Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Dyson’s First Handheld Fan Could Be a Heat Wave Savior, but There Are a Few Cons
After weeks of testing Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool and comparing it to other handheld fans, these are my thoughts.
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The News Letter
· Jun 27, 2026
We upgraded from a decades-old desk fan to this powerful standing fan and it kept us cool in the heatwave
After relying on an old desktop fan for years, I told my boyfriend it was time for a serious cooling upgrade during the heatwave and I’m so glad I did because we love our new DREO standing fan.
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· Jun 29, 2026
Best Tower Fans for 2026: We Tested 14 Fans to Help You Keep Cool During This Heat Wave
Dealing with the summer heat can be as easy as using a reliable tower fan. I tested 14 of the newest tower fans to see which has the best airflow, sound profile, energy efficiency and features.
Irish Star
· Jul 1, 2026
These bestselling fans can help you stay cool during the Fourth of July heatwave
Keep your home cooler without relying on the AC around the clock. These bestselling fan deals are perfect for tackling the expected Fourth of July heatwave.
B92.net
· Jun 22, 2026
Are You Fighting the Heat with Air Conditioning?
Professor Miloš Banjac from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering says that proper maintenance, correct temperature settings, and energy efficiency are essential for the healthy and rational use of air conditioning during increasingly hot summers.
Global News
· Jul 3, 2026
The Curator: The best neck fans from Amazon Canada to help you stay cool during a heatwave
Beat the summer heat with these lightweight, hands-free neck fans that keep you cool at the cottage, on walks, at sporting events and everywhere in between.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Another UK heatwave is here — these are the best portable air conditioners in stock
Metro is here to help you survive the next heatwave, with our easy guide to buying a portable aircon unit and if they are actually worth having.
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