Today in News History

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 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1956, Sandi Patty, American singer and pianist 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 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1995, Luke Shaw, English footballer was born. 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.

Many SoCal beaches contaminated amid heat wave

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July 10, 2026

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As temperatures spike across Southern California, many resident say they plan to the beach, though many now learning of extremely high bacteria levels at beaches across the region. KTLA’s Jillian Smukler reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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The Japan Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Britain and Switzerland break June temperature record as deadly heat wave grips Europe

The early summer heat wave has killed dozens, disrupted power supplies, and closed schools and cultural landmarks.

The Olive Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sea pollution hits the Costa del Sol as Marbella pulls out almost 25,000 litres of plastic from in a single month

SUMMER months on Andalucia beaches have started with sun, sand, and rubbish littered across the coastline – at lower numbers than 2025 but still creating new municipal cleaning services. Shocking

NPR News

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· Jun 24, 2026

5 years after the Surfside condo collapse, the toll of the tragedy remains

Surfside, Florida, is marking five years since a beachfront condominium collapsed, killing 98 people. It was one of the largest structural failures in U.S. history.

The Local Italy

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· Jun 25, 2026

MAP: The polluted Italian beaches to avoid this summer

While the vast majority of Italian beaches are clean, the latest data shows that there are dozens of spots swimmers should steer clear of.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

Boston.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

These are the beaches closed in Mass. as the heat wave hits

Check out this updating list of beach closures this Fourth of July week. The post These are the beaches closed in Mass. as the heat wave hits appeared first on Boston.com.

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Related coverage for "Many SoCal beaches contaminated amid heat wave": The Japan Times — Britain and Switzerland break June temperature record as deadly heat wave grips Europe . The Olive Press — Sea pollution hits the Costa del Sol as Marbella pulls out almost 25,000 litres of plastic from in a single month. NPR News — 5 years after the Surfside condo collapse, the toll of the tragedy remains. The Local Italy — MAP: The polluted Italian beaches to avoid this summer . Times of India — Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon. Boston.com — These are the beaches closed in Mass. as the heat wave hits