Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1974, Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1981, Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist was born. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents

The Discourse

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July 7, 2026

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‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents

Residents ask city council to do something about loud cars and motorcycles late at night. The post ‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents appeared first on The Discourse..

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Irish News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Sophie Clarke: Translink cuts may save money, but at what cost?

Higher fares and reduced services risk making public transport less attractive to the very passengers being urged to leave their cars at home

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 26, 2026

LILLEY: Olivia Chow’s speed camera report full of holes and exaggerations

Claims of drivers acting like they are on the highway in school zones nothing but fear mongering from mayor

WOMI – 1490 AM – Owensboro

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· Jul 6, 2026

Are These the Five Worst Driving Behaviors in Indiana?

Are These the Five Worst Driving Behaviors in Indiana?

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 21, 2026

Mile-long queue on Öland Bridge, several accidents in midsummer traffic

Mile-long queue on Öland Bridge, several accidents in midsummer traffic

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 24, 2026

BTH Bus Driver Fight

BTH Bus Driver Fight

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jul 9, 2026

Shreveport Travelers: Rental Car Mistakes to Avoid 

Shreveport Travelers: Rental Car Mistakes to Avoid

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Soaring fuel costs don’t just change travel habits, they keep some people at home

While petrol price spikes lead some Queensland commuters to take alternative transport modes, a new study shows others abandon travel entirely.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

Motorists cry foul over Penang highway ramp’s sudden 40km/h speed limit

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Motorists are voicing frustration over a sharp reduction in the speed limit on a rela...

Independent Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

Winter school holiday traffic surge: Why you should avoid night driving on the N3

Winter school holiday traffic surge: Why you should avoid night driving on the N3

Boston.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars

Torrential rains impacted roadways in areas like Fall River earlier Tuesday. The post Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars appeared first on Boston.com.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Russia suspends border crossings at railway checkpoints with Finland, Latvia, Estonia

Measure to halt movement of people, vehicles, goods, cargo through 7 crossings starting July 1

KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jul 6, 2026

San Francisco Fourth of July Celebration Ends in Gridlock and Emergency Calls

San Francisco's Fourth of July celebration along the waterfront brought massive crowds, fireworks and long delays-but the night also led to dangerous ...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mengapa tunggu kemalangan untuk bertindak?

SETIAP kali berlaku kemalangan jalan raya yang meragut nyawa, masyarakat sering didedahkan dengan pelbagai maklumat berkaitan pemandu atau penunggang yang terlibat. Antaranya ialah jumlah saman trafik yang pernah diterima, malah ada yang mencecah puluhan hingga ratusan kesalahan. Apakah tujuan sebenar mendedahkan rekod saman tersebut kepada umum selepas nyawa terkorban dan keluarga kehilangan insan tersayang? Tidak ... Read more The post Mengapa tunggu kemalangan untuk bertindak? appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 24, 2026

Truck drivers block Lagos-Ore-Benin Highway over alleged police extortion

Traffic movement along the Lagos/Ore/Benin Expressway was severely disrupted on Wednesday after truck drivers blocked the Oniparaga section of the highway over allegations of extortion by police officers in Ondo State. The protest caused a major gridlock on the busy route, leaving commuters, motorists and passengers stranded for several hours as movement on the expressway slowed to [] Truck drivers block Lagos-Ore-Benin Highway over alleged police extortion

The Standard

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· Jun 27, 2026

'I can't see through the sweat': London bus drivers raise heatwave safety alarm

London bus drivers say conditions on board during hot weather is compromising safety for them and their passengers

The Moscow Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Russia Closes Railway Border Crossings With Finland and Baltic Neighbors

The suspension, which takes effect July 1, halts the movement of individuals, vehicles and cargo through the designated rail crossings.

Hi China

· Jun 29, 2026

Drivers team up to protect blind pedestrian

A blind pedestrian accidentally wandered into a busy traffic lane. Two quick-thinking drivers stopped their vehicles, halted oncoming traffic and safely guided the pedestrian out of danger. #Trending

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Traffic diversions after serious Swannanoa crash involving horse and car

Traffic diversions after serious Swannanoa crash involving horse and car

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 22, 2026

Someone Sped Up to Cut Off Another Car Before a Lane Closure, But They Got an Unexpected Lesson in Patience Intead

Annoying other drivers is a dangerous game. The post Someone Sped Up to Cut Off Another Car Before a Lane Closure, But They Got an Unexpected Lesson in Patience Intead appeared first on TwistedSifter.

