Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1905, Magda Foy, American child actress (died 2000) was born. In 1940, Tom Lichtenberg, American football player and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1988, Raúl Spank, German high jumper was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

MagSafe battery chargers recalled after reports of fires, burn injuries

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MagSafe battery chargers recalled after reports of fires, burn injuries

Five reports of Flaunt power banks catching fire prompted a recall of 1,400 MagSafe battery chargers, with burn injuries to hands and arms.

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Toronto Sun

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· Jul 10, 2026

Rowenta cordless vacuum cleaner batteries recalled over risk of fires, burns

Health Canada advises consumers to stop using products 'immediately'

DailyGenius.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

10 Electric Vehicle Charging Mistakes That Damage Your Battery in 2026

The 10 EV charging mistakes that accelerate battery degradation in 2026, backed by Geotab's 22,700-vehicle study. What to fix and what does not matter as much as you think. The post 10 Electric Vehicle Charging Mistakes That Damage Your Battery in 2026 first appeared on DailyGenius.com.

MakeUseOf

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· Jul 3, 2026

Milwaukee sells two battery systems, and most beginners commit to the wrong one

The Milwaukee battery mistake that costs beginners hundreds of dollars — and how to avoid it.

Daily Dot

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· Jun 26, 2026

Passengers Filmed a Luggage Fire Breaking Out Mid-Flight and the Video Is a Reminder of What the FAA Has Been Warning Airlines About for Years

The FAA recorded 93 lithium battery incidents on aircraft in 2025 alone, a number that has climbed every year. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Passengers Filmed a Luggage Fire Breaking Out Mid-Flight and the Video Is a Reminder of What the FAA Has Been Warning Airlines About for Years appeared first on The Daily Dot.

The i Paper

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· Jul 2, 2026

The little-known home upgrade that could save you cash and stop power cuts

The small-but-mighty home battery could help you save hundreds on fluctuating electricity bills

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· Jul 11, 2026

Does fast charging damage your battery more than regular charging?

Does fast charging damage your battery more than regular charging?

The Japan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Lithium battery fires hit record high in Japan in fiscal 2025

Mobile power banks were the products most frequently responsible for fire or smoke incidents involving lithium-ion batteries, followed by heated tobacco products.

BBC News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin

Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

FAW tests sodium-ion battery on heavy truck: 90% capacity retention in extreme cold and 20-minute charging

FAW Jiefang and HiNa Battery successfully test sodium-Ion truck. The post FAW tests sodium-ion battery on heavy truck: 90 capacity retention in extreme cold and 20-minute charging appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

BBC News - Business

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· Jun 25, 2026

Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes

Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

ZDNet

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· Jun 29, 2026

I replaced my iPhone battery at the Apple store for the first time ever - and learned a valuable lesson

A few weeks ago, I replaced my iPhone 14 Pro battery at the Apple store - and was pleasantly surprised by the results.

Gamesradar

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· Jun 22, 2026

I was terrified that Switch 2 Star Fox would be a battery drain until the Belkin Charging Pro case came into my life

I was terrified that Switch 2 Star Fox would be a battery drain until the Belkin Charging Pro case came into my life

Daily Mail

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· Jun 26, 2026

Over 100 million wrongly packed batteries put flights at risk, passengers warned

Over 100 million wrongly packed batteries put flights at risk, passengers warned

Off The Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Millions of eye drop bottles recalled nationwide over potential foreign substance

Millions of bottles of eye drop medication widely used to treat allergies and inflammation are being recalled across the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension eye drops are being recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance, according to the recall notice. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., the []...Click to read more

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Volvo XC40 recalled for fire risk

Plug-in hybrid Volvo XC40s are being recalled for defective batteries that shouldn't be charged or else they'll pose a fire risk.

Digital Trends

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· Jul 10, 2026

The next “flagship killer” is coming from Motorola, but it may not reach the US anytime soon.

A 7,100mAh battery, MagSafe-style magnetic charging, and a 7,000-nit QHD+ LTPO display make it genuinely impressive, and genuinely unavailable to US buyers.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

Vape Batteries Linked to Hundreds of Waste Fires, Company Reports

(NaturalNews) Waste management companies have reported that improperly discarded vapes, containing lithium-ion batteries, have been linked to hundreds of fires in g...

The Next Web

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· Jun 30, 2026

Panasonic to localise US data-centre battery production, CEO says

The Japanese group plans to mass-produce data-centre battery cells in Kansas by fiscal 2028, redirecting a large slice of its AI infrastructure investment toward storage. The companies that built batteries for electric cars are discovering a new and hungrier customer: the data centre. Panasonic plans to localise production of data-centre battery cells in the United [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 30, 2026

Is This Forgotten Battery Stock Primed To Deliver Gains In The Next Leg of The EV Revolution?

QuantumScape is slowly but surely getting its act together.

