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Almanac for July 14, 2026

Today is Tuesday, July 14, the 195th day of 2026. There are 170 days left in the year. Today in History: In 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners held there. Also on this date: In 1798, Congress passed the Sedition Act, making it a federal crime to publish false, scandalous or malicious writing about the United States government. In 1881, outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias “Billy the Kid,” was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner in present-day New ...

Birthright citizenship not just for immigrants

Now that we’ve completed our celebration of America’s 250th birthday, it’s time to prepare for the 300th — the tricentennial. I will not live to see it, but I hope the nation will. At least, I hope a certain kind of America will celebrate its 300th year — one that has regained its ...

Editorial cartoon for July 14, 2026

Brush up on Great Lakes beach safety

With this week predicted to be a scorcher — potentially reaching 100 today and in the 90s through Wednesday before settling back into just the 80s — the temptation will grow to cool off by taking to the water. If plans includes a visit to one of the Great Lakes in our region, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has some advice on staying safe while enjoying an outing at the beach. “Remember the Great Lakes are large, powerful systems that hold more than 20% of the world’s fresh water. Strong currents can catch even the most experienced swimmer off guard,” the DNR ...

Ukraine’s prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy reshuffles government

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine’s government, saying he had offered a new and important position to the former premier. Zelenskyy, who has remained in office under ...

Almanac for July 13, 2026

Today is Monday, July 13, the 194th day of 2026. There are 171 days left in the year. Today in History: In 1985, the “Live Aid” benefit rock concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, raising millions for famine relief in Ethiopia. Also on this date: In 1793, French politician, physician and journalist Jean-Paul Marat was assassinated by Charlotte Corday, who stabbed him to death in his bath. In 1863, deadly rioting against the Civil War military draft erupted in New York City. (The insurrection was put down three days later.) In 1923, a sign consisting of ...