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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 900, Qatr al-Nada, wife of the Abbasid caliph al-Mu'tadid passed away. In 1933, Antonio Lamer, Canadian lawyer and politician, 16th Chief Justice of Canada (died 2007) was born. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1982, Sophia Bush, American actress and director was born. In 1982, Shonette Azore-Bruce, Barbadian netball player was born. In 1998, Maya Hawke, American actress was born. In 2004, Paula Danziger, American author and educator (born 1944) passed away. In 2006, June Allyson, American actress and singer (born 1917) passed away. In 2007, Chandra Shekhar, Indian lawyer and politician, 9th Prime Minister of India (born 1927) passed away. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dem Star’s Accuser Fights Back Tears as She Recalls Alleged Attack

The Daily Beast

July 8, 2026

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Dem Star’s Accuser Fights Back Tears as She Recalls Alleged Attack

CNNA woman who accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of assault made her first on-camera interview Tuesday, telling CNN about Platner’s alleged abuse.Lyndsey Fifield, 40, appeared on CNN’s The Lead, where she discussed her allegation in the wake of a separate claim of rape by Jenny Racicot. Fifield fought back tears as Tapper recounted Racicot’s story, becoming visibly emotional and taking a moment to compose herself as Tapper described Platner’s behavior the morning after Racicot alleges he assaulted her.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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