IJR News

SUV Hits Transit Bus; Fatal Crashes Across States

A cluster of fatal and serious crashes across Las Vegas and Long Beach left multiple people dead or seriously injured, including a delayed death from an SUV striking a bus in Las Vegas, a Long Beach collision with a vehicle plunging into water where the male occupant died, an 81-year-old man killed near Long Beach Airport, a Nassau County home crash injuring two, and a separate Long Beach van collision that resulted in the death of Richard Adam Brown. Police and investigators are continuing to piece together the circumstances in each incident as authorities urge safer driving.

Jul 26, 2026

Mystics End Valkyries Nine-Game Streak 90-82

The Washington Mystics rallied from a late 3:32 remaining deficit to defeat the Golden State Valkyries 90-82, ending the Valkyries’ nine-game streak as Kiki Iriafen poured in 23 points and 12 rebounds and Shakira Austin added 15 points and 15 rebounds in a decisive 17-2 finish. The comeback was fueled by size-based adjustments in the paint and key contributions from Kaitlyn Chen, with a physical late game including a technical foul on Cotie McMahon, and Washington shooting 51.9% overall to seal the win.

Cotie McMahon Kiki Iriafen

Jul 25, 2026

Commonwealth Games

Jadumani Advances to 55kg Pre-Quarterfinals

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Srihari Nataraj Tulika Maan

Jul 24, 2026

UK Cancels BATUK Training in Kenya Over Licenses

The United Kingdom has cancelled planned BATUK exercises in Laikipia, Kenya, after Kenyan authorities did not issue the necessary licenses, with the training now set to take place at an alternative location outside Kenya. While London emphasizes the strength of the UK-Kenya Defence Partnership, the cancellation will affect local communities economically that had been expected to benefit from the exercises.

The United Kingdom Kenya

Jul 23, 2026

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine seeks UN session on Black Sea attacks

Ukraine has urged the UN Security Council to convene on July 27 to address Russian attacks on civilian cargo ships in the Black Sea that have halted the maritime corridor and threatened global food security. Kyiv accuses Moscow of terrorizing shipping and disrupting grain exports, while Russia says it is striking military targets and port infrastructure; Zelensky remains engaged in discussions with US envoys for a dignified peace as Russia also pursues prisoner recruitment and other destabilizing moves.

United States Donald Trump

Jul 23, 2026

Firouzja Wins Chennai Grand Masters, Reenters Top Ten

Alireza Firouzja won the 2026 Chennai Grand Masters, finishing unbeaten with 4.5/7 after a final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi to seal the title. Nodirbek Abdusattorov finished strong but fell to second on tiebreaks behind Dmitry Andreikin, while Gukesh’s slump continued as Erigaisi contends for runner-up status and Indian contenders remain in the frame.

India Arjun Erigaisi

Jul 22, 2026

Crime

Portland Man Arrested After Knife Attack on Officers

A 33-year-old man, Stephen T. Scazzafavo, was arrested after assaulting a work crew, throwing a knife at Portland police officers, and threatening officers with a metal hiking stick and a stun-gun flashlight near Northeast Brazee Street and Northeast 122nd Avenue. He damaged a patrol vehicle windshield, caused thousands of dollars in damage to the crew’s vehicle, sustained one minor officer injury, and faces multiple charges including criminal mischief, harassment, multiple assaults, and weapons offenses.

Jul 21, 2026

New Jersey: 6,600 Noncitizens Registered to Vote

A software error at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission caused about 6,600 non-citizens to be added to the state’s voter rolls between June 2023 and June 2024, with fewer than 400 of them ultimately voting; officials say they are removing those erroneously registered and have launched an independent investigation into the vendor IDEMIA. Gov. Mikie Sherrill framed the incident as a voter-registration integrity issue amid ongoing scrutiny from President Donald Trump, calling for transparency and accountability while noting the issue predates her tenure.

Donald Trump Mikie Sherrill