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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 649, Li Jing, Chinese general (born 571) passed away. In 963, The Byzantine army proclaims Nikephoros II Phokas Emperor of the Romans on the plains outside Cappadocian Caesarea. In 1821, Charles Tupper, Canadian physician and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Canada (died 1915) was born. In 1876, Harriet Brooks, Canadian physicist and academic (died 1933) was born. In 1923, Cyril M. Kornbluth, American soldier and author (died 1958) was born. In 1933, Kenny Wharram, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2017) was born. In 1955, Edward Lawson, English soldier, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1873) passed away. In 1979, Joe Thornton, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1990, Morag McLellan, Scottish field hockey player was born. In 1995, Lloyd MacPhail, Canadian businessman and politician, 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

NEWELL: The glaring difference between the US and Canadian militaries — besides the obvious

Western Standard

July 2, 2026

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NEWELL: The glaring difference between the US and Canadian militaries — besides the obvious

Canadians are ashamed. Our military has been in disarray and pitifully inferior for years, but since Justin Trudeau and then Mark Carney have been at the helm of our country, it has deteriorated even more.

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