Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1939, Lou Brock, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2020) was born. In 1941, Paul Mayersberg, English director and screenwriter was born. In 1950, Mike Johanns, American lawyer and politician, 28th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1981, Scooter Braun, American music executive was born. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. In 2015, Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (born 1937) passed away. In 2023, Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion: Shahzada Dawood, Pakistani-British businessman (born 1975) Hamish Harding, British businessman (born 1964) Paul-Henri Nargeolet, French navy commander and explorer (born 1946) Stockton Rush, American businessman, CEO and founder of OceanGate (born 1962) passed away. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Chuck Schumer Blasts Trump's $2.6 Billion Offshore Wind Buyback Program: Any Blackouts In New York Will 'Rest' On HIs Shoulders

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Chuck Schumer Blasts Trump's $2.6 Billion Offshore Wind Buyback Program: Any Blackouts In New York Will 'Rest' On HIs Shoulders

Chuck Schumer blasted the Trump administration's 2.6 billion offshore wind buyback program, warning it could contribute to future blackouts. Importance Rank: 1 read more

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