BoingBoing

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· Jul 6, 2026

Five friends ride a couch on two scooters through San Francisco

Five friends in San Francisco decided that walking was overrated and concluded that furniture deserved a night out, too. This video shows the group gliding down the street while relaxing on a couch that had somehow been mounted across two scooters. — Read the rest The post Five friends ride a couch on two scooters through San Francisco appeared first on Boing Boing.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Hong Kong rail operator taps star power to promote safer escalator use

Hong Kong’s rail operator has launched a new advertising campaign featuring veteran actor Kent Cheng Jak-si, aiming to discourage the long-standing commuter habit of walking on escalators after reports of more than 500 related accidents annually. In the MTR Corporation’s promotional video, to be shown in stations and on social media, the 75-year-old actor demonstrates safe escalator use, drawing on a catchphrase from his role as the ancient Chinese politician Dong Zhao in a 2012 TVB...

The West Australian

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· Jul 11, 2026

Sliding back through two decades of passenger care

How Virgin Australia’s request ended up with Aero Transfer Slider

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 12, 2026

The fuel crisis has forced Astrakhan residents to use personal cars less often.

Residents of Astrakhan, commenting on a social media post about queues at gas stations on the weekend, reported that due to the fuel problem, they have started using personal cars less often, walking more, and taking buses more frequently.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Carmakers intensify rivalry in SDVs

Carmakers intensify rivalry in SDVs

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 9, 2026

Traffic severely disrupted after police rescue woman from the Brooklyn Bridge

Traffic severely disrupted after police rescue woman from the Brooklyn Bridge

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 23, 2026

A Lot of Drivers Still Get This Wrong

A Lot of Drivers Still Get This Wrong

KTLA 5

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· Jul 2, 2026

Anaheim residents demand changes to dangerous intersection

Residents in an Anaheim neighborhood are demanding action after a series of high-speed crashes at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Lemon Street. Following a recent incident involving a speeding Mustang and a fatal crash in September 2025, community members are urging the city to install speed bumps to improve safety in this family-dense area. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Rising Trucking Rates Drive U.S. Companies Back to the Railroad

High fuel prices and rising truck rates are leading shippers to opt for slower, cheaper intermodal transit.

KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy

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· Jul 11, 2026

The Missouri Highways Travelers Fear Most in Summer

The Missouri Highways Travelers Fear Most in Summer

Interaksyon

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· Jun 30, 2026

‘Two hours and counting’: Rally for Marcoleta disrupts commute, traffic builds up

The traffic congestion caused by a lightning rally of a religious organization on a rainy Tuesday morning, June 30, caused delays for Filipinos going to work, school and other appointments. Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) gathered along EDSA, the main thoroughfare that passes through several Metro Manila cities, on Tuesday to show support [] The post ‘Two hours and counting’: Rally for Marcoleta disrupts commute, traffic builds up appeared first on Interaksyon.

MaltaToday

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· Jul 8, 2026

Bus passenger trips surge by 18% since 2024

Overcrowding reports return as transport system stretches to match rising demand from commuters, workers and tourists despite expanded fleet and higher frequencies

Our News Bahamas

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· Jun 23, 2026

Transport Minister: “Meeting Planned With Road Traffic Department To Discuss Viral Bus Driver Brawl”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A video making the rounds on social media showing two jitney drivers engaged in a physical altercation on the streets of New Providence, is sparking concerns.

NL Times

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Storm damage and lightning disrupt rail traffic across the Netherlands

Rail traffic across the Netherlands was severely disrupted Sunday morning after overnight

The Suburban

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· Jul 7, 2026

Montreal traffic will be snarled this weekend

Montreal traffic will be snarled this weekend

Times of India

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· Jun 29, 2026

IShowSpeed’s Portugal celebration took an unexpected turn after Miami police stopped him over risky sunroof stunt

IShowSpeed was pulled over by Miami police after standing through the sunroof of a moving vehicle while celebrating Portugal’s World Cup draw against Colombia. An officer called the stunt “extremely unsafe,” and Speed quickly sat back inside the car. The group remained polite, no ticket was seen on the livestream, and the incident has renewed debate over influencer behavior and public safety.

Metro

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trackside fire causes major disruption on UK’s busiest rail route

Latest travel updates after disruption.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 7, 2026

Need To Digitalise Traffic Management

With a spike in vehicles year after year, traffic management has become a daunting task, especially in urban centres lik...

The Local Italy

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· Jul 8, 2026

How will Italo’s rail strike affect travel in Italy on Thursday?

A nationwide walkout by staff of high-speed train company Italo is set to disrupt rail travel on Thursday, July 9th.

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