Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 939, Leo VII, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 982, Pandulf II, Lombard prince passed away. In 982, Landulf IV, Lombard prince passed away. In 1380, Bertrand du Guesclin, French nobleman and knight (born 1320) passed away. In 1606, Roland Fréart de Chambray (died 1676) was born. In 1921, Ernest Gold, Austrian-American composer and conductor (died 1999) was born. In 1954, Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter and educator (born 1907) passed away. In 1964, Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Mystery as cryptic golden symbol appears all over Las Vegas strip

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July 13, 2026

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Mystery as cryptic golden symbol appears all over Las Vegas strip

A mysterious symbol that has appeared all over Las Vegas has sparked a range of theories, from a secret Kanye West concert, to an alien invasion or a hockey team rebrand

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mystery gold symbol seen popping up along the Las Vegas strip...leaving both tourists and locals scrambling to figure out what it means

Mystery gold symbol seen popping up along the Las Vegas strip...leaving both tourists and locals scrambling to figure out what it means

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 9, 2026

Pride Flag Mural Removed At UT Dallas As University Addresses DEI Compliance Issues

UT Dallas Removes Pride Mural After SB 17 Scrutiny Image of the removal of the mural by UTD The Mercury, Kezia SunilwebThe University of Texas at Dall...

The Japan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

U.S. turns 250 with Trump center stage

The birthday was marked with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President Donald Trump stamped his mark on the landmark anniversary.

NBC News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Doblete de golazos para Ousmane Dembélé: Francia lo gana 0-2 a Noruega

Apareció una vez más el vigente Balón de Oro para ampliar la ventaja con otra auténtica obra de arte.

Washingtonian

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· Jun 25, 2026

6 Pride Events for Sapphics in DC This Weekend

Pride Month isn’t over yet. Sapphics, if you’re still looking to celebrate, here’s a list of queer and lesbian events to round out your June. Draw Me Like One of Your Gay Girls Where: 1830 Columbia Rd., NW When: Thursday, June 25 at 7 PM Price: 60. Have you ever found yourself wanting to gift [] The post 6 Pride Events for Sapphics in DC This Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 27, 2026

Are you going to any Pride events this weekend?

Parades are taking place across the country this weekend.

DNyuz

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· Jul 11, 2026

One toilet for every 787 people at Bay Area firework show as fog ruins spectacle

San Francisco’s much-hyped Fourth of July celebration went straight down the toilet. The deep-blue city lured an estimated 100,000 people to the waterfront for a historic fireworks display launched from the Golden Gate Bridge, only for the show to be swallowed in thick fog for much of night as transit and sanitation issues added to []

Associated Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

LIVE: July 4th fireworks show in Philadelphia

Live from Philadelphia for a fireworks show marking America's 250th birthday. #july4th #fireworks #live

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Skip the Charleston Boutique! These Summer Blouses Nail the Vibe, From $5

We used to dream of shopping at cute Southern boutiques, too, but that was before we uncovered these chic Charleston-style blouses that channel the exact same energy, but start at only 5. We’d pick these 13 luxe-looking summer tops any day of the week! Whether you’re searching for a go-to blouse for errands, travel days, []

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 4, 2026

Where to Watch Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Online

This year's star-studded special marks the largest show to date, celebrating both the 50th anniversary of Macy’s annual fireworks and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Vogue

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· Jul 6, 2026

Snoop Dogg Shut Down Montauk’s Surf Lodge for the Fourth of July Weekend

There may have been a heat wave—and Taylor Swift’s wedding—in New York City, but a few hours away in Montauk, the scene was just as hot. The Fourth of July weekend at Surf Lodge is always the it place to be, and this time around, the Hamptons hotspot went bigger than ever to ring in America’s 250th birthday.

KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy

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· Jun 29, 2026

40 Vintage Fourth of July Photos That Will Have You Waving a Flag

40 Vintage Fourth of July Photos That Will Have You Waving a Flag

ZDNet

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· Jul 2, 2026

The best July 4 deals live now: Save on Anker, Garmin, Apple, and more

Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and there are plenty of deals to celebrate.

Mindanao Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Go all out on 7-Eleven’s biggest birthday blowout of the year with exclusive promos, e-raffle prizes, and up to 50% off on over 400 items

IT’S THAT time of the year again for a birthday bash like no other. The most awaited 7-Eleven Day is here, and it’s the gift that keeps on giving as

Quartz

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· Jun 23, 2026

The best — and most practical — cities in the U.S. for conferences

From Las Vegas's million-plus hotel rooms to San Diego's waterfront convention center and near-perfect year-round weather

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

A Pair of 2,000-Year-Old Gold Rings, One Engraved With Indian Script, Was Discovered in an Iron Age Burial Ground in Thailand

The engraving seems to reference an auspicious zodiac sign in Indian or Vedic astrology

Salon

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· Jun 30, 2026

How Donald Trump hijacked America’s birthday

This Fourth of July celebration is pointedly different from those marking previous milestones

mindbodygreen

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· Jul 13, 2026

These 3 Zodiac Signs Will Be The Most Impacted By The Cancer New Moon

It's a big time.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 3, 2026

Impromptu pageantry replaced Philly's official parade as extreme heat mars the nation's 250th

PHILADELPHIA — The eve of the United States’ 250th birthday in Philadelphia was less celebration and more chagrin, as oppressive heat left swaths of tourists and revelers in an aimless search of pomp and circumstance. On Friday, Wawa’s ...

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 2, 2026

Special celebration marks America's 250th birthday on Liberty Island

Special celebration marks America's 250th birthday on Liberty Island

Aish

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mattos-Masei 5786: The Theory of Everything

GOOD MORNING! Last month, following the New York Knicks’ first NBA Championship victory in 53 years, New York City held a massive parade along the “Canyon of Heroes.” To celebrate the occasion, the NYC Department of Sanitation installed limited-edition, custom-painted, blue-and-orange Knicks-themed trash cans across Manhattan. Durring the celebrations, a woman – later identified as [] The post Mattos-Masei 5786: The Theory of Everything appeared first on Aish.com.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Mattel Reveals KPop Demom Hunters, Masters of the Universe, And More For SDCC Exclusives (Including The Wildest Skeletor You’ve Ever Seen)

San Diego Comic-Con is shaping up to be something special, and Comic-Con time also means that your favorite toy companies will have some awesome exclusives to find at the show. Mattel has already made big waves with a number of toy lines this year, and several of them are going to be part of their []

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 30, 2026

How Trump Hijacked America's Birthday

This Fourth of July celebration is pointedly different from those marking previous milestones

Tehran Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

New mural unveiled in Tehran as nation bids final farewell to martyred Leader

TEHRAN- A new mural was unveiled at Tehran’s Valiasr Square on Friday, marking the final stage of the nation's farewell to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Knewz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Belgium gifts Donald Trump lavish, jewel-encrusted ring

A diamond-encrusted gold ring adorned with sapphires, emeralds, rubies and an eagle motif is on its way to President Donald Trump. The lavish gift, created by Antwerp jeweler David Gotlib, was presented to U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White by the Antwerp World Diamond Center to be given to Trump. The ring, called the “Freedom...

Cincinnati CityBeat

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· Jul 9, 2026

Gold Star to hold rally sponsoring Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame

One of Cincinnati’s biggest names is partnering with one of our most important cultural celebrations. Gold Star Chili is now a sponsor of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, and the event leading up to the induction ceremony will now be known as the “Gold Star Parade of Stars.” To celebrate, Gold Star is [] The post Gold Star to hold rally sponsoring Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Hi China

· Jul 10, 2026

Yangliuqing Woodblock New Year Painting

Carved by hand, printed with color, and filled with wishes for a new year. Yangliuqing Woodblock New Year Painting is more than traditional art—it's a timeless celebration of Chinese culture and festive spirit. #HeritageandInheritors

New Musical Express

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Four in photos: Pulp, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, David Byrne and more

The 10th anniversary edition of the Madrid bash wraps up with another stellar day of performances – check out Saturday's best snaps here The post Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Four in photos: Pulp, Nick Cave The Bad Seeds, David Byrne and more appeared first on NME.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 1, 2026

[PHOTO] Celebrating 40th anniv.

