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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, Harry von Zell, American actor and announcer (died 1981) was born. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1953, Peter Brown, American singer-songwriter and producer was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1963, Lisa Rinna, American actress and talk show host was born. In 1969, Ned Boulting, British sports journalist and television presenter was born. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Disney+ is exploring a free tier to fight back against YouTube’s growing TV dominance
Disney is in early discussions about making some Disney+ content free to watch, as YouTube's growing share of TV viewership puts pressure on paid streaming services to adapt.
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