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![Pope Francis on Sunday voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity for countries at war to respect an ancient Greek tradition and establish a truce for the duration of the Games. Pope Francis on Sunday voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity for countries at war to respect an ancient Greek tradition and establish a truce for the duration of the Games.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vatican_Trial_93934.jpg?w=132)
Pope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war, prays for peace
Pope Francis on Sunday voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will...
![A black and white photo of a teacher surrounded by police officers in a courtroom A black and white photo of a teacher surrounded by police officers in a courtroom](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1696471.jpg?w=133)
Today in History: July 21, verdict reached in Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’
The trial ended in Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law.
![Astronaut Buzz Aldrin stands on the moon in front of the American flag. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin stands on the moon in front of the American flag.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2658344.jpg?w=77)
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Today in History: July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin walk on the moon
Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after...
![It said Israel must end settlement construction immediately and that existing settlements must be removed. It said Israel must end settlement construction immediately and that existing settlements must be removed.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24201260616979.jpg?w=132)
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Top UN court says Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end
It said Israel must end settlement construction immediately and that existing settlements must be removed.
![CrowdStrike has said a fix is on the way. CrowdStrike has said a fix is on the way.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24201529060521.jpg?w=132)
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A massive tech outage is causing worldwide disruptions. Here’s what we know
CrowdStrike has said a fix is on the way.
![A major internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world, with problems continuing hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. A major internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world, with problems continuing hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24201355963770.jpg?w=132)
Internet outage latest | Airlines, businesses, border crossings hit by global tech disruption
A major internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across...
![White statues of three pioneers for women's suffrage, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott. White statues of three pioneers for women's suffrage, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-182566801.jpg?w=118)
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Today in History: July 19, the Seneca Falls Convention
The first “Convention to discuss the social, civil and religious condition and rights of Woman”...
![A young gymnast Nadia Comaneci stands in front of a scoreboard at the XXI Olympic Games. A young gymnast Nadia Comaneci stands in front of a scoreboard at the XXI Olympic Games.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-52557787-16x9-1.jpg?w=140)
Today in History: July 18, Nadia’s perfect 10
On July 18, 1976, at the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Nadia Comaneci of Romania became...
![A black and white image of the main entrance of Disneyland, circa 1955 A black and white image of the main entrance of Disneyland, circa 1955](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1252452073.jpg?w=112)
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Today in History: July 17, Disneyland’s opening day
On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California after its $17 million, year-long construction;...
![It was unrelated to the assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee. It was unrelated to the assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24196093296414_95084c.jpg?w=132)
Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks
It was unrelated to the assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee.