Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1477, Jacopo Sadoleto, Italian cardinal (died 1547) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, Paul Gonsalves, American saxophonist (died 1974) was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2003, Benny Carter, American trumpet player, saxophonist, and composer (born 1907) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

There's a great white shark in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Don't worry — it's normal

CBC News

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July 8, 2026

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A 730-pound shark named Bella was recorded near Quebec's Magdalen Islands, but experts say the sharks should be expected as regular seasonal visitors to the region as the great white population shows signs of recovery.

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UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island

Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island

South Africa Today

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pumping Surf At Victoria Bay For Opening Day Of The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro

The 2026 Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior opened in superb conditions at Victoria Bay, with long, clean walls reeling down the point from first light. With the new season officially underway, competitors wasted no time taking advantage of the quality surf as they chased []

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Great white shark gets up close and personal | The Moment

Atlantic Shark Institute executive director Jon Dodd tells The National about the moment he captured a rare close up of a great white shark in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Fox News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend

From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now as experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.

Wildlife | The Guardian

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· Jul 11, 2026

In my years of spearfishing, I’ve never encountered more sharks than now. But I know where I stand in the underwater pecking order | Clarke Gayford

Underwater is one of the only places I can switch my brain off. A shark encounter comes with the territory – and we all have to adapt to this new normalThe first time I came face to face with a great white shark I felt something shift inside me. One look into those eyes darker than a planet-sucking black hole really does humble you.But it wasn’t the eyes. Continue reading...

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 2, 2026

Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer from Japan was killed in a shark attack near Ballina on the New South Wales north coast

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World · 5
Environment · 1

Related coverage for "There's a great white shark in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Don't worry — it's normal": UPI — Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island. South Africa Today — Pumping Surf At Victoria Bay For Opening Day Of The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro. CBC News — Great white shark gets up close and personal | The Moment. Fox News — Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend. Wildlife | The Guardian — In my years of spearfishing, I’ve never encountered more sharks than now. But I know where I stand in the underwater pecking order | Clarke Gayford. Irish Mirror — Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror