Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1854, In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. 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, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Summer 'takeover' events in Orange County under scrutiny

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July 10, 2026

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A woman injured during the chaotic Fourth of July beach takeover in Newport Beach is speaking out as authorities prepare for a similar event that could target nearby Huntington Beach this weekend. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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Knewz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Fourth of July fireworks chaos and brawls at California beach prompt horseback police to arrest over 100

Fourth of July revelry at Newport Beach, California, took a chaotic turn when violent brawls sparked out of nowhere, ultimately leading to multiple arrests. According to ABC 7 Eyewitness News, the police have reportedly made around 402 arrests related to the celebrations in the area. The largest number of these arrests happened “in a single...

Financial Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging it stole top-secret information

Lawsuit marks collapse of relationship between two of the biggest names in Silicon Valley

The Standard

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· Jun 21, 2026

Transfer news LIVE: Barcola to Arsenal approved; Rogers price; Man Utd £130m deal; Tonali bid, Chelsea latest

Keep up to date with latest news, rumours and gossip during the summer window

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 4, 2026

Why Lemonade Stock Skyrocketed This Week

It was very far from being a lemon of a company.

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 30, 2026

Summer’s Hottest—and Most Divisive—Show Is in Full Swing. But One Controversy Has Gone Too Far.

The reactions to Aniya and KC on Love Island USA have been troubling.

SB Nation

· Jun 23, 2026

Coping with the blockbuster trade that never was

Dealing with the aftermath of coming up short in the blockbuster of the summer

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 6, 2026

California’s Growing ‘Teen Takeover’ Trend Fuels Crime, Chaos

One of California’s wealthiest and safest cities descended into chaos over the Independence Day weekend after a social media-fueled “teen takeover” led to more than 400 arrests, an officer being struck by a mortar firework, and the looting of a grocery store. According to Newport Beach city officials, thousands of unruly juveniles and young adults...

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Gap: Even More Attractive After The Selloff

The Gap: Even More Attractive After The Selloff

DNyuz

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· Jul 4, 2026

Noncitizen voting was gaining steam in L.A. Then fears of Trump backlash scuttled the plan

It was a traumatic moment for much of Southern California, as federal immigration agents snatched undocumented workers from car washes, garment factories and Home Depot parking lots. Angelica Salas, who heads one of Los Angeles’ most influential immigrant rights groups, met regularly last summer with City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez — himself the son of Mexican []

CNN

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· Jul 3, 2026

See some clues leading up to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's big day

The area around Madison Square Garden is bustling ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding celebrations as event crews unload trucks into the arena. See some of the clues CNN has spotted so far.

Vogue

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· Jun 25, 2026

The Brand Guide to Euro Summer 2026 Pop-Ups

Beach clubs, seasonal stores and boat trips — we break down where in Europe brands are popping up this summer.

SundayTimes

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· Jun 20, 2026

A-LISTERS | Fathers, fast cars and football

Hyde Park gathering mixed glamour, great grub, Ferraris and Bafana drama

Bloomberg

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· Jun 22, 2026

A Blockbuster Summer for Debt Issuance

Corporate bond bonanza.

WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Best Midwest Attractions & Festivals to Check Out in 2026 [PHOTOS]

The Best Midwest Attractions & Festivals to Check Out in 2026 [PHOTOS]

Hot Air

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· Jul 6, 2026

Riots and Looting in Newport Beach

Riots and Looting in Newport Beach

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 30, 2026

Big labor torching World Cup tourism with sky-high hotel prices and looming layoffs

This Fourth of July, fireworks aren’t the only thing soaring in New York City. Hotel prices are set to reach a new high, thanks to a union contract that takes effect on July 1. The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council’s newly ratified contract with hundreds of New York hotels locks in an unprecedented wage increase []

KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jul 6, 2026

San Francisco Fourth of July Celebration Ends in Gridlock and Emergency Calls

San Francisco's Fourth of July celebration along the waterfront brought massive crowds, fireworks and long delays-but the night also led to dangerous ...

ArcaMax

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fireworks, fights and cops on horses: 400 arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach

A Fourth of July celebration erupted into chaos in Newport Beach, leading to over 400 arrests by local law enforcement. Officers were dispatched to the Newport Peninsula about 7 p.m. Saturday following reports that large crowds were lighting ...

National Post

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· Jun 24, 2026

Tristin Hopper: Poilievre says there are too many ‘heritage months’ in Canada. There are 17

Four of them are happening concurrently right now, and that's not including Pride Season

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mass raids across oil boomtown where council clings to power despite furious uprising

A sweeping series of law enforcement raids hit the Central California city of Avenal on Wednesday as investigators searched City Hall, a community center and multiple homes linked to the town’s embattled leadership. The move dramatically escalates a months-long political crisis after local elected officials refused to relinquish power despite being overwhelmingly recalled by voters. []...Click to read more

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 2, 2026

Giants Pride Night and the conversations we’re not having

This originally appeared in Thursday’s edition of The A Block, Awful Announcing’s daily newsletter with the latest sports media news, commentary, and analysis. Sign up here and be the first to know everything going on in the sports media world. The San Francisco Giants’ Pride Night controversy and all the subsequent fallout can be blamed

Yahoo Sports

· Jun 23, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade winners and losers

Who and what have been helped and hurt by the wee-hours dealings between Miami and Milwaukee?

National Review

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· Jun 30, 2026

Cracks Begin to Show in the Mexican Regime

DOJ indictments of alleged Mexican narco-politicians from Morena — and the Mexican president’s refusal to detain them — are leading to a crisis.

Irish Star

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· Jul 3, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce cause chaos outside MSG with arrivals for extravagant wedding

As preparations roll out for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's extravagant wedding, more and more commotion is buzzing around Madison Square Garden after road closures and permitting

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

California plunged into chaos as out of control July 4 crowds wreck havoc on wealthy neighbourhoods

The wealthy enclave of Newport Beach in Orange County, California has been plunged into chaos by crowds of rowdy out of town revelers.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 6, 2026

Newport Beach Fourth of July havoc leads to 402 arrests 

The chaos that unfolded in Newport Beach on the Fourth of July ended with 17 different law enforcement agencies responding and more than 400 people being arrested, authorities announced. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos reports. (July 6, 2026) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Investing.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

Why is Berkeley stock rallying today?

Why is Berkeley stock rallying today?

The Week

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· Jun 22, 2026

Beat back the summer heat with these electrifying touring theater shows

Beat back the summer heat with these electrifying touring theater shows

WRAL News

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· Jul 3, 2026

'Playing politics with public safety': NC budget makes Wake DA office state's most understaffed

GOP leaders say they simply forgot to fund more prosecutors in Wake County. Democrats are skeptical of that, pointing to the county's central role in prosecuting political corruption cases.

Jezebel

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· Jun 29, 2026

Taylor Swift Wedding Week Has Begun

And if the reporting is correct, she and Travis Kelce are celebrating with back-to-back events at Madison Square Garden.

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