Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1974, Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver 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 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 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive

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July 7, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon

Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?

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NDTV

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· Jun 30, 2026

Why Roads In UK Melt At 40 Degrees But Survive India's Gruelling Heat

The difference is not about one country building stronger roads than another. It comes down to the way road materials are selected based on the climate they are expected to handle.

Nepal News

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· Jul 5, 2026

कोरला सडकलाई पर्यटकीय राजमार्ग बनाउने सरकारको योजना

मुस्ताङ। संस्कृति, पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उडड्यनमन्त्री खडकराज पौडेलले कालिगण्डकी करिडोरअन्तर्गत कोरला सडकलाई पर्यटकीय राजमार्गका रूपमा विकास गर्ने सरकारको लक्ष्य रहेको बताएका छन्। जिल्ला प्रशासन कार्यालयद्वारा आइतबार आयोजित मुस्ताङको पर्यटन क्षेत्रको विकास र प्रवर्द्धनसम्बन्धी छलफलमा उनले कालिगण्डकी करिडोरअन्तर्गत दक्षिणको भैरहवादेखि उत्तरको कोरलासम्मको सडकलाई चाँडो स्तरोन्नति गरी पर्यटकीय राजमार्ग बनाउने सरकारको योजना सुनाए। आर्थिक समृद्धिको मूल आधार []

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jun 29, 2026

Driving Over the 4th? Road Construction You Should Know About

Driving Over the 4th? Road Construction You Should Know About

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 22, 2026

CUTS calls on government to increase allocation to Road Fund in 2026 Mid-Year Budget

CUTS International, a leading research and public policy think is calling on the Government to increase funding for road maintenance in the upcoming Mid-Year Budget Review, following the damage caused to roads, bridges and drains by this year’s heavy rains. Road damage is becoming a daily burden on Ghanaians. Many roads across the country are []

The Tico Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

Costa Rica Starts Bridge Renovation on Busy Route

Drivers and pedestrians using one of San José’s busiest road corridors face temporary changes Tuesday as renovation work begins on a pedestrian bridge over the Circunvalación highway in the Hatillos area. The work is centered on the pedestrian bridge that connects Hatillos 2 and 5. The first stage involves removing the bridge’s out-of-service elevators, a [] The post Costa Rica Starts Bridge Renovation on Busy Route appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

CUTS urges govt to increase road fund allocation

The Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International has urged the government to increase funding for road maintenance in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to address the extensive damage caused by this year’s heavy rains. According to the policy think tank, deteriorating roads, bridges and drainage systems across the country are imposing significant costs on The post CUTS urges govt to increase road fund allocation appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Suburban

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· Jul 13, 2026

Roadwork to close eastbound Ste-Marie overpass nights through July 21

Motorists using the Ch. Ste-Marie East overpass will encounter lane reductions during the day and overnight closures in one direction as the City of Kirkland carries out a roadway rehabilitation project.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you

Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 30, 2026

UN says transport infrastructure must adapt to climate

Transport infrastructure across Europe, North America and central Asia must adapt to more adverse climate conditions, the United Nations said on Tuesday, warning that inaction could prove more costly than upgrades.Roads, railways, waterways, ports and airports will face a greater likelihood of flooding, high temperatures, reduced snow, ice and permafrost, and sea level rise from 2050 to 2080, the UNECE regional agency said.UNECE covers 56 countries across Europe, North America, the Caucasus and central Asia.

Independent Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality

The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality

Malay Mail

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· Jun 24, 2026

Major resurfacing works for pothole-hit Jalan Lahat to start next month

IPOH, June 24 — Road users can expect smoother, safer journeys soon as a major resurfacing and pothole repai...

Irish News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Keir Starmer says £15bn defence investment plan will prepare UK for war

The long-awaited investment package is partly funded by cuts to road and energy schemes.

Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ithaca is a road trip RPG about climate resistance and dealing with the hostage you have in your trunk

The ethical quandaries around car usage aside, we can all agree there's nothing like a road trip, right? When better a time is there to think about every single decision you've ever made in life than on an open stretch of road with only other cars to stop you? It feels like a great setting for a video game, despite there not being very many road trip games. But another one is entering the fray and it's called Ithaca, a narrative road-trip with RPG elements about environmental resistance. Read more

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Baharudin mahu atasi isu jalan berlubang di Pasir Gudang

MUKADIMAH KEADAAN dan kerosakan jalan raya sekitar Pasir Gudang sering menimbulkan rungutan dalam kalangan pengguna dan ia berlarutan lama dan tiada penyelesaian sehingga kini. Kerosakan jalan yang dihadapi ribuan pengguna jalan raya seolah-olah akan berterusan tanpa sebarang penyelesaian yang tuntas. Wartawan Utusan Malaysia, KHAIRUL MOHD. ALI menemubual calon Barisan Nasional (BN) bagi kerusi Dewan Undangan ... Read more The post Baharudin mahu atasi isu jalan berlubang di Pasir Gudang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 13, 2026

Tourists advised to use Expressway, alternative routes instead of Old GT Road

Tourists advised to use Expressway, alternative routes instead of Old GT Road

Daily Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?

