Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
As New Minimum Wages Take Effect, California’s Cities Keep Raising the Bar
Local governments are pushing wages above the state’s already high minimum, even as many workers still can't keep up with California's cost of living. The post As New Minimum Wages Take Effect, California’s Cities Keep Raising the Bar appeared first on .
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Inc.com
· Jun 22, 2026
A $20 Minimum Wage Sounded Like a Win—Until These 5 Consequences Kicked In
California’s 20 minimum wage sounded like a win—until these five ripple effects hit workers, prices, and jobs. Here’s what leaders need to know to design business models that actually work.
Los Angeles Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Congress passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan votes
Measures to provide federal funding for new housing in big cities could be particularly significant to California.
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.
Capital & Main
· Jun 24, 2026
One Year On, Los Angeles Is Still Living with the Fallout of the Raids
New analysis and firsthand accounts reveal the toll of the crackdown on immigrant communities in L.A. County and beyond. The post One Year On, Los Angeles Is Still Living with the Fallout of the Raids appeared first on .
Illinois Policy Institute
· Jun 30, 2026
Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities
Hourly pay in the city rises every year per ordinance. On July 1 it goes to 17.05. The post Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Off The Press
· Jun 28, 2026
LA’s delays $30 minimum wage after hotels call it a job-killer
Los Angeles officials have delayed implementation of a controversial plan to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to 30 an hour after the hospitality industry warned the mandate could result in layoffs, reduced hiring and increased automation. The measure, often referred to as the “Olympic Wage,” was originally designed to increase wages []...Click to read more
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Related coverage for "As New Minimum Wages Take Effect, California’s Cities Keep Raising the Bar": Inc.com — A $20 Minimum Wage Sounded Like a Win—Until These 5 Consequences Kicked In. Los Angeles Times — Congress passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan votes. PBD Podcast — The $25 Minimum Wage: Promise or Disaster?. Capital & Main — One Year On, Los Angeles Is Still Living with the Fallout of the Raids. Illinois Policy Institute — Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities. Off The Press — LA’s delays $30 minimum wage after hotels call it a job-killer