IJR News

Jordan Devey, Super Bowl Champ, Dies by Suicide

Former NFL guard Jordan Devey, who played for the Ravens, Patriots, Chiefs, Raiders and Bills, died at 38 after his wife said he took his own life, with a GoFundMe set up to ease the family’s financial burdens as they navigate loss and four children. He had recently been named the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Eagle High School in Idaho.

Jordan Devey

Jul 27, 2026

WNBA

Azzi Fudd Wins 2026 All-Star 3-Point Contest

The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago will feature four Shooting Stars teams representing Minnesota, Seattle, Washington and the Dallas/Dallas-era Detroit market, blending legends Elena Delle Donne, Lauren Jackson, Rebekkah Brunson and Deanna Nolan with current stars and Nike EYBL high school talent. The event, part of a Friday night doubleheader with a 3-point contest and culminates in a televised showcase at Wintrust Arena, will also highlight rising players like Jessica Shepard, Shakira Austin and Flau’jae Johnson and air on ESPN.

Elena Delle Donne Jessica Shepard

Jul 27, 2026

Regional School Start Dates Set for 2026-27

Across the country, school districts are unveiling 2026-27 start calendars, with some August openings and varied schedules as districts from Socorro ISD in Texas to San Antonio, Metro Atlanta, New York, and Colorado coordinate back-to-school timing. Socorro ISD highlights a strong financial turnaround, new programs such as the Team SISD Senior Pass and P-TECH, and celebrates thousands of graduates, while New York districts are moving start times earlier to cope with bus-driver shortages and Colorado districts list staggered or delayed starts due to local issues.

Jul 27, 2026

Football

NFL Draft Scouting Dominates 2026 Outlook

NC State secured Clayton, North Carolina cornerback Akedran Crumel, likely sealing its final high school commitment amid major competition. The summer scouting rundowns profile NFL prospects for the 2027 draft—such as Jyaire Hill, Jermaine Mathews Jr., and Jamari Sharpe—highlighting their strengths, developmental notes, and potential impact for fall rosters and teams like the Buccaneers.

Texas NFL

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

Phoenix stabbing victim dies; suspect detained

A man is in extremely critical condition after being stabbed early Friday near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix, with a suspect detained and Indian School Road closed from 27th Avenue to I-17. Police say the two men were arguing, and investigators expect the road restrictions to remain for several hours as the incident is investigated.

Phoenix Interstate 17

Jul 26, 2026

Trump Visits Wheeler High School Rally in Georgia

President Donald Trump will be in metro Atlanta, speaking at Wheeler High School in Marietta to promote the Trump Accounts investment program, with arrival around 1 p.m. and remarks near 3 p.m., and traffic disruptions expected; the event will be streamed live by multiple outlets. Republican candidates Rick Jackson and Rep. Mike Collins are associated with the appearance, which follows local preparations and protests, highlighting Cobb County’s role in Georgia politics.

Donald Trump Mike Collins

Jul 25, 2026

Royal Family

Prince George turns 13, starts at Eton

On his 13th birthday, Prince George is entering adolescence and set to begin at Eton College later this year, moving toward boarding routines and away from home. Coverage highlights his parents’ cautious approach to independence, his growing self-confidence, the privacy expectations at elite schools, and a retro no-social-media phone policy, alongside ongoing public moments like his Wimbledon appearance and earlier family photos.

Jul 25, 2026

Seattle mayor, council clash over universal meals

Seattle is embroiled in a fight over funding universal free school meals, as the City Council delayed the start and redirected funds to a voucher program aimed at minority families, while members argue for means-testing and sustainability. After days of clashes, a plan surfaced to fund universal meals via the city’s general fund for 2026–2027, with Mayor Wilson defending the levy-backed approach and vowing eventual universal coverage.

Joy Hollingsworth Katie Wilson

Jul 25, 2026

Social Media

France Bans Under-15 Social Media, Phones in Schools

France is pushing a bill to ban children under 15 from major social networks and mobile phone use in high schools, aiming for a September start though it must clear EU compatibility requirements and parliamentary votes. Lawmakers are negotiating between a universal ban and a blacklist approach, with President Macron backing the measure and enforcement hinging on an officially maintained list of banned platforms and age-verification rules, following an Australian precedent.

Emmanuel Macron

Jul 25, 2026

Hispanic

DOJ Expands Bias Probe to Other Medical Schools

The Justice Department finds that UC San Diego School of Medicine used race-based methods in admissions, including a shadow application process and race proxies, to preferentially admit Black and Hispanic applicants, violating Title VI and the 2023 Students for Fair Admissions ruling. The agency plans to monitor compliance, pursue settlements where violations are found, and notes this aligns with ongoing federal scrutiny of diversity policies in higher education during the current administration.

Donald Trump

Jul 25, 2026

US Politics

Tranquility Press releases early education guide

A Parent’s Guide for Educational Success for Their Children argues that early education decisions—such as school fit, classroom structure, teacher ratios, kindergarten readiness, and routines—substantially influence children's development, including academic progress and emotional growth, with consideration given to delaying entry when appropriate and recognizing the role of sports in development. The guide urges parents to prioritize fit over convenience, maintain clear daily expectations, and foster independence through structured routines and supportive learning environments.

Jul 24, 2026

Academia

Colleges unveil 2026 volleyball schedules nationwide

Several schools released 2026 women's volleyball schedules, highlighting non-conference tournaments, conference play, and notable opponents. Highlights include USF's challenging nine-NCAA-tournament-berth non-conference slate, Jacksonville University's 31-match season with ASUN play, USD's themed home-game promotions, and Allen Community College and North Hopkins outlining tournament-rich and district-focused slates.

Jul 24, 2026

Coupang Expands Incheon Fire Relief Offers Health Checks

Coupang Fulfillment Services unveiled a comprehensive relief package for residents affected by the Incheon warehouse fire, offering free health checkups, reimbursement for medical and pharmaceutical costs, and coverage of cleaning and car-wash expenses, with professional damage assessors available free of charge. A temporary clinic at Sinhyeon Elementary School will run July 25–August 7, staffed by about 20 medical professionals, and a dedicated Incheon Fire Relief Call Center will operate July 27–November 30 to verify and process claims, including support for nearby factories and small businesses facing vehicle restrictions.

Coupang Incheon