Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1831, Arthur Böttcher, German pathologist and anatomist (died 1889) was born. In 1886, Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town (died 1948) was born. In 1923, Ashley Bryan, American children's book author and illustrator (died 2022) was born. In 1954, Louise Mandrell, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Forget gender reveals, parents-to-be are going wild for ultrasound cakes

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July 1, 2026

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There's been a major surge in demand for the celebratory cake.

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

Butter (icing) fingers! Daughter of Boden founder suffers wedding day disaster - after caterers drop extravagant three-tiered cake while presenting it to the bride and groom

Butter (icing) fingers! Daughter of Boden founder suffers wedding day disaster - after caterers drop extravagant three-tiered cake while presenting it to the bride and groom

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 1, 2026

Backstage Beauty Secrets: How Makeup Artists Fix Caking and Creasing the Pro Way

Try ‘em if your foundation always looks thick, dry, or patchy.

Vogue

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· Jun 30, 2026

40+ Pastel Wedding Dresses for the Non-Traditional Bride

From butter yellow to rosy pink, pastel wedding dresses are the bridal trend of the moment we're loving. Shop our favorites from brands like Victoria Beckham, Colleen Allen, and more.

Wonkette

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· Jul 5, 2026

Those Cakes We Like... Have The Royal Seal Of Approval

Not really, but we ARE baking one of Queen Victoria's favourite desserts.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 9, 2026

'I met girl with worst name ever – it sounds like rubbery meat'

More and more parents are giving their children unique names, but some are going too far - including a couple who seemingly named their daughter after 'rubbery meat'

Bon Appétit

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘Love Island’ Breakfasts That Would Turn Heads in the Villa

Cheeky avocado toast, homemade pancakes, and more romantic recipes to fuel a day of grafting.

Kitchn

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· Jul 2, 2026

Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans

They’re a Northeast classic. READ MORE...

The Economic Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tale of great girl dads & annoying husbands

Tale of great girl dads & annoying husbands

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 10, 2026

A New Chapter Beckons: Four Seasons Resorts of Asia Celebrates Parenthood with Babymoon Offerings

A New Chapter Beckons: Four Seasons Resorts of Asia Celebrates Parenthood with Babymoon Offerings

Irish Tech News

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· Jun 24, 2026

I cannot spell Dyslexia

A thought that often comes to me is doing things as a child with my mother. This generally involved helping her in the kitchen. My mother was a wonderful cook. One recurring memory I have is of the smell in the house when she baked Christmas cake for her sisters and for us. When it came time to decorate the cake each year, out came the plastic []

BBC News

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· Jun 19, 2026

Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment

Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.

Irish News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Love Island’s Olivia Bowen: Why Alex and I won’t have any more children

The Parenthood reality star talks about the traumatic birthing experiences which put her and husband Alex off trying for a bigger family.

Coconut & Lime

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· Oct 16, 2025

Speculoos Apple Crumble Cake

Cookie butter and speculoos cookie crumbs infuse this autumnal spice cake with flavor.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 2, 2026

Apabila hari lahir, kita yang sepatutnya hubungi ibu bapa ucapkan terima kasih – Siti Nurhaliza

PETALING JAYA: Penyanyi, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza berpendapat setiap hari lahir akan menjadi lebih istimewa sekiranya seorang anak berterima kasih kepada kedua ibu bapanya. Menurut Siti, ucapan penghargaan itu seharusnya dilakukan oleh setiap insan yang bergelar anak pada hari lahirnya sebagai tanda jasa dan pengorbanan ibu bapa melahirkan serta membesarkan zuriat mereka dikenang. “Selalunya kita ... Read more The post Apabila hari lahir, kita yang sepatutnya hubungi ibu bapa ucapkan terima kasih – Siti Nurhaliza appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Body changes spark pregnancy rumors, exposing intrusive scrutiny of female celebrities

Body changes spark pregnancy rumors, exposing intrusive scrutiny of female celebrities

Legit.ng

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· Jul 8, 2026

Lateef Adedimeji shares emotional truth about his wife Mo Bimpe's childbirth

Lateef Adedimeji shares his and wife Mo Bimpe's journey to parenthood, revealing their overwhelming joy of expecting triplets and their future family plans.

Bake or Break

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· Jun 29, 2026

S’mores Icebox Cake

If you love s’mores but don’t want to build a campfire, this s’mores icebox cake is the perfect solution. Graham crackers, fluffy marshmallow filling, and layers of chocolate ganache soften into a cool, creamy dessert that’s easy to make ahead and perfect for summer gatherings. This s’mores icebox cake takes everything you love about classic [] The post S’mores Icebox Cake appeared first on Bake or Break.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 29, 2026

Love Island's Jen Wants to Shake Boobs Instead of Twerking for a Challenge

Love Island USA‘s Jen Terry offered to utilize another body part instead of her butt for a twerking challenge. The Sunday, June 28, episode, introduced a cake-themed challenge that involved each Islander moving their “cakes” — to mixed reactions. While most of the Islanders were excited, Jen admitted she was a bit nervous. “It’s a []

RTL Today

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· Jun 30, 2026

Making Luxembourg Home: 'Believe in yourself and follow your dreams!'

