Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1886, Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town (died 1948) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1963, Parker Bohn III, American bowler was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1988, Raúl Spank, German high jumper was born. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dad finds high-tech way to call kids home

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July 7, 2026

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E! Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

Drew Scott Details "Heartbreaking" Wake-Up Call From 4-Year-Old Son

Drew Scott is sharing how he learned his parenting needed a fixer-upper. The Property Brothers star—who shares son Parker, 4, and daughter Piper, 2, with wife Linda Phan—detailed how a...

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 1, 2026

“You’re Pricing Yourself Out!”: Homeowner Shuts Down a Local Lawn Kid’s Outrageous Price Hike—And Hires a Professional Instead

This kid definitely learned his lesson. The post “You’re Pricing Yourself Out!”: Homeowner Shuts Down a Local Lawn Kid’s Outrageous Price Hike—And Hires a Professional Instead appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 8, 2026

My Dad Walked Out on Me and My Mom. Now He’s Back—And Asking for One of the World’s Biggest Favors.

How dare he, really.

Slate

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· Jul 8, 2026

My Dad Walked Out On Me and My Mom. Now He’s Back—and Asking For One of the World’s Biggest Favors.

How dare he, really.

Inc.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Want to Raise Successful Kids in the Age of Screens? Science Says Good Luck With That

Is totally unrealistic advice ever any good?

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 22, 2026

Young father shares how he helped wife earn first class Master’s Degree while raising two toddlers

A father shares his journey of supporting his wife’s first-class master’s degree while raising two toddlers, highlighting teamwork and commitment in family success.

People.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

Jeff Dunham's 5 Children: All About Bree, Ashlyn, Kenna, Jack and James (and How the Ventriloquist Has Made Them Part of His Work!)

The comedian joked in his 2019 Netflix special that he has a “full house” with three daughters and two sons

Scary Mommy

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· Jun 22, 2026

100 '90s Family Movies That Defined Your Childhood To Rewatch Now

Want to take a trip down memory lane — and bring your kids along for the ride? Cue up these quintessential '90s family movies.

MovieGuide

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· Jul 9, 2026

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE (2026):  Episode 1.1

Head back to the prairie with the Ingalls family in this beautifully-shot reboot of the classic 1970s TV program, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE.

PBD Podcast

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· Jul 2, 2026

Patrick Bet-David’s Simple Formula For Public Speaking

Patrick Bet-David explains that the most important skill to teach your kids is how to be good with people, urging parents to put them in social environments and even use online courses for communication and manners because too many young adults lack basic people skills. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

New Scientist

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· Jul 8, 2026

New Scientist recommends a vital look at the science of fatherhood

Dads are often overlooked when it comes to parenting science. Darby Saxbe's fascinating new book Dad Brain is out to change that, says Olivia Goldhill

DNyuz

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· Jul 4, 2026

The Lake House That Taught Me How to Dad

Fourth of July weekends at my aunt’s and uncle’s lake house, an hour south of St. Louis, gave me some of my favorite childhood memories. A modest brick home with a spacious balcony, it sat high up a rocky drive with a mere glimpse of the shallow cove where we had so much fun. So, []

Upworthy

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· Jun 25, 2026

Dad expertly, and with comedic flair, demonstrates how to safely roughhouse with a baby

Experts say rough play does wonders for young brains. The post Dad expertly, and with comedic flair, demonstrates how to safely roughhouse with a baby appeared first on Upworthy.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 6, 2026

Raising them right: I spent 40 hours on my phone in a week. How can I possibly lecture my kids?

