Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1944, Patricia Polacco, American author and illustrator was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

WFNC-AM FCC License Transfer of Control Notice

On May 20, 2026, Cumulus Media Inc. and its affiliated licensees (collectively, Cumulus) filed applications with the Federal Communications Commissi...

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Oaklandside

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· Jul 1, 2026

$2.4 million surveillance contract with Flock approved by Alameda County

2.4 million surveillance contract with Flock approved by Alameda County The 3-2 decision by the Board of Supervisors followed the discovery that county surveillance data was illegally shared with the feds.

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jun 23, 2026

TVA Seeks Public Input on Long-Range Energy Plan Amid Rising Demand

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking public feedback as it updates its long-range energy strategy. TVA's Integrated...

Variety

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· Jul 9, 2026

iHeartMedia Settles FCC Payola Investigation, Agrees to Adopt New Reporting Measures to Ensure Legal Compliance

iHeartMedia, the largest owner of radio stations in the U.S., agreed to enter into a consent decree with FCC to settle a probe the agency launched last year into iHeartMedia’s compliance with federal rules prohibiting a specific form of payola dubbed “showola” — which involves radio stations pressuring artists to perform at station-hosted music shows []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

Obtain prior approval for major shareholding changes – NCC, CAC tell telecom firms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have directed telecommunications companies to obtain regulatory approval before making significant changes in their ownership structures. In a statement jointly signed by NCC Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, and CAC Head of Public Affairs, Rasheed Mahe, on Sunday, both agencies warned that any proposed transfer of [] Obtain prior approval for major shareholding changes – NCC, CAC tell telecom firms

Ars Technica

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· Jun 23, 2026

ABC asks viewers to protest FCC attempt to "control who is allowed" on The View

The FCC wants to control who is allowed on the show, ABC ad tells viewers.

The Tribune 242

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· Jul 6, 2026

URCA backs Cable, BTC on local satellite ‘contact’

Regulators have accepted arguments from Cable Bahamas and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) that they should retain the power to mandate that satellite operators appoint a local representative over the latter industry’s opposition.

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Related coverage for "WFNC-AM FCC License Transfer of Control Notice": Oaklandside — $2.4 million surveillance contract with Flock approved by Alameda County. WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — TVA Seeks Public Input on Long-Range Energy Plan Amid Rising Demand. Variety — iHeartMedia Settles FCC Payola Investigation, Agrees to Adopt New Reporting Measures to Ensure Legal Compliance. Daily Post Nigeria — Obtain prior approval for major shareholding changes – NCC, CAC tell telecom firms. Ars Technica — ABC asks viewers to protest FCC attempt to "control who is allowed" on The View. The Tribune 242 — URCA backs Cable, BTC on local satellite ‘contact’