Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Empire State Building Proposal That Ended In Handcuffs

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Patrick Bet-David reacts to the Russian “rooftopper” couple who illegally climbed to the very top of the Empire State Building’s antenna, unfurled a peace banner, took selfies and appeared to get engaged before being arrested on multiple felony charges. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

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The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Two protesters arrested after scaling top of Empire State Building antenna

Two people are reportedly in police custody after climbing the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday afternoon, dressed in black and holding a pro-peace banner, WABC reports. Their charges are not immediately clear. New Yorkers watched in confusion as the man and woman, who wore masks, scaled the 1,454-foot-tall structure untethered and displayed a...

Knewz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Angela Nikolau’s father alleges Empire State Building climb was a ‘performance,’ says couple already married

The Empire State Building proposal has been making the rounds on the internet, and new details have emerged about the daredevil couple after they were released on bail within 24 hours of their arrest. Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed to the top of the 102-story Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York, unfurling a...

URL Media

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· Jul 8, 2026

Excavation begins on world’s tallest jail, NY Chinatown Jailscaper

Excavation has begun to make way for the Manhattan Detention Complex, a 16-story jail complex in Chinatown, Manhattan. According to photos obtained by New York YIMBY, large piles of dirt [] The post Excavation begins on world’s tallest jail, NY Chinatown Jailscaper appeared first on URL Media.

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper

The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 4, 2026

Prison building completed after three decades

By Our Correspondent, Humla, July 4: Construction of a new prison building inside the District Police Office premises in...

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Worst Roommates Ever: Florida Toothpaste-Fueled Jailbreak Plot Crumbles Over Cellblock Drama

Two inmates at the St. Johns County Detention Center have learned the hard way that a master escape plan is only as good as your choice in roommates. Joseph Silcott, 20, and Joseph Izzi, 38, are facing a mountain of new felony charges after their elaborate jailbreak plot—which featured structural demolition, a planned drone delivery, [] Worst Roommates Ever: Florida Toothpaste-Fueled Jailbreak Plot Crumbles Over Cellblock Drama

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Related coverage for "The Empire State Building Proposal That Ended In Handcuffs": The Hill — Two protesters arrested after scaling top of Empire State Building antenna. Knewz — Angela Nikolau’s father alleges Empire State Building climb was a ‘performance,’ says couple already married. URL Media — Excavation begins on world’s tallest jail, NY Chinatown Jailscaper. RedState — The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper. The Rising Nepal — Prison building completed after three decades. Tampa Free Press — Worst Roommates Ever: Florida Toothpaste-Fueled Jailbreak Plot Crumbles Over Cellblock Drama