Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1971, Loni Love, American comedian, actress, and talk show host was born. In 1986, Simone Laudehr, German footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2024, Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Melania Goon Spills on Her Surprise Epstein Speech
Evan Vucci / REUTERSMelania Trump’s most trusted adviser says the first lady frantically denied any ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a surprise April address because she wanted to be a “champion” for the victims. Marc Beckman, the first lady’s senior exclusive adviser, told Politico in a report published Friday that Trump’s decision to spontaneously reject any connection to the infamous sex criminal was less about her and more about empowering Epstein’s victims.“It was about going on the record to talk about the fact that she wasn’t connected with, is not connected with, Jeffrey Epstein at all,” he told the outlet. “She wanted to be a champion, a leader for the victims, and then finally she called on Congress to give the victims the ability to go on the congressional record, sit in front of Congress if they want, and go on the record.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Knewz
· Jul 9, 2026
Mel C reveals why she was almost kicked out of the Spice Girls
Mel C revealed that a tiny tiff with Victoria Beckham nearly ended her time in the Spice Girls. The singer, 52, whose real name is Melanie Chisholm, recounted the incident on “The Louis Theroux Podcast,” describing how a blunt remark to Beckham left her fearing she had thrown away her career. The row happened at...
Daily Dot
· Jun 28, 2026
“A True Public Freakout”: Karen Has Meltdown in Dunkin’ Drive-Thru, Gets Coffee Thrown in Her Face
A clip of a woman dubbed a “Karen” by internet users having a full-blown meltdown at a Dunkin’ drive-thru is getting renewed attention after being reshared by X user @HistorianUSA1. In the clip, the woman can be heard screaming from inside her car into the drive-thru window while demanding a refund. “I want my f–king Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post “A True Public Freakout”: Karen Has Meltdown in Dunkin’ Drive-Thru, Gets Coffee Thrown in Her Face appeared first on The Daily Dot.
Metro
· Jul 7, 2026
Mel C nearly kicked out the Spice Girls over ‘disgusting’ comment to Victoria Beckham
It 'freaked' her out.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 3, 2026
Beauty Queen Alleges ‘Madam’ Ivana Trump Enabled Epstein Abuse
VictoriaSunday/TheDailyBeast/GettyA former beauty queen who alleges Donald Trump groped her at a 1993 pageant has claimed the president’s first wife, Ivana, funneled young women into Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit the same way Ghislaine Maxwell did, in the final part of an exclusive three-part interview with the Daily Beast’s new Substack, PunchUp.Beatrice Keul, 55, alleges Ivana Trump operated as a reassuring presence at high-end events where Epstein’s circle could scout and later isolate women. Read more at The Daily Beast.
The i Paper
· Jun 26, 2026
Fergie met Epstein twice while he was serving prison sentence for child sex offence
The Epstein files show the former Duchess of York arranging visits to the disgraced financier at his Palm Beach office
Irish Star
· Jun 29, 2026
Irish reality star Vogue Williams hunts down vile troll and sends savage reply
Vogue Williams has been the target of online trolls, and the Irish star has spoken out about how she dealt with one particularly nasty individual who bothered her
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Related coverage for "Melania Goon Spills on Her Surprise Epstein Speech": Knewz — Mel C reveals why she was almost kicked out of the Spice Girls. Daily Dot — “A True Public Freakout”: Karen Has Meltdown in Dunkin’ Drive-Thru, Gets Coffee Thrown in Her Face. Metro — Mel C nearly kicked out the Spice Girls over ‘disgusting’ comment to Victoria Beckham. The Daily Beast — Beauty Queen Alleges ‘Madam’ Ivana Trump Enabled Epstein Abuse. The i Paper — Fergie met Epstein twice while he was serving prison sentence for child sex offence. Irish Star — Irish reality star Vogue Williams hunts down vile troll and sends savage reply