Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1848, Waterloo railway station in London opens. In 1895, Dorothy Wilde, English author and poet (died 1941) was born. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Workers say long commutes, inadequate facilities characterize first day of RTO

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July 1, 2026

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SACRAMENTO, California — Wednesday morning marked the first day of the governor’s return-to-office order. State workers have been able to work primarily from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, but over the past two years Gov. Gavin Newsom has ...

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The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Transportation of daily necessities becomes difficult after ferry service stops

By Sher Bahadur Sarki, Bajura, July 6: Transporting daily necessities has become a major challenge for residents after t...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Kerajaan laksana Hari Bekerja Hibrid bermula 1 Ogos

PETALING JAYA: Bermula 1 Ogos ini, penjawat boleh bekerja dua hari di rumah atau lokasi alternatif dan tiga hari di pejabat di bawah pelaksanaan Hari Bekerja Hibrid (HBH). Ketua Setiausaha Negara, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar berkata, penjawat awam boleh bekerja dua hari di rumah atau lokasi alternatif yang diluluskan oleh Ketua Jabatan dan ... Read more The post Kerajaan laksana Hari Bekerja Hibrid bermula 1 Ogos appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Return-to-office mandates are a pay cut in disguise 

Office days now cost the average worker about 55 in out-of-pocket spending on commuting, parking, coffee and lunch, according to recent research.

The i Paper

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· Jul 3, 2026

I started walking for 20 minutes after dinner – it transformed my health

Less bloating, better sleep and improved mental health were just some of the benefits Kia-Elise Green felt after taking on a new walking challenge

Liberty Nation

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· Jul 4, 2026

High on Health: Chronic Fatigue Is Becoming a Major Health Problem

The disease is linked to more than a state of mind.

CBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?

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Related coverage for "Workers say long commutes, inadequate facilities characterize first day of RTO": The Rising Nepal — Transportation of daily necessities becomes difficult after ferry service stops. Utusan Malaysia — Kerajaan laksana Hari Bekerja Hibrid bermula 1 Ogos. The Hill — Return-to-office mandates are a pay cut in disguise . The i Paper — I started walking for 20 minutes after dinner – it transformed my health. Liberty Nation — High on Health: Chronic Fatigue Is Becoming a Major Health Problem. CBC News — Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?