Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1932, Derek Ibbotson, English runner (died 2017) was born. In 1945, Art Bell, American broadcaster and author (died 2018) was born. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist was born. In 1961, Jeff Chandler, American actor (born 1918) passed away. In 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. In 1979, Tyson Apostol, American television personality was born. In 1983, Peter Mennin, American composer and educator (born 1923) passed away. In 1996, Curt Swan, American illustrator (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

How the Year’s Best Show Leaves Us Desperately Wanting More

The Daily Beast

June 17, 2026

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How the Year’s Best Show Leaves Us Desperately Wanting More

Robert Clark / Apple TVAfter the events of the Widow’s Bay Season 1 finale, the eponymous New England island’s tourist season will take a massive hit. But I have never been more eager to book a return trip to a cursed island. It is only June, and the Apple TV horror-comedy from Katie Dippold is already rightly being crowned the best new show of 2026. Not only does it stick the landing, but it leaves us wanting more. Maintaining a balance between giving answers and introducing additional mysteries is as tricky as nailing the joke-to-scare ratio, but Widow’s Bay has confidently done both across its 10-episode debut. Read more at The Daily Beast.

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