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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1857, Alfred Binet, French psychologist and graphologist (died 1911) was born. In 1921, John Money, New Zealand psychologist and sexologist, known for his research on gender identity, and responsible for controversial involuntary sex reassignment of David Reimer (died 2006) was born. In 1926, David Malet Armstrong, Australian philosopher and author (died 2014) was born. In 1926, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Swiss-American psychiatrist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1935, Steve Lawrence, American actor and singer (died 2024) was born. In 1966, Ralf Altmeyer, German-Chinese virologist and academic was born. In 1979, Robert Burns Woodward, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1917) passed away. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1998, Lilí Álvarez, Spanish tennis player, author, and feminist (born 1905) passed away. In 2012, Gyang Dalyop Datong, Nigerian physician and politician (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Cancer cases to double in next 25 years, WHO warns, as science can’t keep up with the costs

The Independent

July 8, 2026

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Cancer cases to double in next 25 years, WHO warns, as science can’t keep up with the costs

Cancer cases around the world could reach 35 million by 2050

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