Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1821, Nathan Bedford Forrest, American general and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (died 1877) was born. In 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1893, They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1974, Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver 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 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Which States Have the Meanest Drivers?

BNO News

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July 13, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks

Most of us have had the unpleasant experience of dealing with mean drivers on the road. They may cut you off, fail to show proper etiquette, or even put you at risk of an accident. Some states have more mean drivers than others. But which states are home to the meanest drivers? And what’s responsible [] The post Which States Have the Meanest Drivers? appeared first on BNO News.

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WOMI – 1490 AM – Owensboro

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· Jul 6, 2026

Are These the Five Worst Driving Behaviors in Indiana?

Are These the Five Worst Driving Behaviors in Indiana?

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

Licenses of 68 drivers involved in irresponsible driving, accidents suspended

Licenses of 68 drivers involved in irresponsible driving, accidents suspended

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jul 11, 2026

Are Idaho drivers the worst?

Are Idaho drivers the worst?

Fark

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· Jul 11, 2026

The 10 worst states to live in right now, mostly because all but one (Missouri) has refused to legalize marijuana [Fail]

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Toronto Sun

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Driver behaviour’ the issue, not new highway speeds of 110 km/h

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The Motley Fool

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· Jul 4, 2026

These 10 States Pay the Most for Gas as Prices Remain Elevated

Drivers in high-mileage states spend the most on gas, not those with the priciest pumps. See the 10 states topping the list in 2026.

KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy

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· Jun 25, 2026

5 Haunted Illinois Roads Drivers Avoid After Dark

5 Haunted Illinois Roads Drivers Avoid After Dark

WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jul 10, 2026

Illinois Drivers: Is Driving Cars Or Motorcycles Barefoot Legal?

Illinois Drivers: Is Driving Cars Or Motorcycles Barefoot Legal?

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

These US cities are the most car-crash prone

Drivers in or visiting northeastern US cities should pay extra attention while behind the wheel

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 23, 2026

A Lot of Drivers Still Get This Wrong

A Lot of Drivers Still Get This Wrong

OpsLens

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· Jul 7, 2026

From PBI to DJT: Drivers on I-95 now seeing Donald J. Trump International Airport signs * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

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Florida Politics

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· Jun 21, 2026

Florida ranks nearly the worst state in U.S. for deadly accidents at night

Florida was one of only 2 Southern states listed in the top 10 for road fatalities involving speeding after sundown. The post Florida ranks nearly the worst state in U.S. for deadly accidents at night appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Daily Mail

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· Jun 27, 2026

REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits

REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 26, 2026

Wrong-Way Driver Blamed in Deadly Grand Bahama Crash

Wrong-Way Driver Blamed in Deadly Grand Bahama Crash

The West Australian

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· Jul 1, 2026

New research unveils the five most annoying driver habits on West Australian roads

West Aussies: the debate over the State’s worst driving habit has officially been settled!

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Passing Attempt Turns Fatal: Two Dead, Multiple Injured In Violent Florida Three-Vehicle Crash

A devastating multi-car collision on State Road 39 claimed the lives of two Florida drivers and left four other people injured on Saturday afternoon. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the three-vehicle wreck was triggered by a passing maneuver that led to a violent head-on crash. The incident occurred on June 27 [] Passing Attempt Turns Fatal: Two Dead, Multiple Injured In Violent Florida Three-Vehicle Crash

The Local Norway

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· Apr 14, 2025

LISTED: The items you can’t carry in your car in Norway

When it comes to driving in Norway, it’s not just the basic traffic rules you need to watch out for. There’s a number of items you aren't even allowed to have in your car.

Nepal News

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· Jul 8, 2026

ट्राफिक कारबाहीबाट बुधबार मात्रै १९ लाख ७१ हजार राजश्व संकलन

काठमाडौँ। काठमाडौँ उपत्यकामा पछिल्लो २४ घण्टामा दुई हजार ७६ जना सवारीचालक सवारी नियम उल्लंघनको कारबाहीमा परेका छन्। काठमाडौँ उपत्यका ट्राफिक प्रहरी कार्यालयलका प्रवक्ता एवं प्रहरी उपरीक्षक नरेशप्रसाद सुवेदीका अनुसार कारबाहीमा परेकाहरूमा मादकपदार्थ सेवन गरेका ६८, नियमविपरीत ‘राइड सेयरिङ’ गरेका १२९, संकेत बत्ती उल्लंघनकर्ता १२६ र तीव्रगतिमा सवारीसाधन हुइँक्याएका १८९ जनालाई कारबाही गरिएको छ। त्यसैगरी, ‘लेन’ []

Florida Daily

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· Jun 25, 2026

Florida Ranks Fourth in U.S. for Elderly Pedestrian Fatality Rate, New Study Finds

A new traffic safety analysis has found that Florida remains one of the most dangerous states in the nation for older pedestrians, ranking fourth nationally in fatality rates among residents age 65 and older. The report, conducted by Missouri-based law firm Beck Beck, analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis []

NL Times

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MP's wants longer driving bans after serious accidents; Fines for unnecessary honking

A majority in the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, wants to impose longer driving bans on reckless drivers who cause serious accidents resulting in permanent injury

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ciarán Cannon: Fewer small cars, saloons, hatchbacks... why have we let SUVs rule the roads?

