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 1927, The Bird of Paradise, a U.S. Army Air Corps Fokker tri-motor, completes the first transpacific flight, from the mainland United States to Hawaii. In 1956, The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. In 1965, Daniel Larson, American politician was born. In 1967, Jeff Burton, American race car driver was born. In 1981, Nicolás Vuyovich, Argentinian race car driver (died 2005) was born. In 1983, Jeremy Powers, American cyclist was born. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2013, Margherita Hack, Italian astrophysicist and author (born 1922) passed away. In 2014, The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in Syria and northern Iraq. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

California gas prices set for another hike on July 1: ‘Ridiculous’

DNyuz

DNyuz

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June 29, 2026

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lean right
California gas prices set for another hike on July 1: ‘Ridiculous’

California drivers will soon see another increase at the pump as the state’s gasoline excise tax rises again on July 1, adding to the cost of filling up in a state already among the nation’s highest fuel prices. The state excise tax will increase by 2.2 cents per gallon, bringing the total gas tax to []

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