Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1850, Otto Schoetensack, German anthropologist and academic (died 1912) was born. In 1909, Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (died 1999) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after alleged vandalism
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4, when the nation would celebrate its 250th anniversary, but the project quickly ran []...Click to read more
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Off The Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Caulking in Reflecting Pool was cut, tops of fences tossed in water, filing says
Details of the alleged vandalism to the recently refurbished Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. were revealed in a court filing. According to Deputy Director for the National Park Service Frank Lands, the incident took place shortly after the resurfaced pool was filled again with water on June 9, ABC News reported. “The U.S. Park Police []...Click to read more
Sky News Australia
· Jun 27, 2026
Arrests made over alleged vandalism of the Washington DC Reflecting Pool
Seven arrests and 18 police reports have been made around the alleged vandalism of the Washington DC Reflecting Pool. The pool has suffered significant deterioration since a Donald Trump-backed renovation. Algae growth and peeling material were reported several weeks after the work. The US President has confirmed when repairs would be made. “We’ll fix it right after the Fourth of July,” President Trump said.
The Independent
· Jun 23, 2026
Reflecting Pool’s ‘350-foot gash’ can’t be fixed before America 250 celebration as Trump steps up police presence around landmark
Contractors say repairs could take weeks and will require draining the Reflecting Pool
RedState
· Jun 28, 2026
Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges
Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces legal challenges and accusations of vandalism. Problems like algae and peeling paint emerged shortly after the project's completion. The White House blamed vandals, while critics pointed to a rushed renovation process. Criminal charges have been filed against individuals accused of damaging the landmark. A lawsuit also challenges the renovation's compliance with preservation and environmental laws
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 5, 2026
2nd time: Vandals damage entrance to Channel 12 headquarters
Unknown vandals smashed the glass doors to the building housing Channel 12 subsidiary Israel Television News Company. Motive unknown.
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Related coverage for "Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after alleged vandalism": Off The Press — Caulking in Reflecting Pool was cut, tops of fences tossed in water, filing says. Sky News Australia — Arrests made over alleged vandalism of the Washington DC Reflecting Pool. The Independent — Reflecting Pool’s ‘350-foot gash’ can’t be fixed before America 250 celebration as Trump steps up police presence around landmark. RedState — Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges. Times of India — Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days. Arutz Sheva — 2nd time: Vandals damage entrance to Channel 12 headquarters