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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1967, Richard Herring, English comedian and screenwriter was born. In 1980, Kristen Connolly, American actress was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Hacks’ Shatters ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Emmy Record for Most Nominations for a Comedy’s Final Season
“Hacks” is going out on top. The critically acclaimed HBO Max comedy about a fading Las Vegas legend and the millennial writer who brought her career back to life garnered 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season. It’s surpassed the record set by Pop TV’s “Schitt’s Creek,” which collected 15 nominations for its []
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RTÉ News
· Jul 8, 2026
The Pitt, Hacks lead Emmy nominations
Gritty medical drama The Pitt and intergenerational comedy Hacks have topped the nominations for the Emmys, television's equivalent of the Oscars.
UPI
· Jul 8, 2026
Emmy Awards: 'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' lead nominations
Emmy Awards: 'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' lead nominations
Latestly.com
· Jul 9, 2026
78th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations: ‘The Pitt’ Dominates With 25 Nods, Followed by Comedy Series ‘Hacks’ With 24 – See the Full List Here
The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were unveiled on Wednesday (July 8) by Lisa Colon-Zayas and Jeff Hiller. The list has put major comedy and anthology contenders including 'The Pitt', 'Hacks', 'The Bear' and 'Slow Horses' into the spotlight.
Variety
· Jul 8, 2026
‘Hacks’ Spinoff Will Never Happen, Paul W. Downs Says: ‘We Feel So Happy With How It Ended’
After the fifth and final season of “Hacks” broke the record for most-nominated comedy series at the Emmys, it’d be natural to hope for more of the beloved show in the future. But speaking with Variety this morning after nominations were announced, co-creator and star Paul W. Downs explained why a Jimmy and Kayla spinoff []
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 8, 2026
The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories
US medical drama The Pitt and comedy Hacks lead the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, America's most coveted TV honours.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 9, 2026
‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ lead Emmy nominations
‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ lead Emmy nominations
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Related coverage for "‘Hacks’ Shatters ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Emmy Record for Most Nominations for a Comedy’s Final Season": RTÉ News — The Pitt, Hacks lead Emmy nominations. UPI — Emmy Awards: 'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' lead nominations. Latestly.com — 78th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations: ‘The Pitt’ Dominates With 25 Nods, Followed by Comedy Series ‘Hacks’ With 24 – See the Full List Here. Variety — ‘Hacks’ Spinoff Will Never Happen, Paul W. Downs Says: ‘We Feel So Happy With How It Ended’. MyJoyOnline — The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories. Borneo Bulletin — ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ lead Emmy nominations