Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1976, Tracie Spencer, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky is Buying ITV
Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a muted July 4th holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters” but a solid turnout for indie Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” And Variety‘s K.J. Yossman explains why Comcast’s Sky has struck a deal to buy U.K. broadcaster ITV for []
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Sky’s purchase of ITV: a new dawn for British television
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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WATCH: Ellie Costello and Alex Armstrong hail GB News viewers at the TRIC Awards
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Variety
· Jul 7, 2026
LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky Is Buying ITV
Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a muted July 4th holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters” but a solid turnout for indie Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” And Variety‘s K.J. Yossman explains why Comcast’s Sky has struck a deal to buy U.K. broadcaster ITV for []
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Related coverage for "LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky is Buying ITV": The Week — Sky’s purchase of ITV: a new dawn for British television . ArcaMax — Comcast's Sky to buy Britain's ITV in $2.1 billion deal. BingNews — Pourquoi San Francisco reste l'une des villes les plus fascinantes des États-Unis. ComicBook.com — Prime is Now Streaming All 4 Seasons of an Underrated Sitcom, 17 Years After it was Canceled. GB News — WATCH: Ellie Costello and Alex Armstrong hail GB News viewers at the TRIC Awards. Variety — LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky Is Buying ITV