Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Come Nerd Out About Politics With TPM and The Handbasket

Talking Points Memo

July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

When news breaks — about, say, Graham Platner’s Senate campaign imploding over sexual assault allegations or Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization —...

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Jude Bellingham's star shines as risk-averse England advance to World Cup semifinals over tepid Norway

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Bellingham carries England past Norway and into World Cup semifinals

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England defeat Norway 2-1 as Jude Bellingham shines in World Cup quarterfinal

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USA TODAY

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mike Johnson reflects on balance of powers in exclusive interview

House Speaker Mike Johnson reflects on the tug-of-war between the legislative and executive branches in an exclusive USA TODAY interview. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/tefkc5vf Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 10, 2026

The JOE weekly Politics Quiz: Week Two

Welcome to week two of PMQs – Pub Minister’s Quiz Let’s not beat around the bush here, this week in politics has potentially been an absolute all-timer and so is this week’s JOE Politics Quiz. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer already seems to be on the beach as he winds down his premiership, getting ready []

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘Establishment Democrats will lose’: Joe Concha

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said the socialist genie is “out of the bottle,” and blasted socialists for driving the Democratic Party further to the left. “It’s [socialist genie] out of the bottle at this point, it’s sitting on the couch saying, ‘Get out of my house,’” Concha said on Fox News’s Fox Friends []

Daily Mail

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· Jul 9, 2026

Strewth! What was the Aussie PM to do? Tell people that he doesn't fancy Kylie? Australia's paroxysm of indignation over a cheeky podcast is the very reason we get the politicians we do - wary, colourless, inauthentic and boring: EITHNE TYNAN

Bon Appétit

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· Jun 23, 2026

It's Time for Prime Day Pots and Pans: That Cookware You've Been Eyeing Is on Sale (2026)

Thanks to Prime Day, now all you need is to grab that pot, that pan, and conjure up a plan.

Twitchy

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· Jun 25, 2026

'Let Us Know How it GOES': Dan Bongino's BRUTAL Letter to Socialists Hits the Socialist NAIL on the Head

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Related coverage for "Come Nerd Out About Politics With TPM and The Handbasket": USA TODAY — Mike Johnson reflects on balance of powers in exclusive interview. JOE.co.uk — The JOE weekly Politics Quiz: Week Two. Washington Examiner — ‘Establishment Democrats will lose’: Joe Concha. Daily Mail — Strewth! What was the Aussie PM to do? Tell people that he doesn't fancy Kylie? Australia's paroxysm of indignation over a cheeky podcast is the very reason we get the politicians we do - wary, colourless, inauthentic and boring: EITHNE TYNAN. Bon Appétit — It's Time for Prime Day Pots and Pans: That Cookware You've Been Eyeing Is on Sale (2026). Twitchy — 'Let Us Know How it GOES': Dan Bongino's BRUTAL Letter to Socialists Hits the Socialist NAIL on the Head