Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1866, Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine (died 1953) was born. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1941, Bill Boggs, American journalist and producer was born. In 1943, Peter Jensen, Australian metropolitan was born. In 1964, Craig Charles, English actor and TV presenter was born. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
General Motors 2Q sales take a hit as demand for EVs continues to decline
General Motors’ sales in the second quarter dropped 4.2 as the company’s bet on all-electric vehicles continues to run up against low consumer interest. The Detroit automaker’s EV sales during the second quarter were down 33 compared to the same quarter last year. Sales in 2025 surged ahead of the Trump administration ending the tax []...Click to read more
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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The Next Web
· Jul 2, 2026
Ford’s Q2 US sales fell 10.3% as EV sales dropped 40.7% and an aluminium shortage hit F-Series trucks
Ford reported a 10.3 decline in US new vehicle sales for the second quarter, selling 549,200 vehicles compared with 612,095 a year earlier. Pure EV sales plunged 40.7 year on year. F-Series truck sales, including the F-150, fell 11 after Ford’s top aluminium supplier suffered two factory fires late last year that disrupted production. Ford [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 9, 2026
Know Your Battery
A rapid growth in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), also known as New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Nepal, made headl...
AzerNews
· Jul 8, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales decline
Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced on Wednesday that its global vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2026 declined by 6 year-on-year, reaching 511,900 vehicles. Despite the overall drop, the company reported strong growth in demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with deliveries rising 50 compared with the same period last year to 63,000 units, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.
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