Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743) passed away. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1970, Leslie Groves, American general and engineer (born 1896) passed away. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. 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 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

World : New Yorkers Escaping Heat Using Fire Hydrants And Asphalt Melts

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NEW YORK, July 3 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- New Yorkers are opening fire hydrants to cool off as they try to escape the extreme heat, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

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Bloomberg

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· Jul 5, 2026

New York Thunderstorms Raise Flood Risk as Heat Dissipates in US

New York City will have a cooler, soggier Sunday now that the massive heat dome across the US East that taxed power grids and snarled transit has started to crack, but temperatures in Washington and points south will still remain sultry through Sunday.

Reuters

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· Jul 2, 2026

'We're struggling a little bit': Extreme heat grips NYC

Extreme heat reached New York City's Times Square on July 2, with the National Weather Service reporting the temperature hit 100 degrees F, putting people under a heat warning leading into the July 4 holiday weekend. #July4 #USA #Heatwave #NYC #TimesSquare

Le Monde

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· Jul 4, 2026

US gripped by extreme heatwave, disrupting 250th anniversary and World Cup celebrations

Temperatures neared 40°C (104°F) in New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC, on Thursday and Friday, causing widespread power outages and prompting organizers to delay the start of Independence Day celebrations.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 3, 2026

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: Fans flock to Madison Square Garden for NYC nuptials

NEW YORK — Manhattan was sweltering at 100 degrees and preparing to mark 250 years since the United States declared independence from Great Britain. But on Friday, the city seemed transfixed by what might be the closest the country gets to a ...

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Wonkette

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· Jun 26, 2026

Congratulations On Your Rent Freeze, Rent-Stabilized New Yorkers!

'Cause everything is rent?

Associated Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

LIVE: Fire on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4th fireworks show in New York

Live from New York as a fire breaks out on the Brooklyn Bridge during the fireworks shows on the Hudson and East Rivers on America's 250th birthday.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s fireworks show

NEW YORK, July 5, (AP): A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city’s July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before f...

USA TODAY

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fires break out on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4 fireworks

Small fires ignite on Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks as more than 85,000 fireworks light up the sky. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 2, 2026

New Yorkers outraged at mayor’s request to set AC to 25.5°C as temperatures soar

In New York, the heat index is expected to reach 43°C, while in the suburbs it could even reach 46°C The post New Yorkers outraged at mayor’s request to set AC to 25.5°C as temperatures soar appeared first on ProtoThema English.

URL Media

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· Jun 23, 2026

Dónde ver gratis los partidos del Mundial 2026 en Nueva York

La fiebre del Mundial ya se siente en toda la ciudad de Nueva York, donde residentes y visitantes buscan disfrutar de uno de los eventos deportivos más importantes del mundo. [] The post Dónde ver gratis los partidos del Mundial 2026 en Nueva York appeared first on URL Media.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 3, 2026

Intense heat knocks out power for thousands across New York City as resident search for relief

Intense heat knocks out power for thousands across New York City as resident search for relief

RedState

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Orders NYC to Sweat at 78 Degrees — While His Own City Hall Was HOW Cold?

Mayor Mamdani Orders NYC to Sweat at 78 Degrees — While His Own City Hall Was HOW Cold?

The Guardian

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· Jun 29, 2026

Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave

Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of weekUnseasonal snow has fallen in some parts of the US, while other parts of the country brace for a heatwave this week.A strong cold front spread into the western US from the northern Pacific over the weekend, bringing an abrupt change in conditions to a region that had been experiencing high summer temperatures amid drought. Temperatures from the Canadian border to California have widely been 5-10C below the norm since Friday, and more than 10C below in some parts farther north. The pattern is expected to remain for much of the coming week. Continue reading...

Scientific American

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· Jun 30, 2026

New York City could see its hottest weather in more than a decade

Temperatures in New York’s Central Park haven’t surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit since 2012; but that may be about to change

South Africa Today

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· Jul 3, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Thermostat Directive Ignites Debate Amid Historic Heat Wave

NEW YORK – As a severe heat wave blankets the United States during the 250th Independence Day weekend, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s request for residents to set their thermostats to 78 degrees has become a flashpoint in the national conversation. During a recent television panel discussion, commentators Katie Zacharia and Elizabeth Pipko dismantled []

NBC News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Extreme heat impacting celebrations for America’s 250th birthday

Much of America is dealing with extreme heat just as massive holiday celebrations are kicking off. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During Fireworks..

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During Fireworks.. (First column, 1st story, link)

WRAL News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York's fireworks show

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city's July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.

