Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1977, Neil Harris, English footballer and manager was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Nintendo’s plan for the Switch 2 makes a lot more sense than Xbox or PS5 – Reader’s Feature
A reader argues that, despite the complaints, Nintendo’s software line-up makes plenty of sense, given the changing market into which it launched.
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This article was published by Metro, a source frequently categorized with a lean left bias based in United Kingdom. Our narrative intelligence engine continuously monitors coverage from this outlet to track framing, bias, and rhetorical patterns. Our initial algorithmic scan of this specific piece did not flag high-confidence rhetorical techniques, suggesting a generally straightforward reporting style or neutral framing. By understanding the editorial perspective of Metro, readers can better contextualize the information presented and compare it across our broader media matrix to find the real narrative.
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Metro
· Jun 27, 2026
Nintendo Switch Online is what Game Pass wanted to be – Reader’s Feature
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
Crimson Desert on Switch 2 "is not just a simple port," Pearl Abyss CEO says, but devs want the open-world game on "as many platforms as possible"
Crimson Desert on Switch 2 "is not just a simple port," Pearl Abyss CEO says, but devs want the open-world game on "as many platforms as possible"
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Related coverage for "Nintendo’s plan for the Switch 2 makes a lot more sense than Xbox or PS5 – Reader’s Feature": Metro — Nintendo Switch Online is what Game Pass wanted to be – Reader’s Feature. Gamesradar — Star Fox review: "Soars on the Nintendo Switch 2" . ZDNet — This Switch 2 bundle includes a free game during Prime Day - but it won't last long. SVG — 5 Essential Xbox Series X/S Features That You Have To Enable Yourself. Kotaku — 12 Great Nintendo Switch Games To Play On A Summer Beach Vacation. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ho98fjFoKZx5B8fUtAtzdW.jpg — Crimson Desert on Switch 2 "is not just a simple port," Pearl Abyss CEO says, but devs want the open-world game on "as many platforms as possible"