Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Residents Take To Social Media To Express Outrage Over Blackouts

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July 6, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Over the weekend, an hours-long blackout left many New Providence residents frustrated and angry. The nightmare outages started on Friday, impacting homes, businesses, and even generators at Princess Margaret Hospital.

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BBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding

Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump supporters cast doubt over 4th of July National Mall evacuations | 9 News Australia

Some 4th of July revellers in Washington, DC are accusing "woke left" government staff of "juicing" the weather reports that forced an evacuation of the National Mall during celebrations. #9News | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at nine.com.au FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► X: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@9news Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

National Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Letters: Social media literacy would serve youth better than bans

Readers comment on banning social media for youth, cancelling Hockey Night in Canada, love/hate for Elon Musk, race-based parking, and more

Irish Star

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump's disaster July 4th fireworks show looked 'like the end of the world' and didn't go off until July 5th

Social media users compared the massive Washington D.C. Independence Day fireworks display to war in new scathing posts

Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Deeming Nationalism Infantile Isn’t “Hating America”

Wow, U.S. social media is suffering a pandemic of nationalism just in time for a celebration of a declaration of the crimes and abuses of King George, a laundry list of horrors that pale beside the accomplishments of any recent U.S.

Jamaica Information Service

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· Jun 24, 2026

NHT Urges Public to Beware of Fake Social Media Pages and Platforms

Members of the public are being urged to exercise caution when engaging with social media accounts claiming to represent the National Housing Trust (NHT), following an increase in fraudulent pages []

Korea Times News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Adults addicted to social media complain

Adults addicted to social media complain

NDTV

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· Jun 24, 2026

'Mumbai Clean, Fully Working': How Mumbaikars Reacted To Heavy Rain, Waterlogging

As Mumbai recorded one of its heaviest spells of monsoon rainfall in years, residents took to social media with a mix of admiration, frustration and humour.

Rabble.ca

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· Jun 22, 2026

Prominent conservatives make social media attacks on Calgary’s conservative mayor

The topic of their ire? The City of Calgary’s noise bylaw! What’s with that, anyway? The post Prominent conservatives make social media attacks on Calgary’s conservative mayor appeared first on rabble.ca.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Watch: New York Lights Up With Fireworks for America's 250th Independence Anniversary

New York's famous skyline was lit up by fireworks on Saturday to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence. According to local reports, some 85,000 fireworks shells were fired into the night sky in a colorful 25 minute show. In Washington, DC, President Donald Trump's speech and fireworks were delayed by a storm warning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Townhall

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Washington Post Just Couldn't Help Themselves, Goes After DC's July 4th Fireworks

The Washington Post Just Couldn't Help Themselves, Goes After DC's July 4th Fireworks

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Tourists say they slept in the streets after being evacuated near New York building

People evacuated from buildings near a Manhattan high-rise with buckled columns describe spending the night without a place to stay. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jun 24, 2026

Read What Idahoans Are Saying About Boise Mayor's Social Media

Read What Idahoans Are Saying About Boise Mayor's Social Media

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Tidak semua yang tular di media sosial perlu dikongsi

MEDIA sosial pada asalnya dibina untuk mendekatkan masyarakat. Ia membuka ruang komunikasi, perkongsian ilmu dan mempercepat penyampaian maklumat. Namun dalam keghairahan mengejar perhatian, jumlah tontonan dan reaksi pengguna, muncul satu budaya yang membimbangkan iaitu kecenderungan untuk berkongsi terlebih dahulu tanpa memikirkan kesan kepada orang lain. Apa yang lebih membimbangkan ialah budaya ini semakin menjadi norma ... Read more The post Tidak semua yang tular di media sosial perlu dikongsi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper

The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper

Fark

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· Jul 12, 2026

In spite of the magical wonderland of ads, right-wing propaganda, and influencers drinking their own jizz, 55% of Americans have stopped posting on social media [Obvious]

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TwistedSifter

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· Jun 28, 2026

“It’s Better Than TV!”: Apartment Resident Left Riveted by the Nonstop, Unhinged Drama Surrounding Three Coveted Parking Spots

It's amazing how entertaining your neighbors can be! The post “It’s Better Than TV!”: Apartment Resident Left Riveted by the Nonstop, Unhinged Drama Surrounding Three Coveted Parking Spots appeared first on TwistedSifter.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

The Real Deal

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· Jul 1, 2026

The tenant groups running New York

Outside El Museo del Barrio in Upper Manhattan, tenant advocates were jubilant. They had done it. The rent freeze they had organized and canvassed for was finally here. “Up, up with tenant power,” they chanted. “Down, down with real estate.” New York’s tenant organizations and advocacy groups, long foes of the real estate industry, have seen their power swell. They have allies in influential positions at city agencies, City Council, and, of course, Gracie Mansion, not to mention among the slate of June primary winners for state and federal positions. These groups are now a major part of the progressive []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Growing list of nations move to ban social media

Growing list of nations move to ban social media

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 11, 2026

What Social Media Loses When We Ban Kids

Without kids, social media is a lot less fun for adults.

