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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1864, John Jacob Astor IV, American colonel and businessman (died 1912) was born. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1956, Mark Mendoza, American bass player and songwriter was born. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Coast Guard crews raise sunken boat in Lake Michigan near Chicago beach
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ABC7 New York
· Jul 2, 2026
Point Lookout beach closed after lifeguards spot 9-foot shark
Point Lookout beach closed after lifeguards spot 9-foot shark
Fox News
· Jul 4, 2026
Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend
From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now as experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.
KTLA 5
· Jun 29, 2026
Stolen boat belonging to Sea Scouts has been found, suspect arrested
A stolen boat belonging to the Sea Scouts that went missing in March has finally been found in Marina Del Rey, and a suspect is in custody. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
RedState
· Jun 26, 2026
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Who Helped Save 165 at Camp Mystic to Receive Pat Tillman Award
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Who Helped Save 165 at Camp Mystic to Receive Pat Tillman Award
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
US Navy suspends search for sailor missing after helicopter crash in Arabian Sea
Sailor was reported missing on July 1 after MH-60S Sea Hawk made emergency water landing
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 11, 2026
Multiple injured in ‘large disturbance’ in Clacton-on-Sea
Police are in search of footage Several people have suffered injuries on a seafront, as police have appealed for information after a “large disturbance”. Following reports of a fight, Essex Police was called to Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, shortly before 03:00 BST on Saturday. At the scene several injured people needed medical attention, including one []
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 3, 2026
Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack
A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack Friday at a New York City beach, prompting authorities to temporarily close the beach. The attack at Jones Beach comes a day after multiple shark sightings were reported at other New York City and Long Island beaches. The person was swimming at Jones [] The post Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
The Daily Wire
· Jun 25, 2026
SEE IT: ‘Baywatch’ Is The Latest Victim Of California’s Homeless Crisis
The old “Baywatch” featured lifeguards in signature red bathing suits rescuing beachgoers in the ocean, but in 2026, the lifeguards are rescuing beachgoers on land. L.A.’s homelessness crisis made its way into the “Baywatch” reboot as filming featured a homeless man attempting to attack one of its lifeguards, The New York Post reported. The scene ...
Hindustan Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Why is Rockaway beach closed today? Popular NYC destination under alert after shark sightings
Rockaway Beach in Queens closed intermittently Thursday after multiple shark sightings. Officials urged visitors to follow lifeguard instructions.
Brisbane Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Surf Hotel
Bridging the gap between restaurant dining and home cooking.
Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
[PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors
[PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors
Metro
· Jul 1, 2026
‘Rocket debris’ found on beach in Philippines
Coastguards confirmed they had received reports of wreckage found near the Balading settlement on Bisucay Island off the coast of Cuyo.
Daily Express
· Jul 2, 2026
Surfer's grim last moments as 'huge shark' bites off both legs in fatal attack
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer was lying on his surfboard waiting for a wave when a very large shark attacked him on an Australian beach in 2016
DNyuz
· Jul 3, 2026
Suspected shark attack at NY beach leaves swimmer’s ‘bone’ exposed: sources
A swimmer’s “bone” was left exposed after what lifeguards believe was a shark attack at Jones Beach Friday afternoon, sources told The Post. The beast took a bite off the man’s foot around 12 p.m. at the state park’s Field 6, sources said. A swimmer’s “bone” was left exposed after what lifeguards believe was a []
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
East Coast Shark Sightings Force Beach Closures as Summer 2026 Peaks
A sand tiger shark bit a Jones Beach swimmer on the Fourth of July weekend, and Rockaway Beach in Queens has closed 23 times since May with 16 shutdowns in the first five days of July alone. East Coast shark sightings are surging from Long Island to Connecticut as summer 2026 peaks.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 4, 2026
Florida Gulf Coast Disappearance: Search Intensifies For Swimmer Missing Since Friday Night
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A major search-and-rescue operation is underway along St. Pete Beach after a swimmer vanished in the Gulf on Friday evening, according to authorities. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to a call for assistance at approximately 9:15 p.m. on July 3, 2026, in the vicinity of 3850 Gulf Boulevard. Witnesses [] Florida Gulf Coast Disappearance: Search Intensifies For Swimmer Missing Since Friday Night
The Hankyoreh
· Jul 13, 2026
South Korea’s Navy recovers body of missing sailor in waters near North Korea
South Korea’s Navy recovers body of missing sailor in waters near North Korea
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 2, 2026
Conserving marine resources for tomorrow
Conserving marine resources for tomorrow
Fark
· Jul 6, 2026
Looking up the whale saw the Carteret Fire Department rescue boat returning from the NY Harbor July 4th festivities and said FARK them right off [Scary]
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WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford
· Jul 1, 2026
Stunning Wisconsin Beaches Worth the Drive From Illinois
Stunning Wisconsin Beaches Worth the Drive From Illinois
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
(URGENT) Navy searches for sailor missing during East Sea patrol
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Kathimerini
· Jul 8, 2026
Search operation underway for missing spearfisher in Crete
Greek Coast Guard authorities are conducting an extensive search for a 65-year-old spearfisher who went missing off Frangokastello beach on the southwest coast of Crete.
SundayTimes
· Jul 12, 2026
South Korea asks North Korea for help with finding missing seaman near border
On July 12, a navy seaman went missing while on a coast guard duty on the East Sea, says South Korean ministry
UPI
· Jun 23, 2026
Investigators: Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse
Investigators: Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse
BoingBoing
· Jun 26, 2026
Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives
A woman lying on the sand at Half Moon Bay's Francis Beach was struck and run over by a lifeguard vehicle, because apparently even relaxing on the beach now requires checking for traffic. A 20-year-old beachgoer was taken to the hospital after being struck and run over by a lifeguard driving a vehicle on a popular beach in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, according to a statement by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. — Read the rest The post Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives appeared first on Boing Boing.
