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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Beah Richards, American actress (died 2000) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1946, Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1951, Joan Bauer, American author was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. In 2019, Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Lisa Burke Show: When books become lifelines

RTL Today

RTL Today

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July 7, 2026

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From testicular cancer to children's stories, book clubs, and summer reads, this episode celebrates the healing power of books and community.

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