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 1841, Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918) was born. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1941, Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005) was born. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. 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 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hotel on public open space dropped from Sliema Townsquare project after court victory
Planning Authority approves revised Townsquare plans after developer was forced to abandon controversial proposal for an 11-storey hotel on stilts occupying land designated as public open space, while the original 28-storey tower remains intact
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The Standard
· Jun 29, 2026
Islington 'Cool Space' forced to close due to overheating as temperatures soar
The space is intended to provide residents with shelter from extreme heat
The News Letter
· Jun 22, 2026
Kevin McNally Workers Party Representative for East Belfast has challenged the decision making process at Belfast City Council and their readiness to approve plans for large private sector health providers
Mr McNally said a number of buildings in the East of the city some currently not in use but the Stormont Hotel which is still in use as a conference centre with hotel accommodation. The owners have been granted change of use planning permission and this has caused a controversy at the full Council meeting this week as objections were lodged by local residents and politicians who argued that in order to capitalise on the growing tourism industry hotel accommodation was needed.
MovieGuide
· Jul 9, 2026
HOME TOWN Hotel Owner’s Favorite Reno Photos Before Tragic Fire
One of the co-owners of The Heirloom Hotel from HOME TOWN: INN THIS TOGETHER, which burned down post-renovation...
The Real Deal
· Jul 2, 2026
Landlord loses UES grocery condo to foreclosure
Despite grocery-anchored retail properties’ increasing popularity, some owners are still losing buildings to lenders. Through an affiliate, lender MetLife took back the keys at 188 East 64th Street on the Upper East Side through a deed in lieu of foreclosure, Crain’s reported. Real estate firm Gateside Corporation gave up both two units in the deal, a commercial condominium and a parking garage. The deal valued the two units — located at The Royale luxury condo complex — at 44.1 million. The property is also addressed at 1066 Third Avenue. It’s unclear what sparked the foreclosure proceedings; MetLife declined to comment []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
The West Australian
· Jun 27, 2026
A medley of Launceston hotels
Three great choices at the top of Tassie
Commercial Observer
· Jun 22, 2026
Helaba Lends $112M for Dallas-Area Apartments at Former JCPenney HQ
The former headquarters of JCPenney is in line for a residential makeover with some fresh capital. A joint venture between StreetLights Residential and Pritzker Realty Group has landed 111.5 million of construction financing to develop a multifamily project at the clothing chain’s former headquarters campus in suburban Dallas, Commercial Observer can first report. German commercial bank []
Quartz
· Jun 28, 2026
The best all-inclusive resorts near Tulum, Mexico
From a couples-only Secrets resort within walking distance of Tulum's town center to a 735-room Hilton on a private Caribbean cove
Curbed
· Jul 6, 2026
A Big Bright Three-Bedroom in Morningside Heights for $850,000
And an “estate condition” one-bedroom in a Brooklyn Heights brownstone.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 8, 2026
Kennedy Center’s Eerie Emptiness Exposed
Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty ImagesOnce the beating cultural heart of Washington, D.C., the Kennedy Center is now all but abandoned.A new Washington Post report details just how empty the center was on Monday—“bordering on eerie,” as the newspaper put it.The iconic arts venue was set to close for two years on Sunday but has been kept open to the public by court order. Center executives say they will not be scheduling new shows or concerts, leaving the venue accessible but uninviting. Read more at The Daily Beast.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Four Square Ōtaika couple transform store into community hub
Four Square Ōtaika couple transform store into community hub
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· Jun 26, 2026
ZOMERLUST BOUTIQUE HOTEL – A PAARL LANDMARK REBORN
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Cincinnati CityBeat
· Jun 22, 2026
Hold up! Madison Theater is ‘not permanently closed’
Despite Madison Theater announcing Friday it was closing, the venue owner’s lawyer told CityBeat that’s not actually the case. Attorney Dave Kruer said the venue is “not permanently closed,” but that operator Frank Hulefeld simply “can’t operate there anymore.” The announcement cited “sudden termination of our lease” as the reason behind the abrupt closure. Hulefeld [] The post Hold up! Madison Theater is ‘not permanently closed’ appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.
