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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1893, They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836) passed away. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1942, Harrison Ford, American actor and producer was born. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Europeans simply can’t understand what Americans consider a ‘long drive’ versus a ‘short drive’

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July 4, 2026

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Visiting my grandparents who lived 3 hours away was a massive yearly event. The post Europeans simply can’t understand what Americans consider a ‘long drive’ versus a ‘short drive’ appeared first on Upworthy.

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Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Bizarre and confusing parking rules across Spain for drivers to know

When first dealing with car driving in Spain, inevitably newcomers find extreme differences with rules in their home countries. And []

Nepal News

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· Jun 29, 2026

रसुवागढीमा मालवाहक सवारीसाधन आवतजावतमा रोक

रसुवा। नेपालको उत्तरी नाका रसुवागढीस्थित मितेरी पुलबाट दुई दिनका लागि सार्वजनिक मालवाहक सवारीसाधनको आवतजावतमा रोक लगाइएको छ। अघिल्लो वर्षको २४ असारमा आएको ल्हेन्देखोला बाढीले पक्की पुल बगाएपछि तत्काल सञ्चालन गर्न बेलीब्रिज जडान गरिएको थियो। उक्त बेलीब्रिजबाट आगामी वर्षायाममा सवारीसाधन चलाउन मिल्ने वा नमिल्ने भनी परीक्षण गर्न यातायात सञ्चालनमा आज र भोलि रोक लगाइएको रसुवाका प्रमुख []

Twitchy

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· Jun 22, 2026

Europeans Taste US Suburbs and Ranch Dressing, Realize They’re Poor — Left Still Begs to Be Like Them

Europeans Taste US Suburbs and Ranch Dressing, Realize They’re Poor — Left Still Begs to Be Like Them

Daily Mail

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· Jul 11, 2026

The BMW driving 'Godfather of people traffickers' who made £100k-a-week smuggling small boat migrants to Britain before claiming asylum here has spent TWO YEARS living in a taxpayer subsidised council flat

The BMW driving 'Godfather of people traffickers' who made £100k-a-week smuggling small boat migrants to Britain before claiming asylum here has spent TWO YEARS living in a taxpayer subsidised council flat

Fark

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· Jun 21, 2026

Reasons to drive 106 MPH: A) You're a cop in hot pursuit, B) You're a pro race car driver, C) You're late for your LARP convention. Daily Double Dumbass: the convention is 250 miles away [Dumbass]

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Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Europe is hot, crowded and crazy expensive. Here’s how to enjoy it anyway.

Americans are finding ways to navigate the new reality of vacationing in Europe. Experts share their best tips to make the most out of a trip across the pond.

Digby's Hullabaloo

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· Jun 22, 2026

It’s Not All About Money

Navigator Research asked people about what it means to be an American: It seems like this might be a good thing to talk about: Oh boy this will fry some brains: Huh. January 6th doesn’t make the list? How weird.

The Local France

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ask the expert: My tip for new arrivals? Don't fight the French admin

Relocation expert Clinton Perrot-Schwartz knows all about the myriad challenges facing foreigners moving to France, but he says often the biggest shift is a cultural one - learning not to fight the French administration but go with the flow and accept its demands.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Driver behaviour’ the issue, not new highway speeds of 110 km/h

We have a cohort of drivers that have missed out on some of the fundamentals of the highway traffic act

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tourists changing course as Europe swelters

Northern destinations are drawing tourists seeking a ‘coolcation’.

Upworthy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Americans share 11 funny times Europeans couldn’t comprehend the size of the United States

Wake up in LA and have lunch in San Francisco? The post Americans share 11 funny times Europeans couldn’t comprehend the size of the United States appeared first on Upworthy.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 22, 2026

France introduces alcohol ban as temps soar...

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Korea Times News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Why travel matters

Why travel matters

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 27, 2026

The fuel crisis changed something. The question now is whether it sticks

A new survey of Irish drivers reveals a dramatic shift in EV sentiment since last spring’s fuel protests.

The Local Germany

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· Jul 3, 2026

'Completely broken': How lives of foreigners in Germany are being upended by residency issues

Foreign residents in Germany who have been left waiting for months for a new residence permit told us about the issues they've faced with travel, work, banks and housing.

E! Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Derms Swear This On-Sale Skincare Prevents Post-Travel Skin Freak Outs

Traveling is all fun and games until it starts to wreak havoc on your skin. From dry, flaky skin that feels tight to random breakouts that don't seem to go away, we've all dealt with post-travel...

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 24, 2026

Why Detroit Autos Could Be in Trouble Soon. Hint: Saying Goodbye to Big Profits?

One aspect of the automotive industry that has held true for decades is that Americans love their trucks and SUVs – but there is an early alarm bell ringing with recent demand shifts.

TRT World

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· Jun 22, 2026

Overbooked: The Global Destination | Series | Trailer

Travel is driven by discovering new places, people and cultures. But why do so many destinations now feel the same?

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jun 27, 2026

The American Way of Death

We’ve talked about this occasionally here over the years, but it’s worth noting again, since the New York Times has a big thing about it, that the obscenely large and growing size of American vehicles is killing a lot of people so that insecure Americans can feel safe, which is in itself quite a metaphor [] The post The American Way of Death appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Salon

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· Jul 11, 2026

The emotional turmoil Americans face after moving abroad

Moving abroad sounds like an exotic escape from America’s chaos. Grief and guilt often follow

The Standard

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· Jul 1, 2026

The promising seaside hotspots for wannabe London commuters

Longing to be a beach bum but still need to commute? There’s a coastal dream for every Londoner, from artsy hipsters to bargaining first-time buyers

Rolling Stone

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Founders Warned Us About Someone Like Trump

As America turns 250, the warnings of Washington, Hamilton, and Madison read more like headlines

The Big Issue

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘It feels like, as a country, we’ve shot ourselves in the foot with Brexit’

While some industries are still counting the cost, others are blossoming. We spoke to some of Brexit’s winners and losers The post ‘It feels like, as a country, we’ve shot ourselves in the foot with Brexit’ appeared first on Big Issue.

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

The i Paper

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· Jul 13, 2026

How to learn a language in your 50s – and slow down brain ageing

Forget crosswords – a new study has found that if you want to keep your grey matter young, learn French

Le Monde Diplomatique

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· Jul 8, 2026

Les abymes de Martin Parr

Souvent affalés, l'air hagard, les vacanciers de Martin Parr font sourire. Mais, avec 1,4 milliard de voyageurs internationaux, ne sommes-nous pas (presque) tous des « surtouristes » ? / Photographie, Tourisme, Capitalisme - 2026/07 / Photographie, Tourisme, Capitalisme

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Migration has failed to solve Europe's demographic crisis: Polish president

Comments come amid discussion of migration policy within EU and play on existing demographic realities and political divisions across developed world

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.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 30, 2026

Travel Trends Shaping the Way People Explore the World

Travel continues to evolve as technology, consumer preferences, and global connectivity influence the way people experience the world. Modern travelers are no longer focused solely on reaching a destination. Instead, they are seeking meaningful experiences, greater convenience, and opportunities to personalize every aspect of their journeys. As travel becomes more accessible and information becomes easier []

NL Times

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Nearly half of microcar drivers in Amsterdam don't know the traffic rules

Almost half, 45 percent, of microcar riders in Amsterdam find the traffic rules for their vehicles unclear.

Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ithaca is a road trip RPG about climate resistance and dealing with the hostage you have in your trunk

The ethical quandaries around car usage aside, we can all agree there's nothing like a road trip, right? When better a time is there to think about every single decision you've ever made in life than on an open stretch of road with only other cars to stop you? It feels like a great setting for a video game, despite there not being very many road trip games. But another one is entering the fray and it's called Ithaca, a narrative road-trip with RPG elements about environmental resistance. Read more

Metro

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· Jul 7, 2026

Europe’s longest ferry journey takes 36 hours – and leaves from the UK

Fancy ticking this one off your travel bucket list?

The West Australian

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· Jun 28, 2026

WA families sitting idle as rising costs keep drivers closer to home

A national survey of 4WD, SUV and ute owners has found that rising fuel prices and cost-of-living pressures are preventing many from hitting the road.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 13, 2026

New Gun Data Contradicts Popular Narratives

Cars are involved in accidents, injuries, reckless behavior, and thousands of deaths every year, yet the political language surrounding them is usually very different. The focus tends to be on enforcing existing laws, punishing dangerous drivers, improving road safety, and holding individuals responsible for their actions. Nobody seriously argues that law-abiding Americans should have to []

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