Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1265, A draft Byzantine-Venetian treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, but is not ratified by Doge Reniero Zeno. In 1757, Gervasio Antonio de Posadas, Argentine lawyer and politician 1st Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (died 1833) was born. In 1924, George Mikan, American basketball player and coach (died 2005) was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1980, Antonio Gates, American football player was born. In 1987, Omar Arellano, Mexican footballer was born. In 2010, Trent Acid, American wrestler (born 1980) passed away. In 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. In 2015, Phil Austin, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (born 1941) passed away. In 2024, Yoyong Martirez, Filipino basketball player (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why hasn’t San Antonio started arena negotiations with the Spurs yet?

Despite the San Antonio City Council approving the non-binding framework of a deal to fund a new 1.3 billion NBA arena with the Spurs and Bexar County 10 months ago, City Manager Erik Walsh said the city and Spurs “haven’t really started negotiating.”
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