New York Amsterdam News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Mamdani signs citywide order to protect workers from extreme heat

New York City’s hot summer temperatures can affect the safety of workers on the job and those exposed to the heat. The post Mamdani signs citywide order to protect workers from extreme heat appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during July Fourth fireworks show in New York

A sizable fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City during its July Fourth fireworks show. Cities and localities across the country went all out in their fireworks displays to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States. New York City was no exception, but the scale of the show resulted in []

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during Independence Day fireworks celebrations

A fire has broken out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Independence Day celebrations in New York, coincidentally adding unscheduled fireworks to the sky during the planned 27-minute fireworks show. Emergency crews responded quickly and largely brought the blaze under control, though the exact cause and any damage remain unclear. The incident occurred amid widespread celebrations across the United States, including tall ships displays and festivities in Washington and New York.

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during fireworks show

Flames erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge as fireworks were being shot from it during Macy’s July 4 display over the East River. Video shows a plume of smoke emerging from a flaming section of the bridge as fireworks soar and burst around it Saturday night. Two other sections also appeared to burn as the pyrotechnics []...Click to read more

Latestly.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge Fire: Blaze Erupts on Iconic Bridge During Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show (Watch Video)

Small fires briefly broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks display over New York City's East River. Videos showed flames and black smoke rising from multiple sections of the bridge as fireworks were launched. Witnesses described seeing several fires before they burned out within about a minute. The extent of any damage remains unclear.

Vision Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

NYC Expands Heat Emergency Measures Ahead of Record-Breaking Holiday Weekend Heat Wave

New York — As a dangerous heat wave grips the city with heat indices potentially reaching 112 degrees, Mayor Mamdani on Tuesday, June 30 announced additional emergency measures to protect New Yorkers through the July 4 holiday weekend. Building on Monday’s activation of the city’s first-ever comprehensive Heat Emergency Plan, the new actions include extended []

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 28, 2026

New York Union Leaders Warn Of Labor Exodus From Democratic Party As Socialist Politicians Rise

New York City’s Steamfitters Local 638, a union representing blue-collar steamfitters, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and welders, has publicly rebuked the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. Robert “Bobby” Bartels, Jr., the business manager of Steamfitters Local 638, told Fox News Digital that far-left politicians do not represent the interests of working-class Americans. “I [] The post New York Union Leaders Warn Of Labor Exodus From Democratic Party As Socialist Politicians Rise appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Salon

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· Jul 3, 2026

Half of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July in extreme heat

Dangerous heat dome disrupts American celebrations in Midwest and East Coast with travel delays and health problems

The Hill

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· Jul 2, 2026

How extreme heat is changing DC's July 4th weekend event plans

Much of the eastern half of the U.S. is dealing with extreme heat this week, including the nation’s capital. The high temperature Thursday in Washington, D.C., was forecast to be 102, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The heat comes as the District prepares to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday over the Fourth of...

DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display

Flames erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge as fireworks were being shot from it during Macy’s July 4 display over the East River. Video shows a plume of smoke emerging from a flaming section of the bridge as fireworks soar and burst around it Saturday night. Two other sections also appeared to burn as the pyrotechnics []

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 26, 2026

New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments

New York City's rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani

CNN

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fires ignite on Brooklyn Bridge during July Fourth fireworks

Video shows small fires and smoke rising across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night as the Fourth of July fireworks display came to a close. #cnn #news

Fark

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· Jul 4, 2026

It's so hot outside (how hot is it?) that even the interstate tells you to get off the road [Scary]

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The New Civil Rights Movement

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· Jul 2, 2026

GOP Melts Down Over Mamdani’s Heat Wave Advice — Trump’s Energy Dept. Says the Same Thing

As temperatures in the Big Apple are set to hit triple digits, Republicans are melting down over New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s request that residents in the five boroughs turn their air conditioners to 78 degrees — advice President Donald Trump’s own Department of Energy offers as well, as do some of their own [] The post GOP Melts Down Over Mamdani’s Heat Wave Advice — Trump’s Energy Dept. Says the Same Thing appeared first on The New Civil Rights Movement.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 25, 2026

Can the Would-Be Revolutionaries Stop Subway Stabbings?

Whoever figures out how to mobilize the folks fed-up with the current state of the city can make New York City great again.

Medical Daily

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· Jul 3, 2026

Half of Americans Are Under a Dangerous Heat Wave This July 4: Here Is the Complete City-by-City Risk Guide

230M Americans under July 4 heat alerts. Heat index reaches 115°F in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C., 103°F in NYC. Here is the city-by-city risk guide.

Townhall

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· Jul 6, 2026

New York City Has Tried Rent Freezes Before. Here's How They Ended.

New York City Has Tried Rent Freezes Before. Here's How They Ended.

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