IJR News

Emma Roberts, Cody John Reported Married in Idaho

Emma Roberts and Cody John are marrying this weekend in Idaho at a private estate in an intimate ceremony with close family and friends, following years of a measured relationship that began in 2022 and includes their shared son Rhodes, born in 2020, and a 2024 engagement kept under wraps. The couple has maintained a low public profile throughout their romance.

Emma Roberts Julia Roberts

Jul 27, 2026

Lottery

Powerball prizes awarded nationwide as jackpot grows

Across several states, Powerball wins are being reported: a Mississippi player won $1 million from a $2 ticket, with the prize claim due in 180 days; an Austin ticket worth $1 million remains unclaimed and must be claimed by August 1; Kentucky saw two $50,000 wins from separate drawings, and Michigan reported a $1 million prize won in Rogers City with a one-year claim window. Winners are advised to sign tickets, keep them secure, and claim at the respective state lottery headquarters or claim centers.

Texas Austin

Jul 27, 2026

U.S. Pauses Major Strikes as Iran Tensions Persist

The United States is rapidly expanding its aerial and kinetic presence in the Middle East, deploying fighter jets, bombers, aerial refueling capacity, and special operations personnel in response to Iranian-linked attacks and to deter further aggression. Officials say the shift aims to provide strategic flexibility rather than guarantee a large-scale ground war, as President Trump weighs expanding operations with options including intensified airstrikes and possible strikes on critical Iranian infrastructure such as Kharg Island and a Zagros-area nuclear facility, with allied forces and bases in Europe involved in the buildup.

Donald Trump

Jul 27, 2026

San Francisco Hosts Goldsworthy Red Flags Earth-Art Exhibition

From North America to Korea, a wave of contemporary art and performance dominates: in Altona, Manitoba, Gallery in the Park closes its first season with Kathy Levandoski’s immersive works and an artist talk, while Fort Mason hosts Andy Goldsworthy’s Red Flags uniting all 50 states through earth pigments. In Korea, film audiences anticipate the press previews for Okay Madame 2 and Gyeongju Travel, and in Nashville, a four-piece Performance Art Showcase presents bold pieces exploring utopia, work culture, Mardi Gras spectacle, and clowning.

Jul 27, 2026

U.S.-Iran Tensions Pause, Diplomacy Advances

The United States continues nighttime strikes against Iran to degrade its ability to threaten maritime shipping, expanding targets inland and preparing a broader military surge in the Middle East. Iran warns Europe against involvement and says US threats could widen the conflict beyond the region, potentially targeting energy infrastructure if Donald Trump carries out attacks.

Donald Trump

Jul 27, 2026

US Politics

Trump touts auto investment in Michigan amid tariffs

President Donald Trump visits a GM facility in Milford, Michigan to tout his handling of the economy and defend tariffs in a key swing state ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, highlighting manufacturing jobs and foreign investment. His remarks come as tariffs—especially on Canada—and trade tensions, along with the Gordie Howe Bridge opening, shape the political landscape for both parties in Michigan’s battleground environment.

Donald Trump

Jul 27, 2026

Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across France and Spain

France has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to combat rampant wildfires along the Atlantic coast, with tens of thousands evacuated in Gironde and Nouvelle-Aquitaine as firefighting aircraft and heavy-lift helicopters from Croatia, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Slovakia head to assist. Spain has declared a national state of emergency in Madrid and Ávila over fires affecting thousands, while other regions including Sicily face severe wildfire conditions amid a broader European heatwave and firefighting efforts.

France Spain

Jul 27, 2026

DNC

SC to Lead 2028 Democratic Calendar Remains First

Democrats are moving to overhaul the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, likely removing Iowa from the lead and prioritizing more diverse early states such as Nevada and South Carolina to reflect the party’s coalition. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee will debate and potentially vote on the early-window lineup in coming days, with final approval expected at the August meeting, as races for momentum and coalition-building hinge on which states vote first.

Jul 27, 2026

Basketball

Tyla's A*POP set for release, fans await

Tyla’s sophomore album A*POP arrives tonight with 14 tracks and a rollout built on intimate listening sessions, continuing her chart-successful run with singles like Chanel, She Did It Again, and Is It Love. The project expands her sound with collaborations from MaWhoo and Babalwa M, and she frames A*POP as a more personal, boundary-pushing statement releasing around late July, marking a maturation beyond a single African-artist label.

Jul 27, 2026

CDC

Measles Surge Tests Elimination Status in 2026

Measles cases in 2026 have surged to 2,318 across about 44–45 jurisdictions, the highest annual total since 1991 and well above 2025, driven largely by numerous outbreaks including multi-state clusters and a large Utah–Arizona spillover. Health officials warn that declining kindergarten vaccination rates and gaps in immunization are fueling the spread, with ongoing debates over leadership and vaccine misinformation complicating efforts to curb the outbreak and restore elimination status.

United States Pennsylvania

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

Energy Sector

Kuwait Signs $16B Pipeline Lease Deal

Kuwait's state-owned Kuwait Oil Company signs a US$16 billion lease-and-lease-back deal with a consortium led by Blackstone, Brookfield, and KKR to lease its 13 pipelines for 20.5 years, with KOC holding 51% and the investors 49%, generating about US$7.85 billion in upfront proceeds to support expansion to 4 million barrels per day by 2035 while preserving Kuwait's control over production and refining. The move, framed as Kuwait’s largest foreign direct investment to date, comes amid regional tensions and Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Iran Blackstone Inc.

Jul 27, 2026

Markets

Markets Eye Fed Decision Amid Global Risks

Markets will digest key central-bank decisions this week as the Fed, BoJ and BoE set policy amid energy-driven inflation risks, with rate-hike expectations shifting and investors watching accompanying statements for signals on future moves. At the same time, mega-cap earnings, AI-led chip demand, and regional trade data—from Asia’s exporters to Hong Kong and Taiwan—will help frame risk appetite and currency moves, with the week also featuring major tech names like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta as earnings season accelerates.

Federal Reserve System Bank of Japan

Jul 27, 2026

Energy Sector

Illinois Tollway plans largest passenger toll hike

Illinois is proposing the largest passenger toll increase in state history, with drivers facing about 45 cents more per toll and a projected $17 billion extra cost through 2042. In Tamil Nadu, tolls have been revised again with hikes for trucks and various plazas, and Jamaica’s Highway 2000 will raise rates on August 1, reflecting ongoing, frequent toll adjustments.

Jul 27, 2026

Lawsuits

DOJ Sues Colorado; Illinois Court Rules on In-State Tuition

The Department of Justice is suing multiple states, including Colorado and Maryland, over in-state tuition and state financial aid for undocumented students, arguing federal law prohibits extending such benefits to noncitizens. State officials counter that these policies are fair and economically beneficial, reflecting a broader national crackdown on in-state benefits for undocumented migrants across several states.

Donald Trump

Jul 27, 2026

Markets

Lido Advisors trims holdings across funds, Morgan Stanley

Lido Advisors LLC trimmed multiple holdings in Q1, including selling 47,324 Morgan Stanley shares and 116,899 iShares MSCI ACWI ETF shares, as well as reducing Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF by 44,696 shares, State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF by 274,937 shares, and iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF by 11,055 shares. The firm’s remaining positions across these funds remained sizable, reflecting broad adjustments among its diversified stock and ETF holdings.

S&P 500 Morgan Stanley