Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1841, Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918) was born. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1893, They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836) passed away. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1949, Walt Kuhn, American painter and academic (born 1877) 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 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Impala Platinum Mine Jobs Protest: Rustenburg Residents Demand Local Employment

South Africa Today

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Impala Platinum Mine Jobs Protest: Rustenburg Residents Demand Local Employment

RUSTENBURG, NORTH WEST — Hundreds of unemployed residents from communities surrounding Rustenburg marched to the Impala Platinum Mine recruitment centre this week, demanding fair employment opportunities and protesting the alleged exclusion of locals from mining jobs in the North West Province. The Impala Platinum Mine jobs protest highlights growing frustrations among local youth who feel []

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Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 9, 2026

“Is he a prophet?”: Julius Malema praised after anti-immigration warning appears to come true

Communities in Rustenburg march to the Impala recruitment centre, demanding local employment priority, following Julius Malema's warnings about job exclusion.

Off The Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

Minimum wages rise in Chicago

Minimum wages have gone up for workers in Chicago and Cook County, but efforts to raise state and federal minimums remain on hold. As of July 1, Chicago’s minimum wage is 17.05 per hour for employers with four workers or more, up from 16.60 the day before. The 12.96 minimum for tipped workers remains in []...Click to read more

Wirepoints

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· Jul 7, 2026

Do it Best announces hardware wholesaler’s move out of Illinois – WANE (Ft. Wayne, IN)

The impact on employees, and how many jobs this move to Indiana could create, has not been confirmed.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 21, 2026

K92 Mining: The Market Is Still Valuing A Mine, Not A District

K92 Mining: The Market Is Still Valuing A Mine, Not A District

SundayTimes

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· Jul 6, 2026

Spur launches probe after workers allege labour abuses at Cape Town franchise

Cape Town Spur workers allege exploitation, poverty wages and labour law violations

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 28, 2026

Jobs still up for grabs for students seeking summer employment

Never too late to find seasonal employment: Expert

Mwebantu

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· Jul 9, 2026

Hichilema in Chingola: ‘Never Walk Backwards’—Vote to Keep Jobs Coming

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has told residents of Chingola that mining safety and job creation remain a priority, as he urged them to vote for UPND in August. Addressing the crowd, Hichilema said: “Mining safety is key. One life lost is too many to lose.” He thanked “mwebena Chingola” and announced that government had granted requests [] The post Hichilema in Chingola: ‘Never Walk Backwards’—Vote to Keep Jobs Coming first appeared on Mwebantu.

WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jun 25, 2026

Wisconsin Town Will Pay You In Cash And Perks If You Move There

Wisconsin Town Will Pay You In Cash And Perks If You Move There

Bloomberg

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· Jul 8, 2026

BHP Workers to Strike at World’s Top Iron Ore Export Port

Workers at BHP Group’s Port Hedland iron ore terminal in Western Australia will stage an eight-hour strike on July 16, unions said, escalating tensions with the mining giant and putting some supply at risk.

Cincinnati CityBeat

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ohio Black-owned businesses, payroll has increased, bringing bigger share of economy to group

According to analysis of national census data, black-owned businesses in Ohio continue to increase payroll, and drive jobs and income in the state. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio analyzed the most recent U.S. Census data to find that the more than 5,600 Black-owned businesses in Ohio employed more than 64,000 employees. The data also [] The post Ohio Black-owned businesses, payroll has increased, bringing bigger share of economy to group appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Independent Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

Workers Warned: no work, no pay may apply on June 30

Workers Warned: no work, no pay may apply on June 30

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 24, 2026

Multi-sector strike in Greece today: who is taking part, protest hours and public transport information

Workers in several sectors are striking today, with rallies in Athens, Thessaloniki and other Greek cities over pay and working conditions. Public transport to operate normally The post Multi-sector strike in Greece today: who is taking part, protest hours and public transport information appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Euromaidan Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

Russian strike on a Norwegian charity’s demining team kills two, wounds four in Kherson Oblast

The workers were clearing mines to make farmland safe when the strike hit, the group said.

Workers World

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· Jul 8, 2026

On the picket line

Ohio public sector strike enters tenth week Over 100 members of United Auto Workers Local 2192 have been on strike at Lorain County Job and Family Services (JFS) since Feb. 18 in what might be the longest public sector strike in Ohio’s history. The workers are fighting for a better . . . Continue reading On the picket line at Workers.org

UrduPoint

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· Jun 21, 2026

Two coal mine workers die in mine

Two coal mine workers die in mine

Portside

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· Jul 2, 2026

Local 6 Workers at C&H Sugar in Crockett on Strike, Demand Employer Bargain in Good Faith

Local 6 Workers at CH Sugar in Crockett on Strike, Demand Employer Bargain in Good Faith Kurt Stand Thu, 07/02/2026 - 15:39

NL Times

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Study finds distribution center growth in Netherlands outpaces migrant housing supply

Municipalities in the Netherlands are not factoring migrant worker housing into the expansion of distribution centers, according to

The West Australian

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· Jul 3, 2026

Workers at South Flank and Mining Area C side with BHP over unions by voting in favour of landmark wage deal