The Slovenia Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

BateriHub, Global Energy Battery Partner MNA Metal to Tighten Malaysia's Used Battery Recycling Chain

The MoU appoints DOE-licensed MNA Metal Resources as preferred collector for used automotive batteries, strengthening traceability across BateriHub and Global Energy Battery's nationwide battery ecosystem. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2026 - BateriHub, operated by ...

Yardbarker

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· Jun 30, 2026

Jets get major Geno Smith update after battery accusation

Is Smith's status for 2026 in jeopardy?

Irish News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Northern Ireland Fire Service says Eleventh Night bonfire ‘most probable cause’ for Greenisland homes burned down

Embers from Co Antrim bonfire probable cause of blaze that took memories and history from elderly couple

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 11, 2026

Atlanta Braves Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: Battery Atlanta Drives Growth

Atlanta Braves Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: Battery Atlanta Drives Growth

Fox Business

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· Jul 10, 2026

More than 550,000 Kobalt yard tools recalled over battery fire hazard

Greenworks is recalling more than 550,000 Kobalt yard power tools and USB-C batteries sold at Lowe's because the batteries can short-circuit while charging, posing a fire hazard

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance

Millions of bottles of eye drop medication widely used to treat allergies and inflammation are being recalled across the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Wired

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· Jul 8, 2026

9 Best Portable Power Stations (2026), Tested for Capacity and Size

Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.

mindbodygreen

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Signs A Cardiac Surgeon Missed During His Own Heart Attack

Even though he knew deep down.

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 13, 2026

Mass poisoning occurred in Azerbaijan

In Ganja, eight participants of the memorial ceremony were hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning.

People.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

Baby Spent 333 Days in Hospital Awaiting Heart Transplant as Family Rebuilt Their Lives Around Hospital Room (Exclusive)

Irie Gellis survived months of intubation, four open-heart surgeries, 19 chest tubes, eight catheterization procedures and countless IVs

Ars Technica

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· Jul 1, 2026

US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs

Record home battery installations unlock options for grids—and AI data centers.

IoT Business News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Battery Replacement Costs Threaten Industrial IoT Expansion, Warns ByteSnap Design

ByteSnap Design highlights how rising battery maintenance costs challenge Industrial IoT expansion and introduces an energy harvesting blueprint to enable maintenance-free sensor networks using ambient energy sources. The post Battery Replacement Costs Threaten Industrial IoT Expansion, Warns ByteSnap Design appeared first on IoT Business News.

Investing.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

EV battery durability exceeds expectations as replacement fears persist

EV battery durability exceeds expectations as replacement fears persist

TechRepublic

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· Jun 22, 2026

Huawei Watch Blood Sugar Tracking: Timeline, Diabetes Risk Alerts & What Works Today

Huawei’s blood sugar tracking timeline shows how its watches moved from blood pressure monitoring to diabetes risk alerts, but not true glucose readings. The post Huawei Watch Blood Sugar Tracking: Timeline, Diabetes Risk Alerts What Works Today appeared first on TechRepublic.

Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Australia’s miners were racing to decarbonise. Why are some tapping the brakes?

A few years ago, BHP and Rio Tinto expected they would be deploying battery-powered trucks by the end of this decade. Now, those timelines have slipped into the 2030s.

New Scientist

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· Jul 7, 2026

Salt batteries are about to shake up EVs and grid storage

Today, most rechargeable batteries are made from lithium ions, but sodium-ion alternatives could make battery tech much cheaper and offer other advantages

Boston.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Preserving a vehicle’s computer settings while replacing a battery

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, discusses safe ways to maintain computer memory while changing a car battery. The post Preserving a vehicle’s computer settings while replacing a battery appeared first on Boston.com.

Irish Tech News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Review

The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 wireless charging station is a compact, folding base which can keep your smartwatch, earphones and smartphone charged. Anker has sent us a review unit to take a look at, and we have been using it for the last few weeks to see how it performs. Folded up, the device takes up []

PravdaReport

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· Jul 10, 2026

Five Hidden Android Settings That Can Dramatically Improve Battery Life

Simple changes to a few overlooked Android settings can noticeably increase your smartphone's battery life, helping you spend more time between charges while reducing long-term battery wear. Disable Power-Hungry Features Writing for MakeUseOf, technology journalist Jorge Aguilar highlighted several hidden Android settings that can improve battery performance. One of his top recommendations is scheduling dark mode to activate automatically. Devices equipped with OLED displays consume less power when dark mode is enabled because black pixels require little or no energy.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 9, 2026

Not everyone is leaving California -- new commercial battery maker sets up shop in Sacramento

The lithium-ion batteries that supply much of today’s clean energy come with some infamous drawbacks, from fire risk to reliance on foreign mining. Alternatives have been slow to get off the ground. But California start-up Peak Energy ...

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· Jul 10, 2026

New sodium metal battery design charges in just 4 minutes and retains its capacity for years

New sodium metal battery design charges in just 4 minutes and retains its capacity for years

Korea Times News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Korean battery makers accelerate push into US ESS market

Korean battery makers accelerate push into US ESS market

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