Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1399, Peter Parler, German architect, designed St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge (born 1330) passed away. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1988, Steven R. McQueen, American actor and model was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1997, Josh Hines-Allen, American football player was born. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The best bathroom exhaust fans, according to Consumer Reports

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July 13, 2026

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The best bathroom exhaust fans, according to Consumer Reports

A weak bathroom fan leaves mirrors foggy after a shower. Consumer Reports tested airflow and noise to find standout picks

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ComicBook.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Steam Game With “Overwhelmingly Positive” Rating Now Free to Keep

A Steam game with an “overwhelmingly positive” rating is now free to keep if downloaded between now and June 28. For those that do not know, “Overwhelmingly Positive” is the highest rating possible on Steam, and in this case, is a result of the PC game having a 96 positive review rating across the 1,450 []

Mashable

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· Jun 25, 2026

Steam Summer Sale 2026 arrives: 10 deals to know

Steam's big summer sale is here, and you can save as much as 80 percent on some of the best games of the last decade.

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 5, 2026

The "Magnificent Seven" Ranked From Best to Worst Quarterly Performance -- and Which Ones Are the Best Buys Right Now

These top tech stocks have driven market performance in recent years.

Wolf's Gaming Blog

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· Jun 22, 2026

Steam Machine Price Finally Revealed, Starting At £879/$1049

The Steam Machine has received mixed reviews, praised for its design and quiet performance but criticized for its high pricing. Many see it as an expensive option compared to consoles and custom PCs.

Gamesradar

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· Jun 23, 2026

$1,049 Steam Machine is still a "good value," Valve engineer says, even though it was supposed to be $789 like the Steam Deck

$1,049 Steam Machine is still a "good value," Valve engineer says, even though it was supposed to be $789 like the Steam Deck

Digital Trends

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· Jun 22, 2026

Steam Machine reviews praise Valve’s hardware. The real problem is its four-figure price tag

The first Steam Machine reviews are in, and while critics praise Valve's hardware and SteamOS, many believe its 1,049 price tag is the biggest hurdle.

Irish News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Northern Ireland records sharpest weekly drop in diesel prices since start of Iran crisis

Consumer Council’s weekly survey put the average price of diesel at 156.7p on Thursday

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· Jul 6, 2026

Overwatch escapes "Mostly Negative" Steam reviews 3 years after becoming the worst-rated game on Valve's store: "In 2026, we finally got back to just Overwatch"

Overwatch escapes "Mostly Negative" Steam reviews 3 years after becoming the worst-rated game on Valve's store: "In 2026, we finally got back to just Overwatch"

Polygon

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· Jun 22, 2026

Steam Machine review roundup: critics are torn on Valve's pricey PC

The first reviews of Valve's Steam Machine are in, and hardware critics are underwhelmed by what you get for the price.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 7, 2026

If Your Cologne Still Smells Like Winter, It’s Time for an Upgrade—These Are the 6 Best for the Summer Season

They’re guaranteed to earn endless compliments.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 30, 2026

Nike Declines Following Cautious Commentary on Demand

Nike Inc. reported better-than-expected results last quarter, but shares slipped on cautious commentary from executives.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 24, 2026

Mercedes-Benz voted most satisfying car brand to own - is yours in the top 10?

Mercedes-Benz voted most satisfying car brand to own - is yours in the top 10?

ZDNet

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sennheiser Momentum 5 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I compared the two and found a winner

Sennheiser's and Bose's flagship headphones are both solid choices, and the best pair boils down to your personal preferences.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 11, 2026

Summer Perfumes: Expert Tips for Choosing the Perfect Fragrance in Hot Weather

Discover how to choose the perfect summer perfume, which fragrance notes work best in hot weather, and simple tips to keep your scent fresh and long-lasting.

TheGamer

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· Jun 23, 2026

How Much The Steam Machine Was Originally Going To Cost

The Steam Machine internally received a similar price hike to the Steam Deck, revealing that it was originally going to cost 750.