[PHOTO] Celebrating 40th anniv.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 5, 2026

America’s 250th Birthday: Mount Rushmore Festivities Kick Off as Taylor Swift Weds Travis Kelce

MOUNT RUSHMORE, South Dakota — As the United States officially begins celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the nation’s focus is split between historic Mount Rushmore festivities and a highly publicized celebrity wedding. President Donald Trump is set to deliver a landmark address in South Dakota to mark the semiquincentennial, while Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially []

The Suburban

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· Jun 25, 2026

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Cookies and Cups

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· Mar 25, 2026

Lemon Cloud Cake with Lemon Filling and Lemon Buttercream

This ultra fluffy Lemon Layer Cake is soft, buttery, and stacked high with silky lemon curd and fluffy lemon buttercream like a lemon cloud! It’s the kind of cake that feels fancy enough for a celebration, but simple enough to bake just because you’re craving something sweet and citrusy. Why You’ll Love This Lemon Cake Layered with flavor: You get lemon in every bite from the cake, to the tart lemon curd AND the lemon buttercream frosting! Continue reading Lemon Cloud Cake with Lemon Filling and Lemon Buttercream at Cookies and Cups.

San Antonio Current

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· Jun 29, 2026

Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives

Forced to remove rainbow crosswalks under a state edict to erase “political” messages from their streets, some Texas cities are finding new and colorful ways to celebrate Pride and their LGBTQ+ communities. In El Paso, street lamps have been wrapped in Pride flags. Dallas recently unveiled public library steps adorned in multicolor fashion. In Austin, [] The post Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives appeared first on San Antonio Current.

The Tico Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Costa Rica Pride March Takes Over San José Today

San José returns to the streets this Sunday for the 2026 Marcha del Orgullo, one of the largest LGBTQ+ gatherings in Central America, with thousands of participants expected to fill the capital under the year’s theme, “El Orgullo Permanece” — “Pride Remains.” The march steps off at noon from the León Cortés statue on Paseo [] The post Costa Rica Pride March Takes Over San José Today appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

KTLA 5

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· Jun 24, 2026

2026 WeHo Pride Parade (2 Hour Edited Version)

The annual WeHo Pride Parade from West Hollywood, California that took place on June 7, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Week

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· Jul 10, 2026

This Time Tomorrow: a quirky, characterful aparthotel in Florence

This Time Tomorrow: a quirky, characterful aparthotel in Florence

Vanity Fair

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· Jun 22, 2026

America’s 250th Gift: What Do You Get the Country That Has Everything?

Gold? Silver? A Mountain Dew–flavored reflecting pool? With the nation’s milestone birthday nearly upon us, one writer’s playful exercise turns the idea of a traditional registry on its head.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 30, 2026

Beautiful, but no utopia: Three wishes for America’s 250th birthday

As we celebrate America’s grand 250th birthday, a sweet, timeless song resonates across this great land, carrying the weight of two and a half centuries of history: “O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties; Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown []

Simply Scratch

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· Jun 29, 2026

Red White and Blue Trifle

This Red, White and Blue Trifle consists of slices of pound cake brushed with a simple lemon syrup, cubed and then layered with a fluffy mascarpone whip and fresh, juicy raspberries and blueberries! Decadent yet light and bursting with flavor. Yields approximately 8 servings. What dessert is more patriotic than this Red White and Blue []

Anfield Index

· Jul 4, 2026

Liverpool midfielder honoured with huge mural after impressive season

Dominik Szoboszlai Mural in Székesfehérvár Marks a Hero’s Return HomeThere is something deeply moving about a city putting one of its own on a wall for everyone to see. Not in some polished corpo...

Cooking Classy

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· Jun 21, 2026

American Flag Cake (Easy Sheet Pan Cake for a Crowd)

The most delicious and dazzling American Flag Cake – making it the best Fourth of July celebration cake! You get a giant, fluffy and moist vanilla sheet cake topped with a decadent, sweet cream cheese frosting, and it’s finished with vibrant fresh berries in a simple design that mimics the American flag. This easy flag []

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