Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1841, Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918) was born. In 1926, Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008) was born. In 1942, Harrison Ford, American actor and producer was born. In 1972, Sean Waltman, American professional wrestler was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

MGM Resorts weighs Barry Diller takeover proposal, WSJ reports

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July 11, 2026

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MGM Resorts weighs Barry Diller takeover proposal, WSJ reports
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Bloomberg

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· Jul 10, 2026

MGM Resorts Engaged in Deal Talks With Diller, WSJ Says

MGM Resorts International is engaged in deal talks with Barry Diller’s People Inc. after the entertainment mogul offered to acquire the part of the casino company he doesn’t already own, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 26, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb vs. Johnson & Johnson: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Bristol Myers Squibb leans on specialty medicines and a discounted valuation, while Johnson Johnson boasts industry-leading margins and cash flow.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Flow Traders Ltd. (FLTLF) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow

Flow Traders Ltd. (FLTLF) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow

CNET

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· Jun 29, 2026

Comcast to Separate Into Two Companies, With NBCUniversal Set to Spin Off

The move follows the media giant's spin-off of Versant as a separate business.

DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

DGA Sues MGM Over ‘Sweetheart’ Licensing Deal Made to Skew Pension Payments

The Directors Guild of America sued MGM on Friday for undervaluing and undercutting the union in favor of a “sweetheart deal” with its streaming service MGM+ (formerly Epix). According to court documents obtained by TheWrap, MGM is accused of beginning a below-market licensing agreement with Epix, now known as MGM+. The deal reportedly gave MGM []

Inc.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Chicago Bulls Recruit a New Investor: Walmart Billionaire Lukas Walton

Walmart heir Lukas Walton and his wife just bought a minority stake in the NBA franchise and its home court, the United Center. ‘This transaction reflects our dedication to the city’s future,’ the couple said.

MobileSyrup

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· Jun 29, 2026

Tech giants hit with lawsuit alleging collusion over RAM prices

Three major tech companies are being sued over allegations that they’ve been colluding to drive up the prices of RAM. In a class-action lawsuit filed in the California Northern District Court, 14 individuals and three businesses accuse the world’s largest RAM manufacturers in the world — Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron — of producing artificial []

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 23, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks star to join Miami Heat – reports

The reported deal draws a line under months of speculation concerning Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee.

RealGM Basketball Wiretap

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· Jul 10, 2026

Clippers, Baba Miller Agree To Four-Year, $9.61M Deal

The Los Angeles Clippers signed Baba Miller to a four-year, 9.61 million contract on Thursday, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. It is the largest contract given to any second-round pick in the 2026 draft thus far. Miller averaged 13.0 points and 10.3 rebounds at Cincinnati last season.

Sports Mole

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· Jul 5, 2026

Tottenham transfer news: Spurs exploring 'blockbuster' move for AC Milan attacker after Ruben Amorim decision

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly eyeing a blockbuster summer move for AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao in the summer transfer window.

TechNode

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· Jun 24, 2026

Tencent says it remains committed to Japan gaming market amid report of Japan studio stake sales

Market sources said Tencent Holdings is negotiating the sale of minority stakes in several Japanese game developers, including Tokyo-listed Marvelous. Tencent acquired a 20 stake in Marvelous for around seven billion yen (43 million) in 2020, becoming its largest shareholder. In response, Tencent said: “Gaming remains one of Tencent’s core businesses. We will continue to []

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

New GI Joe Movie Update Reveals the 1980s Fan-Favorite Story It’s Based on

Confused about what’s going on with the G.I. Joe movie franchise? Then get in line. Both G.I. Joe and Transformers have gone from being major blockbuster movie franchises of the 2000s to seeing that brand value rapidly decline in the 2010s, after several big missteps from both franchises. However, Transformers has taken a swing at []

Variety

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· Jul 6, 2026

Versant Extends Golf Game With Plans to Acquire Full Swing for $530 Million

The New York Times Co. has games. Disney has theme parks. And Versant Media has golf. In an era when more traditional media companies are looking beyond the usual flows of revenue, Versant on Monday unveiled plans to purchase Full Swing, a sports technology firm that lets customers, coaches and athletes make use of simulations []

The Next Web

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tencent weighs exit from Marvelous and other Japanese game bets

