Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1841, Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918) was born. In 1918, Alberto Ascari, Italian race car driver (died 1955) was born. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Around 1,000 without power from driver crashing into transmission tower near Erwin

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July 13, 2026

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Around 1,000 without power from driver crashing into transmission tower near Erwin

A driver crashed into a transmission tower on Sunday night in Harnett County, leaving around 1,000 in the area without power.

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TASS

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· Jun 26, 2026

Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tula Region leaves woman injured — governor

Damage to a power transmission line and an industrial plant in Novomoskovsk was registered

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

Driver loses control of truck in Central Kowloon Bypass, toppling goods and causing jam

The driver of a goods truck lost control of his vehicle in Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass on Friday morning, causing two prefabricated housing components to fall onto the road and leading to lane closures. Police said they received a report about the accident at 9.44am on Friday. Two housing components fell from the truck onto the ground, with no deaths or injuries reported, according to the force. A video circulating online appears to show the medium goods vehicle facing the wrong direction...

Yardbarker

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· Jun 26, 2026

Austin Green breaks wall in hard practice crash at Sonoma

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Austin Green climbed out of his No. 87 Chevrolet under his own power after he lost brakes and crashed hard into the turn 11 wall.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russian drone hits rail maintenance vehicle in Kharkiv Oblast

A Russian drone has hit a rail maintenance vehicle belonging to the state-run railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) during repair work in Kharkiv Oblast. Railway workers were not injured.

Hi China

· Jun 28, 2026

120-ton broken-down truck on highway rescued in 20 minutes

A 120-ton oversized transport truck broke down suddenly on a highway in Zhejiang recently. Highway rescue staff rushed to the scene immediately to set up safety warnings, then a heavy-duty tow crane arrived soon. With professional handling, workers safely towed the huge vehicle off the main carriageway in just 20 minutes. The driver expressed sincere gratitude for the free, efficient rescue service afterward. #Trending

KTLA 5

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· Jun 22, 2026

Commuter captures aftermath of deadly crash on 210 freeway

The big rig driver involved in Saturday’s deadly 210 Freeway crash in Irwindale made an unsafe turn before the truck burst through the center divider and jackknifed across several lanes of oncoming traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ryanair plane makes emergency landing after window 'dislodged,' partially sucking passenger out

Local media in Greece reported that a piece of engine broke off and smashed a window, causing the cabin to decompress and sucking one passenger partially out of the window.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘We were lucky in our misfortune’: Clean up, investigation underway after CN train derailed in Repentigny

A day after a CN freight train derailed in the La Gardeur sector of Repentigny, clean up work and an investigation by federal authorities were underway Monday. The derailment of 45 railcars happened Sunday afternoon in a residential area. Repentigny Mayor Nicolas Dufour said about 200 to 300 people had been evacuated temporarily while police [] The post ‘We were lucky in our misfortune’: Clean up, investigation underway after CN train derailed in Repentigny appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

Electrical fault stops trains between Falkenberg and Halmstad on Sweden's West Coast

Electrical fault stops trains between Falkenberg and Halmstad on Sweden's West Coast

The Independent

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· Jul 3, 2026

No major safety failures found in deadly Missouri skydiving plane crash, report says

Investigators noted the engine appeared to be producing power at the time of the impact

NL Times

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Fire shuts down trains from Rotterdam to south, disrupting international rail

Train services south of Rotterdam have been severely disrupted by a power outage.

Eye Radio

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· Jun 24, 2026

Drivers cautioned over Kapuri bridge structural damage

The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Roads and Bridges has cautioned heavy truck drivers using Kapuri Bridge in Luri Payam of Juba County to limit their loads to less than 20 tons after engineers identified structural damage on the bridge. Kapuri Bridge, a key route linking Juba to Western Equatoria, Bahr el Ghazal and other [] The post Drivers cautioned over Kapuri bridge structural damage appeared first on Eye Radio.

