Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1576, While exploring the North Atlantic Ocean in an attempt to find the Northwest Passage, Martin Frobisher sights Greenland, mistaking it for the hypothesized (but non-existent) island of "Frisland". In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1903, Sidney Franklin, American bullfighter (died 1976) was born. In 1947, Jeff Hanna, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Gaétan Duchesne, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2007) was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1993, Rebecca Bross, American gymnast was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Mighty Colorado Is Vanishing, and the Fixes Are Getting Weird
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The crisis on the Colorado River is simple: The seven Western states that border the essential waterway use more water than it contains. Chronic overuse has drained its two largest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, and a two-decade drought cycle has []
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· Jun 27, 2026
Darryn Peterson has arrived in Utah, and it’s going great!
Darryn Peterson has arrived!
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· Jun 30, 2026
Our unshakable spirit is most notable in the simplest moments
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· Jul 4, 2026
‘They’re proud of their country, as they should be!’ Dougie Beattie hails American patriotism during 250th anniversary celebrations
GB News’ Dougie Beattie has celebrated American patriotism as the country gathers to celebrate 250 years of independence. Speaking from Philadelphia, Dougie said Americans around him were fully behind President Donald Trump’s speech before the Mount Rushmore monument last night. “Americans have been absolutely delighted in the sun, and they have been enjoying their birthday. They're very, very patriotic,” Dougie said. “I've listened to all the comments about Trump's speeches in the British media. No sign of it here. “These Americans are so patriotic. It's their country. They're proud of it. And they should be.“In 250 years, they have become the most powerful nation in the world,” the GB News star enthused.WATCH THE FULL CLIP ABOVE Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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