Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1789, Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715) passed away. In 1854, In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. In 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1934, Mary E. Byrd, American astronomer and academic (born 1849) passed away. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1974, Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

US Coast Guard seized a sailboat in the disappearance of American Lynette Hooker

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July 5, 2026

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The U.S. Coast Guard shared video of its personnel seizing a sailboat in May connected to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who went missing in the Bahamas in early April while sailing with her husband, Brian Hooker. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Brian told authorities that he and Lynette, 55, took []

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KTLA 5

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· Jun 29, 2026

Stolen Sea Scouts boat found in Marina del Rey

A 30-foot sailboat belonging to Scouting America’s Sea Scouts program that was stolen back in March has been found in Marina Del Rey, and a suspect is in custody. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

CNN

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· Jul 6, 2026

US Coast Guard orders ship out of July 4th parade

Footage shows the US Coast Guard and New York Police Department directing a vessel owned by environmental group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater out of New York Harbor's Sail4th 250 parade on July 4. The Coast Guard said the ship's banners violated the event's rules.

Fox News

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· Jul 2, 2026

WATCH: Coast Guard video reveals seizure of Brian Hooker's sailboat after wife's Bahamas disappearance

Bodycam video shows the Coast Guard seizing Brian Hooker's sailboat Soulmate as it was being moved from the Bahamas back to the U.S. in May.

The Independent

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· Jul 7, 2026

Carnival Cruises ignored ‘rape lair’ in shipboard spa, lawsuit claims

Exclusive: A lawsuit by a passenger aboard the Carnival Vista says the cruise line was was aware that ‘crewmembers/spa employees were utilizing shipboard spas as a rape/sexual assault lair,’ but did nothing about it

Defence Blog

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. Navy buys drone boats modeled on drug smuggler design

The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command awarded ReconCraft LLC, a boatbuilder based in Anchorage, Alaska, a 24.96 million contract for autonomous low-profile vessels, a category of uncrewed watercraft the military has openly borrowed from the same low-visibility, semi-submersible design smugglers pioneered to avoid radar and visual detection while running narcotics through open water. Autonomous low-profile []

Entrepreneur.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

When a Popeyes Franchise Empire Went Bankrupt, Five Savvy Buyers Picked Up 97 Restaurants for a Steal

Sailormen Inc. built one of Popeyes' largest franchise operations, but when it filed for bankruptcy in January, opportunistic buyers swept in.

Metro

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· Jun 23, 2026

What happened to Nancy Guthrie? Timeline of kidnapping following ransom note update

It's been nearly five months since she went missing.

MS NOW

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· Jul 8, 2026

Coast Guard shooed historic Pete Seeger ship from July 4th parade over banners

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater says the crew of its replica ship was ordered away from the procession in the very river it was created to protect. The post Coast Guard shooed historic Pete Seeger ship from July 4th parade over banners appeared first on MS NOW.

CBC News

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· Jul 11, 2026

What we know about the deadly charter boat sinking off B.C.’s coast

Here’s what we know about the deadly charter boat sinking off the shores of Richmond, B.C., the people who were aboard, concerns raised about the vessel and the investigation into the company that operated it.

Hakai Magazine

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· Dec 17, 2024

The Personal Toll of Canada’s Broken Fishing Promises

August 29, 2020, dawned clear over southwest Nova Scotia. In the cabin of his lobster boat, the Mystique Lady, Matthew Cope was chatting with the other members of his crew as they chugged out from shore. The vessel was bound ...

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder on board a boat off Askersund

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder on board a boat off Askersund

The West Australian

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· Jun 22, 2026

US military says it struck drug vessel in Caribbean

The US says it has hit another drug smuggling boat operated by narco-terrorists in ‌the Caribbean, killing two people.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Double Beach Wash-Up: Second ‘Lion’ Drug Bundle Discovered In Florida Inside A Week

Federal law enforcement authorities are investigating a second maritime smuggling incident in the Florida Keys after a package of suspected contraband washed ashore on July 8, 2026—marking the second such discovery in the area in less than a week. The most recent find occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. near Mile Marker 77.5. Authorities recovered a [] Double Beach Wash-Up: Second ‘Lion’ Drug Bundle Discovered In Florida Inside A Week

DNyuz

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· Jul 6, 2026

First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii

It has been six weeks since Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, launched her 21-foot rowboat off the craggy shores of Central California into the Pacific Ocean. Late on Friday night — more than 2,300 miles and 43 days later — she pulled into Ala Wai harbor in Honolulu, docked her boat and stepped []

Daily Express

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· Jun 28, 2026

Mystery as US Marine vanishes from USS Anchorage during training exercise

The Navy carried out search and rescue efforts for about 43 hours

The Standard

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· Jul 8, 2026

Migrants arrive in UK in first Channel crossings this month

A number of people, including children, were seen disembarking a Border Security Command boat on Wednesday morning in Dover, Kent.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

US Department of Justice sues Virginia over assault weapons ban

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia and Virginia State Police saying that the state law banning the purchase and sale of some firearms is unconstitutional. The law as signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger includes semi-...

