Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1863, Wilbert Robinson, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 1934) was born. In 1881, Harry Frazee, American director, producer, and agent (died 1929) was born. In 1933, Bob Shaw, American baseball player and manager (died 2010) was born. In 1933, Roscoe Arbuckle, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1887) passed away. In 1935, Katsuya Nomura, Japanese baseball player and manager (died 2020) was born. In 1941, John Boccabella, American baseball player was born. In 1982, Dusty Hughes, American baseball player was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. In 2012, Floyd Temple, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

BAT Job Cuts, Outsourcing to Hit 20% of Staff by Year-End

Bloomberg

June 29, 2026

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BAT Job Cuts, Outsourcing to Hit 20% of Staff by Year-End

British American Tobacco Plc is reducing its 47,000-strong global workforce by about one-fifth as part of its sweeping plan to bring down costs and simplify operations.

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