Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
TikTok settles second addiction case, leaving Meta and Snap to face a jury alone
TikTok has reached a confidential settlement with a Florida teenager who accused the platform of contributing to his mental health problems, removing itself from a jury trial scheduled to begin on July 27 in Los Angeles. The deal, first reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday, makes TikTok the second defendant to exit the case in recent [] This story continues at The Next Web
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TechRepublic
· Jun 25, 2026
YouTube Exits Teen Addiction Lawsuit as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat Head to Trial
Google settled YouTube claims brought by a Florida teen, leaving Meta, TikTok, and Snap to face a July trial over social media addiction. The post YouTube Exits Teen Addiction Lawsuit as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat Head to Trial appeared first on TechRepublic.
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· Jul 1, 2026
And the Latest Social Media Giant to Settle a Safety Lawsuit Is: TikTok
TikTok parent ByteDance avoided a potentially messy jury trial.
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· Jun 22, 2026
Overcoming addiction: A Khayelitsha teen's journey from tik to triumph
Overcoming addiction: A Khayelitsha teen's journey from tik to triumph
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· Jun 23, 2026
SNAP and SAVE Sounds Like a Grocery Chain, But They're Programs Fed Judges Just Spiked
SNAP and SAVE Sounds Like a Grocery Chain, But They're Programs Fed Judges Just Spiked
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· Jun 30, 2026
TikTok finalizing settlement of addiction lawsuit to avoid trial
TikTok is finalizing a settlement related to a lawsuit claiming that the world’s largest social media platforms are addictive to minors, according to people familiar with the matter, avoiding a jury trial scheduled for July in Los Angeles. The ...
Palo Alto Online
· Jun 29, 2026
Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a change to criminal sentencing practices that gives judges more discretion to decide whether someone accused of a crime merits a mental health diversion. The bill overwhelmingly passed both chambers of the Legislature this year. Beginning []
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Related coverage for "TikTok settles second addiction case, leaving Meta and Snap to face a jury alone": TechRepublic — YouTube Exits Teen Addiction Lawsuit as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat Head to Trial. Gizmodo — And the Latest Social Media Giant to Settle a Safety Lawsuit Is: TikTok. Independent Online — Overcoming addiction: A Khayelitsha teen's journey from tik to triumph. Hot Air — SNAP and SAVE Sounds Like a Grocery Chain, But They're Programs Fed Judges Just Spiked. ArcaMax — TikTok finalizing settlement of addiction lawsuit to avoid trial. Palo Alto Online — Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes