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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Pandulf II, Lombard prince passed away. 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 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1971, Mark Neeld, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1983, Kristof Beyens, Belgian sprinter was born. 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 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2014, Jeff Leiding, American football player (born 1961) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Train derailment in southwest Calgary sends several railcars tumbling into water

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July 13, 2026

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Train derailment in southwest Calgary sends several railcars tumbling into water

An early morning train derailment caused more than a dozen railcars to jump the tracks, sending some of them tumbling into a southwest Calgary wetland.

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Western Standard

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· Jul 13, 2026

UPDATED: Train derails into Calgary waterway; no leaks reported

A train has derailed in Calgary's southwest, sending cars into a body of water known as the Priddis Slough.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 6, 2026

22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor

According to the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway, waterlogging between Safale, Kelve Road, Vasai Road and Nalasopara stations in the Mumbai Central Division impacted train operations

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 3, 2026

Extreme heat alters tracks and slows down train service in Ontario

As extreme heat blankets Southern Ontario, the possibility of derailments has disrupted train travel across the region.

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jul 7, 2026

Train Trips Near Louisiana: Rail Museums and Scenic Rides

Train Trips Near Louisiana: Rail Museums and Scenic Rides

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Azov drones destroy a hidden Russian fuel base in Novoamvrosiivka sitting deep in occupied Donetsk Oblast

Operation Hell wrecked the reservoirs and blocked the supply railway at the concealed logistics hub in Novoamvrosiivka.

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 6, 2026

Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled a route for a proposed west-east oil pipeline. The two premiers say it would stretch 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alta., to refineries in Sarnia, Ont., without crossing the U.S. border. The Ontario government says the line would move 500,000 barrels of crude [] The post Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Independent Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Temporary shutdown of Northern Aqueduct for pipeline repairs

Temporary shutdown of Northern Aqueduct for pipeline repairs

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 3, 2026

With 3 boat ramps, mid-lake fireworks show, Canyon Lake prepares for busy Fourth of July

Three of the 23 boat ramps for Canyon Lake are open: Canyon Park (18) , Canyon Lake Marina (19), and Jacob’s Creek Park at the Joint Base San Antonio Recreation park (14).

National Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Alberta, Ontario announce proposal for new west-east oil pipeline and minerals corridor

Danielle Smith and Doug Ford are advancing a new proposed pipeline that would ship Alberta oil to refineries

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

City Rail Link opening nears after emergency crews tackle fires, explosions and derailment drills

City Rail Link opening nears after emergency crews tackle fires, explosions and derailment drills

Mother Jones

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Mighty Colorado Is Vanishing, and the Fixes Are Getting Weird

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 []

CBC News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Alberta proposing route through southern B.C. for new West Coast oil pipeline

Alberta proposing route through southern B.C. for new West Coast oil pipeline

Splash247

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· Jul 7, 2026

Projectile strike tests fragile Hormuz recovery

Commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been given another reminder that the waterway is open, but far from normal. A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile late Monday while transiting just east of the strait. UK Maritime Trade Operations said it received a report from the vessel’s master that the tanker had

9NEWS

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· Jun 25, 2026

CPW implements voluntary fishing closure on Yampa River

The closure begins Friday downstream of Stagecoach Reservoir on a stretch of the river managed by the BLM.

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Goldwind accelerates construction at Georgia’s Ruisi wind farm (Exclusive)

Goldwind accelerates construction at Georgia’s Ruisi wind farm (Exclusive)

ArcaMax

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· Jun 22, 2026

Colorado River system continues slide toward crash, despite emergency actions sending water to Lake Powell

The two major reservoirs on the Colorado River face dire outlooks that will likely spur federal officials to restrict the amount of water flowing downstream — and decrease hydropower generation — in the coming months, even after they ordered ...

Bloomberg

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· Jul 7, 2026

Saudi-Flagged Crude Oil Tanker Sustained Damage in Hormuz Strait

A crude oil tanker sailing under the flag of Saudi Arabia sustained damage while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a person with knowledge of the matter said, the latest incident to highlight that navigation through the waterway remains risky.

TASS

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump Route to expand trade opportunities for Armenia, Iran — Pashinyan

According to the Armenian PM, railways from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea will be opened under the project

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 10, 2026

Oil Tanker Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Nearly Grinds to Halt

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to near standstill after renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran heightened security risks in one of the world's most critical energy shipping corridors.

