Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1730, Josiah Wedgwood, English potter, founded the Wedgwood Company (died 1795) was born. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1951, Joan Bauer, American author was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
I used to manually merge two spreadsheets every week — this Excel function completely replaced it
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Global News
· Jul 2, 2026
Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Dobes to three-year extension
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a three-year contract extension after the 25-year-old emerged as the team's starter last season.
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jun 28, 2026
A $55 Billion Safety Net? Government Tab to Prop Up American Farms Is Rising
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· Jul 2, 2026
Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to three-year extension
The Montreal Canadiens have locked up their No. 1 goaltender. Jakub Dobes and the Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of 5,357,575, the team announced Thursday. The extension will begin in 2027-28 and keep Dobes in Montreal through the 2029-30 season. Dobes established himself as the Canadiens’ top man [] The post Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to three-year extension appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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· Jul 3, 2026
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Related coverage for "I used to manually merge two spreadsheets every week — this Excel function completely replaced it": Global News — Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Dobes to three-year extension. MakeUseOf — Your Excel formulas don't have to be unreadable — here's the one function that fixes them. POLITICO — Coucou revoilà la dissolution. The Wall Street Journal - Business — A $55 Billion Safety Net? Government Tab to Prop Up American Farms Is Rising. CityNews Montreal — Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to three-year extension. The Eastern Herald — Pentagon Reverses Hegseth’s Flu Mandate as Lackland Outbreak Kills Recruit, Sickens 275