Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743) passed away. In 1907, George Weller, American author, playwright, and journalist (died 2002) was born. In 1923, Ashley Bryan, American children's book author and illustrator (died 2022) was born. In 1970, Leslie Groves, American general and engineer (born 1896) passed away. 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 1984, Ida Maria, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) 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.

Gen Xers and Millennials share the ‘distinct smells’ from the ’90s that defined the decade

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July 13, 2026

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Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 30, 2026

The 130 Best Pet Names for Your Boyfriend

Whether you’re retiring “babe” or looking for something more original, these nicknames deliver.

Inc.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

25 Million Young Adults Are Making a Genius Financial Move That Would Have Embarrassed Their Parents

Once a source of embarrassment, multigenerational living is being embraced by Gen Z and Millennials as the ultimate financial loophole.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Millennials vs Gen-Z, which generation has it worst?

Gen-Z and Millennials are constantly arguing over which generation had it best, or rather, which had it worst. A new []

Upworthy

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· Jul 1, 2026

People born before 1970 share what they ate for dinner growing up, and it’s a blast from the past

So much meatloaf and Shake 'n Bake. The post People born before 1970 share what they ate for dinner growing up, and it’s a blast from the past appeared first on Upworthy.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

Is A24 Still Cool?

We are entering an era when anything Big Tech-associated smells bad, and even the most beloved brands are getting smoke-bombed.

DNyuz

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· Jun 27, 2026

Millennials and Gen Z May Be Aging Faster Than Previous Generations, New Study Finds

Every generation seems to look younger than the one before it. A 40-year-old today will look like a 40-year-old did at 30 a few decades ago. But that youthfulness might only be skin deep, according to new research suggesting that Millennials and Gen Z are aging faster than previous generations at a biological level. That []

Jezebel

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fabulous Courtroom Sketches to Display in Your Home

...Or gift as the perfect housewarming for your pop culture-obsessed bestie.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Study Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Cognitive Decline; Processed Meat Shows Strongest Association

(NaturalNews) A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that older adults who consume higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) face an i...

Fark

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· Jul 12, 2026

Your 40s isn't middle age anymore [Interesting]

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The Daily Wire

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· Jun 22, 2026

America Was Falling Apart. Patriots Celebrated Anyway.

This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** My memories of the summer of 1976 are those of an eight-year-old. Fifty years later, a few things might be hazy in my brain and in my soul, ...

Variety

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gen Z Leans Hard into Nostalgia to Spur Music and Content Discovery: Study

The heart-tugging pull of nostalgia tugs hardest on Gen Z, according to a study involving three generations of consumers in the U.S., U.K. and Australia. “Then is Now: A Study on Modern Nostalgia” surveyed 1,800 people, evenly divided among the U.S., U.K. and Australia and among Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z consumers. The study []

BoingBoing

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· Jul 12, 2026

The rotten-egg stench that drove Bruce Springsteen out of Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington spent most of a century known for its smell. The Aroma of Tacoma — a rotten-egg odor concentrated in the tideflats and familiar to anyone driving that stretch of Interstate 5 — got its name by the early 1940s, though resident George Francis Train was already rhyming on it in a 1901 civic cheer: Seattle! — Read the rest The post The rotten-egg stench that drove Bruce Springsteen out of Tacoma appeared first on Boing Boing.

Vogue

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Pain of Smelling My Late Father Everywhere

My father wore the most popular fragrance in the world. Now, I can’t seem to escape him—and the grief of losing him.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

My generation’s talkin’

And we don’t forget to take our tablets.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 1, 2026

Jerry Hall at 70: Texan icon says the secrets to her youthful looks are her organic diet, her enduring love of fashion and her daily vices of wine and cigarettes... and she still refuses to set foot in a gym

Jerry Hall at 70: Texan icon says the secrets to her youthful looks are her organic diet, her enduring love of fashion and her daily vices of wine and cigarettes... and she still refuses to set foot in a gym

KTLA 5

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· Jul 10, 2026

Hot girls love their loud, dirty, old SUVs | Do it Live!

An old, loud, stinky SUV is officially the newest status symbol for LA's rich hot girls. We break down why women are dropping six figures on vintage Ford Broncos and Land Cruisers that drive like bricks and why Sam's high school Ford Explorer starting to literally smoke on the road didn't quite hit the same aesthetic. Watch more: ktla.com/doitlive Follow: @doitlive.show Hotline: 818-860-0998 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

This summer, I'm living in retro tees - shop my editor-approved favourites

From Bode to Versace, these are the vintage-inspired tops worth living in this season - shop now.

