Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1913, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, Danish businessman (died 2012) was born. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1940, Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015) was born. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1965, Colin van der Voort, Australian rugby league player was born. 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 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dine-and-dashing family of nine flee restaurant in van after racking up £160 bill

Metro

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July 7, 2026

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The customers insisted they would pay for their bill 'in a minute'.

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Dine and dashers' sneak out of Turkish restaurant one by one after racking up £160 bill - with children among those fleeing without paying

'Dine and dashers' sneak out of Turkish restaurant one by one after racking up £160 bill - with children among those fleeing without paying

Chicago Reader

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· Jul 8, 2026

A new summer lineup marks a half-decade of Monday Night Foodball 

When I was five years old I lost my lunch all over the back of Todd Smith’s pleather jacket. We were on the way home, sitting near the back of the bus, as aspiring miscreants do. But I dropped out of that track as soon as the sour slurry of PBJ and milk carton moo [] The post A new summer lineup marks a half-decade of Monday Night Foodball appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 13, 2026

Cheap durians fuel feast frenzy across Malaysia

Cheap durians fuel feast frenzy across Malaysia

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

RM10 boleh makan lebih 30 menu di Randau Rasa UKM

Ramai pelajar dan orang awam kini semakin mencari pilihan makan tengah hari yang bukan sahaja murah, tetapi juga mengenyangkan serta berbaloi dari segi kualiti dan kepelbagaian hidangan. Sehubungan itu, Dapur Brahim’s by Desatera Sdn. Bhd. memperkenalkan Buffet RM10 di Randau Rasa UKM Bangi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), yang menawarkan lebih 30 pilihan menu pada harga ... Read more The post RM10 boleh makan lebih 30 menu di Randau Rasa UKM appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 13, 2026

Eating together at work

A shared meal in the office canteen does much for bonding and productivity

Upworthy

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· Jul 1, 2026

People born before 1970 share what they ate for dinner growing up, and it’s a blast from the past

So much meatloaf and Shake 'n Bake. The post People born before 1970 share what they ate for dinner growing up, and it’s a blast from the past appeared first on Upworthy.

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jul 5, 2026

Yelp Users Say These Are the 3 Best Buffets in Kentucky

Yelp Users Say These Are the 3 Best Buffets in Kentucky

National Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Kraft Dinner and BeaverTails lean into ’90s summer with new menu items

Craving a retro summer? Another partnership aims to simultaneously satisfy your needs for nostalgia with a somewhat classy take on the classic hotdog and macaroni mash-up. Kraft Dinner Canada and BeaverTails are teaming up to launch a special KD Takeover menu featuring two items that lean toward the savoury more than the sweet. Entry No. []

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 24, 2026

Dublin pub offers free pints as St Pat's star faces England at the World Cup

Supporters packed the popular Inchicore pub and tucked into complimentary platters of Ghanaian food served from popular Ghanaian food truck Mamashee before and during the match.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 22, 2026

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Negotiations In Doubt

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Negotiations In Doubt

Metro

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· Jul 10, 2026

My honest review of ‘Edinburgh’s sexiest hotel’ that serves ‘midnight feasts’

My honest review of ‘Edinburgh’s sexiest hotel’ that serves ‘midnight feasts’

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

When rebooting an Osborne Park restaurant during COVID, a Macedonian family created a singular neighbourhood bar

The kitchen at this spirited, family-owned diner serves pub hits, Balkan classics and creations that borrow from both camps. (Hello parmis with ajvar!)

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 4, 2026

A Fast Food Worker Has Never Forgotten Two Customers — One Waited Five Hours for Chicken Nuggets, One Threw a Milkshake at a 16-Year-Old Cashier

You really have to wonder. The post A Fast Food Worker Has Never Forgotten Two Customers — One Waited Five Hours for Chicken Nuggets, One Threw a Milkshake at a 16-Year-Old Cashier appeared first on TwistedSifter.

The News Letter

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· Jun 24, 2026

'Time has come for us to hang up our aprons': Popular Northern Ireland café closes chapter after 25 years

Gerard and Jo Skelton of Palomo Café in Lurgan are handing over their much-loved town centre eatery, bringing an end to more than two decades of coffee, community and conversation

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.

Kitchn

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· Jun 22, 2026

Don’t Skip This Step: Toss Potatoes with 1/4 Cup of THIS for the Most Flavorful Potato Salad

The secret is in your fridge. READ MORE...

