Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1920, Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 2010, Paulo Moura, Brazilian clarinetist and saxophonist (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Rewilding Rio: Conservationists restock an ‘empty forest,’ one species at a time
Rewilding efforts in Tijuca National Park on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro have been reintroducing species previously extinct in the area, such as agoutis, howler monkeys, toucans, and now, blue‑and‑yellow macaws. The return of the animals is aimed at reviving the “empty forest,” since they’re essential for seed dispersal and regeneration of the Atlantic []
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Colombia Calling
· May 19, 2026
614: The Delicate Ecosystem of Colombia's Dry Forests
Join us as we explore the critical state of Colombia's tropical dry forests with researcher Maria Isabel Arce Plata. Discover the ecosystem's unique characteristics, the threats it faces from deforestation, climate change, and human activity, and the hopeful strategies for conservation and community involvement. Tropical dry forests are among the most endangered ecosystems globally, yet we rarely hear about them. With rainfall patterns shifting due to climate change, these forests are facing unprecedented challenges. In Colombia, the remnants of these forests have dwindled to less than a million hectares from an estimated 9-11 million! Tune in to this week's Colombia Calling podcast and to the Colombia Briefing reported by Emily Hart.
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 29, 2026
Andean Puma Reappears in Argentina after Long Absence
In the province of Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes, the global conservation community has welcomed a major development. Near the town of Malagueno, infrared cameras have captured images of the Andean puma (scientific name: Leopardus jacobita) for the third consecutive time; this feline is one of South America’s most elusive and rarest predators. These images indicate that conservation measures for this endangered species are proving effective, reports El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS.
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· Jul 1, 2026
Greatest reforestation story: Costa Rica lost half its forests, then brought them back
Greatest reforestation story: Costa Rica lost half its forests, then brought them back
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· Jul 1, 2026
¡Arriba Mexico! Hosts dominate, dump out Ecuador and advance! 🎥
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Banijay’s Immersive Experience ‘Luminiscence’ Set to Expand to Seville’s Stunning Parish of San Jacinto (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay Iberia will bring its immersive experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Seville’s stunning Parish of San Jacinto, in its Triana district, home to famed flamenco dancers, bullfights and sailors who sailed to Spain’s New World in the Americas. Set to debut in October, the Seville ‘Luminiscence’ marks the third city in Spain to host the global immersive phenomenon, after []
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Locals Battle UNESCO Invasion of Georgia
Local communities across Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp region are pushing back hard against a proposed “UNESCO World Heritage Site” designation of the beloved natural resource, but globalists are still hard at work, explained Americans for the Okefenokee leader Brooks Strickland in this interview on Conversations That Matter with Alex Newman. Brooks, who has helped muster enormous ... The post Locals Battle UNESCO Invasion of Georgia appeared first on The New American.
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Related coverage for "Rewilding Rio: Conservationists restock an ‘empty forest,’ one species at a time": Colombia Calling — 614: The Delicate Ecosystem of Colombia's Dry Forests. Sada Elbalad — Andean Puma Reappears in Argentina after Long Absence. Times of India — Greatest reforestation story: Costa Rica lost half its forests, then brought them back. OneFootball — ¡Arriba Mexico! Hosts dominate, dump out Ecuador and advance! 🎥. Variety — Banijay’s Immersive Experience ‘Luminiscence’ Set to Expand to Seville’s Stunning Parish of San Jacinto (EXCLUSIVE). The New American — Locals Battle UNESCO Invasion of Georgia