Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1967, Richard Herring, English comedian and screenwriter was born. In 1971, Loni Love, American comedian, actress, and talk show host was born. In 1989, Phoebe Tonkin, Australian actress was born. In 1990, Rachel Brosnahan, American actress was born. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2019, Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Netflix is adding short-form video from Variety, Rolling Stone, and BuzzFeed as it competes with YouTube and TikTok
Netflix is licensing short-form video content from publishers including BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc., Tastemade, and several Penske Media brands such as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Eater, and IndieWire. The content launches August 3 in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The videos range from [] This story continues at The Next Web
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SundayTimes
· Jul 4, 2026
From the page to the screen: the alchemy of adaptation
Boom in streaming services sees more books adapted for TV — but it is not always an easy fit
MovieGuide
· Jul 9, 2026
Netflix Adds Publisher Videos From Major Brands
Netflix will add short-form and mid-length videos from several major digital publishers next month, widening its push beyond...
Sweden Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Netflix expands into short-form lifestyle and news clips
Netflix expands into short-form lifestyle and news clips
MobileSyrup
· Jul 10, 2026
Streaming in Canada on Apple TV, Crave, Netflix and Prime Video [July 6-12]
Wondering what to watch on streaming? Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable new movies and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies []
India TV News
· Jul 7, 2026
'2-step verification': Couple ties hands with a dupatta during hill trek, internet reacts
There is no dearth of interesting travel videos on social media platforms. Every once in a while, however, a simple video makes an impression and gets shared by thousands of people. Be it awe-inspiring views of nature or a funny mistake people make while travelling, people love sharing these videos as they have some relatable aspect to them. But this time, it's the ingenious idea that a couple had when hiking in the hills.
ComicBook.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Michael Bay’s Cult Classic Canceled Sci-Fi Series Becomes a Top 3 Netflix U.S. Hit, 8 Years Later
Image Courtesy of TNT Michael Bay has a cult classic TV series that was canceled eight years ago but has suddenly become a Netflix hit again in the United States. One of the best things about streaming services like Netflix is that they offer older movies and TV shows a chance to find a new audience, and this is []
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Related coverage for "Netflix is adding short-form video from Variety, Rolling Stone, and BuzzFeed as it competes with YouTube and TikTok": SundayTimes — From the page to the screen: the alchemy of adaptation. MovieGuide — Netflix Adds Publisher Videos From Major Brands. Sweden Herald — Netflix expands into short-form lifestyle and news clips. MobileSyrup — Streaming in Canada on Apple TV, Crave, Netflix and Prime Video [July 6-12]. India TV News — '2-step verification': Couple ties hands with a dupatta during hill trek, internet reacts. ComicBook.com — Michael Bay’s Cult Classic Canceled Sci-Fi Series Becomes a Top 3 Netflix U.S. Hit, 8 Years Later