Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1858, Stewart Culin, American ethnographer and author (died 1929) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1927, Ian Reed, Australian discus thrower (died 2020) was born. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ryan Grim, Drop Site News Report That Graham Platner's Victim Was Sort of Asking for It (A Massage)

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July 8, 2026

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Ryan Grim, Drop Site News Report That Graham Platner's Victim Was Sort of Asking for It (A Massage)
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Sky News - Business

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· Feb 10, 2026

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Face2Face Africa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Shannon Sharpe explains why he doesn’t burp or fart around women 

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe recently opened up about some of his dating icks and explained why he was against doing those things around women. Per Complex, Sharpe, 58, weighed in on the topic with Pour Minds hosts Drea Nicole and Lex P on Club Shay Shay. The Pro Football Hall of Famer shared his...

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 2, 2026

A Server Put More Than 50 Handwritten Notes in a Customer’s Takeout — His Phone Call Back Left the Entire Staff in Tears

This is such a sweet story. The post A Server Put More Than 50 Handwritten Notes in a Customer’s Takeout — His Phone Call Back Left the Entire Staff in Tears appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

Teen footballer who went missing on 4th of July found dead

The body of missing footballer Nolan Wells was found off Horn Island. He vanished during Fourth of July celebrations after a boat trip with friends. Search teams combed the island and surrounding waters for the missing teenager. His family is heartbroken and seeking privacy during their grief. Authorities are investigating the cause of his untimely death.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

New Details Emerge in Teen Athlete’s Mysterious Death

Facebook/Christine WonsleyThe mystery surrounding the death of Mississippi football player Nolan Wells has taken another turn after the mother of one of his friends revealed why the group left Horn Island without him hours before he vanished.Wells, an 18-year-old wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College, disappeared during a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His body was recovered on Monday near the area where he had last been seen alive.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Irish Star

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· Jul 13, 2026

Inside Jesse Watters' life away from Fox News as he celebrates his 48th birthday

Fox News host Jesse Watters celebrated his 48th birthday this week. From his marriage to wife Emma DiGiovine to his family life and personal controversies, here's everything you need to know about the controversial anchor's life away from the cameras.

The Suburban

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· Jul 4, 2026

Chris Noth

Chris Mr Big Noth on stage.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 5, 2026

'Suits’ Alum Rick Hoffman Reveals ‘Intense’ Secrets to Recent Weight Loss

Suits alum Rick Hoffman is detailing the secrets behind his wellness and weight loss journey. “Circlingback,” Hoffman, 56, recently captioned an Instagram selfie, where he posed in a checked button-down shirt and gray slacks. He added over his photo, “Been a min.” Without elaborating further on his social media hiatus, several Instagram users quickly offered []

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 4, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb: Pain First, Payoff Later?

Bristol Myers Squibb: Pain First, Payoff Later?

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 1, 2026

Matt Miller’s charitable efforts face scrutiny amid life-threatening car crash

The sports media world was rocked last week when ESPN analyst Matt Miller tweeted he had lost an arm in a near-fatal car accident. Support for Miller poured in from all corners of the internet, and a GoFundMe posted by his sister-in-law was promoted by high-profile ESPN colleagues, with donations from Pat McAfee, Mina Kimes, and

Upworthy

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· Jul 9, 2026

Quivering and filled with happy tears, man shares a touching story on a ‘good news’ phone

I think the social media stuff is weird and there's a lot of it around here, but I don't know, for some reason the phone felt like a good person to tell. The post Quivering and filled with happy tears, man shares a touching story on a ‘good news’ phone appeared first on Upworthy.

Mississippi Free Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Officials Seek Public’s Help in Nolan Wells Death Investigation as Misinformation Spreads

Days after the discovery of 18-year-old Nolan Wells’ body on Horn Island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, law enforcement is requesting help from members of the public as investigators seek information on what happened leading up to his July 4 disappearance and death. The post Officials Seek Public’s Help in Nolan Wells Death Investigation as Misinformation Spreads appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Live Love Fruit

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· Mar 20, 2026

10 Foods That Cause Gout Flare Ups

That sudden, throbbing pain in your joint (often in the middle of the night) isn’t something you forget easily. For Read More » The post 10 Foods That Cause Gout Flare Ups appeared first on Live Love Fruit.

URL Media

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Nolan Was a Special Soul’: Missing Teen’s Mother Heartbroken, Asks for Time to Grieve

The post ‘Nolan Was a Special Soul’: Missing Teen’s Mother Heartbroken, Asks for Time to Grieve appeared first on URL Media.

The 19th News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why is gynecology still using a Civil War-era tool?

This article was copublished with Truthdig. Taylor Townsell remembers her OBGYN reassuring her that her IUD insertion would feel like “just a pinch.” The pain came a split second later. The 32-year-old described it to Truthdig in still-vivid detail: “Bright, electric, as if my body had become nothing but nerve endings.” She passed out. Six []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 13, 2026

Patients face a thicket of red tape trying to maintain consistent health coverage

By the time Derion Blackman collapsed in front of a Dollar General in Kissimmee, Florida, in March, he had been waiting two months to regain access to some of the vital medications he’d been taking since undergoing a heart transplant two years ...

DNyuz

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· Jul 1, 2026

Taylor Sheridan sounds off on Kevin Costner’s explosive ‘Yellowstone’ exit after rumored clash

“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan made a rare comment about Kevin Costner’s departure from the western drama, years after their rumored feud behind the scenes. In his Sunday appearance on the “Bill Simmons Podcast,” the producer, 56, claimed the “Bodyguard” star, 71, was initially “only supposed to be in the first three seasons.” “That was in []

Free Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

The Mysterious Death of Nolan Wells

No news story has African Americans more riled up than the death of Nolan Wells, the young African American student-athlete who lifeless body was pulled from the waters of Horn Island in Mississippi the Monday after he and his friends gathered there for a boating trip on the fourth of July. There are few media outlets, traditional and social that this news story has not saturated thus the details of which will not be rehashed here.

Legit.ng

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· Jun 21, 2026

"He makes me happy": Frank Edoho’s ex shares loved-Up photo with new man

Sandra Onyenucheya shares a romantic photo with a mystery man, sparking curiosity and discussion among fans following her past links to singer Chike.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Jill Biden accused of ‘orchestrated buying’ after memoir oddly disappears from NYT bestseller list

Sky News host James Morrow claims eyebrows have been raised over the sales numbers for former first lady Jill Biden’s memoir. “Some eyebrows have been raised after her memoir popped up to the very top of the New York Times bestseller rankings and then fell right away,” he said. “The sharp drop has sparked allegations that the book reached the top through orchestrated buying campaigns instead of real consumer demand.”

The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Florida group home sued after resident allegedly contracts ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria

David Nolan-Hersey, a 34-year-old who lived in the All About Living Inc. group home, lost two of his fingers from necrotizing fasciitis, the lawsuit states

Freakonomics

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· Nov 2, 2015

Introducing “Question of the Day,” a New Dubner Podcast

One of the best things about being a journalist is getting to ask questions. Stephen Dubner has been doing this for years, accumulating fascinating bits of knowledge, hidden insights, and wild stories. By now he knows at least a little bit about a lot of things. The post Introducing “Question of the Day,” a New Dubner Podcast appeared first on Freakonomics.

E! Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Cause of Death, CTE Diagnosis Confirmed

Heartbreaking new details are coming to light about Marshawn Kneeland's death. After the Dallas Cowboys player died at age 24 last November, researchers who conducted a post-mortem brain analysis...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Who is Tracestin Shepherd? Nolan Wells' friend breaks silence on viral video as family doubts circumstances, ‘That’s me’

A friend of Nolan Wells share his grief and details of the Fourth of July trip amid ongoing investigations into his death.

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