Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor. In 1662, Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria (died 1726) was born. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1909, Simon Newcomb, Canadian-American astronomer and mathematician (born 1835) passed away. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1927, Theodore Maiman, American-Canadian physicist and engineer (died 2007) was born. In 1943, Howard Gardner, American psychologist and academic was born. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2024, Shelley Duvall, American actress (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Simmer Dim

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July 7, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

This is to show you just how light it is at night this time of year – I took this photo from my bedroom window at 11.30 p.m last night. It doesn’t get any darker at the moment but the birds do stop and it is magically silent for a few hours in this long []

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Technique: Glittering Generalities
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The News Letter

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· Jul 11, 2026

Beautifect Glow Compact review: Premium light-up mirror impresses on the go

The Beautifect Glow Compact promises better makeup touch-ups with smart lighting and premium design. Here's a taste of the verdict before you read the full review.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

A Pepsi Sticker Could Boost the Price of This Transformers G1 Optimus Prime By $35K

Optimus Prime in Transformers. When it comes to vintage collectibles, the smallest additions can turn a reasonably priced vintage toy into one worth more than a high-end vehicle. This is very true of the eye-watering asking price for a graded Transformers Generation 1 Optimus Prime currently listed on eBay for a staggering 75,000. What makes the price especially remarkable []

Engadget

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ray-Ban Meta Optics review: A better fit comes with a higher price

The Ray-Ban Meta Optics lineup adds a premium fit and a few extra features, but comes with a higher price.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Netflix Looks Like An Incredible Deal Right Now

Netflix Looks Like An Incredible Deal Right Now

Wired

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· Jul 6, 2026

Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange but Priced High (2026)

This midrange mini RGB LED television has a high-end price but doesn’t match the brightness and contrast of more advanced models.

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· Jul 6, 2026

CATL’s new 8C battery charges light commercial EVs from 20% to 80% in less than 7 minutes

CATL unveils Tectrans II battery for light commercial vehicles: 20-80 charge in under 7 minutes. The post CATL’s new 8C battery charges light commercial EVs from 20 to 80 in less than 7 minutes appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

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Related coverage for "The Simmer Dim": The News Letter — Beautifect Glow Compact review: Premium light-up mirror impresses on the go. ComicBook.com — A Pepsi Sticker Could Boost the Price of This Transformers G1 Optimus Prime By $35K. Engadget — Ray-Ban Meta Optics review: A better fit comes with a higher price. Seeking Alpha — Netflix Looks Like An Incredible Deal Right Now. Wired — Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange but Priced High (2026). CarNewsChina.com — CATL’s new 8C battery charges light commercial EVs from 20% to 80% in less than 7 minutes