IJR News

US Core Capital Goods Orders Rise 0.9%

June core capital goods orders rose about 0.9%, with shipments up as AI-driven tech investment boosts demand for computers, electronics, and related equipment, signaling ongoing business investment and a firmer path for manufacturing and GDP growth into Q2, with Boeing positioned to benefit from the higher durable goods activity. However, reports note mixed strength across transportation and employment outlooks, as payrolls and Fed policy guidance suggest cautious optimism for the broader economy.

United States United States trademark law

Jul 27, 2026

Crime

ICC Removes Chief Prosecutor Khan in Historic Move

ICC member states will vote on removing Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan amid sexual misconduct allegations, a move Khan denies that could reshape the tribunal's leadership and its ongoing investigations while the United States intensifies sanctions and pressure against the court, affecting its credibility. The process exposes deep divisions within the ICC and among its member states, with Western nations broadly favoring removal and the court central bodies divided on the proper course of action.

Karim Ahmad Khan

Jul 27, 2026

Motorsports

Brickyard 400 Prize, In-Season Finale

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is hosting a multi-series race weekend, with NASCAR Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at IMS and the Craftsman Truck Series at nearby IRP, with qualifying orders and schedule details published. The Indy 500 delivered the closest finish in its 110-year history with Felix Rosenqvist narrowly beating David Malukas, while Ford sealed an all-Ford final in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge.

Denny Hamlin Todd Gilliland

Jul 27, 2026

UK retail sales rise 1.0% in June

British retail sales rose 1.0% in June, beating expectations and signaling resilient consumer spending with online shopping continuing to grow and lifting overall retail momentum. While a warm spell, promotions, and World Cup-related demand supported gains, industry voices warn of uneven conditions and the risk that inflation or a jobs shock could curb spending going forward.

United Kingdom

Jul 27, 2026

DNC

Boelter Sentenced in Minnesota Political Killings

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to six federal charges for the politically motivated shootings that killed Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and seriously wounded a state senator and his wife; prosecutors seek two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years, with sentencing set for Thursday. Separate state charges remain pending, and authorities emphasize the attacks as a targeted assault on Minnesota’s lawmakers and democratic institutions.

John Hoffman Melissa Hortman

Jul 26, 2026

Markets

Intel Beats Estimates on AI-Driven Demand, Foundry Growth

Intel said it expects Q3 revenue of $15.8–$16.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.38, signaling confidence from AI-driven demand for its data-center CPUs and XPUs, after Q2 sales rose 25% and margins beat estimates. The company also raised its capital-expenditure guidance to about $20 billion for the year and plans higher spending next year to expand manufacturing capacity and related infrastructure, supported by long-term customer agreements.

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Jul 26, 2026

Football

Brock Bowers Engaged to Cameron Newell

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers proposed to his longtime girlfriend Cameron Rose Newell in Napa, sharing the moment on social media; the couple has dated since high school and met in Napa, with Bowers entering his NFL career as a first-round pick and continuing into the 2025–26 seasons.

Brock Bowers

Jul 26, 2026

Crime

D4VD Hearing Reveals Pregnancy Ties

On Day 2 of D4vd’s preliminary hearing, LAPD investigators testified that blood and DNA evidence were found in the Hollywood Hills garage and in the Tesla where Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains were later discovered, including blue-glow indications on floor mats and other items as prosecutors outline a dismemberment theory. The defense maintains Burke’s innocence, while prosecutors push to send the case to trial, noting some items like chainsaws tested negative for blood and other materials are under scrutiny.

D4vd

Jul 26, 2026

Energy Sector

Brent tops $100 as Red Sea tensions rise

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel as Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea heightened concerns over disruptions to key export routes like Bab al-Mandeb, signaling renewed geopolitical risk to global oil supplies. The price surge reflects potential supply constraints and could influence inflation pressures and monetary policy, with U.S. and regional tensions adding to the risk outlook.

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Jul 26, 2026

Lawsuits

Rogoff U.S. Attorney Firing Triggers Suit

Roger Rogoff, appointed by Seattle-area judges as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, was fired by President Trump less than an hour after taking the post and has filed lawsuits arguing the removal violated the Vacancies Act and the Appointments Clause, seeking reinstatement until a Senate-confirmed replacement is named. The suits contend the administration’s action disrupts constitutional checks and the functioning of federal prosecutions, and seek to enforce limits on temporary appointments and the separation of powers.

Donald Trump

Jul 25, 2026

Airlines

Southwest Q2 Profit Rises, Guides Lower for 2026

Southwest Airlines posted a mixed Q2, with revenue of about $8.43 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.94 beating expectations, while top-line results lagged analyst forecasts and fuel costs rose sharply; the carrier said higher fares help offset fuel, but its Q3 guidance of 50 to 75 cents per share fell short of expectations. Looking ahead, Southwest guided to FY2026 adjusted EPS of $3.25 to $4.25, topping the prior consensus of about $3.17.

Jul 25, 2026

Crime

Maduro, Wife to Face June 2027 Trial

Maduro and U.S. prosecutors have jointly proposed a June 2027 start for Maduro's U.S. drug-trafficking trial in Manhattan, with Judge Alvin Hellerstein to set the schedule after a hearing. The filing outlines the timeline amid pretrial motions and notes that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and brought to New York, both pleading not guilty.

Alvin Hellerstein Cilia Flores

Jul 25, 2026

Markets

RELX drives broad H1 2026 growth, raises dividend

RELX posted strong first-half 2026 results with underlying revenue up 7% to £4.871 billion and adjusted operating profit up 9%, lifting the margin to 35.5% as all divisions contributed; adjusted EPS rose about 11% and the interim dividend increased 7% to 20.9p. Management emphasized broad-based growth across Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal and Exhibitions, continued AI-driven product enhancements, and active capital returns including £103 million of acquisitions and a £2.25 billion buyback, while reaffirming a strong full-year outlook amid robust cash generation and a net debt/EBITDA of 2.3x.

RELX

Jul 25, 2026

Crime

D4vd Case: Prosecution Details Financial Motive

Prosecutors in Los Angeles will present evidence at a multi-day preliminary hearing to determine if there is probable cause to move pop singer D4vd, real name David Burke, to trial on charges including first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a minor and mutilation in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke has requested that restraints be removed during the proceedings, while prosecutors outline a sexual relationship with the victim beginning at age 13 and the discovery of her body in a Tesla, as the case proceeds over several days.

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