Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 574, John III, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 939, Leo VII, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. 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 1981, Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist was born. In 1982, Yadier Molina, Puerto Rican baseball player was born. 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 2003, Compay Segundo, Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907) passed away. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Solar-powered tricycles help Cubans navigate fuel shortages and blackouts

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July 10, 2026

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Cuba's vintage cars have largely vanished, but they are now being replaced by small electric tricycles

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Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Electric tricycles are the primary mode of transportation in Cuba amid fuel shortage

Although electric tricycles are common in many countries, in Cuba they are now the primary mode of transportation due to a severe fuel shortage caused by a U.S blockade. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternatives

Solar energy systems are a good alternative to help Yemenis access electricity but there are hidden dangers.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 26, 2026

NP Solar: Delivering tailored solar solutions across Spain and Europe

As Europe continues its transition toward renewable energy, solar power has become one of the most effective ways for households []

Times of India

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cuba's national grid completely collapses, nearly 10 million in darkness

Cuba's national power grid collapsed, leaving ten million people without electricity. This nationwide blackout deepened the island's ongoing energy crisis. Ageing infrastructure and fuel shortages have caused frequent power outages for months. US sanctions are blamed by the government for limiting fuel imports. The situation has worsened amid a prolonged economic crisis on the island.

AzerNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

Philippines leads in solar panel use

Residents of the Philippines are increasingly turning to rooftop solar panels as electricity prices continue to soar, making solar energy one of the fastest-growing alternatives in the country, AzerNEWS reports.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Rakyat Cuba tertekan hanya dapat elektrik sejam sehari

HAVANA: Rakyat Cuba semakin tertekan berdepan krisis gangguan elektrik yang berulang, dengan sebahagian penduduk terpaksa hidup tanpa bekalan tenaga mencukupi ketika negara itu bergelut kekurangan bahan api dan keadaan sistem penjanaan yang semakin uzur. Negara itu sekali lagi berdepan gangguan bekalan elektrik di seluruh negara kelmarin, yang merupakan kejadian kedua dalam tempoh seminggu dan keempat ... Read more The post Rakyat Cuba tertekan hanya dapat elektrik sejam sehari appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Armstrong Economics

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· Jul 7, 2026

Cuba’s Power Grid Has Collapsed

BREAKING: Cuba has been hit by another island-wide blackout, leaving roughly 10 million people without power. Officials say the cause is under investigation as the country's aging electric grid continues to struggle and fuel reserves run low. It's the second nationwide blackout pic.twitter.com/MwFlJNYjUl — Fox News (@FoxNews) July 6, 2026 Cuba’s national electrical grid suffered []

BERNAMA

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· Jul 7, 2026

World : Cuba Paralysed Once Again By Total Electricity Blackout

MEXICO CITY, July 7 (Bernama-dpa) -- The Cuban electricity grid has gone down across the Caribbean island, state electricity generator UNE reported on X on Monday, reported German news agency dpa.

ABC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Island-wide blackout hits Cuba in latest blow to fuel-starved island

Island-wide blackout hits Cuba in latest blow to fuel-starved island

Romania Insider

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· Jun 23, 2026

Romania adds more than 10,000 rooftop solar prosumers in one month

Romania adds more than 10,000 rooftop solar prosumers in one month

Fark

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· Jul 7, 2026

Cuba power grid collapses, entire country without electricity. So like Texas but an island [Scary]

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Ars Technica

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· Jun 29, 2026

US renewable boom passes key milestone in April

Small-scale solar helped renewables nearly triple coal generation on the US grid.

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Fuel shortages slow Cuba's power grid restoration

Fuel shortages slow Cuba's power grid restoration

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cuba plunged into darkness as power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity

Cuba’s electric grid has collapsed, leaving 10 million people without power. This is one of many blackouts that have happened in recent months, all linked to their deteriorating electricity grid and the US-imposed oil blockade that has cut off the island’s fuel supply. Two-thirds of the country was already without power when this blackout happened.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 29, 2026

Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisis

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10 per cent since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a median household spends around 12 per cent of monthly ‌income on electricity, assuming it consumes 200 kilowatt-hours – around the monthly average for three...

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jun 30, 2026

Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise

The Philippines is witnessing a sharp demand rise on rooftop solar installations as households seek to reduce soaring electricity bills, according to Reuters. The country has the highest residential electricity prices in Southeast Asia, due to limited government power subsidies. Top power distributor Meralco has raised electricity tariffs by about 10 since the US-Israeli war [] The post Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Reuters

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· Jul 11, 2026

Cubans endure second nationwide blackout in a week

Cubans relied on torchlight after a second nationwide power outage this week plunged the island into darkness. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #cuba #blackout Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4h7LyUM 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Rolling Stone

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· Jun 26, 2026

Solar Energy Is Booming — Despite Trump’s Best Efforts

The president and his administration wants to kill clean energy and boost fossil fuels, but it can't stop solar

Inc.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Americans Are Staying Put in These 5 Cities—and Flocking to These 5 Others

Las Vegas leads the nation in renters looking close to home, while Raleigh tops the list for out-of-town interest. Here’s what’s driving the shift.

