Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1628, Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581) passed away. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1922, Leslie Brooks, American actress (died 2011) was born. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) 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 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Netflix is reportedly considering always-on channels and bundles, which is to say, cable

The Next Web

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July 12, 2026

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Netflix is reportedly considering always-on channels and bundles, which is to say, cable

Netflix executives have reportedly discussed adding always-on live channels to the service. The channels would run genre-based programming around the clock, all comedies or all action films, according to a Wall Street Journal report relayed by The Verge. They have also discussed folding rival streaming subscriptions into Netflix itself. Peacock was named specifically, appearing as a [] This story continues at The Next Web

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The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 30, 2026

The Best Streaming Deals on Sling TV

Plus, a breakdown of the streaming service's core plans and add-ons.

Portside

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· Jun 28, 2026

PBS Is the Best Streaming Service of the Year So Far

PBS Is the Best Streaming Service of the Year So Far Marti Sun, 06/28/2026 - 18:29

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

3 Best HBO Max Movies to Watch This Weekend (June 26-28)

HBO Max wants you to keep subscribing to its premium streaming service. That’s why Warner Bros. scheduled its best content for the last half of the month, with House of the Dragon season 3 debuting and Larry David’s new original series dropping this weekend. It also means HBO Max has some new movies for you []

MobileSyrup

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· 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 []

The i Paper

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· Jul 5, 2026

I’m a TV editor – the best streaming service is free

Forget Apple TV, Disney+ and Netflix - the best streaming service comes from a traditional British broadcaster

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· Jun 25, 2026

The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu, and more (June 26-28)

The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu, and more (June 26-28)

Boston.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

All the new movies and TV shows streaming now (July 2026)

A full list of what to watch that's streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount+, Apple TV, and Peacock in July 2026. The post All the new movies and TV shows streaming now (July 2026) appeared first on Boston.com.

The Week

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· Jun 30, 2026

Streaming: Will Fox’s Roku deal let it cut the cord?

Streaming: Will Fox’s Roku deal let it cut the cord?

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

HBO Mistake Lists The Wrong Version of Suicide Squad (So Look Out)

One of the great things about having so much entertainment available at any given time thanks to cable and streaming services is exactly that: having so much entertainment available. But those sort of riches does come with the challenge of figuring what to watch as well as when and how. That’s where the channel guide []

Polygon

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· Jul 3, 2026

10 new movies to watch this weekend on Prime Video, Netflix and HBO Max (July 3-5)

We're ready for the long weekend

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· Jul 2, 2026

The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Disney Plus and more (July 3-5)

The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Disney Plus and more (July 3-5)

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 9, 2026

We Thought We Beat Cable. We Were Wrong.

Cable television, the source you turn to if you’re looking for a veritable cornucopia of drug commercials with bits of mid-tier shows aired between them, is not doing great. Of the top 10 programs for the 2025-2026 season, seven were available only on streaming platforms. The other three were available both on streaming and on ...

SundayTimes

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· 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

Legit.ng

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· Jul 13, 2026

Why Netflix is launching live channels to rival Pay-TV

Netflix plans to launch always-on live TV channels, challenging DStv and GOtv with continuous programming and exploring subscription bundles for enhanced engagement.

DNyuz

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘The Bear’ and 7 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week

Between streaming and cable, viewers have a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that are airing or streaming this week, June 22-28. Details and times are subject to change. An almost history lesson, the four elements and a place to call home. Sometimes, you have []

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Netflix Is Exploring Always-On Live TV Channels as Engagement Rates Slip

Netflix is evaluating 24/7 linear channels for subscribers, replicating the cable format it spent years arguing was obsolete, The Wall Street Journal reported. Declining engagement between original series seasons is driving the exploration, alongside talks on Peacock bundles and a reported bid for Letterboxd.

CNET

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· Jul 8, 2026

48 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now

Check out some old classics and great new releases on Netflix now.

Mashable

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· Jul 13, 2026

Hurry — its your last chance to save 40% on a year of HBO Max

HBO Max annual subscriptions are still on sale for 40 off through July 15. Score a year of ad-free streaming for as low as 11/month.

