Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1948, Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter was born. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. 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 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 2015, Philipp Mißfelder, German historian and politician (born 1979) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. 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.
You don’t need a weatherman
The pardon of child rapist Tou Vang by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison continues to reverberate. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted on X today, So, if deporting a single child rapist doesn’t make the state better or safer, how about deporting a thousand rapists? 10,000? Comments like these appear to deny the existence of a tipping point. It’s the logical fallacy of faulty generalization:
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Euro Weekly News
· Jul 12, 2026
Spain could be heading for another heatwave and these regions are in the firing line
If you’ve been enjoying the brief drop in temperatures over the past couple of days, don’t get too comfortable. Weather []
RTL Today
· Jul 2, 2026
Weather & Traffic: Thursday 2 July: One fine day
Now that we are momentarily rid of those extreme temperatures, the days are actually rather nice.
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 7, 2026
Mayor Mamdani AC Mandate Backfires
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions after urging residents to keep their air conditioners set to 78 degrees or higher during a serious heat wave, while reports found that parts of City Hall and other municipal buildings were much cooler than that. The mayor’s message was meant to reduce pressure on the []
The i Paper
· Jul 11, 2026
Why the Met Office hasn’t issued any extreme weather warnings for the heatwave
As most of the country faces temperatures in the thirties, the Met Office says it’s not extreme weather yet
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 23, 2026
Do you struggle to dress for work in warm weather?
It’s hot out there.
Le Monde
· Jun 26, 2026
Jean-Pierre Farandou, French labor minister: 'We cannot bring France to a halt every time it hits 30°C'
With the intense heatwave exposing many workers to dangerous temperatures, the labor minister rejected the idea of climate leave, but said he was open to holding talks with unions and employers' organizations on how to better organize working conditions during extreme weather events.
Bloomberg
· Jul 1, 2026
This Heatwave Needs to Be Taken Seriously
The heatwave hitting the US right now needs to be taken seriously. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Mark Gongloff has advice on staying cool and how to detect heat exhaustion. (Source: Bloomberg)
Coffman Chronicle
· Jul 4, 2026
Truth or Satire: The Weather Has Notes
And we'd like a cool breeze and some sanity
Metro
· Jun 22, 2026
What are your working rights during a heatwave?
Employers have a responsibility.
WRAL News
· Jun 30, 2026
Too hot! Here's how to stay safe, stay cool as temperatures reach near 100 degrees
The National Weather Service offers these tips to keep healthy during extreme heat.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 3, 2026
Mamdani ridiculed over mad AC plea to New Yorkers suffering in the middle of a brutal heatwave
Sky News host James Morrow discusses NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plea for New Yorkers to set their AC to 78 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid the city facing an energy emergency in the middle of a heatwave. “I guess the people are getting the warm embrace of collectivism,” he said. “But this doesn’t sound like a lot of fun.”
WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville
· Jun 24, 2026
Not Ready to Get Sweaty? A Heat-Hater's Guide to Staying Cool
Not Ready to Get Sweaty? A Heat-Hater's Guide to Staying Cool
The New European
· Jul 6, 2026
Dilettante: How I learned to hate the great British heatwave
I used to pray for days of 30-degree temperatures. But this year, something has shifted
Daily Mail
· Jul 13, 2026
The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?
The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?
Irish Mirror
· Jun 27, 2026
Ireland weather: Expert pinpoints exact date sizzling temperatures will return as downpours to follow heatwave
Cooler and wetter conditions are set to replace this week's scorching temperatures - but we might not have too long to until the glorious summer weather returns
Wired
· Jul 9, 2026
The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now
It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 1, 2026
Stay cool anywhere: Top portable accessories in 2026 for beating the summer heat
Hot weather heroes: 15 best portable cooling accessories in 2026 for on-the-go relief.
Health News | Mail Online
· Jun 23, 2026
How to stay cool as Britain swelters under a 'heat dome' and temperatures soar past 30°
How to stay cool as Britain swelters under a 'heat dome' and temperatures soar past 30°
ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
Mamdani expands cooling centers, pool hours, outreach to help NYC cope with heat
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged New Yorkers to stay out of the heat in the coming days as temperatures are expected to rise into the 100s. Feels-like temperatures could rise as high as 112 degrees in the coming days, the mayor said, and ...
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 3, 2026
The JOE weekly Politics Quiz: Week One
Welcome to PMQs – Pub Minister’s Quiz It’s pretty hectic out there guys. Keir Starmer has whacked the weather machine up to full blast and is letting pubs stay open till 5am for the World Cup, Nigel Farage is continuing to rake in the cash with his side jobs and Andy Burnham is busy building []
Animals | The Guardian
· Jun 24, 2026
‘It’s dangerous’: how UK schools, care homes and other workplaces are coping in soaring heat
Extreme weather is affecting people in areas from schools and care homes to construction sites – with workers urging leaders to take problem seriouslyEurope heatwave live – latest updatesWith temperatures in the UK approaching record levels for June, people are being advised to avoid exercise and unnecessary travel. So how do you work in this heat?We look at how various sectors of the economy are coping with unprecedented temperatures, and how working practices will have to adapt to increasingly frequent heatwaves that are predicted to be longer and more intense owing to the global climate emergency.Not all care facilities are created equalI’m not sure how much longer we can keep dodging bullets Continue reading...
The Daily Wire
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Welcome To Communism!’: Mamdani Roasted For Heat Wave Instructions For New Yorkers
Far-Left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told New York City residents and business owners to take on the heat wave in the name of collectivism, urging them to keep their thermostats set to a toasty 78 degrees. “New York: it’s hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool. ...
