Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1947, Jimmie Lunceford, American saxophonist and bandleader (born 1902) passed away. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
It’s a Lawn. What Could It Cost? $200,000?
Merely keeping the house from looking like Grey Gardens is a fortune, and that’s before the fancy grass and 100-foot-plus redwoods are thrown in.
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Times of India
· Jun 24, 2026
In 1999, a farmer donated 87 acres for a park for just $10; today, the land is being sold for a data center in a deal that could bring $10 million to the city and $30 million in tax revenue
In 1999, a farmer donated 87 acres for a park for just $10; today, the land is being sold for a data center in a deal that could bring $10 million to the city and $30 million in tax revenue
The News Letter
· Jun 22, 2026
I swapped my corded lawn mower for this VonHaus cordless one and now I’ll never go back (aff)
Cutting the grass used to be one of those jobs I’d put off for as long as possible, but a VonHaus cordless lawn mower has completely changed that.
Daily Dot
· Jul 9, 2026
“Taxpayers Got Stuck Footing the Bill”: Reporter Questions Cost of Southern California Sidewalk Project
A video shared on X is drawing attention after a reporter questioned the cost of a sidewalk project in San Bernardino County, California, claiming taxpayers spent about 1 million on a small section of concrete. In a news report posted to X, a woman shares how a controversial tax project made very little difference in Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post “Taxpayers Got Stuck Footing the Bill”: Reporter Questions Cost of Southern California Sidewalk Project appeared first on The Daily Dot.
WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville
· Jun 25, 2026
Guide to Yard Sales & Events Across the Tri-State | 6/26–6/27
Guide to Yard Sales & Events Across the Tri-State | 6/26–6/27
DNyuz
· Jul 1, 2026
Embattled California fruit farmer gives away more than 125,000 pounds of nectarines
A California farmer in the Central Valley is giving away more than 125,000 pounds of nectarines to anyone who wants them amid a legal battle over the ownership of the crop. Located about 30 miles from Fresno, Reedley Farmer Cesar Mora said he is tired of watching his crops rot on the tree and drop []
Western Standard
· Jun 21, 2026
TOP FIVE: Edmonton's weediest communities
Few things are more visually pleasing than a well-nurtured lawn with a blanket of green grass cut with crisp lines; stringing together a couple of those houses on a street brings life to the entire block.
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Related coverage for "It’s a Lawn. What Could It Cost? $200,000?": Times of India — In 1999, a farmer donated 87 acres for a park for just $10; today, the land is being sold for a data center in a deal that could bring $10 million to the city and $30 million in tax revenue. The News Letter — I swapped my corded lawn mower for this VonHaus cordless one and now I’ll never go back (aff). Daily Dot — “Taxpayers Got Stuck Footing the Bill”: Reporter Questions Cost of Southern California Sidewalk Project. WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville — Guide to Yard Sales & Events Across the Tri-State | 6/26–6/27. DNyuz — Embattled California fruit farmer gives away more than 125,000 pounds of nectarines. Western Standard — TOP FIVE: Edmonton's weediest communities