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On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1911, Katherine DeMille, Canadian-American actress (died 1995) was born. In 1920, Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford (died 2012) was born. In 1922, France grants "one square kilometer" at Vimy Ridge "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". In 1965, Daniel Larson, American politician was born. In 1977, Sotiris Liberopoulos, Greek footballer was born. In 1981, Nicolás Vuyovich, Argentinian race car driver (died 2005) was born. In 1990, Irving Wallace, American author and screenwriter (born 1916) passed away. In 2003, Katharine Hepburn, American actress (born 1907) passed away. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

LA voters pass another tax that’ll impact almost all shopping trips

DNyuz

June 29, 2026

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LA voters pass another tax that’ll impact almost all shopping trips

Los Angeles County has voted to jack up the prices they pay for everyday items by approving a sales-tax increase — in a move critics say will backfire by sending residents across county lines for shopping trips. Measure ER, which passed by more than 25,000 votes, is set to increase sales taxes by half a []

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