IJR News

Gordie Howe Bridge Opens with Canadian Ceremony

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open with a Friday ribbon-cutting and traffic access beginning Monday, July 27, with pedestrian and bike crossings available on August 5, according to Windsor officials and U.S. partners. The opening follows delays tied to Trump-era concessions, and Canadian-U.S. discussions on toll revenue sharing and debt repayment remain ongoing, with officials confirming the milestone and cross-border collaboration.

Donald Trump

Jul 27, 2026

Sports Figures

Messi weighs international future; rest affects All-Star

Messi and De Paul will be unavailable for Inter Miami’s upcoming MLS games and will miss the MLS All-Star Game on July 29 due to FIFA/FIFPRO-endorsed 21-day rest at the end of the season, with time off being coordinated with Inter Miami. Their absence affects fixtures against Chicago Fire and CF Montreal (and related matches early in the season), underscoring a high-profile pause for MLS after their World Cup run.

Lionel Messi Rodrigo De Paul

Jul 27, 2026

NFL

Broncos place Turner on NFI, Gargiulo on PUP

The Denver Broncos designated guard Nick Gargiulo to the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list and linebacker Jordan Turner to the Active/Non-Football Injury list ahead of training camp, with both players unavailable for early practices as they rehab or recover. Turner, who appeared in seven games in 2025, is in a roster-competition landscape behind starters Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad, while Gargiulo is aiming to return and push for a spot after a knee injury and a missed 2025 season.

Nick Gargiulo Red Murdock

Jul 27, 2026

New York Yankees

Yankees weigh outfield upgrade as Bellinger injury lingers

Cody Bellinger’s left hamstring strain placed him on the 10-day IL, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton and intensifying the Yankees’ need to add offense before the trade deadline. In the meantime, the Yankees leaned on other contributors like Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez in tight wins while Bellinger’s injury raised concerns about his availability and the lineup’s sustainability.

Aaron Judge Cody Bellinger

Jul 26, 2026

AI

Schneider Electric, AMD Unveil Helios AI Blueprint

Schneider Electric and AMD released the first co-engineered reference design for Helios rack-scale AI clusters, enabling up to 10.4 MW of IT capacity with 246 kW per rack, centralized around liquid cooling and a target PUE of about 1.12 to simplify and accelerate high-density AI deployments. Meanwhile, Schneider Electric is broadening AI data center designs through a collaboration with Nvidia to provide publicly available reference designs, reflecting a broader industry push to align compute, power, and cooling across AI infrastructure.

Jul 26, 2026

NFL

Kittle PUP List Leaves Week 1 in Flux

The 49ers opened training camp with star tight end George Kittle on the physically unable to perform list as he continues Achilles rehab, with him optimistic about Week 1 availability. The team also placed several teammates on the PUP list and made roster moves including signing Tanner McLachlan and waiving Evan Anderson, while players like Mykel Williams, Isaac Guerendo, and Alfred Collins joined Kittle on the list.

George Kittle John Lynch

Jul 26, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Ford to Embed Apple Maps in 2027 UEV Platform

Apple Maps will be embedded directly into Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform using MapKit for Automotive SDK, bringing turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic, EV routing with battery preconditioning, and seamless hands-free driving enhancements like BlueCruise to Ford’s 2027 UEV lineup, with CarPlay still available as an option. The midsize EV is expected to start around $30,000, and the integration emphasizes privacy by not tying vehicle map activity to individual users while enabling route data to influence driver-assist systems.

Apple Inc.iPhone

Jul 26, 2026

Soccer

Copa Sudamericana Showdown: Sporting Cristal Hosts Red Bull Bragantino

Multiple Jul 22, 2026 fixtures are highlighted with streaming options: Sporting Cristal vs Red Bull Bragantino in the Copa Sudamericana with TV and live-stream details, and several MLS matches—Columbus Crew vs New York City FC, FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps, and Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC—available exclusively on Apple TV. Bragantino head into their match on strong form, while MLS teams feature a mix of momentum and setbacks as the season resumes post-break, with Miami notably missing Lionel Messi for the time being.

Lionel Messi

Jul 25, 2026

NFL

Broncos' Jonathon Cooper arraignment set for Aug. 31

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper faced a virtual hearing and was arraigned for August 31 on a felony domestic-violence charge tied to June incidents, with his availability for training camp and the season uncertain as the NFL potentially weighs a suspension. The Broncos and coaches are left planning around the ongoing legal process and evaluating roster options if his case affects his playing status.

Jonathon Cooper

Jul 25, 2026

AEW Collision Spoilers Reported: Nashville Ladder Qualifiers

AEW Collision spoilers for July 25, 2026 reveal Tommaso Ciampa defeating Zachary Wentz and taunting Chris Jericho ahead of a violent No Holds Barred match at Redemption, while Nick Wayne and El Clon earned spots in the six‑way ladder match for the International Championship. The Young Bucks prevailed over Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia amid interference from PAC and Claudio, The Conglomeration won their match before a post‑bout attack, Jeff Jarrett joined commentary, and Hikaru Shida and Thekla teamed with Maya World and Willow Nightingale in a six‑person card, setting the stage for Redemption with multiple qualifiers and confrontations.

AR Fox Dalton Castle

Jul 25, 2026

Markets

Wellington, Vanguard, Blackstone Launch Hybrid Funds for Clients

Wellington Management, Vanguard, and Blackstone launched two hybrid funds—WVB All Markets Fund and WVB Blackstone All Privates Fund—giving advisers access to diversified portfolios that blend public and private markets, with initial availability through Bank of America Merrill and Private Bank and plans to broaden to RIAs. The funds are part of a strategic alliance formed last year to simplify multi-asset solutions and expand access to private markets for high-net-worth and mass-affluent clients, including retirement-focused opportunities.

Jul 25, 2026

Shelby Wagner's Finding Love Again Coming to Retailers

Shelby Wagner's Finding Love Again: A Senior’s Guide to Online Dating provides practical, safety-focused guidance for adults over fifty entering or re-entering online dating, covering platform selection, profile creation, meaningful conversations, warning signs, scams, and staying safe, illustrated by real-life success stories. The book is available in print and digital formats via Amazon with plans for broader retail, emphasizing realistic expectations and confidence to pursue meaningful connections in later life.

Amazon Bruce Wagner

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

Jul 24, 2026

Google Adds Optional Selfie-Video Sign-In for Recovery

Google is expanding account recovery options with a selfie video sign-in feature that users can set up to verify their identity when they can’t access their usual device or password. The system stores and encrypts the video, uses liveness checks to deter deepfakes, and remains an optional addition alongside existing methods, though it’s not available for Workspace, child, or Advanced Protection accounts and can be deleted by the user.

Google workspace

Jul 23, 2026

Airlines

EasyJet plans Belfast Aberdeen winter route

EasyJet will launch a new Belfast International to Aberdeen direct route this winter, starting 4 January 2027 with twice-weekly flights and expanding its UK domestic link between Northern Ireland and Scotland. Fares are on sale with package holidays available, and the airline and Belfast International Airport officials say the move will boost connectivity and investment while it coincides with other easyJet winter route expansions.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland

Jul 23, 2026

NHS England makes Fampridine available for MS walking

England’s NHS will start prescribing fampridine, the first MS drug shown to improve walking, to about 5,000 people in the first year, offering a twice-daily pill that acts as a nerve signal booster to help patients walk faster and further. The treatment, previously unavailable on the NHS in England but funded in other parts of the UK, will involve short trials to assess benefit and determine continued use.

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