Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 574, John III, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 1205, Hubert Walter, English archbishop and politician, Lord Chancellor of The United Kingdom (born 1160) passed away. In 1590, Pope Clement X (died 1676) was born. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1890, Johann Voldemar Jannsen, Estonian journalist and poet (born 1819) passed away. In 1911, Allan McLean, Scottish-Australian politician, 19th Premier of Victoria (born 1840) passed away. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

You can now tap your Visa or Mastercard to pay for your LRT2 ride

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July 13, 2026

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(1st UPDATE) Instead of loading money onto a separate transport card, the appropriate fare is charged directly to the debit or credit card tapped

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RAPPLER

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· Jul 13, 2026

You can now tap your Visa card to pay for your LRT2 ride

Instead of loading money onto a separate transport card, the appropriate fare is charged directly to the debit or credit card tapped

The Economic Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Can a bank seize your vehicle after EMI default?

Can a bank seize your vehicle after EMI default?

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 28, 2026

Do I Need a Credit Card to Rent a Car?

No, you can rent a car with a debit card at most agencies. Here's what rental car companies require and why I still recommend using a credit card.

The Local France

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· Jun 12, 2026

Paris Metro to allow passengers to use bank cards at entry gates from July

The public transport authority for the Greater Paris region has announced that Metro users will from July 2026 be able to 'tap in' to the network using their bank cards, rather than having to buy a ticket or pass.

Investing.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Form 144 Airbnb For: 2 July

Form 144 Airbnb For: 2 July

BoingBoing

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· Jul 10, 2026

Earn $150 credit with this $70 eSIM

TL;DR: Get 150 travel data credit usable in 200+ countries for just 69.99 (reg. 150) with aloSIM. In a world filled with AI, it doesn't make sense to be fumbling for a pin to swap out your SIM card. The great thing about aloSIM is that it's an eSIM card that effectively doubles the money you put in. — Read the rest The post Earn 150 credit with this 70 eSIM appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 23, 2026

RBI issues final norms for TReDS platforms to boost MSME financing

The new framework simplifies onboarding and enables financiers to access credit guarantees

NewsBTC

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· Jun 28, 2026

On-Chain Flow: New Wallet Withdraws 1,350 BTC From Binance

On-Chain Flow: New Wallet Withdraws 1,350 BTC From Binance: key Bitcoin whale withdrawal context, verified claims, market impact, and risk notes for crypto

Interaksyon

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· Jun 30, 2026

‘All banks din po sana’: Banks urged to scrap transfer fees

“All banks din po sana.” This was the comment of Filipinos after the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) decided to permanently waive its transfer fees for online transactions. The bank announced that it will waive fees for transactions made via InstaPay or PESONet starting July 1. InstaPay refers to real-time fund transfers to other banks [] The post ‘All banks din po sana’: Banks urged to scrap transfer fees appeared first on Interaksyon.

Medical Daily

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· Jul 10, 2026

Your Insurance Plan May Be Pocketing the Drug Coupon Card Meant to Help You Pay for Medication

Nearly 40 of ACA marketplace plans use copay accumulators to pocket drug coupon cards meant for patients. Here is how to check your plan and protect yourself.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 9, 2026

American Express: Premium Customer, Stablecoins, Tokenized Credit

American Express: Premium Customer, Stablecoins, Tokenized Credit

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jun 26, 2026

These 5 Places Are Better With a Credit Card

These 5 Places Are Better With a Credit Card

The Hill

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· Jun 27, 2026

How to claim part of $2.25 million Bank of America ATM fees settlement

The deadline to apply is fast-approaching.

Focus Taiwan

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· Jun 30, 2026

Taipei Metro to accept credit cards and mobile pay starting July 1

Taipei, June 30 (CNA) Starting Wednesday, travelers can ride the Taipei Metro using physical credit cards or digital wallets linked to such cards, but these transactions will not qualify for the frequent rider reward program, according to the company Tuesday.