MobileSyrup

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· Jun 22, 2026

Valve finally reveals Steam Machine prices, your wallet isn’t ready

Valve finally revealed the price of its cube-shaped Steam Machine gaming machine alongside the wishlist going live, and oh boy, it’s pricey. The Steam Machine will come in four configurations. There’s a version with 512GB of storage and a version with 2TB of storage, and customers can opt to get either version with a Steam []

The News Letter

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· Jul 7, 2026

This £26.99 oscillating fan deal has 360-degree rotation and five speed settings

The Wowcher offer features a low-power adjustable indoor fan with three height options, Type-C power, smart temperature monitoring and low-noise operation

NDTV

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· Jun 29, 2026

Kotak Mahindra Bank Shares In Focus: Brokerages Stay Bullish On 'Surprise' CEO Exit

CLSA, Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Citi reiterated their positive ratings on Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender announced its CEO transition.

Romania Insider

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· Jul 3, 2026

Romania's fuel prices stayed below EU average before diesel excise increase, Competition Council says

Romania's fuel prices stayed below EU average before diesel excise increase, Competition Council says

CNET

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· Jul 5, 2026

Who Needs a Steam Machine? I Converted My PC for Free and It Was Simple

Valve's Steam Machine is pricier than expected (thanks, RAMageddon), but there's a way to get most of the experience on your own PC. Here's how.

The West Australian

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· Jul 9, 2026

2027 GWM Tank 300L detailed as longer, PHEV-only off-roader, not yet confirmed for Australia

GWM’s stretched Tank 300 has a new plug-in hybrid powertrain with over 500kW of power and 1000Nm of torque.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Steam is more than 50% larger than PlayStation according to expert's estimate, which puts Valve's store around 200 million monthly active users

Steam is more than 50% larger than PlayStation according to expert's estimate, which puts Valve's store around 200 million monthly active users

Quartz

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· Jul 7, 2026

The best hybrids for cutting your annual fuel costs: Consumer Reports

Some hybrids pay back their price premium within a single year. Consumer Reports tracked a dozen models to find the six with the biggest fuel savings

ArcaMax

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· Jun 24, 2026

Gadgets: Water gun is a blast

It’s hard to say what is my favorite product review of all time, but if I had a top 10 list, the Spyra water blaster (or water gun, as I still call it) would be at or near the top. Spyra, known for its innovative and impressive water blasters, ...

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 30, 2026

European stocks post best quarterly gain in five years on AI Optimism

European stocks post best quarterly gain in five years on AI Optimism

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· Jul 10, 2026

Steam has reportedly made Valve more money in the first half of 2026 than it did in all of 2020 – $11.1 billion and counting

Steam has reportedly made Valve more money in the first half of 2026 than it did in all of 2020 – $11.1 billion and counting

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 6, 2026

EasyJet Shares Soar as Airline Readies to Accept Fresh $7 Billion Bid From Castlelake

The latest proposal—the fifth from Castlelake—stands at £6.90 a share. This is up from a previous proposal of £6.50 a share.

Inc.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ford Has Issued 51 U.S. Recalls This Year, the Most of Any Automaker—Here’s What’s Actually Going On

The automaker says quality is improving. But its recall count keeps piling up.

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· Jun 30, 2026

Say what you will about Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine price tag, it's already getting SteamOS updates that could enhance its VRAM abilities

Say what you will about Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine price tag, it's already getting SteamOS updates that could enhance its VRAM abilities

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 9, 2026

BMW iX3 achieves highest “five star” rating in first Euro NCAP test since introduction of new, more stringent assessment standard

The BMW iX3 has been awarded the highest rating of five stars in the latest safety test conducted by independent assessment organisation Euro NCAP. The BMW iX3 was one of the first vehicles to be assessed according to the thoroughly revised test protocols introduced in 2026. The new testing procedure has a greater focus on [] The post BMW iX3 achieves highest “five star” rating in first Euro NCAP test since introduction of new, more stringent assessment standard appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Metro

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· Jun 22, 2026

Steam Machine price announced and even Valve admit it’s too expensive

Valve has revealed the price of two different Steam Machine console models and explained why they’ve been forced to sell them for more than they originally planned.

Investing.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Baird reiterates Tesla stock rating ahead of Q2 deliveries

Baird reiterates Tesla stock rating ahead of Q2 deliveries

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