Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1907, George Weller, American author, playwright, and journalist (died 2002) was born. In 1908, Tim Spencer, American country & western singer-songwriter and actor (died 1974) was born. In 1919, The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The West Got Two Half-Apps Instead of a Super App: Google Maps vs. Uber

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July 8, 2026

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The West Got Two Half-Apps Instead of a Super App: Google Maps vs. Uber

Uber owns the transaction, and Google Maps owns the moment before it, and in the first half of 2026, both started using AI to cross into the other's territory. Travel distribution sits directly in the path.

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MakeUseOf

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· Jul 9, 2026

3 Android Auto apps I never knew existed — and now I can't drive without them

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ZDNet

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· Jul 9, 2026

I use Android Auto in my living room now - and it solves ones of my biggest productivity problems

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Boston.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

2 of the most charming main streets in America are in New England, according to Travel + Leisure

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TechCrunch

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· Jul 13, 2026

Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo

Washington, D.C. has become a battleground for Uber and Waymo's competing views.

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jun 23, 2026

Idaho Jeep Trails: Some of the Best Off-Road Adventures in the Gem State

Idaho Jeep Trails: Some of the Best Off-Road Adventures in the Gem State

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jun 29, 2026

Comcast Plans Company Split, Sending Shares Soaring 20%

The spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky will separate the company’s connectivity business from its film, theme park and streaming operations.

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

This Summer, Midtown Manhattan Is Taking Center Stage

Midtown Manhattan occupies a particular place in the popular imagination. It is the land of hop-on-hop-off buses, Broadway marquees, Penn Station and Rockefeller Center; the heart of the concrete jungle, where office workers and sightseers mingle under towering skyscrapers. It is not cool. Though home to many of the most overrun tourist destinations, its neighborhoods []

Bloomberg

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· Jul 3, 2026

Odd Lots: How Aldi Strategizes to Lower Grocery Costs (Podcast)

In June, grocery giant Aldi opened a store just off of Times Square in Manhattan. It’s the company’s first location in Midtown and, according to their US Chief Commercial Officer Scott Patton, Aldi has to orchestrate a “logistical symphony” to get groceries into the middle of one of the busiest places in America. For instance, they use shorter trucks to navigate the tight corners of New York City streets. On this episode, we speak with Patton about what it took to open this specific Aldi and why

Dinner: A Love Story

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· Apr 29, 2025

Where I Eat on the Upper West Side

When it comes to restaurants, the Upper West Side of Manhattan is famously casual and family-friendlyand a little slim on destination spots, but that does not mean we haven’t found... The post Where I Eat on the Upper West Side appeared first on Dinner: A Love Story.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

This futuristic nation can feel like a step back in time

Forget Apple Pay, WhatsApp and Google Maps. The technology that we have come to know and love evaporates after landing here.

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 6, 2026

CHERY Super Intelligent Parking technology, is coming soon to the UAE, bringing smarter mobility to family travel

CHERY successfully held its first User Co-Creation for the Super Intelligent Parking function. As CHERY continues to expand its intelligent mobility ecosystem globally, the company has confirmed plans to introduce the technology to the UAE market in the future, reinforcing its commitment to bringing advanced smart driving solutions to local customers. Aaron Zheng, Executive Deputy [] The post CHERY Super Intelligent Parking technology, is coming soon to the UAE, bringing smarter mobility to family travel appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Chicago Reader

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ruta alternativa: cuando el aeropuerto ya no es una opción

Este artículo fue coproducido con Cicero Independiente. Puedes leer la versión en inglés aquí. Viajar es una de esas actividades que suelen sentirse enriquecedoras. Por eso, hace unos meses, mi pareja y yo empezamos a planear un viaje a San Francisco: conocer la Bay Area, hacer catas de vino en Napa, ver las secuoyas y [] The post Ruta alternativa: cuando el aeropuerto ya no es una opción appeared first on Chicago Reader.

BingNews

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pourquoi San Francisco reste l'une des villes les plus fascinantes des États-Unis

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The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Centre tells automakers to roll out Cyber Security Management System from October

The move comes after recent critical Bluetooth BMS vulnerabilities in e-rickshaws via Chinese apps

The Olive Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Inside football superstar Erling Haaland’s incredible Marbella mansion – his ‘ultimate luxury escape from pitch pressure’

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Washingtonian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Map: Navigating the National Mall

If you’ve been on the National Mall lately, you may have noticed that it feels a bit like a maze—sidewalks are closed, fences abound, and sometimes you just have to walk toward the Washington Monument and hope for the best. To clear up confusion, we’ve created this interactive map that shows all the road closures, [] The post Map: Navigating the National Mall first appeared on Washingtonian.

