Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1499, Amerigo Vespucci sights what is now Amapá State in Brazil. In 1927, Prime Minister of Japan Tanaka Giichi convenes an eleven-day conference to discuss Japan's strategy in China. The Tanaka Memorial, a forged plan for world domination, is later claimed to be a secret report leaked from this conference. In 1943, Ravi Batra, Indian-American economist and academic was born. In 1966, J. J. Abrams, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1976, Air France Flight 139 (Tel Aviv-Athens-Paris) is hijacked en route to Paris by the PFLP and redirected to Entebbe, Uganda. In 1980, The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board. In 1999, Georgios Papadopoulos, Greek colonel and politician, 169th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1919) passed away. In 2013, NASA launches the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph space probe to observe the Sun. In 2017, A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts with Ukrainian connections around the globe. In 2024, U.S. president Joe Biden debates former U.S president Donald Trump. The debate leads to Biden's withdrawal from the election on July 21. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Prime Day 2026: The Best Deals on Asus ROG Laptops, Monitors, And More

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Prime Day 2026: The Best Deals on Asus ROG Laptops, Monitors, And More

Deal events like Prime Day are a great time to counteract a bit of the damage the RAM shortage and supply chain issues have caused to PC hardware prices in the last couple years. Especially if you're in the market for Republic of Gamers gear. Through its ROG line, Asus has become a mainstay of the PC gaming space, and quite a few of its gaming laptops, monitors, and accessories are on sale for Prime Day. Thankfully, you won't have wade through hundreds of Amazon listings to find some of the best deals, we went ahead and did that for you. Here's a look at what we found. Asus ROG gaming laptops The Asus ROG Strix series of laptops has made a name for itself over the years as reliable and high-performing portable gaming rigs. One of the standout deals we found is a discount on the Asus ROG Strix G16, a compact powerhouse that features a 2.5K LED screen, 32GB of RAM, and a mobile version of the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU. Another one in the Strix series, the G18, is also on sale. It features a larger 18-inch display but isn't quite as powerful as the discounted Strix G16. The G18 capable hardware though--you can spec it up to an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, a 1TB SSD and an Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU. That's as solid amount of horsepower, and you will definitely be able to run recent releases on its 1080p screen. Another ROG laptop we found on sale is the Asus ROG Flow Z13. It's not as high-performing as its siblings here, but if you don't mind a 13-inch display and you're looking for something a little more everyday-carryable, it's worth checking out. Asus ROG Strix G16 -- 2,100 (2,590) 16-inch 2.5K LED 240Hz refresh rate Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU 1TB SSD 32GB RAM Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU Asus ROG Strix G18 -- 1,240 (1,700) 18-inch 1080p LED 144Hz refresh rate AMD Ryzen 9 CPU 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU Asus ROG Flow Z13 -- 1,610 (2,100) 13-inch 2.5K LED 180Hz refresh rate AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 CPU 1TB SSD 32GB RAM RDNA 3.5 onboard graphics Asus gaming monitors Monitors are one of the most expensive but impactful ways you can upgrade your gaming setup. That's why it's always nice to a broad assortment of them included in sales like Prime Day. These Asus monitors were designed specifically for gaming, and they offer high-resolution display panels and esports-level refresh rates. Other gamer-centric features include ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur), variable refresh rates, and a gamer-aesthetic styling with built-in RGB lighting. Several models are on sale, ranging in size from 27 to 32 inches. Asus ROG Swift 27in OLED monitor -- 664 (was 800) Asus ROG Strix 32in 4K OLED monitor -- 814 (was 1100) Asus ROG Strix 27in 1440p monitor -- 549 (was 649) Asus ROG Strix 26.5in 1440p QD-OLED monitor -- 534 (was 759) Asus ROG Strix 32in 4K OLED monitor -- 699 (was 999) Asus gaming accessories What's a gaming setup without a slick mouse and keyboard? Models like the ROG Falchion Ace and Azoth X mechanical keyboards have feel premium, offer durable build quality, as well as fast-actuation keys and a suite of customization features. The Azoth X also comes equipped with a two-inch OLED display that can be used to monitor your PC stats and play custom animations. It's a little over the top but it's fun to play with. If you're looking for a mouse tuned by esports pros, the ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab mouse is on sale for 76 (was 150). It was co-developed with professional FPS players to provide users with a lightweight and high-performing mouse tuned for competitive gaming. For more Prime Day tech deals, be sure to check out our other coverage, including a big sale on Razer gear. ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Wireless Esports Gaming Mouse -- 76 (150) ASUS ROG Delta II Wireless Gaming Headset -- 143 (230) ASUS ROG Falchion Ace 65 RGB Mechanical Keyboard -- 67 (120) ASUS ROG Azoth X Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard -- 162 (270) For more gaming gear and tech deals, be sure to check out our Prime Day coverage hub--and hit up the sale on Razer gear Amazon Prime Day 2026 (June 23-26) Video games, Blu-rays, Lego, and tech for the lowest prices of 2026. 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