The Tico Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Costa Rica Police Warn Drivers Not to Take Cars Onto Beaches

Costa Rica’s Traffic Police are warning drivers not to take cars, motorcycles or ATVs onto the beaches as midyear vacation travel brings more families to coastal areas. The reminder is aimed at beachgoers heading out during vacation week, when authorities expect heavier traffic toward popular Pacific and Caribbean destinations. Driving or parking on the sand [] The post Costa Rica Police Warn Drivers Not to Take Cars Onto Beaches appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump Moves to End New Wind, Solar Tax Subsidies

Wind and solar take a lot of land, 100 times more land for a similar amount of energy. They take an enormous amount of materials, energy intensive materials. The post Trump Moves to End New Wind, Solar Tax Subsidies first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cuba’s national electric grid collapses

Cuba’s national electric grid collapsed on Monday at midday, the country’s ‌grid operator said, leaving around 10 million people on the Caribbean island without power. Grid operator UNE said it was investigating the cause of the nationwide blackout. Cuba has for months suffered from hours-long, and more recently, days-long power outages linked in part to []...Click to read more

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 25, 2026

What Matters More to You Regarding Electricity in The Bahamas?

What Matters More to You Regarding Electricity in The Bahamas?

Mexico News Daily

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· Jun 22, 2026

New combined-cycle power plant in Baja California to lower bills and emissions

Alongside the plant's inauguration, the government announced a record electricity subsidy of 1.485 billion pesos (US 85.5 million) for Mexicali and San Felipe residents. The post New combined-cycle power plant in Baja California to lower bills and emissions appeared first on Mexico News Daily

SundayTimes

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· Jul 11, 2026

Acsa flies closer to the sun

As part of efforts to reduce aviation’s carbon emissions, solar power is being installed at local airports, with Cape Town International leading the way for the big three

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nationwide power outage hits Cuba again, third major blackout this year

Nationwide power outage hits Cuba again, third major blackout this year

Quartz

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· Jun 23, 2026

The best — and most practical — cities in the U.S. for conferences

From Las Vegas's million-plus hotel rooms to San Diego's waterfront convention center and near-perfect year-round weather

DNyuz

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· Jul 4, 2026

Californians offered free Lyft rides to avoid drunk driving on Fourth of July

Californians who celebrate too much this Fourth of July holiday are being offered free rides home to avoid drunk driving and keep the roads safe. Residents in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Coachella, Rancho Mirage and a handful of other southern California towns can get a free ride home from a cab or Lyft driver to []

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 4, 2026

Kumpilov urged the residents of Adygea to give up personal transport.

Against the backdrop of the fuel crisis, the head of Adygea, Murat Kumpilov, urged the residents of the republic to refrain from using personal vehicles.

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cuba has island-wide blackout, leaving 10 million in darkness due to fuel shortage

This latest power crisis comes amid severe fuel shortages that have plagued Cuba since January

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Electrifying homes, vehicles, switching to solar power, could save NZ billions: Rewiring Aotearoa report

Electrifying homes, vehicles, switching to solar power, could save NZ billions: Rewiring Aotearoa report

ZNS Bahamas

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· Jul 3, 2026

Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Commissioning Ceremony for Completed Solar Rooftop Installations

My friends, good afternoon, They say that in The Bahamas, our greatest natural resources are our people and our beauty. But today, as we stand underneath a sun that has warmed these islands for years, we acknowledge that the same sun is the very engine of our future. And so it is good to be [] The post Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Commissioning Ceremony for Completed Solar Rooftop Installations appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

The Olive Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Check out these 10 wonderful castles in Malaga province and the Costa del Sol – including some stunning Moorish fortresses

MALAGA’S Costa del Sol may be famous for its beaches, but the province is also home to around 90 spectacular castles and fortresses, making for unforgettable day trips. Property portal

RTL Today

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· Jun 30, 2026

26% of consumption covered nationally: Renewable electricity production on the rise in Luxembourg

New figures from the Luxembourg Regulatory Institute show that domestic renewables now account for more than a quarter of the electricity consumed in the country, while photovoltaics overtook wind for the first time in 2025.

Investing.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Media] JUST IN - Cuba's national electric grid has collapsed, total blackout.Read more: [...]

JUST IN - Cuba's national electric grid has collapsed, total blackout.Read more: https://www.disclose.tv/id/7fnbp3reoy/@disclosetvDisclose.tvIsland-wide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindlesBreaking news from around the world.

Middle East News 247

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· Jun 22, 2026

Enjoy More This Summer with Added Value Stays Across Barceló Hotel Group Properties

As schools break for the summer and families begin planning their seasonal getaways, Barceló Hotel Group invites travellers to make the most of the holidays with a collection of curated stay experiences across Dubai. From a convenient city retreat at Barceló Al Jaddaf to a spacious waterfront stay at Barceló Residences Dubai Marina, the group’s [] The post Enjoy More This Summer with Added Value Stays Across Barceló Hotel Group Properties appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

Cuba was hit by its second nationwide power outage in five days after the national grid collapsed again, millions are left without electricity as the island's deepening energy crisis worsens. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Diario El Mundo

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· Jul 6, 2026

CUTH alerta que cuatro de cada diez maquilas han cerrado operaciones en Honduras

Alrededor del 40 de las maquilas han cesado sus operaciones en Honduras, según estimaciones de Armando Villatoro, representante de la Confederación Unitaria de Trabajadores de Honduras (CUTH) en la zona norte. Este artículo CUTH alerta que cuatro de cada diez maquilas han cerrado operaciones en Honduras se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.

ZDNet

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· Jun 28, 2026

Years of living with solar power taught me these 12 myths are simply wrong

Knowing the facts about home solar power can help you make better-informed choices, save money, and stay safe.

Latin American Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mexico City Bakery Fights Gentrification as Women Knead Safety Again

In downtown Mexico City, Las Panas smells of sugar, yeast, and feminist defiance. Its threatened demolition shows how gentrification turns women’s safety, work and memory into collateral, and why Latin America’s housing crisis is also a gender crisis. The post Mexico City Bakery Fights Gentrification as Women Knead Safety Again appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.

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