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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician 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 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1990, Kieran Foran, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2011, Allan Jeans, Australian footballer and coach (born 1933) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. 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.
Trucking industry disappointed two Auckland roading projects put in the slow lane
It comes after Transport Minister Chris Bishop accepted the government's 2023 Road of National Significance commitments were ambitious.
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The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you
Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jun 29, 2026
Driving Over the 4th? Road Construction You Should Know About
Driving Over the 4th? Road Construction You Should Know About
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 23, 2026
Speed up work – Contractors on Takoradi-Cape Coast highway dualisation told
Drivers and commuters have asked the contractors working on the Takoradi-Cape Coast N1 highway dualisation project to speed up work to bring relief and enhance safety when plying on the road.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 7, 2026
Need To Digitalise Traffic Management
With a spike in vehicles year after year, traffic management has become a daunting task, especially in urban centres lik...
UrduPoint
· Jul 6, 2026
Work on Faisalabad–Chiniot road project progressing rapidly: Minister Bharth
Work on Faisalabad–Chiniot road project progressing rapidly: Minister Bharth
South Africa Today
· Jul 3, 2026
Road freight still leads SA’s supply chain
With trucks carrying the bulk of South Africa’s freight payload, road transport remains critical to reaching regional hubs, outlying markets and time-sensitive supply chains. As South Africa continues to focus on rail recovery, port efficiency and logistics reform, it is easy to overlook the part of the freight system that still does most of the []
The Suburban
· Jul 13, 2026
Night road work planned for Ch. Ste-Marie
Night road work planned for Ch. Ste-Marie.
ArcaMax
· Jun 26, 2026
Auto review: Road trippin' in the Infiniti QX80 Sport mega-ute
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Vanguard News
· Jul 7, 2026
Mile 2-Apapa highway gridlock: Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless
RESIDENTS, motorists and business owners along the Berger/Kirikiri corridor, yesterday, blamed the worsening traffic congestion on the Mile 2-Apapa expressway on the proliferation of container terminals in the area, saying the facilities have become the major source of the persistent gridlock. The post Mile 2-Apapa highway gridlock: Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nepal News
· Jul 11, 2026
कोरला नाका जोड्ने (छुसाङ–घमी) सडकको कालोपत्र ठेक्का आह्वान
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UPI
· Jun 30, 2026
Look: Connecticut truck crash covers road in Michelob Ultra
Look: Connecticut truck crash covers road in Michelob Ultra
Brisbane Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Sydney suburbs where rents rose more than 20 per cent in a year
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CityNews Montreal
· Jul 9, 2026
Quebec tightens rules for Ontario-trained truck drivers with less experience
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Watchdog Uganda
· Jun 24, 2026
After 40 Years of Waiting, Kyanamukaka Roads Finally Get Major Upgrade
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 24, 2026
Projek sambungan NPE 2 kurangkan kesesakan Kuala Lumpur
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India Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Build your own road: UP minister dismisses criticism over expressway damage
Build your own road: UP minister dismisses criticism over expressway damage
Global News
· Jun 25, 2026
Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highways
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POLITICO
· Jun 29, 2026
Europe’s strategic autonomy starts on the road
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BERNAMA
· Jul 2, 2026
General : Road Maintenance Requires Cooperation Of All Parties - Ahmad
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· Jul 3, 2026
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KTLA 5
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
Kimberly Road is the Highway of Perpetual Construction
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
MyCiTi Phase 2A expansion: Key road closures and detours for commuters
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jul 9, 2026
Federal Regulator Warns Robotaxis Are a ‘Danger’ to the Public
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The Tico Times
· Jun 30, 2026
Costa Rica Starts Bridge Renovation on Busy Route
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The Namibian
· Jul 5, 2026
RFA backs toll gates for road funding
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The West Australian
· Jun 22, 2026
Perth traffic: Crash on Wanneroo Road blocks lane during Monday afternoon peak hour
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WRAL News
· Jun 29, 2026
The changing landscape of impaired driving and how law enforcement is trying to catch up
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Eye Radio
· Jun 24, 2026
Drivers cautioned over Kapuri bridge structural damage
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How Cargo Loading Errors Contribute to Truck Accidents
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TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
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Guinee news
· Jul 12, 2026
Kindia : les retards des chantiers de ponts aggravent les difficultés des populations en pleine saison des pluies
En pleine saison des pluies, les chantiers de construction des ponts dans plusieurs quartiers de la commune urbaine de Kindia alimentent les inquiétudes des populations. Les retards dans l’exécution des travaux, conjugués aux fortes précipitations, rendent les déplacements de plus en plus difficiles. Routes coupées, accès interrompus et passages impraticables exposent quotidiennement les habitants à []
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