Fox News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Manhattan building developer says collapse fears were overblown, calls buckling columns 'localized situation'

MetroLoft founder Nathan Berman calls the Manhattan high-rise structural damage a freak accident limited to a 20-by-20-foot section of the building.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

Late-Night Hillsborough County Crash Halts Trains, Ends In DUI Arrest For Orlando Driver

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A late-night drive turned into a major rail disruption early Saturday morning when a car ended up stranded on a set of railroad tracks in Hillsborough County, forcing officials to halt train traffic. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. on June 27, [] Late-Night Hillsborough County Crash Halts Trains, Ends In DUI Arrest For Orlando Driver

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

First recorded Tesla Semi crash kills two people in Nevada

An electric Tesla Semi struck two passenger vehicles outside of Reno on Sunday, leaving two dead and sending one to the hospital.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 9, 2026

Large truck loaded with goods loses control, causes accident on Alajo-Tesano road

A heavy truck loaded with second-hand clothes overturned on the Alajo-Tesano road, injuring the driver and mate. Police are at the scene so traffic isn't disrupted.

Malay Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pekan crash driver has six traffic summonses, including two for double‑line overtaking, say police

KUANTAN, June 21 — The driver of a pick-up truck involved in yesterday’s fatal three-vehicle crash near Peka...

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 interior exposed with 1113 horsepower hybrid powertrain

Official interior images of the Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 reveal a tactical off-road cabin featuring an 830 kW triple-motor hybrid powertrain. The post Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 interior exposed with 1113 horsepower hybrid powertrain appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

MobileSyrup

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· Jul 7, 2026

RCMP investigating B.C. Tesla driver who was seemingly asleep on the highway

An alarming viral video shows a driver in B.C. who appears to be asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla on a busy highway. As captured on Sunday by the passenger of another vehicle, Carleigh King, a woman can be seen slumped over in a dark grey Tesla without her hands on the wheel as []

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 30, 2026

Car thief and smuggler breach checkpoints, civilian and Border Police officer injured

An Arab driver in a stolen vehicle breached the checkpoint at the Tzofim crossing and hit a civilian standing there.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Pemandu Toyota Vios nafi kereta rosak

KUANTAN: Pemandu kereta jenis Toyota Vios yang terlibat dalam nahas konvoi Yamaha RX-Z di Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 1 (LPT1) sehingga meragut empat nyawa menafikan dakwaan keretanya rosak ketika kejadian tersebut. Menerusi hantaran di Threads, Muhammad Irfan Aziz, 25, berkata, ketika kejadian, dia yang memandu kereta tersebut dan bukan kakaknya seperti tular dalam laman media sosial. ... Read more The post Pemandu Toyota Vios nafi kereta rosak appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

BNO News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Freight train derailment in Pennsylvania leads to hazmat response

A freight train derailed in southeastern Pennsylvania, sending at least 13 rail cars off the tracks and forcing nearby residents to temporarily shelter in place over possible hazardous materials, officials said. No injuries have been reported. The derailment happened Tuesday afternoon near East Bristol Road and Grove Avenue in Bensalem Township, about 20 miles northeast [] The post Freight train derailment in Pennsylvania leads to hazmat response appeared first on BNO News.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

Bensalem train derailment: Videos show carriages in disarray near Neshaminy Falls; shelter-in-place ordered

A freight train derailed near Neshaminy Falls Station in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, prompting a shelter-in-place as hazmat crews responded.

India Today

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· Jun 23, 2026

Video: Himachal bridge collapses as truck crosses, driver miraculously survives

Video: Himachal bridge collapses as truck crosses, driver miraculously survives

Euromaidan Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Ukraine’s underground war reached one of Russia’s most important chemical plants

ATESH agents destroyed power and railway relay equipment near the Novomoskovsk Azot plant.

