Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1950, Bonnie Pointer, American singer (died 2020) was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1994, Gary Kildall, American computer scientist, founded Digital Research (born 1942) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Row over tow prompts probe of planning commissioner
Forest Olaf Peterson found himself in an awkward predicament in January, when his Ford Mustang was towed for being illegally parked in a public parking structure. His subsequent encounter with the towing business prompted a formal complaint against him — and a city investigation.
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 6, 2026
Pizza chain probed Prince Andrew’s Jeffrey Epstein alibi
The internal inquiry involved looking at records from the time of the incident, as well as speaking to past employees and management
SundayTimes
· Jul 10, 2026
Legal action looms as Tshwane places city manager on precautionary suspension
DA also raises procedural concerns at special council sitting as Johann Mettler is put on ice
The Real Deal
· Jul 9, 2026
Pfizer building inspector, subcontractor’s violations face scrutiny as probes proceed
Days after buckled columns at the Pfizer building conversion sparked concerns that the project was in danger of collapse, key parties at the property are facing scrutiny over past violations. A private firm that conducted special inspections of 235 East 42nd Street was repeatedly cited for issues at other projects, the New York Times reported. Domani Inspection Services certified the safety of high-strength bolting, steel welding and the structural stability of other alterations. Nathan Berman’s MetroLoft Management, the developer behind the office-to-residential conversion, tapped Domani to serve as the special inspection agency, which approves technical reports and fills oversight gaps []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 26, 2026
DUP to commission ‘detailed review’ following conviction of former leader Jeffrey Donaldson
The DUP today commissioned a ‘specialised and detailed independent review into a number of issues arising following the conviction of Donaldson’.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 4, 2026
NDPC begins review of planning guidelines to strengthen regional and district development coordination
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has begun a comprehensive review of the Guidelines for the Operationalisation of the Regional Planning Coordinating Units (RPCUs) and District Planning Coordinating Units (DPCUs) as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's decentralised planning system and improve coordination, accountability and development planning at the regional and district levels.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
6 killed after heavy rains trigger building collapse in Mumbai
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Related coverage for "Row over tow prompts probe of planning commissioner": Toronto Sun — Pizza chain probed Prince Andrew’s Jeffrey Epstein alibi. SundayTimes — Legal action looms as Tshwane places city manager on precautionary suspension. The Real Deal — Pfizer building inspector, subcontractor’s violations face scrutiny as probes proceed . TheJournal.ie — DUP to commission ‘detailed review’ following conviction of former leader Jeffrey Donaldson. MyJoyOnline — NDPC begins review of planning guidelines to strengthen regional and district development coordination. Anadolu Agency — 6 killed after heavy rains trigger building collapse in Mumbai