Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1959, Charlie Murphy, American actor and comedian (died 2017) was born. In 1967, Richard Herring, English comedian and screenwriter was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
OK, This Is Too Funny. The Left's New 'Hero' Has a Rap Sheet
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The Daily Wire
· Jul 10, 2026
Bright Side: It’s Erling Haaland Summer. Let’s Viking Row.
Welcome to the Bright Side, a weekly roundup of all the good news and ideas you might have missed from the past week. *** Bone Thugs-N-Harmony just got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. If you’re wondering what everyone was doing in 1996, they were listening to the hip-hop group’s hit “Crossroads” on ...
Russia Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Prominent US senator vanishes from spotlight before midterms
Dispatch audio mentioning a “cardiac arrest” at Mitch McConnell’s home has intensified questions over his condition and political future Read Full Article at RT.com
Arizona Daily Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Dodging Bullets: Sunday’s Comic
Dodging Bullets: Sunday’s Comic
Imprimis
· Dec 15, 2025
The Dangers of Undermining U.S. Civil–Military Relations
The video draws service members into a political dispute, sowing discord, which is especially dangerous during periods of political tension. The post The Dangers of Undermining U.S. Civil–Military Relations appeared first on Imprimis.
Crooks and Liars
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump Talked To Teddy Roosevelt. He's Been Dead 100 Yrs.
The republic turns 250 this week, and Blue Amp is marking the occasion the only sane way left: by laughing at the powerful, on purpose. David Shuster counts down the five sharpest political satire clips of the week. At number five, Donald Trump visits the newly finished Teddy Roosevelt library and picks a fight with an AI hologram of Roosevelt—and finds a way to lose. Number four is “Forrest Trump,” a Gump-flavored sendup of the president’s greatest grievances. Number three, “Don’t Harp on Me,” sets aide Natalie Harp’s over-the-top devotion to music. Number two, “What a Mess,” ties together Iran, a 14 million reflecting pool that keeps turning green, and Republicans finally throwing punches at their own side. And at number one, well, you’re just going to have to watch the video and read the piece at Blue Amp Media to see what that is! read more
Washington Examiner
· Jun 26, 2026
As America celebrates 250 years, the Left sends its regrets
The cover illustration of May 11’s New Yorker magazine is titled “Red, White, and Kinda Blue.” It features George Washington looking glum. His jaw is propped disconsolately on his hand in a melancholy pose with his elbow resting on a bar; he nurses a sad martini; an ashtray full of cigarette butts smolders in front []
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