Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report

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July 6, 2026

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The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report

Discover why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued millions of Ford Explorer recall notices over a simple 5 plastic part rather than mechanical issues.

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Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Strange Spheres Washed Ashore on an Australian Beach. Authorities Say They're Probably 'Space Balls'—Empty Fuel Vessels From a Rocket

The shiny objects—each roughly twice the size of a basketball—began to appear on July 3. Authorities initially worried that they were hazardous but have since determined that they're likely safe bits of space junk

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Your Ford Or Lincoln Could Roll Away: Massive 740,000-Vehicle Recall Issued Over Transmission Flaw

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 740,000 trucks and SUVs to fix a mechanical issue that could cause vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a component inside the transmission can accidentally engage while the car is moving, destroying the vehicle’s parking mechanism. The safety notice explains [] Your Ford Or Lincoln Could Roll Away: Massive 740,000-Vehicle Recall Issued Over Transmission Flaw

Daily Mail

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· Jul 6, 2026

How Ford's Sierra Cosworth went from £20,000 eighties boy racer to prized collector's item worth £200,000 today

How Ford's Sierra Cosworth went from £20,000 eighties boy racer to prized collector's item worth £200,000 today

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

One Of America’s Biggest Automakers Recalls More Than 110,000 Vehicles

Ford is recalling more than 110,000 Mustang and Mustang Mach-E vehicles over two separate defects that could increase the risk of a crash, federal regulators announced on Tuesday. The recalls affect 110,626 Mustang, Mustang GTD, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The larger recall covers 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles because the windshield wipers may malfunction ...

Fox Business

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· Jun 30, 2026

Ford recalls 741,195 SUVs and pickups after transmission defect raises rollaway risk: NHTSA

Ford recalls over 741,000 vehicles including Expedition SUVs and F-150 pickups over a transmission defect that can damage the parking mechanism.

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mysterious 'space balls' twice the size of basketballs wash ashore on Australian beach, scientists say the discovery is more common than many people think

Metallic spheres have mysteriously appeared on an Australian beach, sparking local alarm. After thorough investigation, authorities determined the oddities were actually remnants of space debris—specifically pressure vessels from rocket launch vehicles that survived their fiery return to Earth. With the surge in space explorations, experts predict that encounters with such debris will become more frequent as launches increase.

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Related coverage for "The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report": Smithsonian Magazine — Strange Spheres Washed Ashore on an Australian Beach. Authorities Say They're Probably 'Space Balls'—Empty Fuel Vessels From a Rocket. Tampa Free Press — Your Ford Or Lincoln Could Roll Away: Massive 740,000-Vehicle Recall Issued Over Transmission Flaw. Daily Mail — How Ford's Sierra Cosworth went from £20,000 eighties boy racer to prized collector's item worth £200,000 today. The Daily Wire — One Of America’s Biggest Automakers Recalls More Than 110,000 Vehicles. Fox Business — Ford recalls 741,195 SUVs and pickups after transmission defect raises rollaway risk: NHTSA. Times of India — Mysterious 'space balls' twice the size of basketballs wash ashore on Australian beach, scientists say the discovery is more common than many people think