Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Cordwainer Smith, American sinologist, author, and academic (died 1966) was born. In 1931, Thurston Harris, American doo-wop singer (died 1990) was born. In 1943, Howard Gardner, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1950, Bonnie Pointer, American singer (died 2020) was born. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1956, Amitav Ghosh, Indian-American author and academic was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 2008, Michael E. DeBakey, American surgeon and educator (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

I was exhausted, wobbly on my feet and plagued by brain fog. 1 in 5 adults over 50 have this hidden condition. GPs regularly miss it and left untreated it's fatal - but there's a simple fix. These are the early warning signs you MUST know

Health News | Mail Online

Health News | Mail Online

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July 5, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
I was exhausted, wobbly on my feet and plagued by brain fog. 1 in 5 adults over 50 have this hidden condition. GPs regularly miss it and left untreated it's fatal - but there's a simple fix. These are the early warning signs you MUST know
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Health News | Mail Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

At 45 I was plagued by muscle pain, brain fog and memory loss... but it wasn't the menopause. I caught a disease while sitting on my sofa. These are the early warning signs you MUST look out for

At 45 I was plagued by muscle pain, brain fog and memory loss... but it wasn't the menopause. I caught a disease while sitting on my sofa. These are the early warning signs you MUST look out for

Daily Mail

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· Jul 11, 2026

I thought my trouble sleeping, racing heart and constant sweating were all signs of my anxious personality. In fact, they were symptoms of a serious disease that's overlooked. These are the tests you MUST ask your doctor for if you're suffering like me

I thought my trouble sleeping, racing heart and constant sweating were all signs of my anxious personality. In fact, they were symptoms of a serious disease that's overlooked. These are the tests you MUST ask your doctor for if you're suffering like me

Global News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Family of woman fatally shot by Calgary police on Deerfoot Trail speaks out

The family of a 53-year-old Edmonton woman, who died after being shot by Calgary police along Deerfoot Trail last month say she was suffering from mental health issues at the time.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Boy suffers permanent vision loss after pressure in skull went undetected, Region Blekinge reports Lex Maria case

Boy suffers permanent vision loss after pressure in skull went undetected, Region Blekinge reports Lex Maria case

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· Jun 29, 2026

Features : Leadless Pacemaker Offers New Hope For Heart Disease Patients

Adabiah Darus had been experiencing frequent dizziness and near-fainting spells since early this year. But it never crossed the 68-year-old retired civil servant’s mind that the symptoms were warning signs of heart disease. When she sought treatment at a government health centre here, the doctor confirmed she had heart disease after her ECG (electrocardiogram) showed abnormal readings.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

1 in 3 people catch a cat-linked brain parasite. This trick stops it

The incurable bug is linked to eye damage and possibly mental issues such as bipolar. Here’s how to avoid it.

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Related coverage for "I was exhausted, wobbly on my feet and plagued by brain fog. 1 in 5 adults over 50 have this hidden condition. GPs regularly miss it and left untreated it's fatal - but there's a simple fix. These are the early warning signs you MUST know": Health News | Mail Online — At 45 I was plagued by muscle pain, brain fog and memory loss... but it wasn't the menopause. I caught a disease while sitting on my sofa. These are the early warning signs you MUST look out for. Daily Mail — I thought my trouble sleeping, racing heart and constant sweating were all signs of my anxious personality. In fact, they were symptoms of a serious disease that's overlooked. These are the tests you MUST ask your doctor for if you're suffering like me. Global News — Family of woman fatally shot by Calgary police on Deerfoot Trail speaks out. Sweden Herald — Boy suffers permanent vision loss after pressure in skull went undetected, Region Blekinge reports Lex Maria case. BERNAMA — Features : Leadless Pacemaker Offers New Hope For Heart Disease Patients . Brisbane Times — 1 in 3 people catch a cat-linked brain parasite. This trick stops it