Boston.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Massachusetts Senate passes bill targeting addictive social media features for kids

Infinite scroll, autoplay, and late-night notifications could be turned off under the proposal. How do you manage social media use at home? The post Massachusetts Senate passes bill targeting addictive social media features for kids appeared first on Boston.com.

Global News

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· Jul 2, 2026

FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022

FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle

A view of the scene in Manhattan after a high-rise building under construction was evacuated after two of ‌its columns buckled. #nyc #newyorkcity #building #evacuation #emergency #usa #construction Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

DailyNewsHungary

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· Jul 10, 2026

Hungary stunned as M1’s 4-hour broadcast blackout goes viral with nearly 2 million views

A silent screen, a four-hour broadcast interruption and nearly 2 million social media views! Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/m1s-4-hour-broadcast-blackout-viral/

The Independent

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· Jun 28, 2026

Sisters and friend charged with murder after young mom stabbed to death in brutal Texas street attack

The daylight attack occurred near a busy commercial intersection, and images of the initial confrontation briefly circulated on local social media pages before being removed

Upworthy

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· Jul 5, 2026

Communication expert shares 3-step reset method for dealing with extremely negative people

Some folks live to rain on your parade. The post Communication expert shares 3-step reset method for dealing with extremely negative people appeared first on Upworthy.

USA TODAY

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· 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/

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 26, 2026

Recalled California city council members dig in as legal battle escalates

The drama in a small California town between its residents and four recalled city council members who refuse to leave office is showing no signs of letting up. Carrying posters reading “Exit!” and “Get out, not wanted,” dozens of Avenal residents packed Thursday night’s city council meeting, after the elected leaders voted to keep themselves []

Metro

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘Anxious and frustrated’ Helen Flanagan explains sudden social media absence

She opened up about her disappearance

URL Media

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘People Have Fear.’ ICE Voting Threats Weigh on Some New Yorkers Ahead of Primary

Voting rights groups worked to educate and empower immigrant communities ahead of Tuesday's election. The post ‘People Have Fear.’ ICE Voting Threats Weigh on Some New Yorkers Ahead of Primary appeared first on URL Media.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 11, 2026

A Building Almost Collapsed in NY. The Backstory Is Hopeful

Gotta go, a young woman murmured into her phone, slipping into a gaggle of gawking New Yorkers pointing and staring at a teetering office tower in the heart of midtown Manhattan on Tuesday. This building's like collapsing in New York.

Pew Research Center

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· Jul 1, 2026

Majority of Americans support banning social media for kids under 16

Across major demographic and partisan groups, more Americans support than oppose banning those under 16 from using social media.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 7, 2026

Celsius: The One-Brand Era Is Over, But Wall Street Hasn't Woken Up

Celsius: The One-Brand Era Is Over, But Wall Street Hasn't Woken Up

ArcaMax

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· Jul 5, 2026

Behind a Pittsburgh group's awareness campaign for HIV funding

Popping up in some Pittsburgh neighborhoods are flyers with black-and-pink block print and an urgent message: The AIDS crisis is not over. ADAP cuts are killing us.” The flyers, referring to AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, are part of a larger ...

Daily Dot

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· Jul 6, 2026

Renter Says Landlord Locked Her AC Thermostat, Sparking Debate: “Your Landlord LOCKS Your AC Unit”

A renter is going viral after sharing a video showing her AC thermostat locked inside a clear box. And the only person who presumably has access to that box is the landlord. The video’s caption reads, “Your landlord LOCKS your AC unit,” and it has since been reshared by X user @WallStreetApes. In the clip, Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Renter Says Landlord Locked Her AC Thermostat, Sparking Debate: “Your Landlord LOCKS Your AC Unit” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

TRT World

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· Jun 21, 2026

LIVE: Watch TRT World

At TRT World we're building a global community focused around change. We’re looking beyond the headlines to drive meaningful conversations that empower. We want to connect people across the globe to issues that matter. We explore the reality behind the hashtags and the people behind the statistics. We will seek to unpack the issues behind each story. #TRTWorld #BreakingNews Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook Twitter: http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram Visit our website: http://trt.world

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

The Olive Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Can homeowners in Spain really be fined €3,000 for air con units sticking out of their building?

SOCIAL media outbursts over supposed fines and orders of removal for outdoor air conditioning units have been debunked, giving an airy flow of relief to those battling Spain’s heat wave.

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

This Summer, Midtown Manhattan Is Taking Center Stage

Midtown Manhattan occupies a particular place in the popular imagination. It is the land of hop-on-hop-off buses, Broadway marquees, Penn Station and Rockefeller Center; the heart of the concrete jungle, where office workers and sightseers mingle under towering skyscrapers. It is not cool. Though home to many of the most overrun tourist destinations, its neighborhoods []

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