Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1964, Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1969, Ken Jeong, American actor, comedian, and physician was born. In 1981, Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist was born. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1983, Marco Pomante, Italian footballer was born. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2005, Robert E. Ogren, American zoologist (born 1922) passed away. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Pokemon Playful Partners Line Brings Licensed Pet Gear That Doesn’t Feel Like a Joke

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If you’re a Pokemon fan and a pet owner (a “pawrent,” if you will), there’s a fine line between wanting your dog to rep your fandom, and settling for licensed pet accessories that feel like they were designed by someone who has never actually owned a dog. Flimsy clasps, faded prints, fabric that gives up []

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Latestly.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

GTA 6 Viral Contract: Man Asks Girlfriend To Sign ‘No Interruptions’ Agreement Before Launch

A man's humorous 'GTA 6 contract' asking his girlfriend not to interrupt him during the game's launch week has gone viral across Reddit and social media. The playful agreement includes rules such as not walking in front of the TV during missions and avoiding the phrase 'it's just a game.' The post has sparked debate while highlighting the excitement surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Game Industry’s Most Dangerous Marketing Trick

You just purchased a new card game, and now you are being marketed the “adult extension pack.” The pack does not add strategy, complexity, or deeper gameplay. It simply adds crude sex jokes and innuendo. While it may seem harmless, the practice of marketing erotica, drugs, and profanity as “adult” may be more harmful than ...

BoingBoing

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· Jul 3, 2026

Milo the cat lost his favorite pom pom, so he got 200 more

This video of a cat and his adorable favorite toy took me on an emotional rollercoaster (with a very happy ending). The video shows a cat named Milo who is deeply attached to a little green pom pom (the kind used for arts and crafts). — Read the rest The post Milo the cat lost his favorite pom pom, so he got 200 more appeared first on Boing Boing.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film

Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Espeon and Umbreon seem to be all the rage, as a wild Hori Pokemon Switch 2 controller has appeared

Espeon and Umbreon seem to be all the rage, as a wild Hori Pokemon Switch 2 controller has appeared

Polygon

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· Jul 11, 2026

Pokémon Go Fest Global codes for free Link Charges

These Pokémon Go codes for free Link Charges will only be valid for a short while. Redeem them while you can!

Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jun 24, 2026

Citizen Sleeper creator explains why they're taking a swing with their new RPG

It's clear from Signet City's reveal trailer that it's going to be an unusual game. After all, you'll be playing a fungal brain parasite that influences multiple hosts across an algae-powered city. But, when creator Gareth Damian Martin and I spoke, they didn't just want to talk about how their game worked – if anything, they seemed happy to leave that discussion until players could play it to find out for themselves. Instead, they wanted to say why they were making this game, and why they were doing it now. After all, in an industry where game developers are closing up shop daily, making a first-person fungalpunk RPG isn't the safe bet. Read more

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

Pokemon TCG Pocket Reveals Adorable New Everyday Wonders Expansion (Here’s Every Confirmed Card)

Courtesy of DeNA and The Pokemon Company If you like to collect only the cutest Pokemon cards like I do, you’re going to want to pay attention to the latest Pokemon TCG Pocket update. After putting an emphasis on strong, fighting types in its Pulsing Aura expansion and Paradox Pokemon for Paradox Drive, the Pokemon TCG mobile app is leaning into all []

The 74

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· Jul 7, 2026

How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate

How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate

Elite Daily

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· Jul 5, 2026

65 Bougie Things Under $20 That Are So Cool

It’s all about being in the know. Here are all the bougie things under 20 that are so cool.

Mashable

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· Jul 12, 2026

Hands-on with Tiny Vinyls new tiny record player

It's an inessential novelty purchase for adult collectors and hobbyists, but it would make a cool gift for a musically inclined kid.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 3, 2026

“You Lied to Us!”: Dungeons & Dragons Player Faces Table Backlash After Exposing a Flawless, Multi-Session Con on His Own Party

He might not have any friends to play with any more. The post “You Lied to Us!”: Dungeons Dragons Player Faces Table Backlash After Exposing a Flawless, Multi-Session Con on His Own Party appeared first on TwistedSifter.

National Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Carney’s Davos speech written at 4 a.m., Trump’s volatile call with Trudeau, and other things we learned from a WSJ article

PM's quips included 'I have to deal with these guys every day' and 'We don’t have a relationship to keep!'

SVG

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· Jun 25, 2026

Pokémon Go Fans Need To Try This Free Cat-Collecting Mobile Game

The only animal better than Pikachu is the kitty you have at home. A new mobile game can turn all the furry feline friends you meet into battle cats.

