Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1944, Bruce DuMont, American broadcaster and political analyst was born. In 1958, Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival. In 1960, Steve Murphy, Canadian journalist was born. In 1962, Lisa Randall, American physicist and academic was born. In 1985, Alex Hirsch, American animator and television producer was born. In 2006, The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1 is launched. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, Danny Villanueva, American football player and broadcaster, co-founded Univision (born 1937) passed away. In 2018, An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
One of EE TV's biggest omissions is coming in a free update, unlocking thousands of new films and TV

Watch television via EE TV? You've just unlocked thousands of movies, films, and documentaries to stream on this set-top box. It's all thanks to a new update that brings one of the biggest omissions to EE TV.Disney+ is rolling out to EE TV Box Pro and EE TV Box Edge. The House of Mouse launched its dedicated streaming service back in early 2020, bringing together classic animation and modern family-friendly films under the Walt Disney brand, as well as movies and series from Pixar, 20th Century Fox, FX, Searchlight Pictures, Marvel Studios, National Geographic, Hulu, and more.It's always refreshing its library with a swathe of new content, including blockbuster movies, brand new originals, exclusive hit shows, and live sports via ESPN. Recent additions include Disney’s Zootropolis 2, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, The Testaments, FX’s The Beauty, and National Geographic’s Tucci in Italy. Upcoming premieres like British comedy-drama Alice and Steve and a new season of FX’s The Bear will be added to Disney+ in the coming weeks. Everything is included as part of the subscription.EE TV Box Pro and EE TV Box Edge are some of the last set-top boxes to receive a Disney+ app. Rival hardware from Roku, Fire TV, Virgin Media, and Sky TV have been able to stream exclusive shows and films from Disney+ since its debut in the UK, or soon thereafter. EE relaunched its set-top boxes — wiping BT branding from older hardware — as part of a major overhaul a few years ago.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSNew XBOX controller and console to release soonBest VPN dealsRoku sold in £16.4bn deal, what does this mean for YOU?Google's £3 upgrade to restore missing Windows 10 security patchesSky Glass Gen 2 review With Disney+ now available, EE TV offers access to a wider range of films, series and originals without the need to switch devices. That means less time flicking between HDMI sources — and more time watching Disney+. Disney+ offers a range of monthly subscription options starting from £5.99 and topping out at £14.99, depending on the picture quality, number of devices, and interest in ESPN sports fixtures. Disney+ offers annual subscriptions, which work out as 12 months for the price of 10, if you're willing to pay upfront.Disney+ Standard with Ads – £5.99 per monthDisney+ Standard – £9.99 per month / £99.90 per yearDisney+ Premium - £14.99 per month / £149.90 per yearCommenting on the launch, EE Director of Product, Home and TV, Luciano Oliveira said: It's our goal to make EE TV a go-to destination for great entertainment, and adding the Disney+ app reinforces that by bringing an even broader mix of much-loved content to the platform. From big new releases to iconic series and timeless family favourites, it gives customers more of what they love, all in one place. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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