Metro

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· Jul 11, 2026

All 12 seasons of ‘amazing’ crime drama streaming on Netflix now

The show aired its final episode in 2017.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 9, 2026

NETFLIX MULLS LIVE TV PIVOT...

NETFLIX MULLS LIVE TV PIVOT... (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Once Unimaginable, Publishers Preparing to Opt Out of GOOGLE Search...Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked...

Variety

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· Jun 23, 2026

DIRECTV’s MyEntertainment Genre Pack Is One of the Best Ways to Keep Up With Pop Culture

With constantly changing content slates, consumers often struggle when determining which subscriptions or cable services are best suited to meet their evolving needs. DIRECTV’s Genre Packs put an end to the back and forth, consolidating options for an experience geared towards individual interests, without all the extras. For all the pop culture lovers, here’s some []

The West Australian

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· Jun 27, 2026

Winter TV Guide: Must-watch shows and series worth watching as weather gets colder

Your ultimate winter TV guide is here, from blockbuster returns to gripping local dramas, here are the must-watch shows, series and specials keeping you on the couch this season.

Digital Trends

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· Jun 29, 2026

Comcast’s breakup is the bluntest warning yet that the cable bundle is losing its grip

Comcast's NBCUniversal split should not disrupt Peacock or Xfinity right away, but it signals a deeper break between internet service and streaming perks as the old cable bundle loses power.

Ars Technica

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Weather Channel increases streaming subscription prices by up to $20

Livestreaming the channel through its app now starts at 5 per month.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rom-com that will restore your faith in the genre - and make you cry

In this week's What to Watch, deputy TV editor Meg Watson, recommends the TV shows to watch right now.

GB News

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Weekend - Sunday 12th July 2026

A lively look at all the latest live and breaking news for the weekend from around the UK with our network of GB News reporters, plus views and debate from a wide range of perspectives.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ireland is in danger of becoming less culturally sovereign. Here's why.

If we’re not careful about our media landscape, it’ll be Netflix’s world.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 10, 2026

Footprints Backs Karnataka’s Proposed Daycare Safety Mandate

Live CCTV for parents shouldn’t be a new regulation; it should already be the industry’s reflex.

The Tribune

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· Jun 24, 2026

US VP Vance’s appearance takes ABC’s “The View” to highest-rated telecast in over 18 months

ABC News' daytime talk show The View delivered its most-watched telecast in more than one-and-a-half years following an appearance by US Vice President JD Vance.

BoingBoing

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· Jul 13, 2026

Turn your Plex library into live cable with Bunny Ears TV

Streaming services and Plex are both great ways to spend a lot of time scrolling through options without actually watching anything. A new app takes all your Plex content and plugs it into a live TV guide. Bunny Ears TV, just released for Apple TV, connects to Plex and generates an on-screen retro cable TV guide. — Read the rest The post Turn your Plex library into live cable with Bunny Ears TV appeared first on Boing Boing.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

LIVE: Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will 'Definitely' Retaliate for Russian Attack on Kyiv | Al Arabiya ...

Al Arabiya English presents our brand new six-hour livestream showcasing today’s Al Arabiya News shows. In today’s livestream you can see W News with Leigh Ann Gerrans, Counterpoints with Melinda Nucifora, Global News Today presented by Tom Burges Watson, a later in-studio edition of W News Extra, America Unfiltered with Ellie Cohanim, and a selection of other special interviews with leading political figures.

profootballtalk

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· Jul 2, 2026

NFL Network-Comcast standoff enters its third month

Xfinity cable viewers still can't watch NFL Network, and won't have NFL RedZone if a deal isn't reached by Week One.

Engadget

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· Jul 9, 2026

The BBC and Channel 4 are in talks to merge streaming services... yet again

The BBC wanted to launch a UK-wide streaming service with ITV and Channel 4 in 2007... and again in 2017... will the third time be the charm?

Scary Mommy

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· Jun 26, 2026

23 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In July

Here are all the new family-friendly movies and TV shows hitting Netflix this month, from live sports to the premiere of 'Little House on the Prairie.'

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