Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715) passed away. In 1884, Yrjö Saarela, Finnish wrestler and coach (died 1951) was born. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1945, Alla Nazimova, Russian-American actress, producer, and screenwriter (born 1879) passed away. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Bellarmine Mugabe's lawyer says viral Midrand shopping photo is ‘old’

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July 13, 2026

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Bellarmine Mugabe's lawyer says viral Midrand shopping photo is ‘old’
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Vogue

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· Jul 6, 2026

Model Josephen Akuei On Her “Boyish and Occasionally Sexy” Personal Style and Mixing Nike With Chanel

The rising model—who made her debut walking Chanel!—shares what’s inside her closet with Vogue. (Hint: She perfects the art of high-low dressing.)

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 5, 2026

This Face Is the Face of a Real Person

‘For those familiar with Biedermeier portrait painting, this painting really stands out from its peers...It is not the lifelikeness that makes the quality, since we do not even know what the little girl was like in reality, but the liveliness that even evokes the personality. This face is the face of a real person who, thanks to the magic of art, survives what is depicted.’ The post This Face Is the Face of a Real Person appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Intellectual Takeout

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· Jun 26, 2026

Usha Vance and the Wisdom of Frugal Fashion

What famous people wear is always the talk of the town, a fact Second Lady Usha Vance is likely beginning to learn. As she recently noted on X, the New York Times published an entire article on the political significance of the coral-colored dress she wore while filming a Father’s Day reading session with her

Independent Online

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· Jun 21, 2026

Peet Viljoen: From celebrity lawyer to accused in a R27m land fraud case

Peet Viljoen: From celebrity lawyer to accused in a R27m land fraud case

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jun 23, 2026

Celebrity Sighting! Singer Spotted Shopping at Boise Vintage Shop

Celebrity Sighting! Singer Spotted Shopping at Boise Vintage Shop

Daily Dot

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· Jun 30, 2026

Woman Says Becoming MAGA Republican Changed Her Perspective: “I Was Raising My Kids to Be Little Racists”

A woman is going viral online after admitting she believes she had been raising her children to be “little racists” before changing her political views. The woman, who appears to be Black, says that turning from a Democrat to a MAGA Republican has changed her life and experiences for the better. She begins the video Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Woman Says Becoming MAGA Republican Changed Her Perspective: “I Was Raising My Kids to Be Little Racists” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 22, 2026

Jessica Chastain Called This $36 Fragrance Her 'Perfume of the Summer'

Some celebrities wear the same perfume all year round — but not Jessica Chastain! As soon as June rolls around, she swaps out her entire fragrance wardrobe for Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt. Chastain waxed poetic to Vogue about her love for perfume, explaining how she wears a different scent for every character []

People.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Meghan Markle and Lucy Hale Prove This Staple Deserves a Spot in Your Summer Capsule Wardrobe — Grab a Lookalike

Plus, how to copy the rest of their style

American Thinker

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· Jul 6, 2026

The Color Of Contagion

Photo Credit:Christopher Gadsden (1724–1805), Lexicon, Vikrum, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Public DomainBy Andre BilleaudeauxI surmise that Christopher Gadsden’s Don’t Tread On Me banner is much more sophisticated than we previously thought.

The Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘Defining image’ of America? Picture of Black woman surrounded by white supremacist group in DC on July 4 goes viral

‘This photo deserves a Pulitzer Prize,’ one person wrote on social media

Nepal News

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· Jul 11, 2026

‘माया भनेकै यस्तो होला’को पोस्टरमा पारिवारिक माहोल

काठमाडौँ। चलचित्र ‘माया भनेकै यस्तो होला’को नयाँ पोस्टर सार्वजनिक भएको छ। मुख्य कलाकार अटाउँदै निर्माण टिमले आज चलचित्रको पोस्टर सार्वजनिक गरेको हो। पोस्टरको केन्द्रमा सिनेमाका नायक दिल श्रेष्ठ छन्। उनी हल्दी डे मनाइरहेका छन्। उनको हल्दी डेमा छन्, मदनकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ, लक्ष्मी गिरी, सृष्टि श्रेष्ठ, नीति शाह, नम्रता श्रेष्ठ । विवाहपूर्व मनाइने यो हल्दी डेमा उपस्थिति []

The West Australian

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· Jul 12, 2026

Monelli: Insta-worthy Italian in Burns Beach with reason to shout about its prowess

Last week Megan French hit Perth’s most Instagrammable cafe. This week, Laura Newell typically has the opposite rule: If it’s the hottest thing, it’s the last place you’ll find her. This spot changed her mind.

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 22, 2026

Comic Rips ‘Nice Guy’ Nate Bargatze for Partying With ‘Fascists’

CBS via Getty Images, Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalComedian W. Kamau Bell slammed MAGA-curious celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, for flirting with “fascists.”Bell, 53, called out America’s top-selling comedian and a few other “nice white guy” celebrities in a Substack post on Monday with the title “It Is So Easy To Not Do This, spelling out a suggested list of rules to follow for those who are “confused when they are judged for their own actions.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jul 12, 2026

Goodwill Glam with Katelyn Was the Ultimate Summer Shopping Spree

Goodwill Glam with Katelyn Was the Ultimate Summer Shopping Spree

Daily Mail

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· Jun 27, 2026

Designer coats and a £92,000 jewellery collection: How Kate is transforming Princess Charlotte's wardrobe - from Trotters to Givenchy

Designer coats and a £92,000 jewellery collection: How Kate is transforming Princess Charlotte's wardrobe - from Trotters to Givenchy

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 3, 2026

AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.The case illustrates how fraudsters posing as the real-life crown prince of Dubai ensnare victims by cultivating online relationships before swindling them out of money, with researchers tracing some of the scams to crime syndicates in Nigeria.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

How to spot a get-rich-quick scam - Diana Clement

How to spot a get-rich-quick scam - Diana Clement

Nieman Lab

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· Jun 25, 2026

Full Fact is battling AI-generated elections content with AI tools of its own

As campaign videos go, it was a classic. To the sound of a soulful pop ballad, a smiling politician meets voters in the street, chats to school children and visits a hospital. The only problem? The scenes shown in the video weren’t real. They were AI-generated, and shared and labeled as “illustrative” by an independent...