Defence Blog
· Jul 9, 2026
Second Virginia-class sub may carry next-gen sonar array
The U.S. Navy released photos showing divers entering Dry Dock 2 as the attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN-786) prepared to undock at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility on June 24, 2026, marking the completion of a scheduled maintenance period for one of the fleet’s most closely watched Virginia-class boats. Open-source trackers monitoring []
The Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Desperate search for US Marine missing off the coast of California
The Marine was reported missing from the USS Anchorage shortly after midnight on Thursday
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
$120 million shark surveillance blitz rolls out across NSW
Sky News host Jaimee Rogers details the launch of a massive new NSW shark monitoring program, with more than 150 drones set to patrol beaches in a bid to keep swimmers safe. “The world's largest shark monitoring program has officially launched in New South Wales,” Ms Rogers said. “Backed by the NSW government and Surf Life Saving NSW, more than 150 drones will patrol 70 beaches from dawn until dusk every day, scanning for sharks and alerting swimmers when one is nearby. “The program comes with a hefty price tag of $120 million over two years. “It's a major investment in beach safety and could help reduce the need for more invasive shark mitigation measures.”
The West Australian
· Jun 21, 2026
Shark warning issued as whale carcass washes onto Victoria’s Bells Beach
Authorities have issued a shark warning as a whale carcass washes ashore at one of Australia’s most iconic surf beaches.
TASS
· Jul 10, 2026
Russian, Chinese ships enter Yellow Sea for Joint Sea-2026 drills
The press service recalled that commanders and officers had previously completed planning for the sea phase of the drills using navigation charts
MaltaToday
· Jun 24, 2026
Sea taxi advert placed inside Ta Marija Cave Ġnejna
A sea taxi advertisement has appeared in Ta' Marija Sea Cave Ġnejna, promoting a boat service provided by Ġnejna Water Sports
The i Paper
· Jul 6, 2026
The UK’s 20 best lake and river beaches for a summer day out
From hidden riverside gems to the sandy shores of water sport-friendly lakes, these lovely spots make for a great beach trip - even if you’re nowhere near the coast
Engineering News-Record
· Jul 10, 2026
$280M Indiana Park Project's Whitewater Rapids to Wipe Out Area Brownfields
A Colorado-based engineering firm has been hired to design and build a whitewater rafting course in Clarksville, Ind.
WRAL News
· Jul 7, 2026
Water rescue teams respond to Raleigh Beach
A water rescue was underway at Raleigh Beach on Tuesday.
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Related coverage for "Coast Guard crews raise sunken boat in Lake Michigan near Chicago beach ": ABC7 New York — Point Lookout beach closed after lifeguards spot 9-foot shark . Fox News — Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend. KTLA 5 — Stolen boat belonging to Sea Scouts has been found, suspect arrested. RedState — Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Who Helped Save 165 at Camp Mystic to Receive Pat Tillman Award. Anadolu Agency — US Navy suspends search for sailor missing after helicopter crash in Arabian Sea. JOE.co.uk — Multiple injured in ‘large disturbance’ in Clacton-on-Sea. CityNews Montreal — Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack. The Daily Wire — SEE IT: ‘Baywatch’ Is The Latest Victim Of California’s Homeless Crisis. Hindustan Times — Why is Rockaway beach closed today? Popular NYC destination under alert after shark sightings. Brisbane Times — Surf Hotel. Korea Times News — [PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors. Metro — ‘Rocket debris’ found on beach in Philippines. Daily Express — Surfer's grim last moments as 'huge shark' bites off both legs in fatal attack. DNyuz — Suspected shark attack at NY beach leaves swimmer’s ‘bone’ exposed: sources. The Eastern Herald — East Coast Shark Sightings Force Beach Closures as Summer 2026 Peaks. Tampa Free Press — Florida Gulf Coast Disappearance: Search Intensifies For Swimmer Missing Since Friday Night. The Hankyoreh — South Korea’s Navy recovers body of missing sailor in waters near North Korea. Borneo Bulletin — Conserving marine resources for tomorrow. Fark — Looking up the whale saw the Carteret Fire Department rescue boat returning from the NY Harbor July 4th festivities and said FARK them right off [Scary]. WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford — Stunning Wisconsin Beaches Worth the Drive From Illinois. Yonhap News Agency — (URGENT) Navy searches for sailor missing during East Sea patrol. Kathimerini — Search operation underway for missing spearfisher in Crete. SundayTimes — South Korea asks North Korea for help with finding missing seaman near border. UPI — Investigators: Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse. BoingBoing — Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives. Defence Blog — Second Virginia-class sub may carry next-gen sonar array. The Independent — Desperate search for US Marine missing off the coast of California . Sky News Australia — $120 million shark surveillance blitz rolls out across NSW. The West Australian — Shark warning issued as whale carcass washes onto Victoria’s Bells Beach. TASS — Russian, Chinese ships enter Yellow Sea for Joint Sea-2026 drills. MaltaToday — Sea taxi advert placed inside Ta Marija Cave Ġnejna . The i Paper — The UK’s 20 best lake and river beaches for a summer day out. Engineering News-Record — $280M Indiana Park Project's Whitewater Rapids to Wipe Out Area Brownfields. WRAL News — Water rescue teams respond to Raleigh Beach