SundayTimes

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· Jul 12, 2026

South Korea asks North Korea for help with finding missing seaman near border

On July 12, a navy seaman went missing while on a coast guard duty on the East Sea, says South Korean ministry

Fark

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· Jun 27, 2026

Woman got run over by a lifeguard, lying on a California beach [Scary]

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BoingBoing

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· Jun 26, 2026

Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives

A woman lying on the sand at Half Moon Bay's Francis Beach was struck and run over by a lifeguard vehicle, because apparently even relaxing on the beach now requires checking for traffic. A 20-year-old beachgoer was taken to the hospital after being struck and run over by a lifeguard driving a vehicle on a popular beach in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, according to a statement by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. — Read the rest The post Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

Bipartisan backlash after ICE detained a Texas nun on her way to church led to her release

Monica De la Cruz and other US House members from south Texas intervened with federal officials, leading to the nun's release from ICE custody.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 1, 2026

'I bought a £1 house in Italy - but there was a huge issue when I arrived'

Meredith Tabbone, from Chicago, Illinois, USA, secured a 1 property in Sambuca di Sicilia, in Sicily, Italy, but soon discovered a huge catch when she arrived at the house

NPR News

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· Jun 24, 2026

5 years after the Surfside condo collapse, the toll of the tragedy remains

Surfside, Florida, is marking five years since a beachfront condominium collapsed, killing 98 people. It was one of the largest structural failures in U.S. history.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

US Navy suspends search for sailor missing after helicopter crash in Arabian Sea

Sailor was reported missing on July 1 after MH-60S Sea Hawk made emergency water landing

The Media Line

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· Jun 25, 2026

Singapore-Flagged Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Tests US Deal 

Two senior US officials told The Wall Street [] The post Singapore-Flagged Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Tests US Deal appeared first on The Media Line.

Reuters

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· Jul 6, 2026

US Coast Guard removes vessel from NYC parade over banners

Footage shot from aboard a ship owned by the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater environmental organization showed the US Coast Guard and New York Police Department vessels directing the tall ship away from New York Harbor's Sail4th 250 parade. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #uscoastguard #vessel #newyorkpolice Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4y6qRia 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Investing.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Vessel forced out of New York ship parade over ’politically charged’ banners

Vessel forced out of New York ship parade over ’politically charged’ banners

The Tribune

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· Jun 24, 2026

Indian naval ship Tarkash concludes port call, departs Port Louis, Mauritius

During the visit, the ship's company participated in a range of harbour activities, including a friendly yet keenly contested volleyball match and professional training capsules for personnel of the Mauritius National Coast Guard, according to an official release.

KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jun 29, 2026

Search for Marine Lost in Training Now a Recovery Mission

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjhoqzlAnwY The search for a U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the Southern California coast...

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 22, 2026

Her Bank Flagged a Suspicious Charge From a Hotel Stay — She Got the Manager Involved, and It Turned Into a Police Investigation

Talk about perfect timing! The post Her Bank Flagged a Suspicious Charge From a Hotel Stay — She Got the Manager Involved, and It Turned Into a Police Investigation appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 30, 2026

Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security

Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Nancy Guthrie update: Cajun Navy VP opens up about PCSD's refusal to accept help, ‘They just decided…’

US Cajun Navy VP discussed the organization’s efforts to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie, and the Sheriff's Department's refusal to accept their help.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

South Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor

The request follows reports that the sailor went missing on Sunday morning while a vessel was on patrol off South Korea's eastern coast near the Northern Limit Line.

Financial Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

US strikes again after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed

IRGC hits commercial ship transiting through waterway, with Centcom saying a crew member was missing from vessel

The Guardian

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· Jun 30, 2026

Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast

The vessel, thought to have been carrying 10 people, did not issue a mayday call before sinking in the strait of GeorgiaSearch teams in Canada have launched a recovery effort for six people believed to have drowned in a “bizarre” sinking of a fishing charter off the coast of Vancouver.Police and rescue crews praised a couple who were passing in their yacht for making a critical mayday call and saving stranded passengers by pulling them onboard their craft. Continue reading...

Kathimerini

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· Jun 27, 2026

Sailors’ strike to disrupt ferry services in Rafina on July 3

A merchant marine sailors’ union will launch a 24-hour strike on passenger ferries sailing from the port of Rafina on Friday, July 3, the Panhellenic Union of Merchant Mariners (PENEN) said Saturday.

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