Nearly 2000 employees at BHP’s two key Western Australian iron ore mines will be covered by a landmark enterprise bargaining agreement the mining giant labelled as a ‘win-win’.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Steve Tshwete Municipality and SAMWU Clash Over R23 Million Waste Truck Lease

MIDDLEBURG, Mpumalanga — A fierce dispute has erupted between the Steve Tshwete Municipality and the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) over a controversial three-year lease agreement for waste collection trucks. While the local government insists the deal is essential for reliable service delivery, the labor union has strongly condemned the move, labeling it a []

Investing.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

US job openings rise to two-year high, but hiring still struggling

US job openings rise to two-year high, but hiring still struggling

DutchNews.nl

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· Jun 23, 2026

Unions stage rush-hour transport strike against welfare cuts

A three-hour strike by public transport workers is set to hit commuters travelling to work on Wednesday morning. Train, bus,...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 26, 2026

Auto review: Road trippin' in the Infiniti QX80 Sport mega-ute

INDIANAPOLIS — It's construction season in the Midwest, and there’s no better way to navigate it than in a mega-ute. Not in a sedan (WHUMP! Those road seams are harsh). Not in a compact SUV (YIKES! Those semis are huge!). Not in a sport scar (...

The Suburban

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· Jul 9, 2026

MoWest residents prevented railway workers from performing clean up: mayor

Montreal West Mayor Jonathan Cha told the June 29 council meeting that some residents prevented Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway workers from doing clean up work on the tracks near the town’s elevated hump.

Twitchy

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· Jul 12, 2026

Gov. Tim Walz Says Minnesota Stands With Houston, Where Illegal Tried to Run Down ICE Agent

Gov. Tim Walz Says Minnesota Stands With Houston, Where Illegal Tried to Run Down ICE Agent

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 23, 2026

Boom in Blue-Collar Jobs. Here's How To Fill Them

Boom in Blue-Collar Jobs. Here's How To Fill Them

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Kazakhstan's manufacturing share in GDP outpaces mining sector - minister

Kazakhstan's manufacturing share in GDP outpaces mining sector - minister

People.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Teen Summer Hiring Could Hit Lowest Levels Since 1948, New Forecast Says

Experts said inflation, rising costs, automation and increased competition from older workers are making it harder for teens to find jobs

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bay of Plenty rūnanga hopes forestry bio-hub bid will bring jobs

Bay of Plenty rūnanga hopes forestry bio-hub bid will bring jobs

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 1, 2026

Anti-Galamsey task force seizes excavators near Adansi Asokwa hospital after tip-off

The Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force has impounded two excavators and a pickup truck following a raid on an alleged illegal mining site near the Adansi Asokwa Hospital in the Ashanti Region. According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, the operation was launched after authorities received reports on Wednesday morning about illegal mining activities around the hospital. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, the Minister said the suspects fled the area upon realising that the authorities had been alerted.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 23, 2026

Factory job cuts in June near financial crisis and Covid levels...

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The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 29, 2026

The documentary Dreams Continued: The Story of Minning Town launches globally

The documentary Dreams Continued: The Story of Minning Town launches globally

Inc.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iconic 59-Year-Old Midwest Sandwich Chain Abruptly Closes Stores as Workers Allege Unpaid Wages

After not receiving multiple paychecks, some of the chain’s employees have organized strikes.

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jun 27, 2026

This Day in Labor History: June 27, 1993

On June 27, 1993, the A.E. Staley Company in Decatur, Illinois chose to lock out its workers unionized with the Allied Industrial Workers of America in order to bust the union. This led to a two-year campaign to try and not only save these workers’ jobs and union contract, but to save American labor after [] The post This Day in Labor History: June 27, 1993 appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Romania Insider

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· Jul 9, 2026

New rules for energy communities, participation in wholesale market, and storage use

New rules for energy communities, participation in wholesale market, and storage use

Oaklandside

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· Jun 24, 2026

Costco nearing exclusive negotiations for West Oakland store

Costco nearing exclusive negotiations for West Oakland store A retail warehouse and gas station would add 400 jobs to West Oakland and generate 3M in tax revenue, a city report says.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 25, 2026

Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here's how job seekers can address them

Explaining a gap on a resume can be daunting for people seeking work.

Rabble.ca

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· Jun 30, 2026

Industrial Relations board finds Canadian Pacific Kansas City contravened anti-scab law

Workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers System Council 11 have been on strike since the end of May. The post Industrial Relations board finds Canadian Pacific Kansas City contravened anti-scab law appeared first on rabble.ca.

India Today

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· Jun 24, 2026

Whipped, branded, guarded by pitbulls: 13 workers held captive at UP factory

Whipped, branded, guarded by pitbulls: 13 workers held captive at UP factory

Times of India

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· Jun 21, 2026

Worked in two restaurants for 'no experience': Graduate says she can't land a minimum-wage job

Worked in two restaurants for 'no experience': Graduate says she can't land a minimum-wage job

National Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Lucy Gay: The culprit behind Gen Z’s bleak job market isn’t AI. It’s Zoom calls

Employers are reluctant to hire inexperienced workers for remote positions

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