Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Extreme Heat Watches issued for parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Utah

The Watchers

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July 8, 2026

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple Extreme Heat Watches across Montana, northern Wyoming, and Utah through Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, 2026. Temperatures above 38°C (100°F) are forecast across the watch areas. Some areas could see potentially record breaking heat with isolated highs of up to 43°C (110°F) being forecast. Source

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The Watchers

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· Jun 27, 2026

Extreme Heat Watches and Heat Advisories issued across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota

Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches have been issued across parts of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota ahead of intensifying heatwave beginning Sunday, June 28, 2026. Heat index values are forecast to exceed 38°C (100°F) across much of the region, with some areas expected to reach 41 to 43°C (105 to 110°F) through Tuesday or Thursday, depending on location. Source

Fortune

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· Jun 30, 2026

America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am

Heat domes trap overnight temperatures too — and millions without air conditioning are facing this week's Eastern U.S. heat wave.

Boston.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

What Boston meteorologists are saying about ‘dangerous heat and humidity’ this Fourth of July week

Excessive heat watch is up Wednesday - Friday. Heat index pushes to 105-110 Thursday afternoon. The post What Boston meteorologists are saying about ‘dangerous heat and humidity’ this Fourth of July week appeared first on Boston.com.

Fark

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· Jun 27, 2026

Winter storm warnings issued in June for parts of Montana and Idaho. Who wants to go on a nice vacation [Cool]

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NPR News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Some states rolling back worker heat protections

The heat dome encasing much of the eastern U.S. is reviving concerns about protecting workers from the heat. Many states have laws in place but some, including Florida, have rolled them back.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Massive Heat Dome Set To Bake 200 Million Americans Through The Fourth Of July

A massive atmospheric system known as a heat dome is settling over the United States, trapping intense heat and humidity over a region home to more than 200 million people. The system is expanding from the Mississippi and Ohio valleys into the Northeast, creating prolonged, dangerous conditions across more than two dozen states through the [] Massive Heat Dome Set To Bake 200 Million Americans Through The Fourth Of July

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Related coverage for "Extreme Heat Watches issued for parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Utah": The Watchers — Extreme Heat Watches and Heat Advisories issued across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Fortune — America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am. Boston.com — What Boston meteorologists are saying about ‘dangerous heat and humidity’ this Fourth of July week. Fark — Winter storm warnings issued in June for parts of Montana and Idaho. Who wants to go on a nice vacation [Cool]. NPR News — Some states rolling back worker heat protections. Tampa Free Press — Massive Heat Dome Set To Bake 200 Million Americans Through The Fourth Of July