IJR News

SpaceXAI Expands Texas Data Centers Amid AI Push

SpaceX is planning at least one large Texas data center to deliver about 1 gigawatt of compute, evaluating multiple sites and relocating staff from Memphis as it eyes a scale rivaling its Memphis operation, while also pursuing AI computing deals with Anthropic and Google. Concurrently, the company is building an 11-million-square-foot Gigasat facility in Bastrop to manufacture space-based AI data centers, leveraging solar power for orbiting compute.

Jul 25, 2026

Food & Drink

Northeast Alabama Barbecue Tradition Gains Regional Fame

A global look at thriving barbecue scenes—from Alabama staples like The Barbecue Place in Fort Payne with JoJos and Memphis-style pork to Lansing’s Meat, renowned for its multi-meat sandwiches and inventive sauces, and Oregon’s Grasslands Barbecue bringing authentic Texas-style brisket to Hood River. The articles collectively highlight enduring regional traditions, evolving menus, and the emphasis on fresh, house-made sauces and variations that keep barbeque culture dynamic across locales.

Jul 24, 2026

GOP

Federal court denies injunction on Tennessee redistricting

Federal courts repeatedly denied injunctions challenging Tennessee’s recently redrawn congressional maps, with judges finding insufficient evidence of racial motivation and that plaintiffs were unlikely to succeed on the merits, including rulings that the maps eliminate the state’s sole majority-Black district around Memphis. The cases reflect ongoing litigation tied to shifts in voting rights jurisprudence after the Supreme Court’s changes to the Voting Rights Act and concerns over partisan advantage and minority representation.

U.S. South Tennessee

Jul 23, 2026