Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1930, Harold Bloom, American literary critic (died 2019) was born. In 1966, Delmore Schwartz, American poet and short story writer (born 1913) passed away. In 1983, Ross Macdonald, American-Canadian author (born 1915) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2009, Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Apparently, Most Americans Think Fries Are a Main Course—We’re Not Arguing
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who order the fries for the table, and those who steal them off someone else’s plate. Within that, there's a very special subgroup—the ones who order the fries, don’t Venmo request anyone, and just silently let the group benefit. Bless those people. There’s a special place in heaven for them (probably with a trio of unlimited aiolis and fountain Diet Coke). Fries are technically a side dish, but let’s be real: they’re doing main character work. Whether they’re saving a sad dinner, showing up as girl dinner (see: Caesar salad, fries, and a Diet Coke), or loaded with toppings and eaten straight from the sheet pan, fries are the one food that almost no one can resist. Read More >>
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Daily Mail
· Jul 1, 2026
Is it really worth splashing out £5 on posh crisps? Experts warn 'healthy' snacks can be just as bad for you as Walkers
Is it really worth splashing out £5 on posh crisps? Experts warn 'healthy' snacks can be just as bad for you as Walkers
The Hill
· Jun 23, 2026
School choice programs: The avocado toast of state education funding
Just as we shouldn’t blame young people's inability to buy homes on avocado toast, we shouldn't blame state budget woes on education choice programs that aren't causing them.
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 28, 2026
Tartan Army FOMO shows how Irish-American identity is Scot(ch)-taped together
If you’re looking at the Scots at the World Cup and think it should be us – some Americans appear to think it is.
Gary Taubes
· Feb 20, 2024
Substack 5: Less Meat, More Plants: A rules of evidence controversy (part 1)
That a plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat is the nutritional equivalent of common sense. We’ve been told it’s the one thing on which nutritionists can always agree. Journalists treat it as dogma. But where’s the evidence? When a group of researchers decided to apply the same methodology to nutrition that is accepted...Read More »
Upworthy
· Jul 7, 2026
Americans share 11 funny times Europeans couldn’t comprehend the size of the United States
Wake up in LA and have lunch in San Francisco? The post Americans share 11 funny times Europeans couldn’t comprehend the size of the United States appeared first on Upworthy.
Perfect Health Diet
· Jan 10, 2019
Are We Overly Obsessed with Healthy Eating?
It’s impossible to generalize about this, but readers may be interested in an article in the Boston Globe Magazine by Jenai Engelhard, in which I was quoted: Is our obsession with healthy eating out of control? The post Are We Overly Obsessed with Healthy Eating? appeared first on Perfect Health Diet.
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