Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1926, Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008) was born. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1995, Dante Exum, Australian basketball player was born. In 1999, Konstantinos Kollias, Greek general and politician, 168th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1901) passed away. In 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. In 2013, Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and singer (born 1982) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Robert Downey, Jr Justifies Return to the MCU As Doctor Doom, “I Can Play the Best Villain”

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Robert Downey Jr. will always be an iconic part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but many had come to terms with the fact that he wouldn’t be an active part of it after Iron Man’s heroic death in Avengers: Endgame. That all changed when the Russo Brothers revealed that Downey Jr. would be returning to []

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· Jul 9, 2026

Avengers: Doomsday Reveals First Look at Dr. Doom’s Throne (& It’s a Major Comics Change)

Marvel fans are still waiting for their first proper look at Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. The actor made an uncredited cameo as the villain in the Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scene (his face wasn’t shown on camera) and has been absent from the four Doomsday teasers released during Avatar: []

Variety

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· Jun 22, 2026

Tom Holland Told Zendaya ‘Right Away’ That ‘Robert Downey Jr. Is Coming Back’ to Marvel After Finding Out Early About ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Tom Holland knew Robert Downey Jr. was returning to Marvel as Doctor Doom long before the studio announced it to the public. Holland is infamous among Marvel fans for letting spoilers slip early (the YouTube compilation titled “Tom Holland Spoiling Marvel Movies for 13 Minutes Straight” has 21 million views), but he managed to keep Downey’s news a []

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· Jul 6, 2026

Final Fantasy 7 Actor Guarantees You Will Cry While Playing Revelation

The final entry in the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy is set to be a tearjerker.

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· Jun 24, 2026

Robert Downey Jr. says Doctor Doom's theme in Avengers: Doomsday affected "every day" of filming the MCU villain

Robert Downey Jr. says Doctor Doom's theme in Avengers: Doomsday affected "every day" of filming the MCU villain

Polygon

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· Jul 8, 2026

Marvel Rivals may have solved season 9's Apocalypse murder mystery

NetEase Games teased Marvel Rivals' next big villain for season 10 with Apocalypse's murder, but fans have already figured it out: Gorr did it.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Doom creator John Romero praises the devs who carried on id Software's legacy as Microsoft reportedly lays off half of the studio: "The last few games showed real care, skill, and respect"

Doom creator John Romero praises the devs who carried on id Software's legacy as Microsoft reportedly lays off half of the studio: "The last few games showed real care, skill, and respect"

DualShockers

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· Jul 11, 2026

Dead by Daylight: 10 Video Game Villains That Should Become Killers

These 10 terrifying horror video game antagonists would make for great playable Killers in Dead by Daylight in future crossover chapters.

Irish Star

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· Jul 10, 2026

Succession star Brian Cox looks completely different as he's seen filming in a wheelchair

Brian Cox is starring in Dexter: Resurrection Don Framt, which focuses on an infamous, retired serial killer who terrorized Manhattan decades ago and still taunts his victims

E! Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

How The Bear Season 5 Paid Tribute to Rob Reiner After His 2025 Death

The loss of Rob Reiner is still echoing across Hollywood. In one of the legendary filmmaker’s final roles before he and wife Michele Singer Reiner were killed in December, he headed to the small...

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tom Holland spilled major ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ spoiler to Zendaya

'Spider-Man' star told wife 'right away' after Robert Downey Jr. shared he was coming back to play Doctor Doom

DNyuz

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mewgenics Is a Mischievous Game About Breeding Cats

This year New York Times critics have reviewed video games including Resident Evil Requiem, the latest installment in the horror franchise; 007 First Light, a James Bond adventure; and Zero Parades, a spy role-playing game by the creators of Disco Elysium. Here are a few other games that have stood out: Mewgenics Reviewed on the []

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· Jul 13, 2026

Kevin Feige all but confirms a major Avengers: Doomsday character is showing up in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Kevin Feige all but confirms a major Avengers: Doomsday character is showing up in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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· Jul 4, 2026

How Larry David Helped Rob Reiner Get the ‘Last Word’ on Trump

John Johnson/HBORob Reiner was one of Donald Trump’s longest-running and harshest critics, calling him “the single-most unqualified human being to ever assume the presidency of the United States” and “mentally unfit.” When Reiner and his wife, Michele, were murdered in December 2025 (allegedly by their son Nick), the president showed his true colors by slamming the celebrated comedian as “a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star” who suffered from a “massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Arizona Daily Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

In His Day: Sunday’s Comic

In His Day: Sunday’s Comic

Kotaku

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· Jul 9, 2026

Resident Evil’s Albert Wesker Voice Actor Dropped From Convention After Abuse Allegations [Update]

Craig Burnatowski played antagonist Albert Wesker in Resident Evil 4’s remake

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 24, 2026

Jack Quaid to Voice Gravitator in ‘Invincible’ Animated Series

The character will appear in season 5 of Robert Kirkman's superhero spoof, alongside Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and J. K. Simmons.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in July 2026

We've picked out the best horror, sci-fi, and genre titles coming to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and beyond.

IGN

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· Jul 1, 2026

Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Targets 10-12 Hours, With 40% of That Being Endgame Content

Gameplay-wise, the Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC should please fans of Doom Eternal’s more aerial-focused combat.

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Related coverage for "Robert Downey, Jr Justifies Return to the MCU As Doctor Doom, “I Can Play the Best Villain”": ComicBook.com — Avengers: Doomsday Reveals First Look at Dr. Doom’s Throne (& It’s a Major Comics Change). Variety — Tom Holland Told Zendaya ‘Right Away’ That ‘Robert Downey Jr. Is Coming Back’ to Marvel After Finding Out Early About ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. TheGamer — Final Fantasy 7 Actor Guarantees You Will Cry While Playing Revelation. Gamesradar — Robert Downey Jr. says Doctor Doom's theme in Avengers: Doomsday affected "every day" of filming the MCU villain . Polygon — Marvel Rivals may have solved season 9's Apocalypse murder mystery . https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hBpeSny3X6g4JAGcNhKPRQ.jpg — Doom creator John Romero praises the devs who carried on id Software's legacy as Microsoft reportedly lays off half of the studio: "The last few games showed real care, skill, and respect" . DualShockers — Dead by Daylight: 10 Video Game Villains That Should Become Killers. Irish Star — Succession star Brian Cox looks completely different as he's seen filming in a wheelchair. E! Online — How The Bear Season 5 Paid Tribute to Rob Reiner After His 2025 Death. Toronto Sun — Tom Holland spilled major ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ spoiler to Zendaya. DNyuz — Mewgenics Is a Mischievous Game About Breeding Cats. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yNQvSwQ9pPMpH4W3YkjcpB.jpg — Kevin Feige all but confirms a major Avengers: Doomsday character is showing up in Spider-Man: Brand New Day . The Daily Beast — How Larry David Helped Rob Reiner Get the ‘Last Word’ on Trump. Arizona Daily Independent — In His Day: Sunday’s Comic. Kotaku — Resident Evil’s Albert Wesker Voice Actor Dropped From Convention After Abuse Allegations [Update]. The Hollywood Reporter — Jack Quaid to Voice Gravitator in ‘Invincible’ Animated Series. Gizmodo — The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in July 2026. IGN — Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Targets 10-12 Hours, With 40% of That Being Endgame Content