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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 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1977, Francesca Lubiani, Italian tennis player was born. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could get a blindingly bright display, but I’m worried about the tax
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could be getting a display that's far easier to see outdoors, along with a much bigger battery. But if these upgrades are real, I'm already wondering what they'll do to the price tag.
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KTLA 5
· Jul 7, 2026
July 4th fireworks in Los Angeles seen from space
Illegal fireworks lit up the Los Angeles skyline this 4th of July, and it was so bright, the flashes could even be seen from space. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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· Jul 4, 2026
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Dutch government's plans to tax sugary softdrinks will also make beer more expensive
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· Jul 10, 2026
Rivian Is Getting a Boost From California. Could Other States Follow Suit?
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· Jun 29, 2026
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