Research increasingly suggests that bigger vehicles protect their occupants at the expense of those outside them, which does not bode well for Ireland’s road safety record.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 22, 2026

Pedestrian fatalities one in five traffic deaths in Massachusetts

One in every five traffic-related deaths in Massachusetts in 2025 involved a person walking, a new report from WalkMassachusetts found, calling for action to improve road safety for pedestrians. “We are heartbroken each year as we learn the ...

Greenlining Institute

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· Jun 29, 2026

Wider highways don’t fix traffic. Why couldn’t a CA lawmaker say that in a bill?

Wider highways don’t fix traffic. Why couldn’t a CA lawmaker say that in a bill?

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 4, 2026

Will America Be Any Better at 500? I Made Some Guesses.

One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.

Knewz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Intoxicated Michigan driver, 49, charged in fatal crash, killing teen parents of 5-month-old baby

Irresponsible driving puts everyone around them in danger, and a Michigan driver learned it the hard way. 49-year-old Brian Nowicki has been arrested with multiple charges after he crashed his car into another and killed the parents of a 5-month-old baby on the M-46 Highway, per Michigan State Police. The accident happened just after 11...

MS NOW

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· Jun 28, 2026

America’s giant SUV addiction has become a global problem

A new analysis shows that bigger pickup trucks and SUVs are making roads less safe for pedestrians. The post America’s giant SUV addiction has become a global problem appeared first on MS NOW.

Arizona Daily Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Why Does Tucson Rank Fourth-Highest in Pedestrian Deaths?

Why Does Tucson Rank Fourth-Highest in Pedestrian Deaths?

Oaklandside

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oakland’s roads are slowly getting safer

Oakland’s roads are slowly getting safer Deadly crashes in 2025 were down to 23 from the high of 36 in 2022 and 2020, according to new data from Safe Oakland Streets.

Slate

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· Jul 4, 2026

This Is What America Is Like at 250. But What Will We Be Like at 500? I Have Some Thoughts.

One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Revenue Rs 1.86 million collected from traffic action

Kathmandu, July 9 : A total of 2,066 vehicle drivers were penalized for violating traffic rules in the past 24 hours. Wi...

Malay Mail

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· Jul 4, 2026

Bukit Aman flags 50pc jump in reckless driving cases, warns surge could trigger road rage accidents

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Cases of reckless and dangerous driving have increased by nearly 50 per cent in the first s...

Our News Bahamas

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· Jul 9, 2026

Taxi Drivers: “You Can Not Keep Disenfranchising Us”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Taxi drivers blocked traffic outside Lynden Pindling International Airport, protesting what they say is years of unfair competition from livery drivers and inadequate enforcement by authorities.

Metro

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· Jul 2, 2026

An easy drive from Boston, this wild coastal state is the US road trip you need to take

An easy drive from Boston, this wild coastal state is the US road trip you need to take

Pew Research Center

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· Jul 1, 2026

5% of Americans say they’ve ridden in a driverless car

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BNO News

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· Jul 9, 2026

How Field Sobriety Testing Can Affect DUI Proceedings

DUI arrests carry serious consequences that extend far beyond the moment of your traffic stop. In Ellijay, Georgia, impaired driving remains a significant concern on local roads. In 2023 alone, the surrounding county recorded 42 alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes, with one in five resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. Across Georgia, nearly 27 of [] The post How Field Sobriety Testing Can Affect DUI Proceedings appeared first on BNO News.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 8, 2026

Los Angeles police chase ends in deadly crash, 1 arrested

One driver was killed and another was arrested after a high-speed police chase ended in a deadly crash in South Los Angeles on May 23, video footage released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows. Read more at KTLA.com. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jul 7, 2026

California DMV Could Revoke Thousands of Licenses, Citing Testing ‘Anomalies’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3I-U8-hSYE Thousands of California drivers could lose their driving privileges after the California DMV identi...

Fox News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Illegal immigrant truckers accused of mowing down Americans ignite fury over loopholes unleashing deadly roads

Fatal crashes involving illegal immigrant truck drivers prompt a federal crackdown on non-domiciled CDL licenses and English proficiency rules.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mengapa tunggu kemalangan untuk bertindak?

SETIAP kali berlaku kemalangan jalan raya yang meragut nyawa, masyarakat sering didedahkan dengan pelbagai maklumat berkaitan pemandu atau penunggang yang terlibat. Antaranya ialah jumlah saman trafik yang pernah diterima, malah ada yang mencecah puluhan hingga ratusan kesalahan. Apakah tujuan sebenar mendedahkan rekod saman tersebut kepada umum selepas nyawa terkorban dan keluarga kehilangan insan tersayang? Tidak ... Read more The post Mengapa tunggu kemalangan untuk bertindak? appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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