Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1954, Eric Adams, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) 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.
US Adults Are Throwing Away Over $250 a Year on Unused Subscriptions, CNET Finds
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
We're spending more on subscriptions than before, but we're losing even more.
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CNET
· Jun 23, 2026
Subscription Creep is Real. US Adults Spend an Average of $1,332 a Year, CNET Finds
Think twice before you sign up for that free trial. US adults waste an average of 252 a year on unused subscriptions.
Digital Trends
· Jul 12, 2026
I bought into a brighter future, but my digital life bills monthly subscriptions
Modern life runs on subscriptions that are often useful, reasonable, and increasingly difficult to live without. The future arrived, but apparently we’ll need to keep paying monthly to use it.
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· Jul 6, 2026
These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it
Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as 8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and they owed money. Most now can't get coverage until 2027.
Investing.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Hive Digital prices $115 million exchangeable notes offering
Hive Digital prices $115 million exchangeable notes offering
Western Standard
· Jul 1, 2026
STIRLING: The Bank of Canada is erasing Sir John A. Macdonald — and our history
People are so used to using their tap debit/credit cards, digital wallets, or e-transfers that lots of people don’t even carry cash anymore.
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· Jun 24, 2026
Healey’s ‘serious’ look at health care also a confidential effort
Bay Staters are increasingly unable to afford care, with many forgoing doctor's visits and other health care services due to escalating cost concerns that are exacerbated by rising premiums and the prevalence of high deductible plans
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Related coverage for "US Adults Are Throwing Away Over $250 a Year on Unused Subscriptions, CNET Finds": CNET — Subscription Creep is Real. US Adults Spend an Average of $1,332 a Year, CNET Finds. Digital Trends — I bought into a brighter future, but my digital life bills monthly subscriptions. NPR Topics: Health Care — These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it. Investing.com — Hive Digital prices $115 million exchangeable notes offering. Western Standard — STIRLING: The Bank of Canada is erasing Sir John A. Macdonald — and our history. CommonWealth Beacon — Healey’s ‘serious’ look at health care also a confidential effort