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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1909, Joe DeRita, American actor (died 1993) was born. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. 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 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. 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.
Boston Mayor Wu doubles down on 'safest major city' claim after police union says Hub is trending toward Chicago lawlessness
BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu doubled down on her “safest major city” in America claim amid criticism from the city’s largest police union that recent violence has Boston trending more toward becoming crime-ridden Chicago “garbage.” Wu...
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ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
Boston trending away from safest major city to crime-ridden Chicago 'garbage,' police union leader says
BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu has touted Boston as the “safest major city” in America for two years, but the city’s largest police union says the recent spate of violence and attack on cops has it trending more toward Chicago’s lawlessness....
Boston.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Boston Councilor Julia Mejia suffers medical emergency during City Council meeting
Mayor Wu says the Councilor Mejia is doing well. The post Boston Councilor Julia Mejia suffers medical emergency during City Council meeting appeared first on Boston.com.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 5, 2026
GOLDBERG: New York mayor ignoring 40 centuries of economic lessons
Rent controls and price controls don't work
Townhall
· Jun 23, 2026
Following a Bloody Weekend, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Touts City's Bizarre Emergency Declaration
Following a Bloody Weekend, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Touts City's Bizarre Emergency Declaration
Wirepoints
· Jun 24, 2026
When “Clean Slate” Becomes a Blindfold; New Concerns from Inside Illinois’ Criminal Justice System – Awake Illinois
Retired Police Chief Tom Weitzel: Illinois has developed a reputation for passing sweeping criminal justice reforms that prioritize political optics over operational reality. Public safety too often takes a backseat to messaging. The Clean Slate Act appears to follow that same pattern.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
My Singapore trip revealed the problem most mayors struggle with (and cost $55k less than my mate Jonesy) - Wayne Brown
My Singapore trip revealed the problem most mayors struggle with (and cost $55k less than my mate Jonesy) - Wayne Brown
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Related coverage for "Boston Mayor Wu doubles down on 'safest major city' claim after police union says Hub is trending toward Chicago lawlessness": ArcaMax — Boston trending away from safest major city to crime-ridden Chicago 'garbage,' police union leader says. Boston.com — Boston Councilor Julia Mejia suffers medical emergency during City Council meeting. Toronto Sun — GOLDBERG: New York mayor ignoring 40 centuries of economic lessons. Townhall — Following a Bloody Weekend, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Touts City's Bizarre Emergency Declaration. Wirepoints — When “Clean Slate” Becomes a Blindfold; New Concerns from Inside Illinois’ Criminal Justice System – Awake Illinois. The New Zealand Herald — My Singapore trip revealed the problem most mayors struggle with (and cost $55k less than my mate Jonesy) - Wayne Brown