Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1950, J. R. Morgan, Welsh author and academic was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 1998, Panagiotis Kondylis, Greek philosopher and author (born 1943) passed away. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Occasional Surprises

Eschaton

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June 29, 2026

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Not that you have to hand it to them.Just now: SCOTUS sides with grace periods for mail voting!In a 5-4 decision by Barrett, with Roberts 3 liberals, court says that it's alright for mail ballots to be received after Election Day (*as long as they were sent by then*).https://t.co/9ynHklzmVV— Taniel (@Taniel) June 29, 2026 The correct call on all this voting stuff is obvious no matter which side you imagine it benefits (and I am not sure the Trumpers are correct in how they imagine that, for some of this).

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Metro

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· Jun 29, 2026

6 Hollyoaks lives change forever in huge episode as very unexpected secrets explode

A life-changing evening for six show characters.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 26, 2026

Michael Fassbender & Katherine Waterston tease Season 2 of ‘The Agency’

Stars of hit espionage thriller promise lots of surprises in store as series returns

Gizmodo

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· Jun 25, 2026

Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Still Feels Off-Balance in Season 2

The live‑action sequel stretches nostalgia across an overlong season with a few bright sparks, but none strong enough to justify its existence.

The West Australian

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· Jun 28, 2026

Man charged with murder, torture after baby boy’s death in Bundaberg, Queensland

Police have revealed a shocking update more than two years after the death of a four-month-old boy in Queensland.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

K-dramas, Muppets, comedies and Brit crime hits: Here are 15 hidden TV gems well worth bingeing

Satires and subtitled dramas, thrillers and local heartwarmers headline our list of 2026’s most brilliant but unsung shows.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 4, 2026

“Never Again!”: Woman Feels So Relieved After Friend Finally Moves Out That She’s Planning to Reject All Future Visit

Sometimes, a one-time thing can easily become more frequent than you expect. The post “Never Again!”: Woman Feels So Relieved After Friend Finally Moves Out That She’s Planning to Reject All Future Visit appeared first on TwistedSifter.

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Related coverage for "Occasional Surprises": Metro — 6 Hollyoaks lives change forever in huge episode as very unexpected secrets explode. Toronto Sun — Michael Fassbender & Katherine Waterston tease Season 2 of ‘The Agency’. Gizmodo — Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Still Feels Off-Balance in Season 2. The West Australian — Man charged with murder, torture after baby boy’s death in Bundaberg, Queensland. Brisbane Times — K-dramas, Muppets, comedies and Brit crime hits: Here are 15 hidden TV gems well worth bingeing. TwistedSifter — “Never Again!”: Woman Feels So Relieved After Friend Finally Moves Out That She’s Planning to Reject All Future Visit