Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1864, John Jacob Astor IV, American colonel and businessman (died 1912) 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 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1965, Eileen Ivers, American fiddler was born. In 1970, Leslie Groves, American general and engineer (born 1896) passed away. In 1976, Frederick Hawksworth, English engineer (born 1884) passed away. 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 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.

Harbour Circle Roadway And St. James Street Sidewalk To Be Rehabilitated

Jamaica Information Service

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July 12, 2026

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The Harbour Circle roadway and St. James Street sidewalk in Montego Bay are slated for rehabilitation, under the urban development component of the MoBay Step-Up Programme, following a contract signing []

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Jamaica Information Service

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· Jul 12, 2026

Harbour Circle Roadway and St. James Street Sidewalk to Be Rehabilitated

The Harbour Circle roadway and St. James Street sidewalk in Montego Bay are slated for rehabilitation, under the urban development component of the MoBay Step-Up Programme, following a contract signing []

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

Two intersections to be beautified

Two intersections to be beautified

The West Australian

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· Jul 6, 2026

Graffiti artist in standoff with police on major bridge

Traffic is building on a major bridge as police negotiate with a man on top of one of its pillars after a dangerous graffiti stunt involving a Pam the Bird tag.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Tampa Traffic Alert: Westbound Causeway Blvd. Squeezed To One Lane Until 4 PM Today

TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers and pedestrians on Causeway Boulevard face a tighter commute today. Starting at 9 a.m., the Tampa Water Department closed the outside westbound lane between South 82nd Street and South 86th Street to complete a restoration project. The sidewalk running alongside this portion of the road is also closed to the public. [] Tampa Traffic Alert: Westbound Causeway Blvd. Squeezed To One Lane Until 4 PM Today

Hi China

· Jun 29, 2026

Drivers team up to protect blind pedestrian

A blind pedestrian accidentally wandered into a busy traffic lane. Two quick-thinking drivers stopped their vehicles, halted oncoming traffic and safely guided the pedestrian out of danger. #Trending

Our News Bahamas

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· Jun 29, 2026

React in Wake of a Deadly Traffic Tragedy That Claimed Four Lives

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Residents and workers along Shirley Street are calling for improved road safety measures after a fatal crash claimed the lives of four young women.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 25, 2026

Powering sustainable mobility

Powering sustainable mobility

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jun 29, 2026

Driving Over the 4th? Road Construction You Should Know About

Driving Over the 4th? Road Construction You Should Know About

Independent Online

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· Jul 11, 2026

How eThekwini is tackling traffic signal vandalism with innovative solutions

How eThekwini is tackling traffic signal vandalism with innovative solutions

Black America Web

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· Jul 4, 2026

America 250: The History and Evolution of Baltimore’s Mondawmin Mall

Mondawmin Mall, a 70-year-old Baltimore landmark, reflects urban resilience and community evolution in America.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 21, 2026

TVS marks World Motorcycle Day with a movement for safe riding practices

The initiative was centred around safe and responsible riding, use of protective riding gear and safety equipment, compliance with traffic rules and road etiquette, etc

BERNAMA

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· Jul 2, 2026

General : Smart Lane Eases Traffic Congestion By Up To 50 Pct - Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Smart Lane initiative implemented on several stretches of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) since 2023 has helped reduce traffic congestion by between 30 and 50 per cent, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 2, 2026

Smart Lane cuts highway congestion by up to 50pc, accident rates remain low, says Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The Smart Lane traffic management initiative has reduced congestion on selected highways by...

The Standard

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· Jul 1, 2026

Hammersmith Bridge will not reopen to vehicles as there is no funding available, council report suggests

Hammersmith Fulham Council is recommending a ‘phased repair’ of the bridge, prioritising access for cyclists and pedestrians

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 2, 2026

Smart Lane kurangkan kesesakan trafik hingga 50 peratus

KUALA LUMPUR: Inisiatif Smart Lane di lebuh raya utama negara berjaya mengurangkan kadar kesesakan trafik antara 30 peratus hingga 50 peratus sepanjang tempoh 2023 hingga kini. Menteri Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata, pelaksanaan sistem berkenaan oleh Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) terbukti berkesan meningkatkan kelancaran aliran trafik di kawasan terlibat. Beliau berkata, daripada ... Read more The post Smart Lane kurangkan kesesakan trafik hingga 50 peratus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jul 1, 2026

Road Closure Planned for State Road 261 in Warrick County

Road Closure Planned for State Road 261 in Warrick County

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Graffiti artist on major Melbourne bridge

A major Melbourne bridge has been targeted by the Pam the Bird graffiti artist.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 3, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce events at Madison Square Garden prompt Midtown street closures Friday

Street closures are in effect around Madison Square Garden on Friday as security ramps up for private events reportedly tied to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

WRAL News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Water main break closes lanes near RDU

Crews are repairing an emergency water main break on Airport Boulevard at Sorrel Grove Church Road near RDU, according to the Town of Cary.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 22, 2026

University of Seoul-supported startup to develop AI-based road safety management model

University of Seoul-supported startup to develop AI-based road safety management model

Science Daily

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· Jun 28, 2026

Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads

Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled material. If future studies confirm the roads are durable, the technology could help tackle both marine pollution and overflowing landfills.

