Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) was born. In 1956, Michael Spinks, American boxer was born. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 1995, Dante Exum, Australian basketball player was born. In 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ex-Xbox dev slams game execs as ‘money grubbing idiots’ in quote of the year

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July 7, 2026

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The recent spate of Xbox layoffs has prompted a former employee to share an anecdote about how one exec suggested turning Halo into Diablo.

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Crooks and Liars

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Art Of The Appallingly Bad Deal

Open thread below. read more

Twitchy

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· Jun 28, 2026

Meltdown ALERT! Thomas Massie Lashing OUT When Asked About Ex-GF and an NDA Is So VERY Telling (WATCH)

Meltdown ALERT! Thomas Massie Lashing OUT When Asked About Ex-GF and an NDA Is So VERY Telling (WATCH)

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 22, 2026

Dad Allegedly Sent His Kids Into a Store to Steal a Video Game Console, Then Left Them Behind When They Got Caught

Thankfully, retail workers aren't stupid. The post Dad Allegedly Sent His Kids Into a Store to Steal a Video Game Console, Then Left Them Behind When They Got Caught appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Kotaku

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· Jun 22, 2026

Only Xbox Was Interested In Kojima’s Horror Game, Other Companies Didn’t ‘Understand The Concept’

Apparently, former Xbox boss Phil Spencer got OD while other video game CEOs didn't

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 30, 2026

Jeff Hiller on Bodies and Money in a Changing Hollywood

An interview with the Emmy-winning HBO star.

RedState

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· Jul 9, 2026

Same Developer, Two Disasters: Manhattan Skyscraper Sags While $376M Celebrity Lawsuit Explodes

Same Developer, Two Disasters: Manhattan Skyscraper Sags While $376M Celebrity Lawsuit Explodes

Metro

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Aisle strokers’ are the filthy shoppers plaguing UK supermarkets

'It's the sort of thing that will make us glare daggers at you.'

Townhall

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· Jul 10, 2026

Jen Psaki's Faux Platner Outrage

Jen Psaki's Faux Platner Outrage

Sky News - Business

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· Feb 10, 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Britain’s Got Talent creator Cowell faces legal claim over fee deal | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Britain’s Got Talent creator Cowell faces legal claim over fee deal | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

‘It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a flop’: Supergirl bombs at global box office

Writer and Comedian Michael Loftus reacts to Supergirl becoming a box office flop, stating nobody wanted this movie made in the first place. “With Supergirl, this is the movie that nobody asked for … everyone knew this was going to be a dud,” Mr Loftus told Sky News host James Morrow. “Look up in the sky; it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a flop."

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· Jun 26, 2026

Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"

Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"

Fark

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· Jul 12, 2026

Apparently Circle-K requires cashiers to purchase unsold lottery tickets, and is now angry that one of them won something [Asinine]

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E! Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Bunnie Xo Slams Hate Comments After Gaining Weight During IVF Journey

Bunnie Xo is unfiltered and unapologetic when it comes to calling out the haters. The Dumb Blonde podcaster got candid about the struggles she faced with her body while going through in vitro...

The Economic Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tale of great girl dads &amp; annoying husbands

Tale of great girl dads &amp; annoying husbands

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why Does J.D. Vance Keep Saying Loony Things?

Why Does J.D. Vance Keep Saying Loony Things?

The i Paper

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· Jul 11, 2026

Angry about Farage’s cash? He’s not the only one taking big money

Money flows like water and it will find the weakest link

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G Makes Surprise Appearance at Wimbledon

I iz BACK! And if u iz at dis borin wimbledore final lookin 2 get grand slammed, I iz here wif de hookup, the actor's alter ego wrote on social media.

Colorado Times Recorder

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· Jul 2, 2026

Cartoon: Hoo-Hah Inspectors

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Wired

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· Jul 7, 2026

Pete Holmes Is Not Reading Your Email

“You can make a living, you can have a life, and leave 55,000 emails unread with a big fuck off.”

Tucker Carlson

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· Jul 5, 2026

Randy Fine’s Disgusting Comments

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jul 6, 2026

Yell “Wazzup!” at the Geek’d Con Scary Movie Reunion

Yell “Wazzup!” at the Geek’d Con Scary Movie Reunion

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 22, 2026

Got $2,000? Here's Why This Trillion-Dollar Memory Giant Is a Screaming Buy Before June 24.

Micron's stock still looks cheap on a forward earnings basis.

National Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Marty York: Mark Carney is a failed economic wizard

Reality doesn't come close to matching the promise

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 4, 2026

How Larry David Helped Rob Reiner Get the ‘Last Word’ on Trump

John Johnson/HBORob Reiner was one of Donald Trump’s longest-running and harshest critics, calling him “the single-most unqualified human being to ever assume the presidency of the United States” and “mentally unfit.” When Reiner and his wife, Michele, were murdered in December 2025 (allegedly by their son Nick), the president showed his true colors by slamming the celebrated comedian as “a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star” who suffered from a “massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 25, 2026

ROYALS REVEAL FINANCES

ROYALS REVEAL FINANCES (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:PRINCE WILLIAM A BILLIONAIRE Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jun 24, 2026

LGM Night at the Movies

Y’all may recollect that one of the prizes in the LGM Auction was a night at the movies. The winner of that prize has determined that we shall watch Ruthless People, a 1986 black comedy directed by the team of Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker (their last full collaboration): A couple cheated by a vile businessman [] The post LGM Night at the Movies appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

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· Jul 13, 2026

Yay! You've Been Awarded Stock! Boo, the Tax Hit Is Massive: How to Avoid the Mistakes High Earners Make Before They Even Realize It

Yay! You've Been Awarded Stock! Boo, the Tax Hit Is Massive: How to Avoid the Mistakes High Earners Make Before They Even Realize It

Ethereum on Medium

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· Jun 22, 2026

THIS IS NOT A DRILL: Aerodrome Slipstream Is Printing Millionaires at 2,906% APY — And You’re Still…

Stop. Reading. And listen.Continue reading on Medium »

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 9, 2026

Buck Sexton: The same trick that fooled millions is happening again

“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Buck Sexton, Ep. 229

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