lineup itself.2,665 likes · 10mFarmers Explore Perennial Grains Amid Weather ExtremesEnvironment — Sep 4, 2026Across the globe, farmers are increasingly turning to perennial grains like Kernza to build resilience against drought and erratic weather, aiming to cut replanting needs, labor, and water use, though adoption is slow due to yield, harvest, and market challenges. At the same time, climate risks such as El Niño threaten future grain seasons in South Africa, signaling broader volatility for staple crops.</summary
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.
Dana Whitfield Chicken wire and tires against a drone with a warhead - that's not defense, that's a prayer. 
On X · @ReshadRahmanBarcelona Announce Starting Lineup vs Sevilla, Featuring Livaković DebutFC Barcelona's starting XI against Sevilla drew mostly positive fan reactions, with excitement over the attacking selection, Livaković's debut, and squad depth. Minor quibbles existed on individual choices but no strong opposition.3,697 likes · 11m