Daily Express

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· Jun 25, 2026

Białośliwiu train crash: Two trains collide in horror smash in Poland

Awful scenes.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 1, 2026

Technical fault at 220kV Sangjani Grid Station disrupts power supply in IESCO region

Technical fault at 220kV Sangjani Grid Station disrupts power supply in IESCO region

Guinee news

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fortes pluies à Kindia : le pont Kénèndé–Abattoir III cède, la population prise au piège

Un important incident d’infrastructure s’est produit ce lundi dans la commune urbaine de Kindia. Le pont reliant les quartiers Kénèndé et Abattoir 3 s’est effondré, entraînant une interruption totale de la circulation sur cet axe stratégique de la ville. Selon les premières informations recueillies sur place, l’ouvrage aurait cédé sous l’effet combiné de sa vétusté []

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ukraine says over 200 locomotives damaged in Russian attacks this year

Kyiv, July 4 (SANA) More than 200 locomotives have been destroyed or damaged in Russian attacks since the beginning of 2026, Ukraine’s government said on Saturday, underscoring the mounting toll on the country’s railway infrastructure. Reuters quoted Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration Oleksiy Kuleba as saying that Russian forces have continued targeting railway locomotives, leaving []

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Industrial scale results' — 8 Russian shadow fleet tankers hit in Azov Sea, Ukraine's 'Madyar' says

Claiming that the overnight aerial naval battle reached industrial-scale results, Brovdi reported that the Ukrainian drones also hit a dry cargo ship and a ferry, alongside a convoy of eight fuel tankers. He claimed that the fuel tankers were badly damaged and on fire.

Global News

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Mind-blowing’: Video reportedly shows driver asleep in self-driving Tesla on B.C. highway

A shocking sight was captured on a busy Interior B.C. highway over the weekend with a driver apparently asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Tesla.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Massive Ukraine Drone Attack Knocks Crimea Off Power Grid, Strike Packages Hit Russia

Ukrainian kamikaze drones (450-600+) caused a total blackout across occupied Crimea in Kyiv’s largest single-night power grid attack, hitting substations, military bases, and ports. Partial blackouts struck Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions; deep strikes hit Russian oil sites. Russia claimed 519 drones downed.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fallen tree blocks 37 Hospital road as NADMO responds to affected vehicles

A large tree has fallen onto several vehicles along the 37 Hospital stretch towards Kawukudi in Accra, causing an obstruction on the busy road. The tree reportedly uprooted and landed on vehicles, affecting movement along the stretch and creating challenges for motorists.

Just the news

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· Jun 23, 2026

Federal agency to examine fatal wreck of Tesla allegedly using automated driving assistance

The driver told police the vehicle was using Tesla's automated driving assistance system, but a Tesla executive said the driver pressed on the accelerator and continued pressing down on it after the crash.

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 4, 2026

First Recorded Tesla Semi Truck Crash Kills 2 People

An electric Tesla Semi truck crashed into two vehicles in Dayton, Nev., over the weekend, killing two people and raising questions about the truck's safety features.

Twitchy

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mournful Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy Blasts Illegal Truck Drivers

Mournful Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy Blasts Illegal Truck Drivers

DNyuz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home, Killing a Woman, Officials Say

A driver in a Tesla vehicle that was engaged in automated driver-assistance mode crashed into a house in Texas on Friday night and killed a woman inside, the authorities said. The driver, Michael Butler, was in a Tesla Model 3 about 8 p.m. local time and operating the car “with an automated driving assistance system,” []

Fark

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· Jul 9, 2026

Speeding Nissan GT-R crashes through Shibuya Scramble late at night and injures three German tourists, all of whom had been on board under impression they were taking a licensed sightseeing tour from legit taxi driver [Scary]

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ABC7 New York

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· Jun 22, 2026

San Francisco, or SF, passenger recounts being stuck inside self-driving Waymo car through construction zone, followed by police

San Francisco, or SF, passenger recounts being stuck inside self-driving Waymo car through construction zone, followed by police

NDTV

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· Jun 22, 2026

Woman, 76, Killed After Tesla Driver On Autopilot Crashes Into Her Texas Home

Tesla Model 3 with automated driving crashed into a Texas house, fatally hitting a woman.

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