Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1937, Guy Woolfenden, English composer and conductor (died 2016) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Major London station to close within weeks for major £20,000,000 upgrade

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July 12, 2026

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Trains that normally call into London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will be forced to divert to other stations during the 22-day closure.

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The Real Deal

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· Jul 10, 2026

NY Dirt: Hit the gym

New Yorkers are ready to get healthy. Retailers are willing to bet on it. One trend driving retail activity this past quarter compared to last was high-end wellness. The two largest leases of the quarter, as compiled in a JLL report released Thursday, were Chelsea Piers’ 76,000-square-foot deal by the South Street Seaport, at 250 Water Street, and Life Time’s 71,000-square-foot lease in North Williamsburg. Both are boutique gyms. Following close behind was Atria Health, a membership-based medical group that focuses on “optimizing your lifestyle” and “healthy longevity.” Its services cost 60,000 per year, according to The New York Times. []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Now Magazine

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· Jul 5, 2026

GO Train service to Stratford launches Monday as Kitchener Line expands

What to know Starting Monday, Metrolinx will officially extend GO Train service to Stratford, offering daily, year-round trips as part of an expansion of the... The post GO Train service to Stratford launches Monday as Kitchener Line expands appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Commercial Observer

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· Jul 9, 2026

Metro Loft, David Werner to Rebuild Collapsed Portion of Former Pfizer HQ

Nathan Berman’s Metro Loft has a plan to rebuild the expanded portion of the former Pfizer headquarters building that caused an alarming structural collapse on Tuesday and drew national attention. Berman and his partner, David Werner Real Estate Investments, had been in the middle of converting the former Pfizer HQ at 235 East 42nd Street []

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Man City’s £824m rebuild topped by British-record Anderson move

Manchester City’s transfer spending has hit £824m in three years after signing Elliot Anderson in a British-record £116m deal.

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Related coverage for "Major London station to close within weeks for major £20,000,000 upgrade": The Real Deal — NY Dirt: Hit the gym. Now Magazine — GO Train service to Stratford launches Monday as Kitchener Line expands. Commercial Observer — Metro Loft, David Werner to Rebuild Collapsed Portion of Former Pfizer HQ. SkySports — Man City’s £824m rebuild topped by British-record Anderson move