The Next Web

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· Jul 1, 2026

Pie raises $19.5M to keep small businesses visible in AI search

For 30 years, small businesses fought to rank on Google. Now their customers are asking ChatGPT instead. A New York startup wants to make sure the local salon still shows up. The startup is Pie, and it has just stepped out of stealth with money to match its pitch. It raised a 19.5mn Series A [] This story continues at The Next Web

Wired

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· Jun 26, 2026

I Found the Best Prime Day Pixel Buds Deals: 2a, Pro (2026)

Google Pixel Buds are steeply on sale, presumably only through the end of the day.

The Real Deal

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· Jul 1, 2026

Hamptons affordable housing efforts yield slow progress

The persistent “trade parade” — the daily procession of workers trekking into the Hamptons from points west — has long highlighted how the housing crisis in the Hamptons has outrun years of policy talk. Available living space for anyone not wealthy remains limited across the East End, even as the region’s policymakers have devoted meetings and discussions to the quandary. Several years ago, the region, home to several of the country’s priciest housing markets, found a promising tool: the Peconic Bay Community Housing Fund. A 0.5 percent tax was tacked onto home sales in Southampton, East Hampton, Southold and Shelter []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Skift

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· Jul 2, 2026

Booking.com Built Its India Business on Leisure — Now It’s Going Corporate

India's business travel boom gives Booking.com a rare chance to grow two businesses at once — corporate bookings today and leisure loyalty tomorrow.

Inc.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Meta Went Down Twice in 11 Days. The Outages Exposed a Risk Many Businesses Ignore

Two unannounced outages took down Meta’s ad tools this June with no warning and no timeline. The brands that barely noticed already knew the answer to a question most never bother to ask.

Variety

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· Jun 23, 2026

Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co in Bid to Win More Advertising to Its Platforms

Walmart is one of the nation’s more prominent advertisers, but, increasingly, it’s looking to become a bigger sell of advertising as well. The retailing giant, which offers video-advertising inventory around its stores and via its Vizio TV-manufacturing unit, said Tuesday that it intends to acquire Vibe.co, a platform that allows advertisers to buy and create []

Commercial Observer

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· Jun 30, 2026

Target Inks 135K-SF Lease at Queens’ Rego Park Shopping Center

Attention, Queens shoppers, you’re about to get another Target. The retail giant with over 2,000 stores in the U.S. is about to add another location in the busy borough of Queens. Target inked a 15-year, 135,000-square-foot lease at the Rego Park Shopping Center at 61-35 Junction Boulevard in Rego Park, property owner Alexander’s announced Monday. []

Mexico News Daily

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· Jul 11, 2026

MND Tutor | Mejores Ciudades del Mundo

Mexican cities dominated Travel + Leisure's 2026 edition of the World's Best Awards, with three being named among the top 10 worldwide. The post MND Tutor | Mejores Ciudades del Mundo appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Daily Dot

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· Jun 23, 2026

“You Guys Sell Pew Pews Here?”: Europeans Shocked During Their Visit to American Stores

A viral video is drawing attention for its compilation of Europeans reacting to American stores. One of the biggest differences people notice is how grocery stores are set up, and what they sell inside. A video of Europeans visiting American grocery stores is making the rounds online, and their reactions to stores like Walmart and Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post “You Guys Sell Pew Pews Here?”: Europeans Shocked During Their Visit to American Stores appeared first on The Daily Dot.

The Leader

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Hondon Valley Development

This refuge! This quiet sanctuary away from the pace, hassle and bustle which is the world beyond the shelter of the Hondon Valley. This beautiful Spanish neighbourhood nestling in between the mountains less than one hour’s drive from the golden beaches of the Costa Blanca coast. It is a region which can trace its roots [] The post The Hondon Valley Development appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

OpsLens

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘You just can’t beat this view’: Major network roasted for adding fake mountains to Houston skyline * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

Source link A meme on X mocks the BBC for adding mountains to the skyline of Houston, Texas Houston, we have a mountain or two of a problem. The British

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