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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1770, Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (died 1837) was born. In 1821, Nathan Bedford Forrest, American general and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (died 1877) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. 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 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Fire at Winnipeg Walmart under investigation, St. Vital store remains closed

Winnipeg fire crews responded to the store at St. Vital Centre on Monday night, WFPS confirmed. It said no injuries were reported.
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Tampa Free Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Knives, Smoke, And Propane Flames: Deputies Corner Arson Suspect Inside Burning Tampa Eatery
TAMPA, Fla. – A local business fire ended in an arrest Tuesday morning after deputies confronted an armed man refusing to leave a burning Tampa restaurant. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding an active assault or battery at a restaurant on West Waters Avenue around 8:45 a.m. on July 7, 2026. [] Knives, Smoke, And Propane Flames: Deputies Corner Arson Suspect Inside Burning Tampa Eatery
NPR News
· Jun 23, 2026
What to know about a cold storage warehouse fire in Los Angeles
Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a massive frozen-food storage facility near downtown Los Angeles six days after the fire started.
JFeed
· Jul 1, 2026
BREAKING: Fire Reported at Israeli Embassy in Moscow
This is a developing story.
The Hankyoreh
· Jun 23, 2026
[Reportage] Starbucks in Korea close shop early for sensitivity training after ‘Tank Day’ fiasco
[Reportage] Starbucks in Korea close shop early for sensitivity training after ‘Tank Day’ fiasco
Korea Times News
· Jun 22, 2026
[PHOTO] Starbucks closes early
[PHOTO] Starbucks closes early
Just the news
· Jun 21, 2026
California Gov Newsom declares state of emergency as LA warehouse fire continues to burn, spew smoke
The fire inside the 500,000-square-foot frozen-food warehouse started Wednesday.
Caucasian Knot
· Jun 25, 2026
An oil depot in the Krasnodar region caught fire after a drone attack.
In addition to the oil depot in Poltavskaya, a fire also broke out in a woodworking shop in Krasnodar.
The Age
· Jun 30, 2026
Tobacco shop firebombed in Melbourne
A Tobacco shop on Bridge Road in Richmond was firebombed overnight.
BNO News
· Jun 21, 2026
Crews tear into walls of L.A. cold storage facility as fire burns for 4th day
A fire at a cold storage facility in Los Angeles has been burning for a fourth day, worsening air quality across parts of the city as crews use heavy equipment to tear through walls and reach flames still burning deep inside the building, according to fire officials. The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at a [] The post Crews tear into walls of L.A. cold storage facility as fire burns for 4th day appeared first on BNO News.
KTLA 5
· Jun 21, 2026
Structural integrity now more of a concern for crews fighting multi-day Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Firefighters have been battling a fire at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights for days, and as the flames are extinguished, the building’s structural integrity is becoming more and more of a concern. KTLA's Jennifer McGraw reports. (June 21, 2026) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Boston.com
· Jun 28, 2026
Brookline party store, Chinese restaurant both close after decades in business
Golden Temple was open to Brookline residents for 66 years, while Party Favors was in business for 35 years. The post Brookline party store, Chinese restaurant both close after decades in business appeared first on Boston.com.
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 3, 2026
H&M to close Ximending flagship store at end of 2026
Taipei, July 3 (CNA) Swedish fast-fashion retailer HM confirmed Friday that its flagship store in Taipei's Ximending shopping district, its largest outlet in Taiwan, will close at the end of 2026 when its lease expires.
Metro
· Jun 26, 2026
London department store engulfed in flames sending thick black smoke in the air
London department store engulfed in flames sending thick black smoke in the air
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
Fire destroys provision store at Peki Dzogbati as GNFS averts major spread
A commercial fire has destroyed a wooden provision store at Peki Dzogbati in the Volta Region, with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) preventing the blaze from escalating into a larger disaster through a swift and coordinated emergency response.
Bloomberg
· Jun 22, 2026
Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Smoke Chokes Southern California for Fifth Day
A fire at a cold storage warehouse near downtown Los Angeles continued pumping fumes across Southern California five days after it ignited, prompting emergency declarations as air quality reached unhealthy levels.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 1, 2026
Power substation on fire near Moscow: two districts in Russian capital without electricity – photos, videos
A large fire has broken out at an electricity substation in Lyubertsy near Moscow, leaving two districts in the Russian capital without power.
Meduza.io
· Jun 25, 2026
Nearly 300 Ukrainian drones strike Russian regions. Fire breaks out at fuel depot in southern Russia.
A fire broke out at a fuel depot in the village of Poltavskaya in Krasnodar Krai on June 25 after falling debris from Ukrainian drones struck the facility, the regional emergency operations center reported. No injuries were reported, according to preliminary information. The road connecting Poltavskaya to the village of Trudobelikovsky was closed as a result.
L.A. Times - Health
· Jul 2, 2026
Boyle Heights blaze choked parts of L.A. with astronomical soot pollution
The warehouse fire exposed residents to worse smoke and soot than the 2025 Los Angeles fires
Oaklandside
· Jul 2, 2026
Zing Cafe goes dark, Sam’s Doghouse shutters after four decades and Yammy Sushi closes
Zing Cafe goes dark, Sam’s Doghouse shutters after four decades and Yammy Sushi closes A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 29, 2026
Emergency services battle fire at Islamic prayer hall in Dublin city
Traffic restrictions are in place on Talbot Street.
The korea Herald News
· Jun 22, 2026
Starbucks closes all stores early
Starbucks Korea will close all of its stores early on Monday to conduct history training for employees following backlash over its Tank Day promotion in May. All 2,160 stores were due to close at 3 p.m., marking the first nationwide early closure since Starbucks opened its first outlet in 1999. Employees are to participate in the training by watching prerecorded lectures at their respective stores. The program is designed to strengthen historical awareness and social sensitivity. Two professor
UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
SSP Operations inspects Imambargahs, reviews Muharram security arrangements
SSP Operations inspects Imambargahs, reviews Muharram security arrangements
NewsOne
· Jun 23, 2026
Everything We Know About The Boyle Heights Fire
For nearly a week, a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights has been on fire, sparking concerns in Los Angeles over air quality and toxic fumes.
KMJNow – Fresno
· Jun 29, 2026
‘Suspicious’ Fire Breaks Out in a Condo in Northeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A fire broke out at a condo in Northeast Fresno that is being called suspicious. Crews were called out to the Crownpoint Co...
BOL News
· Jun 29, 2026
Gul Plaza fire declared accidental in police report, six suspects named
Fire reportedly started from shop No. 193 involving a minor. The post Gul Plaza fire declared accidental in police report, six suspects named appeared first on BOL News.
OneIndia
· Jun 23, 2026
Lucknow Fire: Co-Owners’ Background Points to Medical Exam Paper Leak Case, Property Allegations
The co-owner of the commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area where a devastating fire killed 15 people earlier this week had previously been linked to a medical entrance examination paper leak controversy, according to sources. The fresh details have brought renewed
The Motley Fool
· Jun 25, 2026
Why Delek Holdings Rallied Today
The small refiner is benefiting from a fire at Delta's wholly owned refining facility.
Palo Alto Online
· Jun 22, 2026
Left Bank Brasserie closing Tuesday after nearly three decades in Menlo Park
After 28 years in downtown Menlo Park, Left Bank Brasserie is closing its doors after service ends Tuesday evening.
India Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Lucknow fire: Owner of building previously linked to medical test paper leak
Lucknow fire: Owner of building previously linked to medical test paper leak
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· Jul 1, 2026
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 3, 2026
Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment
Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment.
Bisnow News
· Jun 22, 2026
Boyle Heights Cold Storage Fire Prompts Emergency Declarations
Smoke from a burning cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights continued to blanket large swaths of Los Angeles over the weekend, pushing air‑quality readings into unhealthy territory and prompting emergency declarations from city and state leaders. Los...
Off The Press
· Jun 21, 2026
CA Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency as LA warehouse fire continues to burn
California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles have declared a state of emergency as a massive warehouse fire in the city’s Boyle Heights neighborhood continues to burn – sending smoke and haze into the air. Officials declared the state of emergency Saturday. The fire inside the 500,000-square-foot frozen-food warehouse started Wednesday. The warehouse is []...Click to read more
South Africa Today
· Jul 2, 2026
Tensions Escalate in Pietermaritzburg Over Foreign-Owned Spaza Shops
COPESVILLE, PIETERMARITZBURG – Tensions over foreign-owned shops in Copesville, Pietermaritzburg, have intensified following a community march, resulting in several businesses owned by Pakistani nationals remaining closed. Local traders are demanding that these establishments stay shut, arguing that only local entrepreneurs should operate in the area. Meanwhile, the Black Business Council emphasizes the critical need for government []
Hindustan Times
· Jun 27, 2026
DIA news: What's on fire near Denver International Airport? Smoke videos spark concern
Fire reported near Denver International Airport as social media videos show large plumes of smoke rising from the area on Saturday.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 21, 2026
Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire
Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Fire crews battle blaze at Lyttelton’s Shroom Room cafe
Fire crews battle blaze at Lyttelton’s Shroom Room cafe
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 1, 2026
Major high street retailer to close 150 stores as restructuring plan approved
The latest to encounter difficulties A major high street retailer is closing 150 stores after a restructuring plan was approved. The move is just the latest high street business to undergo restructuring and close stores in the wake of “challenging retail conditions”. Since the start of 2025, a number of chains and high street household []
Intel Slava
· Jun 21, 2026
[Photo] 🇶🇦⚡️ — Image circulating showing fire at the Ras Laffan LNG Plant, Qatar.
— Image circulating showing fire at the Ras Laffan LNG Plant, Qatar.@IntelSlava
Cincinnati CityBeat
· Jun 23, 2026
LALO Chino Latino Kitchen announces closure after 10 years of service
LALO Chino Latino Kitchen will close at the end of the month after 10 years in business. The final day of service will be June 27, according to a social media post made by the restaurant. “We’ve decided to close LALO due to our family’s need for better work-life balance, reduced downtown traffic, and the [] The post LALO Chino Latino Kitchen announces closure after 10 years of service appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.
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