Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1895, Buckminster Fuller, American architect and engineer, designed the Montreal Biosphère (died 1983) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1932, Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1945, Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen, German field marshal (born 1895) passed away. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Rantz: Washington spent $6.2 million on I-90 wildlife bridge for one bear to cross in 8 years
Washington spent about 6.2 million on an I-90 wildlife overcrossing near Snoqualmie Pass. Nearly eight years later, the state is celebrating its first bear.
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Times of India
· Jul 12, 2026
Canada gives share of bridge profits to US to get Trump nod
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27 connecting Detroit and Windsor. Canada agreed to share net toll profits with the United States after construction costs. This agreement resolves a long-standing dispute between the two trading partners. Canada funded the entire 4.5 billion construction project over the Detroit River. The deal directs proceeds to a US-run regional development fund.
CBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Gordie Howe bridge cost still $6.4B despite delays, federal authority says
The cost of the new Gordie Howe bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit is still 6.4 billion despite multiple delays, according to the federal authority that oversees the bridge.
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· Jun 27, 2026
Review: Is the fifth and final series of The Bear worth watching?
It’s streaming on Disney+ now.
BoingBoing
· Jul 10, 2026
Louisville's Can Opener gives 11foot8 a run for its money, peeling open trucks at a rate of about 1 per day
Since North Carolina's famed 11-foot-8-inch can-opener bridge was raised to 12 feet and 4 inches, the bridge's steady flow of victims has slowed to a trickle. Thanks to a major road closure, an overpass in Louisville, Kentucky, has stepped up its game, averaging one victim a day. — Read the rest The post Louisville's Can Opener gives 11foot8 a run for its money, peeling open trucks at a rate of about 1 per day appeared first on Boing Boing.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 9, 2026
US Strike Hits Iran Rail Bridge
Eyewitness video shows damage to the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in Iran’s northern Golestan province following overnight US strikes. The bridge is a key trade link connecting Tehran with its strategic partners, China and Russia. #US #Iran
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· Jun 24, 2026
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Related coverage for "Rantz: Washington spent $6.2 million on I-90 wildlife bridge for one bear to cross in 8 years": Times of India — Canada gives share of bridge profits to US to get Trump nod. CBC News — Gordie Howe bridge cost still $6.4B despite delays, federal authority says. TheJournal.ie — Review: Is the fifth and final series of The Bear worth watching?. BoingBoing — Louisville's Can Opener gives 11foot8 a run for its money, peeling open trucks at a rate of about 1 per day. Al Arabiya English — US Strike Hits Iran Rail Bridge. WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville — Whatever Happened to Kentucky's Old Covered Bridges?