Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1783, A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1905, Francis Lubbock, American colonel and politician, 9th Governor of Texas (born 1815) passed away. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1941, World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. In 1945, Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology was born. In 1969, The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 2002, An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Electricity tariffs increases by 3.49%, water by 0.85% effective July 1

MyJoyOnline

June 22, 2026

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Electricity tariffs increases by 3.49%, water by 0.85% effective July 1

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs. Electricity prices are increasing by 3.49 percent and water tariffs are rising by 0.85 percent, effective July 1, 2026. In a statement issued on June 22, 2026, the Commission said the adjustments form part of its quarterly tariff review []

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