Sputnik

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· Jun 28, 2026

US and Iran Exchange Strikes in the Strait of Hormuz: What Is Known So Far

Vessels attempted to pass through illegal and unsafe routes south of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a direct confrontation with the IRGC Navy, IRIB reports.

NDTV

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· Jul 9, 2026

Global Shipping At Risk? Hormuz Traffic Grinds To A Near Standstill After Iran-US Strikes

Commercial vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged as US-Iran hostilities intensify, raising fresh concerns over global energy and shipping supply chains.

AzerNews

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ships cross Strait of Hormuz undetected as US-Iran tensions rise

A number of cargo vessels have been transiting the Strait of Hormuz with their transponders switched off following the latest escalation between the United States and Iran.

The Tribune

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· Jul 3, 2026

Canada advances Alberta pipeline to Pacific Coast to expand oil exports beyond US

Canada moved Thursday to advance a new pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific Coast as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on the United States as its main oil customer, while trying to ease separatist tensions in the energy-rich province without abandoning environmental protections on British Columbia’s northern coast. Carney and []

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ships Sail Near Strait of Hormuz amid Renewed Tensions

Footage shows commercial vessels sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the UAE's east coast. The strategic waterway remains under close watch after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping and heightened concerns over regional security and global energy supplies.

Global News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?

Canada’s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.

Financial Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran tells ships in Strait of Hormuz to turn back

At least four vessels change course as Tehran challenges International Maritime Organization’s evacuation route

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 6, 2026

Waterways Ireland working to recover partially-sunk houseboat in Dublin's Grand Canal

The barge, which is moored on the south side of the Grand Canal near the Charlemont Luas stop, has partially sunk.

The Next Web

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· Jul 6, 2026

Beyond wires and batteries: Voltify’s new model for freight rail electrification

Freight rail is often described as the most energy-efficient way to move goods over land, yet it still runs on one of the dirtiest inputs in modern infrastructure: diesel. As rail operators face mounting pressure from volatile fuel costs, tightening emissions rules, and aging locomotive fleets, the question is no longer whether rail should decarbonize, but how. One [] This story continues at The Next Web

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 8, 2026

Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks

By Emily Chow and Florence TanSINGAPORE, July 8 (Reuters) - At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway heightened safety and security concerns.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Canada Secures BC Deal for 1-Million-Barrel Pacific Pipeline in Bet on Asian Markets Over US

Canada has cleared the central obstacle to a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific coast by striking a deal with British Columbia that locks in the northern tanker ban and commits federal compensation for environmental risks. The 1-million-barrel-per-day pipeline through the Trans Mountain corridor, estimated at 35 billion to 44 billion, is designed to open Canada's oil to Asian buyers amid mounting US trade pressure.

The West Australian

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· Jun 23, 2026

Investigations underway after CBH grain train derailment in State’s Wheatbelt

Footage shows a locomotive and at least five grain carriages lying on their side with grain spilled out on to grass.

USA TODAY

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· Jun 30, 2026

Colorado wildfires explode as winds drive evacuations

Fast-moving Colorado wildfires fueled by strong winds force evacuations as multiple fires burn tens of thousands of acres. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3u3fcrsr Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Nepal News

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· Jul 12, 2026

उदिपुरमा पहिरो नियन्त्रणपछि डुम्रे–बेँसीसहर यात्रा बर्खा पनि सहज

लमजुङ। संघीय सरकारको ११ करोड १९ लाखको लागतमा डुम्रे–बेँसीसहर सडकअन्तर्गत उदिपुरमा पहिरो नियन्त्रणका संरचना बनेपछि बर्खायाममा पनि सवारी आवागमन सहज भएको छ। डुम्रे–बेँसीसहर–चामे सडक योजना कार्यालयका सूचना अधिकारी नवीन विष्टका अनुसार मस्र्याङ्दी नदीमा माइक्रो पाइल, नदी किनारमा संरक्षण पर्खाल, ४५ मिटर अग्लो र ८० मिटर लामो ग्याबिन जाली, ३०० मिटर सडक कालोपत्र तथा सडकमाथिको पहिरो []

Now Magazine

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· Jul 5, 2026

GO Train service to Stratford launches Monday as Kitchener Line expands

What to know Starting Monday, Metrolinx will officially extend GO Train service to Stratford, offering daily, year-round trips as part of an expansion of the... The post GO Train service to Stratford launches Monday as Kitchener Line expands appeared first on NOW Toronto.

India Today

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· Jul 9, 2026

Video: Rivers swell in Rudraprayag as heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand

Video: Rivers swell in Rudraprayag as heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand

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