The Suburban

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· Jun 25, 2026

Overnight paving to close Highway 20 West near Morgan Road

Overnight paving to close Highway 20 West near Morgan Road

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 29, 2026

Kennedy Town walkway plan needs rethink to match local vibe: harbourfront body

The head of Hong Kong’s Harbourfront Commission has called for improvements to the proposal to reclaim land for a popular tourist selfie spot in Kennedy Town, saying the current design failed to fit the neighbourhood’s ambience. Ivan Ho Man-yiu, the advisory body’s chairman, said on Monday that the design of a proposed offshore walkway at Kennedy Town Praya should reflect the “city mood” of the district. “On its design, commission members have raised a lot of suggestions, and one of the biggest...

BoingBoing

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· Jun 25, 2026

New Jersey has a road called Shades of Death and residents grease the sign to stop theft

Shades of Death Road is a real two-lane road in Warren County, New Jersey, running 6.7 miles through forest and swamp. According to Weird NJ, residents have gone so far as to smear the pole holding the street sign with grease to stop people from stealing it. — Read the rest The post New Jersey has a road called Shades of Death and residents grease the sign to stop theft appeared first on Boing Boing.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 29, 2026

Money was sought to restore Tampa Bay's coastal habitat. Gov. Ron DeSantis just vetoed it

TAMPA, Fla. — A suite of habitat restoration goals on a federal wildlife refuge offshore Pinellas County promised big benefits for human and animal residents alike: More eastern oyster reefs to clean Tampa Bay’s water and curb erosion; more ...

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jul 10, 2026

Verdant Beauty, Wide-Open Spaces, Elegant Architecture: Have a Look at 15 Photos That Show Why Central Park Is the Lifeblood of Manhattan

At the center of the concrete jungle, the green expanse provides New York with a real retreat to nature

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 4, 2026

Taylor Swift’s Something Blue? Empire State Building Glow Ups Over Manhattan

New York City’s popular landmark was lit light blue over the city skyline to celebrate the power couple’s wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

Irish News

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘You’re saving someone’s life’ - behind the scenes with the team working on the frontline of Belfast’s drug crisis

SNOs provide a front-line community safety service engaging with businesses and vulnerable people to try and keep the city safe

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

How Will Mumbai Solve Rising Traffic Problem? Here's What BMC Chief Ashwini Bhide Says

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide explained how Mumbai Metro expansion, road concretisation and better flood management aim to transform city mobility.

The Paris News (search feed)

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· Jul 4, 2026

Bridge repairs at SH 19 and Loop 286 overpass to begin this week

Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced that bridge repair work will be underway on the SH 19 at Loop 286 overpass beginning on July 8, 2026.

AMBCrypto

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· Jul 7, 2026

Blockaid withdraws BTTC bridge exploit alert after shutdown operation confirmed

Blockaid reclassified a suspected BTTC Bridge exploit as an authorized internal operation after Justin Sun said it was part the project's Bridge Sunset Program.

People.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Jersey Shore’s Ocean City Moves Closer to Turning Shuttered Theme Park Site Into Luxury Hotel

On June 25, officials in Ocean City N.J., officially designated the site of the now-closed Gillian’s Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

New concrete seawall a concern to N.B. neighbours but lies outside government jurisdiction

The construction of a large seawall around a coastal property in Cap-Brûlé has neighbouring residents concerned about the impact on public beaches and calling out a lack of rules governing erosion-control structures in New Brunswick.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 11, 2026

The Patrol Car Crisis: How a Busybody’s Constant Police Calls Pushed a Fed-Up Resident to Plan a Genius Legal Counter-Attack

Annoying neighbors can ruin the neighborhood. The post The Patrol Car Crisis: How a Busybody’s Constant Police Calls Pushed a Fed-Up Resident to Plan a Genius Legal Counter-Attack appeared first on TwistedSifter.

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jul 9, 2026

Culvert Project Closes Portion of Lone Star Road in Sullivan County Through September

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI) - Drivers in Sullivan County should prepare for significant traffic impacts as a major roadway improvement project gets ...

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