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Jennifer Lopez turns heads at Greek designer Celia Kritharioti’s Paris haute couture show

The American singer and actress attended the Autumn-Winter 2026 presentation by Greek fashion designer Celia Kritharioti during Paris Haute Couture Week, choosing a shimmering, sheer gown paired with a dramatic feathered coat. It marks the latest in a series of appearances in which Lopez has championed the designer's work, having visited her Paris atelier just two days earlier The post Jennifer Lopez turns heads at Greek designer Celia Kritharioti’s Paris haute couture show appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Standard

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· Jun 23, 2026

Romeo Beckham stars in 'sensual' French tennis gay romance as he makes acting debut

The 23-year-old model plays the ‘charismatic rival’ in the ‘deeply moving coming-of-age story’

Alt News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Free food drew crowd to Modi event in Australia? Morphed newspaper clipping viral

Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Australia visit, an image of a newspaper clipping went viral on social media. It shows a photo collage featuring PM Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and an enthusiastic crowd of people of Indian origin. On the top right corner of the page, a story has been highlighted, the []

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 1, 2026

Pretty in Pink: ‘Elle’ Star Lexi Minetree Wears Reese Witherspoon’s 2014 Met Gala Look to London Premiere of ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel

This isn't the first time the actress has winked at Witherspoon's past fashions during her own press run as the beloved character.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fake Dubai prince scam: how AI deepfakes love-bomb victims to steal hearts and money

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam. The case illustrates how fraudsters posing as the real-life crown prince of Dubai ensnare victims by cultivating online relationships before swindling them out of money, with researchers tracing some of the scams to crime syndicates in...

The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Can Virat Kohli crack India’s celebrity-brand jinx?

Can Virat Kohli crack India’s celebrity-brand jinx?

The i Paper

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· Jul 5, 2026

Farage spent years honing Reform’s brand. Now he’s trashing it

Anne McElvoy: A second scandal has hit him – and it will be even harder to shrug off

The Root

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· Jul 7, 2026

Teyana Taylor, Cardi B and More Black Celebs Who Slayed at Paris Fashion Week

Stars like Teyana Taylor, Cardi B, and more made sure to show their faces in France for Paris Fashion Week! Let's take a look at what they wore!

Reuters

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· Jul 6, 2026

✨ Bad Bunny attends Schiaparelli show at Paris Fashion Week

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny was among the guests arriving at the Schiaparelli Women's Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection show on the opening day of Paris Fashion Week. #parisfashionweek #badbunny #schiaparelli #hautecouture #fashion 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

India Today

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· Jul 4, 2026

Wedding jo hone nahi wali: Siya Goyal's Snapchat text to friend goes viral

Wedding jo hone nahi wali: Siya Goyal's Snapchat text to friend goes viral

Camille Styles Blog

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Summer Edit: 10 Brands Our Readers Love Right Now

From glow-boosting skincare to home favorites, the brands readers can't stop buying (discount codes included!) The post The Summer Edit: 10 Brands Our Readers Love Right Now appeared first on Camille Styles.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 6, 2026

Her Aunt Gave Her Clothes That Didn’t Fit — She Sold Them — Her Aunt Found Out and Called Her Ungrateful

If it doesn't fit, it's better off with someone who can wear it. The post Her Aunt Gave Her Clothes That Didn’t Fit — She Sold Them — Her Aunt Found Out and Called Her Ungrateful appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Prince William's cousin's backless plunging dress is her most daring yet

Princess Diana's nieces Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer proved they are fashion icons just like their late aunt with a glamorous display at an F1 collaboration event

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jul 9, 2026

Louisiana Child's Photos Allegedly Used In Elaborate Online Hoax

Louisiana Child's Photos Allegedly Used In Elaborate Online Hoax

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 21, 2026

Why jewellery, fashion and beauty brands are opting for rapid commerce

Rapid commerce — speed meets wider choice in new delivery model

The Hill

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· Jun 27, 2026

Usha Vance pokes fun at 'political significance' of maternity dress

Second lady Usha Vance poked fun at a New York Times article examining the public image of pregnant women in President Trump’s orbit, joking that she did not realize her maternity dress carried so much “political significance.” “Now that we know the political significance of my 8.75 coral maternity dress from Old Navy, can’t wait...

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 30, 2026

Time to Meander Through Cara Delevingne’s Dating History 😬

Why, hello there, Harry Styles.

Fashion Bomb Daily

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· Jun 22, 2026

Why Personal Style Is About More Than Following Trends

Ask someone what they’d grab from their closet in a fire and watch them stall. Not because there’s too much to choose from. Because half of it was never really theirs to begin with, it was bought for some version of them that lasted about three weeks. That’s the part trends are sneaky about. They [] The post Why Personal Style Is About More Than Following Trends appeared first on Fashion Bomb Daily.

Vanity Fair

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· Jul 2, 2026

Chanel Just Bought The French Shirtmaker Charvet. Here's How The 188-Year-Old Brand Does Business.

The French shirtmaker Charvet is more talked about than ever—and the family behind it wishes we’d be more discreet. Marisa Meltzer visits with Jean-Claude and Anne-Marie Colban, the siblings who run the business and dress its discerning clientele.

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