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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 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist 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 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lightning strike leaves thousands on New Providence without power four hours as Opposition blasts government’s energy management
NASSAU, BAHAMAS -A lightning strike at the Blue Hills Power Station resulted in thousands of residents and businesses across New Providence being left without electricity for hours on Sunday, with some communities remaining without power well into the night. The prolonged outage is the latest in a series of power disruptions affecting Bahamas Power and []
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The Suburban
· Jul 3, 2026
Hydro-Québec
Power is out to thousands of Quebec homes and businesses after strong thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening.
Save Jersey
· Jul 6, 2026
Sherrill goes dark amid widespread N.J. power outages
By Matt Rooney An early July heatwave and resulting powerful thunderstorms have left tens of thousands of residents without power across the Garden State as [...]
Arab Times Online
· Jul 4, 2026
Over 842,000 US households lose power as extreme heat disrupts Independence Day celebrations
NEW YORK, Jul 4: More than 842,000 households across the United States were without electricity on Saturday as extreme heat and severe weather disrupted Independence Day celebratio...
ABC7 New York
· Jul 5, 2026
Powerful storms cause massive power outages; Paramus outage could extend into midweek
Saturday's storm wreaked havoc across New Jersey as the extreme wind toppled dozens of trees onto wires. According to an update from Mayor Christopher DiPiazza in Paramus, power may not be fully restored until midweek.
Bahamas Press
· Jul 6, 2026
The Blue Hills Power Station Incident
Dear Editor, On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) confirmed that a severe lightning strike hit the Blue Hills Power Station at approximately 10:06 a.m.. The strike triggered a major system disturbance and a subsequent explosion at the 33 KV Substation B. This event disrupted the entire New Providence electricity grid. Smoke was seen billow from []
Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jun 24, 2026
Peak demand triggers widespread outages as questions grow over energy reforms
NASSAU,BAHAMAS- Residents and businesses across New Providence are once again dealing with power disruptions after Bahamas Power and Light revealed that electricity demand exceeded peak load Tuesday night, causing multiple circuits to become overloaded and triggering outages across several communities. The outages affected areas including Pinewood Gardens, Bamboo Boulevard, Churchill Subdivision, Windsor Field and portions []
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Related coverage for "Lightning strike leaves thousands on New Providence without power four hours as Opposition blasts government’s energy management": The Suburban — Hydro-Québec. Save Jersey — Sherrill goes dark amid widespread N.J. power outages. Arab Times Online — Over 842,000 US households lose power as extreme heat disrupts Independence Day celebrations. ABC7 New York — Powerful storms cause massive power outages; Paramus outage could extend into midweek . Bahamas Press — The Blue Hills Power Station Incident. Eyewitness News Bahamas — Peak demand triggers widespread outages as questions grow over energy reforms