Transitioning from a sales manager in India to an entrepreneur in Luxembourg, Jithu Davis has turned her passion for cakes into a thriving business with a multicultural culinary offering.

Recipe Girl®

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· Jun 22, 2026

Red, White and Blue Recipes for Patriotic Parties

The Most Fun (and Delicious) Way to Celebrate All Summer Long If there’s ever a time to go all in The post Red, White and Blue Recipes for Patriotic Parties appeared first on Recipe Girl®.

Once Upon a Chef

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· Jun 24, 2026

Edible Cookie Dough

Edible cookie dough has gone from a guilty pleasure to a full-blown dessert obsession, popping up everywhere from ice cream shops and bakeries to grocery store freezer aisles. It’s easy to see why: it’s rich, nostalgic, and arguably even better than baked chocolate chip cookies. And because the flour is heat-treated and there are no [] The post Edible Cookie Dough appeared first on Once Upon a Chef.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

14 delicious dinners (plus a cake) that sneak in the veg without anyone noticing

From RecipeTin Eat’s creamy mac and cheese to crunchy fritters, the kids (and fussy adults) need never know these tasty recipes are actually good for them, too.

Cookie and Kate

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· May 27, 2026

Chocolate Chia Pudding

You’re going to love this chocolate chia seed pudding. Seriously, though! I’m always suspicious of chocolate “desserts” made with sneaky healthy ingredients like avocado or sweet potato. I can taste them, so they don’t taste like a real dessert. This chia pudding, however, is a wholesome treat that I truly enjoy. It actually boasts some The post Chocolate Chia Pudding appeared first on Cookie and Kate.

People.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

22 Photos the Beckhams Posted of Harper Seven, that Prove the 15-Year-Old Birthday Girl Is Everyone’s Favorite

From doing dad’s makeup to cuddling up with her brothers, see all of the sweetest photos of the youngest Beckham with her family

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘Exposure so early in life shapes children’s food preferences’

‘Exposure so early in life shapes children’s food preferences’

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

A case for the glory of big weddings

Memorial Day is behind us. It-girl clothing brands recently acquired by private equity firms are making a killing on ’90s-inspired viscose satin slip dresses with a complex relationship to undergarments. A certain kind of conscientious woman, between the ages of 25 and 38, with a remunerative project manager job and a reasonable skincare regimen, is []

smitten kitchen

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· May 8, 2026

raspberry swirl cheesecake bars

While I’m not from a cheesecake family — it is never unwelcome, but we are more deeply devoted to things like pastry creams, chocolate pudding, and stellar coffee cakes — I married into one, which means that even though this site’s cheesecake archives are very well-populated, not a single peep of protest could be heard as far as my apartment walls reach (to be fair, a short distance) as I tinkered with these bars over the last few weeks. Read more »

NaturalNewsBlogs

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· Dec 20, 2025

Caramel – The sweet, the salty, and the health concerns

Eating candy as children was such a fun treat to enjoy, sometimes earn, and to look forward to having. Into adulthood, we learn the consequences of eating candy when it comes to our health. We knew as kids we could The post Caramel – The sweet, the salty, and the health concerns appeared first on NaturalNewsBlogs.

Salon

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· Jun 28, 2026

Dino nuggets, made better

Because we all should be feeding our inner child — even into adulthood

Camille Styles Blog

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· Jun 23, 2026

Move Over, Strawberry Shortcake—This Crumble Cookie Is Summer’s New Obsession

One bowl, no chilling required, and honestly unforgettable. The post Move Over, Strawberry Shortcake—This Crumble Cookie Is Summer’s New Obsession appeared first on Camille Styles.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 6, 2026

Milo Ventimiglia welcomes second child with wife Jarah Mariano

The This Is Us actor and his wife have expanded their family after quietly welcoming a baby boy, with Jarah Mariano confirming the news in a heartfelt social media post.

Wired

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts

Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.

Sally's Baking Addiction

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· Jun 15, 2026

30 Father’s Day Baking Recipes

30 Father’s Day Baking Recipes Here are 30 Father's Day recipes that will shower dad with love and appreciation including blueberry pancakes, homemade maple bacon doughnuts, key lime pie, chocolate chip cookies, and more. The post 30 Father’s Day Baking Recipes appeared first on Sally's Baking.

Elana's Pantry

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· Aug 3, 2025

Happy Birthday Elana – from Mr. Pantry

Like my two boys, I can’t think of any better way to remember Elana and celebrate her birthday yesterday, than talking about food. Apart from our family, it was the true love of her life. It brough her such joy to be preparing food- especially if it was for me and the kids. And through all of Elana’s [] The post Happy Birthday Elana – from Mr. Pantry appeared first on Elana's Pantry.

Quartz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ideas for the best 4th of July party

Make your Independence Day celebration unforgettable with these fun 4th of July party ideas, from creative food stations to backyard entertainment

National Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

Seven ways to make the egg-freezing industry better for women

From a national database of success rates to rules around egg storage, experts and would-be moms told us what they want changed in the fertility business

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Lifestyle · 11
World · 8
Politics · 6
Entertainment · 5
Business · 3

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