Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, Paul Drude, German physicist and academic (died 1906) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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.

Sunday Summary: Unpacking the Near-Collapse at Pfizer HQ

Commercial Observer

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July 12, 2026

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Real estate journalism is a somewhat specialized field — but last week a piece of industry news was blared on front pages far and wide. Two steel support structures at the former Pfizer headquarters at 235 East 42nd Street buckled on July 7, and five floors at the building began to cave in. The site []

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9 News Australia

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· Jun 30, 2026

A frantic search turns into a beautiful reunion | 9 News Australia

#EXCLUSIVE: A frantic search turns into a beautiful reunion. #9News can show you how it all played out.

PragerU

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· Jun 27, 2026

Top stories of the week that you might have missed but need to know 🗞️

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Sky News - Business

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· Feb 10, 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Harvey Nicks for sale as Poon plots exit | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Harvey Nicks for sale as Poon plots exit | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

Commercial Observer

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· Jul 8, 2026

Pfizer Building Collapse Stabilized as Metro Loft, David Werner Assess Damage

Workers managed to stabilize the former Pfizer headquarters building at 235 East 42nd Street and 219 East 42nd Street overnight after columns buckled under the weight of added floors early Tuesday. The near-disaster put the surrounding blocks of Midtown East on high alert as city authorities evacuated the area and suspended activity in neighboring buildings. []

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

Under-Construction Manhattan Skyscraper's Columns Buckle, Hundreds Evacuated

The 1970s-era office building was being converted to luxury apartments, and is the former global headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

E! Online

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· Jun 25, 2026

Our Favorite Prime Day Beauty Deals on Skincare Are Selling Fast

The best skincare deals on Amazon Prime Day won't last forever! We're gearing up for the last 24 hours of the giant retailer's biggest sale of the year, so we don't miss a single great deal. In...

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Related coverage for "Sunday Summary: Unpacking the Near-Collapse at Pfizer HQ": 9 News Australia — A frantic search turns into a beautiful reunion | 9 News Australia. PragerU — Top stories of the week that you might have missed but need to know 🗞️. Sky News - Business — <a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Harvey Nicks for sale as Poon plots exit | Mark Kleinman blog</a>. Commercial Observer — Pfizer Building Collapse Stabilized as Metro Loft, David Werner Assess Damage. NDTV — Under-Construction Manhattan Skyscraper's Columns Buckle, Hundreds Evacuated. E! Online — Our Favorite Prime Day Beauty Deals on Skincare Are Selling Fast