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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Soaring number of Alberta tornadoes blamed on ‘perfect concoction of ingredients’
Across the three prairie provinces there have been 48 tornadoes so far this year. The annual average is 34.
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Global News
· Jul 11, 2026
Heat wave fuels record-tying 10 tornadoes in Saskatchewan
Ten tornadoes tied Saskatchewan's one-day record Friday as extreme heat fuelled severe storms, with Environment Canada warning more tornadoes are possible.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Lafayette's Cajun Summer Grill List: From Boudin to Nutria
Lafayette's Cajun Summer Grill List: From Boudin to Nutria
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· Jul 8, 2026
EF2 tornado injures two, damages homes near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Two people were injured after an EF2 tornado swept through the Detroit Lakes area of Becker County, Minnesota, on July 6, 2026, according to a National Weather Service damage survey. Survey teams estimated peak winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and significant damage along the twister's path. Source
NPR News
· Jul 5, 2026
Thunderstorms, heat and wind will hamper efforts to contain Colorado wildfires
Thunderstorms with high winds could make it more difficult to contain a massive wildfire that has scorched parts of southern Colorado.
Western Standard
· Jul 9, 2026
WATCH: Two tornados touch down in Northeast Alberta
Incredible footage has come out after two tornadoes touched down in Northeastern Alberta Wednesday evening, near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.
UrduPoint
· Jul 6, 2026
Windstorms, rain over next two days
Windstorms, rain over next two days
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Related coverage for "Soaring number of Alberta tornadoes blamed on ‘perfect concoction of ingredients’": Global News — Heat wave fuels record-tying 10 tornadoes in Saskatchewan. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Lafayette's Cajun Summer Grill List: From Boudin to Nutria. The Watchers — EF2 tornado injures two, damages homes near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. NPR News — Thunderstorms, heat and wind will hamper efforts to contain Colorado wildfires. Western Standard — WATCH: Two tornados touch down in Northeast Alberta. UrduPoint — Windstorms, rain over next two days