The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?

AzerNews

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· Jun 30, 2026

Climate crisis enters heart of global economy

Climate change, driven largely by human activity, is becoming an increasingly deadly force. What was once described as a distant environmental problem has now become an immediate public health emergency, an economic burden, and a structural threat to modern societies. From collapsing infrastructure to rising mortality, the consequences of global warming are no longer theoretical. They are measurable, visible, and accelerating.

The Big Issue

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· Jul 13, 2026

Heatwaves can be a unifying call to fight climate change but they are only widening UK inequality

Our long, hot summer shows action on climate change needs to be imminent. No one can be left behind, particularly on the street The post Heatwaves can be a unifying call to fight climate change but they are only widening UK inequality appeared first on Big Issue.

Our News Bahamas

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· Jun 29, 2026

React in Wake of a Deadly Traffic Tragedy That Claimed Four Lives

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Residents and workers along Shirley Street are calling for improved road safety measures after a fatal crash claimed the lives of four young women.

Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

The world’s financial system has been upended

We are discovering how just how much it costs to deal with the climate change mess that we have already created. And the consequences are alarming.

MS NOW

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· Jun 28, 2026

America’s giant SUV addiction has become a global problem

A new analysis shows that bigger pickup trucks and SUVs are making roads less safe for pedestrians. The post America’s giant SUV addiction has become a global problem appeared first on MS NOW.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Europe tourists swap scorching summer streets for Finland’s lakes, forests and cooler nights

As southern Europe is facing a summer of dangerous heat, new travel and climate research suggests more holidaymakers are looking []

India Today

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· Jul 9, 2026

Build your own road: UP minister dismisses criticism over expressway damage

Build your own road: UP minister dismisses criticism over expressway damage

South Africa Today

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· Jun 25, 2026

Study offers first map of Amazon’s climate-resilient upslope corridors

Worsening climate change creates enormous challenges for ecosystems and individual species. As the world warms, plants and animals must quickly migrate to cooler places to stay resilient and survive. But today such migrations are often blocked by deforestation, human infrastructure and lack of conserved lands. In the tropics, vast lowlands can require species to move []

BERNAMA

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· Jul 2, 2026

General : Road Maintenance Requires Cooperation Of All Parties - Ahmad

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- Road maintenance requires the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders, including elected representatives and relevant agencies, to ensure issues are addressed promptly, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Cities show how climate action makes life better

Cities show how climate action makes life better

BusinessWorld Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Small steps, big impact: Building your roadmap to a greener lifestyle

Living sustainably doesn’t have to happen overnight. In fact, the most lasting changes often begin with small, intentional steps. As more individuals and families seek to reduce their environmental impact, building a roadmap toward a greener lifestyle makes the journey more manageable and more meaningful. The first step is awareness, understanding how everyday choices affect []

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Single lane will be turned double lane road within 3 yrs'

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, July 7: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Sunil Lamsal has said that all road...

Financial Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Heatwave shows we are marinating in a crisis of our own making

Political inaction in the battle against climate change is costly and getting costlier

ProPublica

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· Jun 26, 2026

An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price.

The post An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price. appeared first on ProPublica.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 26, 2026

Must-have landscape trends

‘Homeowners want practical spaces built for real Ontario weather’

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Montreal reviews Berri Street bike path plan amid safety concerns

Montreal is revisiting the design of the future Berri Street bike path before construction is complete, saying the original plan no longer reflects the city’s vision for one of the busiest corridors into the Quartier latin. The review comes as major infrastructure work continues along Berri Street around Berri-UQAM station, where construction has already disrupted [] The post Montreal reviews Berri Street bike path plan amid safety concerns appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sydney suburbs where rents rose more than 20 per cent in a year

Sought-after neighbourhoods have become more expensive, but those hoping to escape Sydney and commute may need to rethink.

Global News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highways

Road safety advocacy groups say the province’s highways are built for higher speeds, but better education and enforcement of all road rules is needed to protect drivers.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Traffic restrictions in central Athens and Kallithea today for SNF Nostos Run 2026

Road closures and parking bans will affect major avenues in central Athens and Kallithea this evening for the 10 km, 6 km and 1,000 m Special Olympics races The post Traffic restrictions in central Athens and Kallithea today for SNF Nostos Run 2026 appeared first on ProtoThema English.

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jul 9, 2026

Culvert Project Closes Portion of Lone Star Road in Sullivan County Through September

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI) - Drivers in Sullivan County should prepare for significant traffic impacts as a major roadway improvement project gets ...

Guinee news

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· Jul 12, 2026

Kindia : les retards des chantiers de ponts aggravent les difficultés des populations en pleine saison des pluies

En pleine saison des pluies, les chantiers de construction des ponts dans plusieurs quartiers de la commune urbaine de Kindia alimentent les inquiétudes des populations. Les retards dans l’exécution des travaux, conjugués aux fortes précipitations, rendent les déplacements de plus en plus difficiles. Routes coupées, accès interrompus et passages impraticables exposent quotidiennement les habitants à []

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