Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1920, Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) was born. In 1929, Robert Henri, American painter and educator (born 1865) passed away. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

My dad had schizophrenia – people would always ask me the same infuriating question

Metro

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July 11, 2026

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It’s a question I’ve had to swallow far too many times, forcing me to reply: ‘No, I’m confident in my own mind’.

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Kaiser Health

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· Jul 2, 2026

HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation

Join the conversation as the HealthQ team explores the messiness, humor, and satisfaction that comes with caregiving when you’re sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 6, 2026

I’ll choose a stepfather any day; a stepfather shaped the man I am today – Konnected Minds founder

For many people, the words stepfather or stepmother often evoke stories of neglect, favouritism or emotional scars. Tales of difficult blended families have become so common that they have shaped society's perception of stepparents. But for entrepreneur and Konnected Minds host, Derrick Abaitey, his story is the complete opposite.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: Understanding the conditions that affect millions

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most prevalent cognitive health conditions affecting millions of individuals and families globally. []

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

NHS treats dementia patients 'as second-class citizens': Fury of Alzheimer's Society boss who says families are sent home with just a leaflet

NHS treats dementia patients 'as second-class citizens': Fury of Alzheimer's Society boss who says families are sent home with just a leaflet

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 28, 2026

Sister Frustrated After Single Father Repeatedly Asks for Money and Help Instead of Managing His Own Responsibilities

Talk about a relationship role reversal. The post Sister Frustrated After Single Father Repeatedly Asks for Money and Help Instead of Managing His Own Responsibilities appeared first on TwistedSifter.

The i Paper

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iain Dale: I’ve lost count of the times I’ve cried in public

I've got an inherited tendency to cry at anything - and one day I decided to stop being embarrassed of it

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Related coverage for "My dad had schizophrenia – people would always ask me the same infuriating question": Kaiser Health — HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation. MyJoyOnline — I’ll choose a stepfather any day; a stepfather shaped the man I am today – Konnected Minds founder. Euro Weekly News — Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: Understanding the conditions that affect millions. Daily Mail — NHS treats dementia patients 'as second-class citizens': Fury of Alzheimer's Society boss who says families are sent home with just a leaflet. TwistedSifter — Sister Frustrated After Single Father Repeatedly Asks for Money and Help Instead of Managing His Own Responsibilities. The i Paper — Iain Dale: I’ve lost count of the times I’ve cried in public