Nepal News
· Jul 11, 2026
आइतबार-सोमबार भारी वर्षाको सम्भावना
काठमाडौं । पश्चिम नेपालमा केन्द्रित रहेको मनसुनी वर्षा आइतबारदेखि पूर्वी र मध्य नेपालतर्फ सर्ने भएको छ। जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभागले आगामी दुई दिन कोशी, मधेश, बागमती, गण्डकी तथा लुम्बिनी प्रदेशको पूर्वी क्षेत्रमा वर्षा बढी केन्द्रित हुने पूर्वानुमान गर्दै केही स्थानमा भारीदेखि अति भारी वर्षा हुन सक्ने चेतावनी दिएको छ। विभागका मौसमविद् रोजन लामिछानेका अनुसार []
Cosmopolitan
· Jun 30, 2026
8 Must-Haves That Make Being Outside Bearable When It’s Just Too Hot
For when you’re dreaming of air conditioning.
BBC News
· Jun 28, 2026
Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.
The Olive Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Heading to the beach this summer? Here’s why you should never take a dip in the sea while wearing contact lenses
WHEN the summer heat becomes unbearable, there are few things better than cooling off in the sea. But for the estimated three million people who wear contact lenses regularly in
Us Weekly
· Jul 11, 2026
9 Effortless, Matching Sets I Wear on Repeat All Summer
Getting dressed in the middle of summer shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle. But when the temperatures climb, it gets even harder to pull together an outfit that looks polished without feeling overdone. That’s exactly why matching sets are now my warm-weather uniform. As a shopping editor, I’ve tested more two-piece outfits than I can []
South Africa Today
· 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 []
SundayTimes
· Jul 7, 2026
OPINION | Checklist to make your house winter safe
Temperatures might be dropping but the dangers in household items isn’t
DNyuz
· Jun 23, 2026
Stop Worrying About Storms with This Jackery Power Station—Half-off for Prime Day
It’s summer, and you know what that means—weather-related power outages are coming soon. I’m not too bothered by power outages anymore, though, thanks to my home backup battery. Prime Day is a great time to get a deal on one of our favorite power stations, the Jackery 2000 Plus. This power station will keep your []
E! Online
· Jul 9, 2026
The Cooling Sheets to Shop Before the Next Heat Wave
News flash: it's really hot out! We're doing everything we can to keep cool right now, from beach day essentials to breezy linen dresses, skincare and even cooling bedding. Since the temps are...
B92.net
· Jun 22, 2026
Are You Fighting the Heat with Air Conditioning?
Professor Miloš Banjac from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering says that proper maintenance, correct temperature settings, and energy efficiency are essential for the healthy and rational use of air conditioning during increasingly hot summers.
The Independent
· Jun 30, 2026
Life-threatening temperatures are gripping US cities — here are some hacks to stay cool without AC
Sweltering conditions are expected to last through the weekend
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Related coverage for "You don’t need a weatherman": Euro Weekly News — Spain could be heading for another heatwave and these regions are in the firing line. RTL Today — Weather & Traffic: Thursday 2 July: One fine day. Independent Journal Review — Mayor Mamdani AC Mandate Backfires. The i Paper — Why the Met Office hasn’t issued any extreme weather warnings for the heatwave. TheJournal.ie — Do you struggle to dress for work in warm weather?. Le Monde — Jean-Pierre Farandou, French labor minister: 'We cannot bring France to a halt every time it hits 30°C'. Bloomberg — This Heatwave Needs to Be Taken Seriously. Coffman Chronicle — Truth or Satire: The Weather Has Notes. Metro — What are your working rights during a heatwave?. WRAL News — Too hot! Here's how to stay safe, stay cool as temperatures reach near 100 degrees. Sky News Australia — Mamdani ridiculed over mad AC plea to New Yorkers suffering in the middle of a brutal heatwave. WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville — Not Ready to Get Sweaty? A Heat-Hater's Guide to Staying Cool. The New European — Dilettante: How I learned to hate the great British heatwave. Daily Mail — The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?. Irish Mirror — Ireland weather: Expert pinpoints exact date sizzling temperatures will return as downpours to follow heatwave. Wired — The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now. ABC7 New York — Stay cool anywhere: Top portable accessories in 2026 for beating the summer heat . Health News | Mail Online — How to stay cool as Britain swelters under a 'heat dome' and temperatures soar past 30°. ArcaMax — Mamdani expands cooling centers, pool hours, outreach to help NYC cope with heat. JOE.co.uk — The JOE weekly Politics Quiz: Week One. Animals | The Guardian — ‘It’s dangerous’: how UK schools, care homes and other workplaces are coping in soaring heat. The Daily Wire — ‘Welcome To Communism!’: Mamdani Roasted For Heat Wave Instructions For New Yorkers. Nepal News — आइतबार-सोमबार भारी वर्षाको सम्भावना. Cosmopolitan — 8 Must-Haves That Make Being Outside Bearable When It’s Just Too Hot. BBC News — Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived. The Olive Press — Heading to the beach this summer? Here’s why you should never take a dip in the sea while wearing contact lenses. Us Weekly — 9 Effortless, Matching Sets I Wear on Repeat All Summer. South Africa Today — NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Thermostat Directive Ignites Debate Amid Historic Heat Wave. SundayTimes — OPINION | Checklist to make your house winter safe. DNyuz — Stop Worrying About Storms with This Jackery Power Station—Half-off for Prime Day. E! Online — The Cooling Sheets to Shop Before the Next Heat Wave. B92.net — Are You Fighting the Heat with Air Conditioning?. The Independent — Life-threatening temperatures are gripping US cities — here are some hacks to stay cool without AC