Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1914, Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
New York Finalizes Rule for New Buildings to Be Electric
New York is now the first state in the U.S. to require new buildings to be built entirely electric, without hookups to fossil fuels including gas, the New York State Assembly reported. The rule was initially passed in 2023 as the All-Electric Buildings Act and was finalized with the State Fire Prevention and Building Code [] The post New York Finalizes Rule for New Buildings to Be Electric appeared first on EcoWatch.
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USA TODAY
· Jul 8, 2026
Engineers stabilize NYC skyscraper, some evacuation orders lifted
After hours of monitoring NYC's skyscraper, engineers report no movement and lift some evacuation orders as shoring measures stabilize the site. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3f6p8tfb Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
NYC Is Racing to Secure ‘Unstable’ Midtown Manhattan Building
New York City officials were racing to stabilize a high-rise building in the heart of Manhattan after cracks developed in multiple columns and floors began to sag, leading to the evacuation of nearby office buildings and a school during the height of the morning rush. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Daily Beast
· Jul 7, 2026
Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Collapse Fears
FDNYA Midtown Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after construction workers discovered structural problems that raised fears of a possible collapse. Crews cleared the 37-story building on East 42nd Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday after two support beams on the 21st and 22nd floors began buckling. Officials said floors 21 through 26 showed signs of stress and partial failure. The building, which previously housed pharmaceutical company Pfizer, was emptied as a precaution, with no injuries reported. Eight nearby buildings were also evacuated while emergency crews assessed the situation. The FDNY said it was responding to a “major technical rescue response,” while New York City Department of Buildings inspectors launched an investigation. A section of East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as officials assess the building’s safety. The building is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion.Read more at The Daily Beast.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 4, 2026
Harlem NYCHA building without power amid heat wave
Harlem NYCHA building without power amid heat wave
Politizoom
· Jul 7, 2026
Building Buckles in Manhattan, NY (A Little Vignette)
This really *is* new and different. A building in Manhattan is not doing what it should. It’s causing difficulties. It’s misbehaving and has the potential to cause something very, very bad. It’s being turned into something good, but with these problems, it’s most certainly going to be awhile. No, this is not political, just
Daily Mirror
· Jul 8, 2026
New York City skyscraper evacuated after partial collapse in 'very serious situation'
Fire chiefs are urging New Yorkers to avoid the area after bricks reportedly fell to the street
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Related coverage for "New York Finalizes Rule for New Buildings to Be Electric": USA TODAY — Engineers stabilize NYC skyscraper, some evacuation orders lifted. Bloomberg — NYC Is Racing to Secure ‘Unstable’ Midtown Manhattan Building. The Daily Beast — Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Collapse Fears. ABC7 New York — Harlem NYCHA building without power amid heat wave . Politizoom — Building Buckles in Manhattan, NY (A Little Vignette). Daily Mirror — New York City skyscraper evacuated after partial collapse in 'very serious situation'