Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1995, Luke Shaw, English footballer was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2012, Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lamb shank, 48 cans of beans, gum: A look at what Alberta’s politicians expense
EDMONTON — A survey of spending over the last fiscal year by Alberta’s provincial politicians indicates taxpayers are footing the bill on everything from bison steak dinners to a pack of gum. And a can of pop. The expenses, posted online on the legislative assembly website, show the purchases kept within the rules set for [] The post Lamb shank, 48 cans of beans, gum: A look at what Alberta’s politicians expense appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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Toronto Sun
· Jun 24, 2026
CHARELBOIS: Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271
Why CFIA Bureaucracy Is Adding to Canada's Food Inflation Problem.
Mindanao Times
· Jun 29, 2026
IP farmers trained in Ube production
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Nepal News
· Jun 28, 2026
मुस्ताङको घरपझोङद्वारा किसानलाई अनुदानमा याक र नाक वितरण
मुस्ताङ। मुस्ताङको घरपझोङ गाउँपालिकाले पशुपालक किसानलाई ५० प्रतिशत अनुदानमा याक र नाक वितरण गरेको छ। ‘हिमाली याकनाक प्रवर्द्धन’ कार्यक्रमअन्तर्गत गाउँपालिकाले पशुपालक किसानलाई अनुदानमा याकनाक वितरण गरेको हो। लाभग्राही पशुपालक व्यवसायी र गाउँपालिकाअन्तर्गत संघीय ससर्त अनुदानमा ५०–५० प्रतिशत लागत साझेदारी रहनेगरी याक र नाक पालन गर्ने किसानलाई प्रोत्साहन गर्ने उद्देश्यले अनुदानमा वितरण गरिएको गाउँपालिकाका अध्यक्ष मोहनसिंह []
Medical Daily
· Jun 22, 2026
USDA Recalls 5,795 Pounds of Power Plate Meals Frozen Meatloaf Over Undeclared Soy Allergen in Three States
USDA recalls 5,795 lbs of Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf for undeclared soy. Shipped to MN, ND, SD. Check USE BY dates 6/25/26 through 6/10/27 immediately.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 24, 2026
Keeping pigs in crates won’t make America healthy
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KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls
· Jul 3, 2026
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Related coverage for "Lamb shank, 48 cans of beans, gum: A look at what Alberta’s politicians expense": Toronto Sun — CHARELBOIS: Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271. Mindanao Times — IP farmers trained in Ube production. Nepal News — मुस्ताङको घरपझोङद्वारा किसानलाई अनुदानमा याक र नाक वितरण. Medical Daily — USDA Recalls 5,795 Pounds of Power Plate Meals Frozen Meatloaf Over Undeclared Soy Allergen in Three States. Washington Examiner — Keeping pigs in crates won’t make America healthy. KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls — 9 Meats That Are Illegal to BBQ in Idaho