Niamh O’Reilly finds that it’s hard to tell your children to get off their devices when your own time just disappears into TikTok rabbit holes and endless doomscrolling.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tale of great girl dads & annoying husbands

Tale of great girl dads & annoying husbands

Elite Daily

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· Jul 12, 2026

80 Weird-As-Hell Things For Your Home That Are So Damn Clever

Taking care of a home can be tricky — and that’s where these weird and wonderful gadgets come in.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 3, 2026

Jerry O'Connell Jokes Daughters Will Only Talk to Him Through Sophia Bush

Jerry O’Connell admits that parenting 17-year-old twin daughters isn’t easy, but working with Sophia Bush definitely earned him some brownie points at home. “My daughters have watched every episode of One Tree Hill, and they wanted to go to dinner with Brooke,” O’Connell, 52, told Us Weekly exclusively of his Summer’s Last Resort costar, referencing []

Wonkette

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· Jun 25, 2026

F*CK YOU GUYS, JAMES CARVILLE'S GOIN' HOME.

Shut the fuck up, dude.

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' sign finds new home at West Hollywood eatery

The late-night TV community may have said goodbye to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last month, but a big, colorful reminder of the show has found a new home.

Legit.ng

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· Jun 29, 2026

My father left my pregnant mom — 30 years later, I found him mopping my office floors

A chance encounter redefines family ties when a son discovers his long-lost father, mopping floors at his company, revealing hidden truths of their past.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 9, 2026

New Study Says Parents’ Phone Use Might Be Giving Kids Attachment Issues Later On

It doesn't merit a full-throated denunciation of phones for parents, but it's food for thought.

NPR Topics: Health

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· Jun 21, 2026

Recent studies show fathers' brains change after bringing home a new baby

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Washington Post journalist Richard Sima about how fathers' brains change after bringing home a new baby.

India Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

I will call mummy: Boy wails as men electrocutes, thrashes him over theft suspicion

I will call mummy: Boy wails as men electrocutes, thrashes him over theft suspicion

Irish News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Route 66 turns 100: How to get a taste of vintage Americana on the road in Illinois

Hannah Stephenson and her daughter discover quirky giants, dazzling diners and classic cars where the ‘Mother Road’ starts.

Fark

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· Jun 21, 2026

US TikToker cleverly merges "tiny home" and "van life" trends by...living in her car. Genius [Facepalm]

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The Real Deal

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· Jul 1, 2026

What caused the Korein-Vornado dispute at One Penn Plaza?

Keep the tune to Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ in mind (South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio) and swap in some of the biggest names in real estate: Harry Helmsley, Steve Roth, Darcy Stacom, Sarah Korein. The multimillion-dollar rent dispute at One Penn Plaza between the Korein family and Roth’s Vornado Realty Trust is just as prescient and chaotic as Joel’s 1989 hit. It features the Yankees Hall of Famer Joltin’ Joe as the face of Bowery Savings Bank, which in 1970 struck a fateful deal to sell the block across from Madison Square Garden to Helmsley. There’s []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 23, 2026

Are big families the solution to declining fertility?

“Big families are like waterbed stores,” comedian and father of five Jim Gaffigan jokes. “They used to be everywhere, and now they’re just weird.” But he might have to update his shtick: Big families are having something of a moment. A small but growing share of U.S. births are occurring in Gaffigan-sized families, and some []

The i Paper

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· Jun 29, 2026

I’m a 20-year-old unpaid carer – my friends are saving for houses I’ll never afford

Young people, like me, who look after family members are finding that it not only reshapes your present, but also your long‑term plans

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 2, 2026

A taste of home

A taste of home

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Nolan Wells’ parents ‘desperately’ urge public to help find answers, ‘We need to know what happened…’

Mississippi teen Nolan Wells’ parents are desperately seeking the public’s help to find out what happened to their son.

Mindanao Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

mWell your all-in-one health partner

BY ARIEL JAMES P. MERO | DSSC Intern BY PUTTING a complete health station right in the user’s mobile phone, mWell is trying to change how families see a doctor

The Local Norway

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· Nov 18, 2024

Norwegian word of the day: Masekopp

This Norwegian word will come in handy the next time you find yourself walking through the sweet section at the supermarket with a child tugging on your sleeve.

Twitchy

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· Jun 21, 2026

NYT Turns Father’s Day Into ‘Trans Dads’ Day — And Proves How Out of Touch They Really Are

NYT Turns Father’s Day Into ‘Trans Dads’ Day — And Proves How Out of Touch They Really Are

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