Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. 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 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. 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 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Retaliation Backfire: Why a Toxic Management Team is Reeling After a Rehired Employee Coasted to Maternity Leave and Quit

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July 8, 2026

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The Retaliation Backfire: Why a Toxic Management Team is Reeling After a Rehired Employee Coasted to Maternity Leave and Quit

She really got a lot out of this company, and it was well-deserved. The post The Retaliation Backfire: Why a Toxic Management Team is Reeling After a Rehired Employee Coasted to Maternity Leave and Quit appeared first on TwistedSifter.

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TwistedSifter

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· Jun 28, 2026

“She Tried to Ruin Me”: Devastated Employee Saves Her Career by Exposing a Toxic Manager’s Final, Cruel Act of Retaliation

I think the supervisor needs mental help. The post “She Tried to Ruin Me”: Devastated Employee Saves Her Career by Exposing a Toxic Manager’s Final, Cruel Act of Retaliation appeared first on TwistedSifter.

NPR News

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· Jun 23, 2026

After losing jobs for posting about Charlie Kirk, some are getting six figure payouts

While workers, who were employees in government or public institutions, feel vindicated by how their lawsuits concluded, they are still grappling with the aftermath.

India Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

After 850 layoffs, Kochi firm lets employees return pending talks with govt

After 850 layoffs, Kochi firm lets employees return pending talks with govt

Inc.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

My Employee Keeps Reminding Me She Used To Be The Boss

And she won’t stop telling me what she would do differently.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 24, 2026

Kelayakan tinggi bukan lagi jaminan kekal pekerjaan

SINGAPURA: Peralihan dalam trend pemberhentian pekerja menunjukkan bahawa tanggapan tradisi bahawa kelayakan akademik yang lebih tinggi dan pengisian jawatan senior mampu menjamin keselamatan kerjaya, kini mungkin tidak lagi terpakai dalam landskap pekerjaan yang semakin berkembang. Data pemberhentian pekerja sebenarnya menunjukkan konsistensi dari semasa ke semasa di mana golongan pekerja yang berpendidikan tinggi, berkemahiran tinggi serta ... Read more The post Kelayakan tinggi bukan lagi jaminan kekal pekerjaan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

NDTV

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· Jul 3, 2026

Manager's Insensitive Reply Viral After Man Seeks Leave For Grandma's Illness

An employee's leave request for his ailing grandmother was met with an insensitive reply from his manager.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 3, 2026

Deep State Strikes, as EPA Employees Who Signed Anti-Trump Letter Sue Over Firing

In another case of federal bureaucrats challenging elected leaders, seven employees of the Environmental Protection Agency who signed onto a public letter opposing President Donald Trump were eventually ousted. Now they’re suing to get their jobs back. The terminated employees are suing with the backing of the litigation group Democracy Forward. Democrat lawyer Marc Elias...

Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jul 1, 2026

Employee threat triggered KPMG HQ lockdown on big day for firm

Staff at KPMG’s headquarters were in lockdown over a threat from a fellow employee as the firm attempts to rebuild its leadership following the whistleblower scandal.

Western Standard

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· Jun 26, 2026

B.C. labour board reinstates cleaner fired over 'I could kill' remark to supervisor

A BC labour arbitrator has ruled that a workplace comment about killing a supervisor, while serious misconduct, does not automatically justify dismissal, ordering a veteran cleaning employee reinstated after serving a four-month unpaid suspension.

MobileSyrup

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ex-Bell employees sue for wrongful dismissal over remote work firings

Nearly 50 former Bell employees are suing parent company BCE for alleged wrongful termination after the company fired several workers for falsifying in-office attendance. In May, Bell said it fired a “small number” of employees following a “thorough investigation” into alleged attendance falsification. The telecom giant claimed that employees used “swipe and go” techniques where []

IGN

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· Jun 29, 2026

'We're Done Paying for Executives' Failures' — Unionized Xbox Developers Hold Press Conference to Make Their Point as Microsoft Reportedly Readies Massive Layoffs

Unionized Xbox employees are pushing back against the company's looming layoffs and have outlined various demands.

Business Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

TCS fostering a safe workplace, says Chief HR officer weeks after Nashik campus case

Nashik Police accused multiple employees at TCS’ Nashik unit of forced conversion, sexual harassment and workplace bullying, and filed a chargesheet in the case.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 30, 2026

Jewish woman alleges Boston Medical Center retaliated after she reported colleague’s anti-Israel desk displays

“She complained about that kind of retaliation and ostracization, and that persisted throughout the rest of her internship there,” Rebecca Harris, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS.

Off The Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

EPA employees who signed anti-Trump letter sue over firing

In another case of federal bureaucrats challenging elected leaders, seven employees of the Environmental Protection Agency who signed onto a public letter opposing President Donald Trump were eventually ousted. Now they’re suing to get their jobs back. The terminated employees are suing with the backing of the litigation group Democracy Forward. Democrat lawyer Marc Elias []...Click to read more

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ex-EPA staffers sue after agency fired them following dissent letter

Seven former staffers at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are suing the agency after it fired them following their criticisms of Trump administration. The employees were let go after signing a letter saying that the administration was undermining public trust and ignoring scientific consensus to benefit polluters, among other concerns. On Tuesday, they filed two lawsuits, arguing that their firings violated their...

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 27, 2026

More Layoffs, Acquisitions, and SpaceX Becomes AI Company

Are layoffs starting to backfire in Silicon Valley? Employees at Meta Platforms are starting to revolt against cuts and reassignments.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 22, 2026

The secret reason bosses want everyone back in the office, every day of the week

The secret reason bosses want everyone back in the office, every day of the week

Times of India

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· Jul 11, 2026

US employers told to fire foreign workers who are on the way to lose Temporary Protected Status

US employers told to fire foreign workers who are on the way to lose Temporary Protected Status

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 30, 2026

My Employee Is Making a Really Gross Accusation About Her Coworkers. She Says It’s a “Joke,” But Nobody Is Laughing.

She needs to stop!

The Rational League

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Pathology of Dismissal

The medical language is stolen. The excommunication is complete.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Why bullying still haunts S. Korea's hospitals

A series of deaths among young healthcare workers has put renewed pressure on South Korea to confront a workplace bullying culture in hospitals that critics say has survived years of public outrage, legal reform and government pledges. The latest cases have revived scrutiny of what is widely known in Korea as taeum, a practice often described as senior staff “burning” junior workers through verbal abuse, humiliation and excessive workloads under the guise of training. The practice drew nationw

BERNAMA

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· Jul 7, 2026

World : MartÍnez Joins Growing List Of World Cup Coach Exits

BERLIN, July 7 (Bernama-dpa) -- Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has become the latest in a growing list of managers to leave their posts at the World Cup, with some resigning after their teams were eliminated and others being dismissed after just one match, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 25, 2026

DEAR ABBY: Woman’s antics at the office negatively impact co-workers

An advice-seeker feels the situation is affecting her mental health

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· Jun 26, 2026

"We wanted more than anything to make you smile": Destiny 2 devs react to layoffs as ex-Bungie staff call out "disastrous leadership"

"We wanted more than anything to make you smile": Destiny 2 devs react to layoffs as ex-Bungie staff call out "disastrous leadership"

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