Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
'It's not fair': Grassroots group gathers to support state employees after insurance premium hike
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
People gathered in downtown Raleigh on Saturday to advocate for affordable healthcare, just one day after the State Health Plan board approved new policies that would raise insurance premiums for state employees.
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Bernie Sanders
· Jun 27, 2026
Bernie Speaks at Texas Democratic Party Convention
Whether you're from Texas or New York, people are sick and tired of living paycheck to paycheck while the rich get richer. Our job: keep building a grassroots movement in every corner of the country to create a government that works for all, not the few.
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· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits
BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
‘Stop high fiving yourself’: Labor gives with one hand while cost of living takes with the other
Sky News host Jaimee Rogers reacts to Treasurer Jim Chalmers claim that Labor’s tax cut is cost of living relief. “One interest rate rise would wipe out this tax cut five times over, that's not relief,” Ms Rogers said. “That's giving with one hand while the cost of living takes far more away with the other. “The government should stop high-fiving itself.”
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· Jul 9, 2026
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WRAL News
· Jul 10, 2026
Premiums to rise 5% for State Health Plan; state workers to be pushed to UNC for care
State Health Plan premiums will increase next year for state workers, But many could end up paying less overall, if they go only to preferred providers, including UNC Health and Novant.
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Related coverage for "'It's not fair': Grassroots group gathers to support state employees after insurance premium hike": Bernie Sanders — Bernie Speaks at Texas Democratic Party Convention. Seeking Alpha — IAK: The Insurance Sector Back In The Spotlight. Eyewitness News Bahamas — BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits. Sky News Australia — ‘Stop high fiving yourself’: Labor gives with one hand while cost of living takes with the other. National Taxpayers Union — One Year of Helping Taxpayers: Working Families Tax Cuts. WRAL News — Premiums to rise 5% for State Health Plan; state workers to be pushed to UNC for care