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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1723, Jean-François Marmontel, French historian and author (died 1799) was born. In 1754, Thomas Bowdler, English physician and philanthropist (died 1825) was born. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 1963, Al MacInnis, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A Cold Drink, A Deadly Setup, And The 15-Year Deal That Left A Texas Family Reeling
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A Texas woman will spend 15 years in prison for her role in a late-night apartment setup that ended in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man, following a plea agreement that reduced her original murder charge. Julie Marie Lopez, 20, entered a guilty plea to one count of aggravated robbery in connection with the [] A Cold Drink, A Deadly Setup, And The 15-Year Deal That Left A Texas Family Reeling
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Hill Country woman finds new purpose after deadly July 4 floods
It’s been nearly a year since the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, and many families are just barely getting adjusted to their new lives.
Off The Press
· Jul 1, 2026
California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste
In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk means different things to different family members. For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash. For her husband, it means the milk is still good for a few more days. Kausen, a chef and cooking teacher in Irvine, []...Click to read more
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· Jul 4, 2026
AstraZeneca fined $110 million for corrupt marketing scheme targeting children and vulnerable patients
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Related coverage for "A Cold Drink, A Deadly Setup, And The 15-Year Deal That Left A Texas Family Reeling": KSAT San Antonio — Hill Country woman finds new purpose after deadly July 4 floods. Off The Press — California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste. NaturalNews.com — AstraZeneca fined $110 million for corrupt marketing scheme targeting children and vulnerable patients. Slate — The Greatest American Cocktail Is a Brilliant Idea With a Messy History. BitterSweet — Welcome to Margaritaville. National Post — Kraft Dinner and BeaverTails lean into ’90s summer with new menu items