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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1988, DJ LeMahieu, American baseball player was born. In 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Forget folding twice. Samsung’s next big-screen phone may simply slide open
Samsung’s next experimental Galaxy may swap multiple hinges for a sliding display, potentially offering tablet-sized screen space from a more manageable phone-shaped body.
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Samsung Drops Galaxy Z Fold 8 Teasers With a New Shape
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Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable
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· Jul 2, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Rumor Roundup: Wider and Ultra Phones May Be Coming
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· Jul 8, 2026
Three-way race unfolds for foldable supremacy
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series Could Ship With This Notable Display Upgrade
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· Jul 7, 2026
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