IJR News — today's news from every sideMaya Lindstrom TCU's offense looked unstoppable with over 670 yards and Craig throwing four touchdowns to get back on track. Dana Whitfield Week 1 to Week 2 defensive jump is night and day. Whatever Patterson changed, keep doing it. 
On X · @DodgersDodgers Defeat Giants 8-2 in Series OpenerThe official Dodgers account posted a celebratory final-score update announcing an 8-2 victory over the Giants. The reaction is heavily one-sided in favor of the Dodgers with 80-90% support from fans and neutrals celebrating the win, versus 10-20% opposition mainly from Giants fans expressing frustration.1,947 likes · 24mDDaily 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.6h
IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 9h
Belgian High Fens Wildfire Largest on Record — Aug 15, 2026The EU mobilized helicopters, water-bombing aircraft, and ground forces from Czech Republic, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany to fight Belgium’s Hautes-Fagnes wildfire, now the largest on record at about 1,600 hectares, triggering evacuations and tourist advisories. Authorities say climate-change–driven heatwaves are creating conditions for faster, longer-burning fires as the emergency response continues across the region.
Drought Declared Across North Wales — Jul 23, 2026Natural Resources Wales declared drought status across North Wales and the Upper Severn as hot, dry weather, rising wildfire risk, and record-low river flows persist, affecting areas including North Gwynedd, Ynys Môn, South Gwynedd, Dee (Wales), and Clwyd. With July on track to be Wales’ driest in about 190 years, groundwater levels are falling and river temperatures are high, while officials urge waterwise use as the region moves into prolonged dry conditions.
