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On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Jeremiah Markland, English scholar and academic (born 1693) passed away. In 1846, US troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the US conquest of California. In 1898, Arnold Horween, American football player and coach (died 1985) was born. In 1930, Hamish MacInnes, Scottish mountaineer and author (died 2020) was born. In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. In 1969, Cree Summer, American-Canadian actress was born. In 1980, During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. In 1986, Udo Schwarz, German rugby player was born. In 2000, Kenny Irwin Jr., American race car driver (born 1969) passed away. In 2013, Donald J. Irwin, American lawyer and politician, 32nd Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

California school takes on ‘big bad’ Gavin Newsom over Native American mascot axing

Sky News Australia

July 7, 2026

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Sky News contributor Kosha Gada praises a high school taking on California Governor Gavin Newsom over its native American mascot. “Good on them, good for that high school, it is a bit of a David and Goliath story if they take on the big bad governor,” Ms Gada told Sky News host James Morrow. “Maybe people will be inspired by this and will fight back against that culture war, which I think is very done now.”

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