Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1952, Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley, English educator and politician, Secretary of State for Education was born. In 1970, Popeye Jones, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1971, Mildred Fox, Irish politician was born. In 1979, Tyson Apostol, American television personality was born. In 1986, Kate Smith, American singer (born 1907) passed away. In 1994, Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. In 2012, Fauzia Wahab, Pakistani actress and politician (born 1956) passed away. In 2012, Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (born 1965) passed away. In 2020, Jean Kennedy Smith, American activist, humanitarian, author and diplomat (United States Ambassador to Ireland, 1993-1998) (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Amanda Seyfried Had to Use a Bodyguard After Calling Charlie Kirk ‘Hateful’ Ignited MAGA Outrage: ‘I’m Allowed to F—ing Voice My Feelings’

Amanda Seyfried revealed in a recent British GQ profile that she had to hire a bodyguard after she called Charlie Kirk “hateful” shortly after the Turning Point USA co-founder was shot and killed last year. Seyfried’s comment ignited outrage from conservatives on social media. “A, I’m allowed to fucking voice my feelings, and B, do []
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