Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1923, James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (died 2020) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave
Ilana Cohen The city's primary winners campaigned on affordability, yet climate change, a major driver of rising costs and inequality, was conspicuously absent from the conversation. The post Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave appeared first on The Nation.
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 3, 2026
READ IN FULL: Zohran Mamdani’s America 250 address from George Washington’s desk at New York City Hall
Good morning, my fellow Americans. Season after season, year after year, the tides have come in and out of New York Harbor long before the name New York had ever been spoken; Lenape dugouts crossed these currents. It was on these waters, tall masts crested the horizon, captained by explorers like Verrazzano and Hudson, after []
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 6, 2026
Flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast as heat wave breaks
Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.
The Guardian
· Jun 29, 2026
Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave
Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of weekUnseasonal snow has fallen in some parts of the US, while other parts of the country brace for a heatwave this week.A strong cold front spread into the western US from the northern Pacific over the weekend, bringing an abrupt change in conditions to a region that had been experiencing high summer temperatures amid drought. Temperatures from the Canadian border to California have widely been 5-10C below the norm since Friday, and more than 10C below in some parts farther north. The pattern is expected to remain for much of the coming week. Continue reading...
Le Monde
· Jul 2, 2026
Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in the Northeast on Thursday, with temperatures hitting or surpassing 38°C in cities including New York and Washington. The intense heat was of particular concern given the many planned outdoor events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
Associated Press
· Jul 5, 2026
LIVE: Fire on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4th fireworks show in New York
Live from New York as a fire breaks out on the Brooklyn Bridge during the fireworks shows on the Hudson and East Rivers on America's 250th birthday.
CNN
· Jul 5, 2026
Fires ignite on Brooklyn Bridge during July Fourth fireworks
Video shows small fires and smoke rising across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night as the Fourth of July fireworks display came to a close. #cnn #news
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Related coverage for "Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave": Washington Examiner — READ IN FULL: Zohran Mamdani’s America 250 address from George Washington’s desk at New York City Hall. KSAT San Antonio — Flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast as heat wave breaks. The Guardian — Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave. Le Monde — Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of Fourth of July celebrations. Associated Press — LIVE: Fire on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4th fireworks show in New York. CNN — Fires ignite on Brooklyn Bridge during July Fourth fireworks