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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

It pays to kiss up and kick down

Financial Times

Financial Times

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July 12, 2026

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It pays to kiss up and kick down

But treating colleagues badly might not be quite as helpful as some of the worst offenders think

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Right 17%


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