Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1909, Joe DeRita, American actor (died 1993) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Chicago mayor says head tax would have prevented deficit – Center Square
The mayor said alternative revenue proposals from aldermen, including a provision to sell city debt to collectors, have not raised a single dollar. “Their proposal to raise revenue through augmented reality and advertising on bridges and light poles have yet to raise a single dollar,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
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· Jul 8, 2026
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Related coverage for "Chicago mayor says head tax would have prevented deficit – Center Square": Wirepoints — Mayor Brandon Johnson warns of $130M budget shortfall, blames City Council opponents – WGNTV (Chicago). National Taxpayers Union — Bills Would Reform Federal Bureaucracy, Protect Taxpayers. Malay Mail — Penang deserves fairer share of federal revenue, says Chow Kon Yeow after Anwar’s acknowledgment. The Economic Times — NPS growth needs annuity, tax reforms: Axis CEO . SundayTimes — EDITORIAL | Treasury withholding funds to municipalities is a step in the right direction. Spotlight Delaware — Pentagon blacklists WuXi, putting major Middletown project at risk