Tencent Holdings is in talks to walk away from several of the minority stakes it holds in Japanese game studios, among them the Tokyo-listed developer Marvelous Inc., as the company reassesses a global games portfolio it spent years assembling. The discussions, first reported by Bloomberg, would unwind part of a buying spree that ran through the [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 25, 2026

Broker’s Call: Phoenix Mills (Buy)

SBI Securities

Fortune

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· Jul 6, 2026

How the company behind Coach and Kate Spade decides what belongs in its portfolio

The company tried to acquire the luxury group behind Versace and Jimmy Choo. But months later, it sold Stuart Weitzman.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump Made Millions From Hollywood Last Year

A disclosure form reveals a 10.7 million fee for 'Melania,' legal settlements and a residual from 'The View.' It also suggests that he tendered shares in Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount last year as it battled Netflix.

Polygon

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· Jul 10, 2026

Netflix wants to buy Letterboxd, the last good social media site

This film discussion hub may be acquired by Netflix or another Hollywood investor.

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 10, 2026

Airlines and Hyperscalers Clamor for Turbines. Only a Few Companies Make the Parts.

Specialized manufacturers are a new pick-and-shovel play for investors.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 1, 2026

UK government weighs intervention in Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger

The Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger has hit a potential roadblock after the UK government announced it is taking a closer look into the transaction. “Following engagement with the parties and independent research, my Department has today written to the current and proposed owners of Warner Bros. Discovery on my behalf to inform them that I

Boston.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

The “Toy Story” franchise is one of the most profitable for The Walt Disney Co. The post ‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best 160 million appeared first on Boston.com.

Skift

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· Jun 30, 2026

U.S. Motel 6 Business Is Driving Prism’s Indian IPO, New Filing Shows

Prism may be listing in India, but its business is increasingly American. The Motel 6 acquisition now drives its profits and defines the purpose of its IPO.

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) Shuns $100 Billion GLP-1 Race, Positioning Itself As A Stronger Long-Term Bet Than Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY)

Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is deliberately stepping back from the GLP-1 weight-loss drug market, a sector widely valued at over 100 billion. CEO Joaquin Duato has made clear he has no intention of chasing the weight-loss drug trend, preferring instead to focus on oncology and the company’s sprawling medical device business. The decision stands [] The post Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) Shuns 100 Billion GLP-1 Race, Positioning Itself As A Stronger Long-Term Bet Than Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 6, 2026

Whining Actors Aside, There’s No Real Antitrust Reason To Block Paramount Merger

Nearly a year has passed since news broke that Paramount was preparing to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

Off The Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

Hard news for CNN

CNN prima donnas reject 'oversight' by new owners...Click to read more

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

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· Jul 3, 2026

Comment to the FCC Regarding the Renewal of Certain Broadcast Licenses of the Walt Disney Company

Comment to the FCC Regarding the Renewal of Certain Broadcast Licenses of the Walt Disney Company

Vanity Fair

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· Jun 25, 2026

Films like Backrooms and Obsession Show There’s A Direct Route From Social Video to Hollywood

Nearly six years after Quibi’s collapse, Vanity Fair spoke with the creators, producers, and executives turning Jeffrey Katzenberg’s idea for vertical video apps into a 150 billion business—and Hollywood’s newest farm system.

Investing.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Will a DT/TMUS merger really go ahead?

Will a DT/TMUS merger really go ahead?

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 13, 2026

What Labubu fatigue? Billionaire investor doubles down on Pop Mart stake

Chinese-American billionaire investor Duan Yongping has increased his holdings in Pop Mart for a third time, reinforcing his long-term bullish view on the toy brand, as some questioned the sustainability of demand for the company’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio led by the blockbuster Labubu doll. Duan, 65, dubbed “China’s Warren Buffett” by some investors for his investment acumen, increased his stake in the Hong Kong-listed Pop Mart on July 6 through his wholly owned company HH...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Winwin to leave SM Entertainment, end all NCT activities

Winwin of NCT will part ways with SM Entertainment and end all activities with the group, the agency announced Wednesday. In a statement released through the global fan community Weverse, SM Entertainment said it had mutually agreed with the artist to terminate his exclusive contract, effective Thursday, following extensive discussions. We would like to express our gratitude to Winwin, who has been with the company for more than 10 years since his trainee days, the agency said. We will suppor

Sky News - Business

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· Feb 10, 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Breedon built case for merger with London-listed rival Marshalls | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Breedon built case for merger with London-listed rival Marshalls | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

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