Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 869, The 8.4-9.0 Mw Sanriku earthquake strikes the area around Sendai in northern Honshu, Japan. Inundation from the tsunami extended several kilometers inland. In 1900, The Federation of Australia is given royal assent. In 1960, Wally Fullerton Smith, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1974, Siân Berry, English environmentalist and politician was born. In 1984, Jacob Hoggard, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1986, The New Zealand Parliament passes the Homosexual Law Reform Act legalising homosexuality in New Zealand. In 1987, Gert Jõeäär, Estonian cyclist was born. In 1993, The Parliament of Canada passes the Nunavut Act leading to the 1999 creation of Nunavut, dividing the Northwest Territories into arctic (Inuit) and sub-arctic (Dene) lands based on a plebiscite. In 2012, Terepai Maoate, Cook Islander physician and politician, 6th Prime Minister of the Cook Islands (born 1934) passed away. In 2024, Diana Hill, New Zealand biochemist (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

70% Emission Cut? Inside New Zealand's Push For 'Climate-Friendly' Cows

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July 9, 2026

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70% Emission Cut? Inside New Zealand's Push For 'Climate-Friendly' Cows

Researchers in New Zealand are testing feed additives, vaccines and selective breeding to cut cattle methane emissions without reducing productivity.

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