IGN

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· Jun 25, 2026

The Only Pokémon Pokopia Deal During Prime Day Is a Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle

Score 20 off when you bundle the game with the Switch 2

Global News

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· Jun 27, 2026

AI chatbots are helping people communicate with dating partners. Here are some do’s and don’ts

Whether you love or loathe generative AI chatbots, they're becoming increasingly involved in the business of romance, but what are the dos and don'ts?

Super Cute Kawaii!!

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· Jun 25, 2026

Cute Characters – LINE FRIENDS

Get to know more of the LINE FRIENDS with JOGUMAN, LAZY TAIL CLUB, Pickles the Frog Pikuiku + where to buy kawaii merch. The post Cute Characters – LINE FRIENDS appeared first on Super Cute Kawaii!!.

Cup of Jo Blog

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· Jul 6, 2026

What Funny Things Have You Said as a Parent?

The other evening, it was witching hour, and my three kids were hyped. We had just spent the past hour playing in the backyard. Tag, hide-and-seek, and drawing a never-ending hopscotch grid with chalk on the warm cement. Read more The post What Funny Things Have You Said as a Parent? appeared first on Cup of Jo.

Metro

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· Jul 9, 2026

The 12 best pirate video games and how to play them right now

Hoist the jolly roger and put a parrot upon your shoulder as GameCentral sets sail in search of the best video games involving pirates.

BusinessWorld Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Pokémon pop-up store, running event to commemorate 30 years

THOSE who grew up in the 1990s will remember Pokémon fondly, whether the trading cards, the video games, or the animé. Pikachu and the rest of the adorable, fighting “pocket monsters” established themselves as a fixture on both Game Boy and television screens, and haven’t left the pop culture consciousness since. Back at the beginning, []

DogTime

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· Jul 10, 2026

Dog Can’t Get Enough of His New Twin Toy & Wants Little Girl To Join the Fun

Meeting your lookalike would probably leave anyone doing a double take, and it turns out dogs aren’t much different. When a Blue Staffy named Tommy came face-to-face with a plush toy that looked just like him, he wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. His human sister, Little A, was equally intrigued, and together [] The post Dog Can’t Get Enough of His New Twin Toy Wants Little Girl To Join the Fun appeared first on DogTime.

The Week

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· Jun 25, 2026

Toy Story 5: ‘superb’ to look at but ‘feels a little generic’

Pixar’s latest instalment pits toys against technology

Digital Trends

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· Jul 6, 2026

You don’t need a Switch to play Mario Kart. This YouTube video somehow lets you join the race.

A wildly creative YouTube experiment lets you steer through Rainbow Road and swap Mario Kart characters by changing the video’s caption language.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 2, 2026

Sphere Entertainment: Short Sellers Beware

Sphere Entertainment: Short Sellers Beware

NewsBTC

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· Jun 22, 2026

Pump.fun GO Bounty Feature Draws Backlash Over Risky Crypto Tasks

Pump.fun's GO bounty marketplace is facing backlash over risky and degrading user-created tasks, putting moderation and crypto incentives under scrutiny.

TheGamer

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· Jul 8, 2026

How To Get Pokemon's Popular New Team Rocket Meowth Balloon Plush

Jazwares has revealed a unique new Pokemon plush modeled after Team Rocket's Meowth-shaped hot air balloon from the anime.

Bounding Into Comics

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· Jun 23, 2026

Hideo Kojima Shares OD Details, and It Resembles P.T.

P.T. holds a special place in our hearts. In 2014, the game, which is an acronym for ‘playable teaser,’ was

Irish News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Anthony Gordon: X-rated touchline remark from Mexico boss ‘just a bit of fun’

The England winger took Javier Aguirre’s comment as a compliment.

DualShockers

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Hardest-to-Find Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A has some hard-to-find Pokémon, and not necessarily just because they're rare spawns!

MobileSyrup

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· Jul 7, 2026

YouTubers create version of Mario Kart that’s playable within a video

At 629, the Nintendo Switch 2 is an expensive system, especially once a 50 price increase takes effect in September. That’s to say nothing of its flagship game, Mario Kart World, costing a whopping 110. But thankfully, a pair of crafty YouTubers have published an interactive video in which you can “play” Mario Kart for free — []

The News Letter

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· Jul 7, 2026

Buying the Yoto Player was the simple switch that helped my son forget about his tablet

The Yoto Player has become one of my favourite parenting essentials for encouraging screen free fun.

Jacobin

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fake Accounts Crying Jackpot Are Selling the iGambling Dream

Online gambling operators are no longer selling the promise of luxury but the promise of stability. Through fake Reddit accounts, they peddle stories of groceries bought and rent paid, all supposedly made possible by a lucky break.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 1, 2026

170 Questions to Ask a Guy to Actually Get to Know Him

Funny, flirty, deep, and surprisingly revealing—these Qs can turn small talk into actual connection.

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