Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1386, The Old Swiss Confederacy makes great strides in establishing control over its territory by soundly defeating the Duchy of Austria in the Battle of Sempach. In 1811, Explorer David Thompson posts a sign near what is now Sacajawea State Park in Washington state, claiming the Columbia District for the United Kingdom. In 1825, A. C. Gibbs, American lawyer and politician, 2nd Governor of Oregon (died 1886) was born. In 1863, American Civil War: The Siege of Port Hudson ends in a Union victory and, along with the fall of Vicksburg five days earlier, gives the Union complete control of the Mississippi River. In 1940, Eugene Victor Wolfenstein, American psychoanalyst and theorist (died 2010) was born. In 1962, Starfish Prime tests the effects of a nuclear test at orbital altitudes. In 1969, Nicklas Barker, Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1979, A car bomb destroys a Renault motor car owned by "Nazi hunters" Serge and Beate Klarsfeld outside their home in France in an unsuccessful assassination attempt. In 2013, Barbara Robinson, American author and poet (born 1927) passed away. In 2024, Maxine Singer, American biologist (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

California wolves are eating much more cattle than wild prey, study finds

Animals & Pets

Animals & Pets

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July 9, 2026

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A study on gray wolves' dietary preferences shows that the population regrowth is connected to the fact that wolves are feasting on cattle, while natural prey resources remain comparatively scarce. Researchers found cattle in 72 of scat samples collected.

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