Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
After Cutting Police, Overtime Costs Strain LA's Budget
How demands from Black Lives Matter led to record spending on policing in Los Angeles.
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The Guardian
· Jun 24, 2026
Why off-duty cops in second jobs ‘kill and die more’ in recession-hit Argentina
Growing number of cases involve police working as rideshare drivers while carrying government-issued gunsWhen the gap between his salary and his family’s basic expenses began widening dramatically, Diego – like many other Argentinians – started working as a rideshare driver on top of his day job. He usually does a few hours at the end of his 12-hour shift; and more on his days off.It would be just another story from recession-ridden Argentina, but for the fact that Diego is a federal police officer. Continue reading...
Radio New Zealand
· Jun 30, 2026
Government passes law cracking down on street racers
The Antisocial Road Use Legislation Amendment Bill gives police extra powers to crack down on fleeing drivers, illegal street races, burnouts, disorderly dirt bike gatherings, and siren battles.
Palo Alto Online
· Jul 9, 2026
California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative. Three bills are moving forward that would either raise pay for state firefighters or boost retirement benefits for public safety personnel. Their supporters say the measures are meant []
KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco
· Jul 10, 2026
Bill Would Let Insurers Monitor Customers’ Driving Data
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq6aVFL0pLA A new California bill would allow insurance companies to use drivers' real-time driving data when d...
Legal Insurrection
· Jun 30, 2026
Los Angeles Delays $30/hour ‘Olympic Wage’ After Job Losses Shake Industry
The move comes after the hotel industry decided to engage in some ballot-measure warfare. The post Los Angeles Delays 30/hour ‘Olympic Wage’ After Job Losses Shake Industry first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
PBD Podcast
· Jun 29, 2026
The $25 Minimum Wage: Promise or Disaster?
A nationwide $25 minimum wage may sound fair on the surface, but the economic impact isn't the same everywhere. This video argues that large businesses in expensive metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago are generally better positioned to absorb higher labor costs. In contrast, small businesses in lower-cost cities and rural communities may struggle to survive under the same federal mandate. The discussion explores how differences in local wages, operating costs, and cost of living can make a one-size-fits-all minimum wage policy much more difficult for small-town employers than for major corporations in large cities.
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Related coverage for "After Cutting Police, Overtime Costs Strain LA's Budget": The Guardian — Why off-duty cops in second jobs ‘kill and die more’ in recession-hit Argentina. Radio New Zealand — Government passes law cracking down on street racers. Palo Alto Online — California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?. KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco — Bill Would Let Insurers Monitor Customers’ Driving Data. Legal Insurrection — Los Angeles Delays $30/hour ‘Olympic Wage’ After Job Losses Shake Industry. PBD Podcast — The $25 Minimum Wage: Promise or Disaster?