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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2005, Robert E. Ogren, American zoologist (born 1922) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy
The LAPD, one of Flock's biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns.
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 12, 2026
Medical data security: Healthcare needs a carve-out under the DPDP Act
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Oaklandside
· Jul 1, 2026
$2.4 million surveillance contract with Flock approved by Alameda County
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The Epoch Times
· Jun 23, 2026
REPLAY: DOJ Announces Massive National Healthcare Fraud Takedown
The United States Department of Justice holds a major press conference at 11 a.m. ET on June 23 in Washington, D.C., to announce the sweeping results of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. Led by federal prosecutors from the newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division, officials are revealing historic law enforcement actions against hundreds []
DNyuz
· Jul 12, 2026
Antitrust lawsuit on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is just a ploy to stoke anti-Trump hate before midterms
Lawyers for Warner Bros. Discovery recently briefed top executives on the risks of an antitrust suit getting filed by some lefty state attorneys general to upend the 80 billion WBD sale to Paramount Skydance — and the operative word is “politics,” The Post has learned. The case is a dud on antitrust grounds, they said. []
Variety
· Jul 13, 2026
Paramount Blasts States’ Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Warner Bros. Deal, Claims Litigation Will ‘Shield’ Netflix and Tech Companies From ‘Much-Needed Competition’
Paramount Skydance sharply criticized a coalition of 12 Democratic state attorneys general that sued to block the David Ellison-led company’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit filed by the state AGs “distorts settled antitrust law and is based on a misrepresentation of competition in the entertainment industry today,” Paramount said Monday, after the suit []
The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
DDO Council meeting July 7
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The Hill
· Jun 24, 2026
Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid push to revive FISA
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Drudge Report
· Jun 30, 2026
Food Truck Mafia Wreaking Havoc Around National Mall...
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Climate Justice Alliance
· Jun 26, 2026
Climate Justice Alliance Condemns Supreme Court Decision Shielding Monsanto from Accountability
Contact: olivia@climatejusticealliance.org Says Ruling Puts Corporate Interests Over Public Health In reaction to today’s Supreme Court ruling, shielding Monsanto from liability over harms caused by its popular weed killer Roundup, and effectively ending thousands of lawsuits from people who claim that RoundUp ingredients gave them cancer, Climate Justice Alliance legislative director Mar Zepeda issued the [] The post Climate Justice Alliance Condemns Supreme Court Decision Shielding Monsanto from Accountability appeared first on Climate Justice Alliance.
SundayTimes
· Jul 6, 2026
EDITORIAL | Not even Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi’s astonishing presser could prepare us for what followed
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· Jul 6, 2026
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National Review
· Jul 7, 2026
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The New American
· Jun 26, 2026
Supreme Court Hands Monsanto a Major Shield Against Roundup Cancer-warning Lawsuits
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Citizens United
· Jun 30, 2026
Beware Democrat Court Packing Plans
CitizensUnited.org The post Beware Democrat Court Packing Plans appeared first on Citizens United.
Watchdog Report
· Jun 24, 2026
Massive Fraud Crackdown Targets 455 Defendants Nationwide
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Salon
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump’s FCC pressure on “The View” could backfire
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NaturalNews.com
· Jun 20, 2026
Kentucky law shields pesticide companies; critics warn of preemption on cancer warnings
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Florida Politics
· Jun 25, 2026
Libertarians set to hold anti-Flock camera protest in Panama City
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 3, 2026
‘Hold the ground’: Joshua Chamberlain saved the Union — then Maine
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· Jul 13, 2026
Capitol Police Arrest Man With Firearm At U.S. Capitol Barricade
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 13, 2026
CNN Star Brutally Roasts Pentagon Pete
Elizabeth Frantz / REUTERSPete Hegseth’s war on leaks is hypocritical, one CNN journalist pointed out.On Monday, the Defense secretary, 46, announced on X that the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice had created a joint task force to “identify and prosecute leakers,” warning that anyone caught disclosing sensitive military information would face “the full force of the law.”“Leaked information risks lives,” he said. “Access to confidential and secret information is a sacred trust, and those who betray that trust will be met with the full force of the law.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Israel might be headed towards its own January 6 moment - opinion
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TwistedSifter
· Jul 7, 2026
The IT Scapegoat: Why a Condominium HOA President Just Terminated a Brand-New Guard for a System Crash She Couldn’t Control.
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Knewz
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Townhall
· Jul 13, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
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Investing.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Form 4 Unitedhealth Group For: 6 July
Form 4 Unitedhealth Group For: 6 July
Legal Insurrection
· Jun 28, 2026
The Hostile Takeover of the Democratic Party Week at Legal Insurrection
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Off The Press
· Jul 9, 2026
‘Unreasonable under any rule’
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Law Enforcement Today
· Jun 27, 2026
What Law Enforcement Should Know About the Red Rabbits
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Ehud’s Apartment’: What the Epstein Files Reveal About Israel’s Former Prime Minister
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Korea Times News
· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
INEC data breach: Court fixes July 2 for hearing in Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit against Wike’s aide
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Africa Intelligence
· Jul 13, 2026
Africa : Inside the battle waged by Pierre Castel's heirs for control of the beer giant
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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South Africa Today
· Jun 28, 2026
DA Demands Transparency Over NPA Plea Deal With Vusimuzi Matlala in Medicare24 Case
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