Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Kobo and StoryGraph are now synced, and book lovers are already asking for more
Even with this big upgrade, readers are already thinking of new features.
Narrative Intelligence Brief
This article was published by MakeUseOf, a source frequently categorized with a Unknown bias based in Canada. Our narrative intelligence engine continuously monitors coverage from this outlet to track framing, bias, and rhetorical patterns. Our initial algorithmic scan of this specific piece did not flag high-confidence rhetorical techniques, suggesting a generally straightforward reporting style or neutral framing. By understanding the editorial perspective of MakeUseOf, readers can better contextualize the information presented and compare it across our broader media matrix to find the real narrative.
More from MakeUseOf
July 12, 2026
I updated my BIOS and suddenly my PC felt like a new machine — no hardware required
July 12, 2026
Stop changing every Ethernet setting you see online, only these actually matter
July 12, 2026
I stopped using Task Scheduler after switching to Docker containers on my home server
July 12, 2026
4 free apps I’d use before paying for Microsoft 365 again
July 12, 2026
I use these free Windows tools to find what’s slowing down my PC
Analysis Methodology
This narrative analysis was generated using the CoDataLab Global Intelligence Engine. Our proprietary AI scans thousands of cross-border sources to identify sentiment patterns, framing techniques, and potential media bias. While AI provides the data-driven foundation, our objective is to empower readers with additional context beyond the standard headline.The content displayed above is a structured summary designed for rapid information processing. For the full original report, please visit the source outlet.More Coverage
Discussion
How other outlets are covering this story
Compare narratives across 6 related reports from 6 sources. Real Narrative News aggregates the coverage spectrum so you can see who emphasises what — bias tags reflect the outlet, not the story.
Coverage bias distribution
6 sources
Left 67%
Center 17%
Right 17%
USA TODAY
· Jun 22, 2026
BookTok is turning favorite books into real-life trips | The Excerpt
BookTok helped readers find community online. Now, some fans are taking that connection into the real world through literary tourism. USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy joins The Excerpt to talk about joining a Percy Jackson-inspired trip through Cairo, Athens and Rome, where readers visited ancient sites, completed quests and bonded over the books that shaped them. She also explains why literary tourism is growing, what readers are really paying for and how book lovers can build their own story-inspired experiences closer to home. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ctx4h Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
The Beat
· Jun 25, 2026
Rebellion give Dave Gibbons the Apex Edition treatment in November
The 2000 AD Art of Dave Gibbons: Apex Edition will showcase full reproductions of the artist’s pages stretching back to the early years of his career – and the very beginnings of the British weekly anthology
Wired
· Jul 8, 2026
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
Drudge Report
· Jun 22, 2026
DOMINATED MUSIC FOR DECADES... MORE
DOMINATED MUSIC FOR DECADES... MORE (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:CLIVE DAVIS DEAD AT 94...
Cosmopolitan
· Jul 8, 2026
Behold: Elliot Page and Julia Shiplett’s Loved-Up, Low-Key Relationship Timeline
Love wins!
CBC News
· Jun 21, 2026
From ear candy to guaranteed happily ever afters, why romance audiobooks are surging in popularity
Toronto author Lily Chu's popular audiobooks are part of a trend that's seeing romance novels shift from page to ear. This boom — fuelled by pandemic-era isolation and women with sexual agency wanting to multi-task while consuming books that feature guilt-free escapism — is pushing the publishing industry to pursue audio-first strategies within the genre.
Topics:
Related coverage for "Kobo and StoryGraph are now synced, and book lovers are already asking for more": USA TODAY — BookTok is turning favorite books into real-life trips | The Excerpt. The Beat — Rebellion give Dave Gibbons the Apex Edition treatment in November. Wired — We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off. Drudge Report — DOMINATED MUSIC FOR DECADES... MORE. Cosmopolitan — Behold: Elliot Page and Julia Shiplett’s Loved-Up, Low-Key Relationship Timeline. CBC News — From ear candy to guaranteed happily ever afters, why romance audiobooks are surging in popularity