Nepal News

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· Jul 7, 2026

राष्ट्र बैंकद्वारा २५ अर्बको ऋणपत्र जारी

काठमाडौं। नेपाल राष्ट्र बैंकले २५ अर्ब रुपैयाँको ऋणपत्रको बोलकबोलको लागि आह्वान गरेको छ। बैंकद्वारा आज जारी सार्वजनिक सूचनामा ऋणपत्र २०८४ ‘ङ’ अनलाइनमार्फत बोलकबोल गर्न सकिने उल्लेख छ। ऋणपत्रको बोलकबोलमा राष्ट्र बैंकबाट इजाजतपत्र प्राप्त ‘क’, ‘ख’ र ‘ग’ वर्गका बैंक तथा वित्तीय संस्था (काउण्टरपार्टी) मात्र सहभागी हुन पाउने उल्लेख छ। काउण्टरपार्टीले ऋणपत्रको बोलकबोलमा कबोल गर्न चाहेको []

WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jul 9, 2026

Debit Cards Are Convenient But May Put You At Risk

Debit Cards Are Convenient But May Put You At Risk

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

3 MPs racked up $20,000-plus travel bills as Parliament sat for 6 weeks

3 MPs racked up $20,000-plus travel bills as Parliament sat for 6 weeks

AMBCrypto

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· Jun 24, 2026

20 transactions, $5.1M transferred to Tornado Cash – Aftermath of the Jaredfromsubway.eth attack

Are DeFi protocols and current bridges unknowingly aiding the flow of illegal money?

NDTV

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· Jun 21, 2026

India-EU Trade Pact To Be Signed By December; Implemented From Feb-Mar Next Year: Goyal

Under the India-EU FTA, about 93 of Indian shipments will enjoy duty-free access to the 27-nation bloc, while imports of luxury cars and wines from the EU will become less expensive.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 8, 2026

SSNIT launches Membership Value Programme to offer contributors benefits beyond pensions

The programme introduces the SSNIT MVP Prepaid Card, which serves as both a membership identification card and a Visa-enabled prepaid card that can be used for transactions both locally and internationally.

Polygon

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· Jul 11, 2026

Pokémon Go Fest Global codes for free Link Charges

These Pokémon Go codes for free Link Charges will only be valid for a short while. Redeem them while you can!

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· Jul 8, 2026

Your T-Mobile Bill May Be Going Up — Here's What to Do Next

Your T-Mobile Bill May Be Going Up — Here's What to Do Next

iPhone in Canada

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· Jul 9, 2026

Freedom Mobile Survey Asks if Users Would Pay $8 Monthly for Security

Freedom Mobile is taking heat from customers after floating the idea of charging extra for what a lot of people consider basic account security. The whole thing kicked off when a subscriber posted a question from an official Freedom Mobile survey on Reddit. The Quebecor-owned carrier asked how likely people would be to pay an [] The post Freedom Mobile Survey Asks if Users Would Pay 8 Monthly for Security first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 8, 2026

If Blue-State Voters Are Upset About High Energy Prices, They Should Look In Mirror

If you’re paying more at the pump or for your monthly utility bill in California, New York, New Jersey or Hawaii, there is no mystery why and the hit your pocketbook is taking is no coincidence.

Business Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Don’t throw away your boarding pass after landing: Here are six reasons to keep it

Your boarding pass can help you recover missing miles, support insurance claims, or prove you were on a flight when records fail

ZDNet

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· Jun 22, 2026

Yes, you need a password manager - and you can try Proton Pass for just $1 right now

Proton Pass is one of our favorite password managers - and you can try a month for 80 off with this deal.

Ethereum on Medium

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gas Fees Explained: Why Crypto Transactions Cost Money

You hit confirm on a transaction, expecting to send, say, twenty dollars in crypto, and somewhere along the way there’s an extra chargeContinue reading on Medium »

Mindanao Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

UnionBank tops visa credit payment volume in the Philippines in 2025 

UNION BANK of the Philippines (UnionBank) topped Visa credit payment volume in the Philippines in 2025, reflecting how more Filipinos are using credit cards for everyday spending and greater flexibility

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

US to resume Iran blockade, ‘guard’ Strait of Hormuz and charge 20 per cent toll

Donald Trump’s plan to charge ships to use the strait would be a marked departure from the US’ previous insistence that passage through the crucial waterway should be free and open for all.

Daily Mirror

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· Jun 23, 2026

P&O Cruises passengers urged to carry crucial card to avoid delay on board

Make sure you keep it on you at all times

Haaretz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump: U.S. 'reinstating the Iranian blockade' in Strait of Hormuz

The president added that the U.S. as the 'Guardians of the Hormuz Strait' and will charge a 20 percent fee on all cargo passing through as a reimbursement for 'providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the World'

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