Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1926, Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008) was born. In 1948, Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter was born. In 1963, Neal Foulds, English snooker player and sportscaster was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. 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 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Games Done Quick cancels SNK streams after just two hours as Saudi link sparks backlash

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July 13, 2026

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Games Done Quick cancels SNK streams after just two hours as Saudi link sparks backlash

Games Done Quick canceled a sponsored SNK showcase after less than three hours, following backlash over the company’s ties to Saudi Arabia.

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· Jul 13, 2026

"An oversight we deeply regret": Games Done Quick cancel SNK-sponsored stream following backlash over studio's Saudi Arabian ownership

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· Jul 2, 2026

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· Jul 4, 2026

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· Jun 21, 2026

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· Jul 13, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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· Jun 30, 2026

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· Jul 10, 2026

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· Jul 6, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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· Jul 13, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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Digital Trends

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· Jun 29, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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MIT Technology Review

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· Jun 23, 2026

Heads in the game

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· Jun 26, 2026

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Castagne goes close with first-minute stunner vs USA LIVE!

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· Jun 29, 2026

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