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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1932, Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1958, Tonya Lee Williams, English-Canadian actress and producer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
I merged three mismatched drives into one big one, and Windows did it for free
Old drives, mismatched and forgotten, finally earned their keep.
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TechCrunch
· Jun 26, 2026
Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue
The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving.
Fark
· Jun 30, 2026
Ford is recalling almost three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect, possibly because the 1979 post-punk single by Joy Division can damage parking brakes [Interesting]
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Polygon
· Jun 23, 2026
Lords of the Fallen 2 dodges crowded fall 2026, delayed to 2027
Originally due out later this year, the Soulslike sequel dodges Grand Theft Auto 6
Entrepreneur.com
· Jul 1, 2026
This Automaker Paid $4.8 Billion to Fix Its Cars in a Single Year. Here’s Its Unexpected Solution to Quality Control Issues.
The company's efforts are paying off.
The West Australian
· Jul 2, 2026
Honda and Nissan close to announcing cooperation deal - report
A merger is no longer on the table, but Honda and Nissan are close to deals that could see its jointly develop components, software and some vehicles.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 4, 2026
If I Had To Start Over, I Would Buy These 2 REITs First
If I Had To Start Over, I Would Buy These 2 REITs First
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Related coverage for "I merged three mismatched drives into one big one, and Windows did it for free": TechCrunch — Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue. Fark — Ford is recalling almost three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect, possibly because the 1979 post-punk single by Joy Division can damage parking brakes [Interesting]. Polygon — Lords of the Fallen 2 dodges crowded fall 2026, delayed to 2027. Entrepreneur.com — This Automaker Paid $4.8 Billion to Fix Its Cars in a Single Year. Here’s Its Unexpected Solution to Quality Control Issues.. The West Australian — Honda and Nissan close to announcing cooperation deal - report. Seeking Alpha — If I Had To Start Over, I Would Buy These 2 REITs First