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jun 27, 2026

These 27 Cool Treats From the ’80s Will Make You Miss the Best Summers of Your Life

These 27 Cool Treats From the ’80s Will Make You Miss the Best Summers of Your Life

People.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Petite Shoppers Count on This Elongating One-and-Done Outfit on Hot Days — Plus, It Feels ‘Like Wearing Pajamas’

No tailor required

Daily Dot

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘It’s Like 2018 Again’: Dad’s Chick-fil-A Hack for Feeding a Family of Five Under $45 Has the Internet Feeling Nostalgic About Old Prices

A viral hack indeed, but the internet wonders about the nutritional benefit. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘It’s Like 2018 Again’: Dad’s Chick-fil-A Hack for Feeding a Family of Five Under 45 Has the Internet Feeling Nostalgic About Old Prices appeared first on The Daily Dot.

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

Never grow up! Younger generations are more fearful about becoming ‘adults’

But financial independence and experience help quell concerns

Medical Daily

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· Jul 10, 2026

Millennials and Gen Z Are Aging Faster Than Previous Generations, and Scientists Say It May Fuel Rising Cancer Rates

A new Nature Medicine study finds millennials and Gen Z are biologically aging faster than previous generations, linked to higher early-onset cancer risk. Here is what the data shows.

Fox News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Noah Wyle, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio still captivating audiences well into their 50s

From Noah Wyle in The Pitt to Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us, these Gen X actors born between 1965 and 1980 only get better with age.

EL PAÍS

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· Jul 4, 2026

The rise and fall of millennial icons: From Facebook and Arcade Fire to American Apparel and Buzzfeed

The culture of irreverence, hipsterism, online community and early social networks have marked the lives of a generation, but ultimately ended up failing, disappointing or, at best, selling out to the mainstream

E! Online

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Viral Summer Fridays Lip Balm Influencers Love Is on Sale

You've seen your favorite influencers carry the viral Summer Fridays lip balm and lip oil on all their excursions, and now it can be yours for under 20. The beauty and skincare brand is having a...

The i Paper

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· Jun 24, 2026

At 66, I’m living my best life: smoking fags, drinking cocktails – but missing the sea

Julie Burchill: I had the best times of my life at my pebbly paradise

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.

Futurism

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· Jun 21, 2026

Research Suggests the Older You Get, the More Weed You Should Smoke

Like, totally, dude. The post Research Suggests the Older You Get, the More Weed You Should Smoke appeared first on Futurism.

The Root

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· Jun 26, 2026

These Black Actresses Over 40 Look Better Than Ever!

From Nia Long to Tracee Ellis Ross and more, these are our Hollywood faves that truly age backwards!

smitten kitchen

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· Apr 24, 2026

sidecar

If there’s anything that’s been consistent about this site in its near-20 years of beaming (babbling?) hypertext to servers and back to you, it’s that I’m very bossy when I get into something new, especially cocktails. When I fell in love with Porch Swings, I wanted you to as well. Ditto for Blood Orange Margaritas (but only when in season), a Perfect Manhattan era that spanned over a decade, Boulevardier that has been woven into almost every year since, and a Slushy Paper Plane phase last year. This past winter and spring still, it’s been Sidecars, 1920s-era cocktails with about as many conflicting stories as my kids regale us with when they didn’t do their homework. Read more »

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Beaded Skirts Are the Summer 2026 Version of the Anti-Jean Trend

The days of fashion minimalism are long gone, and they’re swiftly being replaced with a boom of bold colors, sparkly details and fun shiny accents that we’re seeing everywhere. In fact, all the cool girls and celebrities are leaning into the trend with eye-catching beaded skirts that turn heads wherever they go. And you know []

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 8, 2026

Heidi Klum Insists This Popular Health Trend ‘Makes No Sense’

MARIO ANZUONI / REUTERSHeidi Klum is not swallowing every wellness trend the biohackers are selling.The 53-year-old supermodel told Us Weekly that she has no interest in two trends touted by some of the loudest men in Silicon Valley’s longevity world: raw food diets and huge supplement stacks.Klum said she tries to demonstrate healthy cooking and eating for her four children, while steering away from food that is “overcooked and fried and dead and killed”—a common pursuit among parents, both famous and normal.Read more at The Daily Beast.

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Boy Band Project brings '90s nostalgia and a message of joy

The Boy Band Project brings '90s nostalgia and a message of joy

Irish News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Spice Girls celebrate 30 years of ‘song that changed our lives forever’ Wannabe

Melanie Chisholm celebrated 30 years of girl power.

Irish Star

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· Jul 11, 2026

Bunnie Xo reveals she underwent a boob job amid divorce from Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll's estranged wife, Bunnie Xo, shared that she got a cosmetic upgrade as she and the country music star are going through a divorce after 10 years of marriage

Metro

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· Jun 26, 2026

Horrendous Spice Girls moment from 20 years ago resurfaces leaving fans shocked

Ginger Spice was having none of it.

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 29, 2026

“You’re Ruining His Life!”: Household Explodes After Mom Grounds Son for Getting Booted From Chemistry Class—But Dad Claims She’s Overreacting

Poor hygiene can make situations like this uncomfortable. The post “You’re Ruining His Life!”: Household Explodes After Mom Grounds Son for Getting Booted From Chemistry Class—But Dad Claims She’s Overreacting appeared first on TwistedSifter.

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