Today in News History
On June 30, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1517, Rembert Dodoens, Flemish physician and botanist (died 1585) was born. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1849, John Hunn, American businessman and politician, 51st Governor of Delaware (died 1926) was born. In 1858, Julia Lathrop, American activist and politician (died 1932) was born. In 1922, France grants "one square kilometer" at Vimy Ridge "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". In 1931, Nérée Beauchemin, Canadian poet and physician (born 1850) passed away. In 1949, Ann Veneman, American lawyer and politician, 27th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1982, Dusty Hughes, American baseball player was born. In 2004, Alvin Hamilton, Canadian lieutenant and politician, 18th Canadian Minister of Agriculture (born 1912) passed away. In 2009, Joe Bowman, American, target shooter and boot-maker (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Vermont is first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease
Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease
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