IJR News — today's news from every sideIJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 8h
On X · @FabrizioRomanoBarcelona’s Raphinha Backs Teammate Lamine Yamal as Clear Ballon d’Or FavoriteRaphinha endorses Lamine Yamal as the clear Ballon d’Or winner citing stats, trophies and Spain’s World Cup success; online reaction is predominantly skeptical and critical of perceived Barcelona PR, with support largely limited to Barcelona fans.3,900 likes · nowDDaily 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.8h · 1 reads
IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 11h
Sunflower Festivals Reported Across States Attracting CrowdsLifestyle — Aug 8, 2026Sunflower festivals are in full swing across the U.S., from DeBuck’s Family Farm in Belleville, Michigan, to KC Wine Co. in Olathe, Kansas, and multiple Seattle-area farms, offering bloom-filled fields, self-guided photo spots, wellness activities, and ticketed admissions. Visitors can expect peak blooms, family-friendly attractions, and opportunities to pick bouquets or enjoy additional festival experiences through late summer and early fall.
Ashley Cooke reveals sophomore album tracklist, Aug 14Entertainment — Jul 15, 2026Ashley Cooke’s self-titled sophomore album is a 15-track project due August 14 via Big Loud Records and Back Blocks Music, blending coastal-country and ’90s influences and featuring the current single Baby Blues along with Famous to Frances and Johnny N June slated for release on July 24 as part of the broader coming-of-age arc. She revealed the tracklist by wearing a custom jean jacket embroidered with patches—gold stars, a wine glass, California and Florida outlines, a hotel key, a guitar, a journal, and her Gemini symbol—while producer Dann Huff helped shape several tracks, underscoring a candid, self-discovery-driven ethos across the record. California, Washington Degrees Earn Highest Salaries, Study FindsBusiness — Aug 28, 2026A mix of findings shows that college majors range from niche programs in Washington, like winemaking and Canadian studies, which can lead to solid earnings, to California-focused studies finding top salaries in STEM and nursing with humanities earning less. Nationally, Stanford tops TIME’s Best Colleges 2026–27, while California analyses emphasize that math, computer science, and nursing yield the highest early-career pay, underscoring ongoing questions about the value of different majors.