KTLA 5

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· Jul 2, 2026

The first‑ever French Fry Festival is coming to Los Angeles

Long considered the supporting act to burgers and sandwiches, French fries are finally getting their moment in the spotlight. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Fark

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· Jul 3, 2026

If you're dining out, please remember to use proper etiquette, such as not putting a hair in a child's macaroni and cheese in order to get a free meal. And also, don't steal a restaurant's teaspoon, ketchup bottle, or ice cream bowl [Asinine]

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The Week

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· Jun 22, 2026

Chilli crisp: the spicy, crunchy ‘flavour bomb’ we can’t get enough of

Dollop the moreish condiment on everything from dumplings to fried eggs

The Standard

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· Jun 23, 2026

My London: Restaurateur Martin Williams

The hospitality guru will tell you where to go for memorable meals and flamboyant jackets — just as long as you behave on the Tube

Salon

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· Jun 29, 2026

Don’t waste your rotisserie chicken

Here are a few ways to turn a hot bag of poultry into creative, satisfying weeknight meals

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jun 22, 2026

This New Orleans Restaurant Has Best Brunch Item in America

This New Orleans Restaurant Has Best Brunch Item in America

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jun 29, 2026

Elevate Your Fourth Of July Menu With Colorful Patriotic Dishes

Elevate Your Fourth Of July Menu With Colorful Patriotic Dishes

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 3, 2026

NYC's surprising firsts: From the first subway to fine dining

NYC's surprising firsts: From the first subway to fine dining

Now Magazine

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· Jun 27, 2026

‘Sweet dreams are made of cheese’: Canadians hyped up for Kraft Dinner’s ramen release

What to know Can’t pick between creamy KD cheddar and the spicy kick of ramen? Now you don’t have to, thanks to the new KD... The post ‘Sweet dreams are made of cheese’: Canadians hyped up for Kraft Dinner’s ramen release appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 13, 2026

Parents Accused of Leaving Six Kids in Sweltering Car While Eating at Wingstop

A Kansas couple is facing multiple felony charges after authorities said they left six children, including two 7-month-old infants, inside a hot vehicle while they ate at a Wingstop restaurant during extreme summer

Eschaton

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· Jun 25, 2026

Happy Hour Lunch

Get happy. Eat

The New European

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· Jul 8, 2026

All roll up for the Reform conference – tickets just £6,000

An exclusive VIP lounge, champagne breakfast with Nigel Farage - all yours, provided your pockets are deep enough

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Kansas parents allegedly left 6 kids, including 2 infants, in hot car while they dined at a Wingstop

A Kansas couple allegedly left their six children, including two infants, in a hot car while they dined at a fast food chain on one of the most scorching days of the year, according to reports and authorities. Michael Krueger, 53, and Tiffany Krueger, 40, were each hit with six counts of aggravated child endangerment []

Budget Bytes

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· Jun 23, 2026

Throw Your 4th of July Cookout for Around $40

This budget-friendly 4th of July cookout feeds 8 people for around 40 with BBQ chicken sandwiches, easy sides, cupcakes, and watermelon. The post Throw Your 4th of July Cookout for Around 40 appeared first on Budget Bytes.

Elite Daily

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· Jun 29, 2026

'Love Island USA's "French Fries" Sex Term, Explained

It's a unique tradition in 'Love Island USA's villa to come up with code words for different sex acts, and the newest addition to that menu is french fries.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 4, 2026

A big change is coming to supermarket trolleys in Spain that could transform the way you shop

The humble supermarket trolley could be about to get one of its biggest makeovers in decades. Forget rummaging for a []

The Root

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· Jul 4, 2026

Inside DJ Envy’s Insane Car Collection: The Top 5 Sickest Whips in His Multi-Million Dollar Fleet

ESSENCE FESTIVAL:The Breakfast Club co-host is showcasing some of his favorite vehicles at the ESSENCE Fest's Drive Your Dreams Car Show.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 2, 2026

Hamburger Costs Rise 14% From Last July 4 Says Wells Fargo

Robin Wenzel, Head of Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss their bbq report: Stay Close, Grill Big: Why Backyard BBQs Are Taking Over Summer 2026.' In the report they break down how a party of ten is expected to cost an average of 161, with ribs serving as a prime choice for protein as well as the rising cost of food for families across the US. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jun 27, 2026

'This is unusual' – How Ukrainian strikes upend Crimea's tourist season

We spent the whole night in a shelter.The cafes are all open but they ask for cash or a bank transfer; many cafes don't have electricity.As for fuel, I still recommend bringing some with you whenever possible.Those

Us Weekly

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· Jun 28, 2026

Love Island's Aftersun Hosts Clarify French Fries Code Word After Villa Sex

Love Island USA‘s Aftersun hosts Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa finally clarified what “French fries” meant after the code word was used to describe a sex act. During the Saturday, June 27, episode of the show, Tefi asked what Trinity Tatum meant by that phrase before mimicking a manual sex act with her hand. Ciara []

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World · 21
Politics · 7
Business · 3
Entertainment · 3
Lifestyle · 1

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