Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1982, Kenneth More, English actor (born 1914) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2007, Robert Burås, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1975) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2024, Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Backrooms’ Wants You Back and Is Adding More Rooms (Footage)
Fifteen minutes of new footage is being added to the hit horror film starting on July 3.
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ComicBook.com
· Jul 11, 2026
Backrooms is Still a Top 10 Box Office Hit, But it’s Already Coming to Digital This Week
After massive theatrical success, Backrooms releases to digital video earlier than expected
Gizmodo
· Jul 10, 2026
‘Backrooms’ Seeps Into Your Home Starting Next Week
The eerie horror hit will arrive on digital Tuesday, July 14.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 8, 2026
North Side residents say new late-night gaming room bringing safety concerns to neighborhood
North Side residents say what they believe is a new late-night gaming room has brought increased activity, disturbances and safety concerns to their neighborhood since it opened.
The Beat
· Jul 8, 2026
SDCC ’26: the show floor map has arrived with a few changes
A few notable companies have returned to the show floor, and a few other changes as the 2026 SDCC show floor map has just been unveiled
Polygon
· Jul 5, 2026
Expedition 33 and the Last of Us 2 have one thing in common most games lack
The best video game stories have a clear vision and purpose, like The Last of Us 2, instead of trying to be something for everybody
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· Jul 4, 2026
PlayStation goes all-digital, lessons learned for Square Enix, and what happens when fantasy projects collide with the reality of Xbox's restructure
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Related coverage for "‘Backrooms’ Wants You Back and Is Adding More Rooms (Footage)": ComicBook.com — Backrooms is Still a Top 10 Box Office Hit, But it’s Already Coming to Digital This Week. Gizmodo — ‘Backrooms’ Seeps Into Your Home Starting Next Week. KSAT San Antonio — North Side residents say new late-night gaming room bringing safety concerns to neighborhood. The Beat — SDCC ’26: the show floor map has arrived with a few changes. Polygon — Expedition 33 and the Last of Us 2 have one thing in common most games lack. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r9TQrTUmNtXVtPpGpqQrdC.jpg — PlayStation goes all-digital, lessons learned for Square Enix, and what happens when fantasy projects collide with the reality of Xbox's restructure