Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Being patronised over your ill health? Welcome to my world as a disabled person

The i Paper

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July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
Being patronised over your ill health? Welcome to my world as a disabled person

This nanny-knows-best babyfication of the adult population seems particularly inappropriate

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Kaiser Health

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· Jul 2, 2026

HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation

Join the conversation as the HealthQ team explores the messiness, humor, and satisfaction that comes with caregiving when you’re sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids.

The Independent

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Don’t Die’ biohacker Bryan Johnson opens up about diagnosis: ‘Would be much worse...had I not taken care of my body’

Exclusive: ‘I am very grateful to have been focused on health’ over the past five years, he told The Independent

Nepal News

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· Jul 4, 2026

गौरीशंकरलाल दासको स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्रमा अतुलनीय योगदान छ : सभापति थापा

काठमाडौँ। नेपाली कांग्रेसका सभापति गगनकुमार थापाले शताब्दी पुरुष डा. गौरीशंकरलाल दासले नेपालको स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्रमा पुर्‍याएको योगदान अतुलनीय रहेको बताएका छन्। काठमाडौँ महानगरपालिका ७ द्वारा आज आयोजित ‘दिव्य शताब्दी पुरुष दासको रथारोहण एवं सुवर्णपुर सम्मान समारोह–२०८३’ मा उनले दासको सेवा र समर्पणको उच्च प्रशंसा गरे। दासले भारतमा चिकित्सा शिक्षा हासिल गरेपछि काठमाडौँस्थित वीर अस्पताललगायत विभिन्न सरकारी []

Irish News

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘I became a voice for the voiceless’: Belfast community champion honoured with Spirit of Féile Award

Community advocate Dr Raied Al-Wazzan has been recognised with the Spirit of Féile Award for his work supporting newcomers, refugees, asylum seekers and minority ethnic communities, dedicating the honour to the people of Belfast who have stood against racism and embraced inclusion

NDTV

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· Jul 5, 2026

Venezuelans Thank India After Treatment At Army Field Hospital

Survivors and their families have expressed heartfelt gratitude for the treatment and care being extended in the Indian Army's Field Hospital.

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jul 4, 2026

BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits

BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits

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Related coverage for "Being patronised over your ill health? Welcome to my world as a disabled person": Kaiser Health — HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation. The Independent — ‘Don’t Die’ biohacker Bryan Johnson opens up about diagnosis: ‘Would be much worse...had I not taken care of my body’. Nepal News — गौरीशंकरलाल दासको स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्रमा अतुलनीय योगदान छ : सभापति थापा. Irish News — ‘I became a voice for the voiceless’: Belfast community champion honoured with Spirit of Féile Award. NDTV — Venezuelans Thank India After Treatment At Army Field Hospital. Eyewitness News Bahamas — BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits