Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1956, Sandi Patty, American singer and pianist was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1989, Phoebe Tonkin, Australian actress was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2019, Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey seeks meeting with family of sedated Waikato girl to apologise

Radio New Zealand

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June 23, 2026

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The mental health minister says the 11-year-old and her whānau were let down, and the government is weighing compensation.

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ArcaMax

lean right

· Jul 7, 2026

Newsom vowed to transform kids' mental health. Many California schools are still waiting

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” ____ QUINCY, Calif. — When Taletha Washburn and the staff at Plumas Charter School first heard ...

Townhall

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· Jun 26, 2026

MS Now Guest Suffered a Total Meltdown Over the Supreme Court's Migrant Ruling

MS Now Guest Suffered a Total Meltdown Over the Supreme Court's Migrant Ruling

Irish Star

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trump's glamorous aide's alleged 'unhealthy' bond with president amid family feud

Trump aide Natalie Harp is reportedly at the center of a family feud, as her estranged brother Preston calls her relationship with President Donald Trump very unhealthy

Us Weekly

center

· Jun 25, 2026

Millie Bobby Brown Mended Bonds With ‘Stranger Things’ Cast After Finale

Millie Bobby Brown and her Stranger Things costar David Harbour have plans to work together again after squashing on-set drama surrounding bullying claims. During a Wednesday, June 24, live recording of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast at New York City’s 92nd Street Y, Brown, 22, hinted that she had a “concrete” project with Harbour, 51, []

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Pauline Hanson questioned

Pauline Hanson questioned

Fox News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Erika Kirk comforts a stranger in tears during hearing for husband's accused assassin Tyler Robinson

Erika Kirk handed a tissue to a crying survivor at Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing, not knowing the woman was there to support her.

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Related coverage for "Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey seeks meeting with family of sedated Waikato girl to apologise": ArcaMax — Newsom vowed to transform kids' mental health. Many California schools are still waiting. Townhall — MS Now Guest Suffered a Total Meltdown Over the Supreme Court's Migrant Ruling. Irish Star — Trump's glamorous aide's alleged 'unhealthy' bond with president amid family feud. Us Weekly — Millie Bobby Brown Mended Bonds With ‘Stranger Things’ Cast After Finale. Brisbane Times — Pauline Hanson questioned . Fox News — Erika Kirk comforts a stranger in tears during hearing for husband's accused assassin Tyler Robinson