The Independent
· Jul 7, 2026
High-rise building near NYC’s Grand Central station evacuated over fears it could collapse
The high-rise previously housed offices for the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, but is currently being converted into apartments
Vogue
· Jul 2, 2026
Undercover Resort 2027
Undercover Resort 2027
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 4, 2026
Prison building completed after three decades
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The Week
· Jun 22, 2026
Can Alberti 1740: artistic elegance in Mahon’s old town
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· Jul 10, 2026
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DNyuz
· Jul 3, 2026
Adam Driver finds a buyer to his longtime Brooklyn loft days after it hit the market
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AllAfrica
· Jun 24, 2026
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Brisbane Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Sydneysiders must shape their new Town Hall Square before it shapes them
Town Hall Square does not yet exist. Yet, it is already acting like a square: an agora where Sydneysiders argue about cost, demolition, and whether they need a square at all.
Middle East News 247
· Jun 22, 2026
FÄM PROPERTIES CLOSES AED124 MILLION OFFICE SALE AT VISION TOWER, BUSINESS BAY
fäm Properties has facilitated the sale of approximately 40,000 square feet of office space at Vision Tower in Business Bay for AED124 million, the biggest commercial real estate deal of its kind ever recorded in Dubai. The asset, a contiguous block of Grade A office space across multiple floors in one of Business Bay’s [] The post FÄM PROPERTIES CLOSES AED124 MILLION OFFICE SALE AT VISION TOWER, BUSINESS BAY appeared first on Middle East News 247.
Sightline Institute
· Jul 9, 2026
Introducing the New Neighborhood Apartment
A Portland design competition showcases breezy, light-filled, and family-sized apartments—if only they were legal. The post Introducing the New Neighborhood Apartment appeared first on Sightline Institute.
Metro
· Jul 13, 2026
I found London’s best hotel lounge for remote workers — it’s stunning
The office has nothing on this place.
NDTV
· Jul 7, 2026
Under-Construction Manhattan Skyscraper's Columns Buckle, Hundreds Evacuated
The 1970s-era office building was being converted to luxury apartments, and is the former global headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.
San Antonio Current
· Jul 10, 2026
This San Antonio hacienda for sale comes with an extensive wine cellar, putting green and an aquarium room
A luxurious hacienda recently listed for sale in far North San Antonio isn’t just for anyone. First of all, to afford the 3.74 million price tag, one pretty much has to be somebody. But secondly, to really love this house — down to its very studs — one has to be willing to embrace the [] The post This San Antonio hacienda for sale comes with an extensive wine cellar, putting green and an aquarium room appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jun 21, 2026
North Rock Real Estate Acquires Rochester Crossings Commercial Center For $8.98M
North Rock Real Estate, operating under the corporate name Rochester Crossings LLC, purchased the Rochester Crossings commercial center at 3780 Marketplace Drive NW in northwest Rochester on June 11. The firm and a group of investors paid 8.98 million for the 23-year-old, 10-unit retail complex, which Olmsted County valued at 7.12 million for the 2026-2027 [] The post North Rock Real Estate Acquires Rochester Crossings Commercial Center For 8.98M appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque
· Jul 3, 2026
Corridor Restaurants That Have Closed in the Last 10+ Years That We Really Miss
Corridor Restaurants That Have Closed in the Last 10+ Years That We Really Miss
Vanguard News
· Jun 30, 2026
Lagos seals two hospitality outfits over noise pollution
The affected facilities are Westgate Arena Club at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora, in Kosofe Local Government Area, and Dave Premium and Suites on Alhaji Irorun Street, Alapere, Ketu. The post Lagos seals two hospitality outfits over noise pollution appeared first on Vanguard News.
Boston.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Look inside a new waterfront hotel on Lake Champlain
The 161-room lakeside retreat features a restaurant, pool, and outdoor terrace. The post Look inside a new waterfront hotel on Lake Champlain appeared first on Boston.com.
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