Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 939, Leo VII, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 1590, Pope Clement X (died 1676) was born. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1948, Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. 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 1995, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Video Shows Man Taking His Blind Friend to Church Every Week for 27 Years. X Responded With Heartfelt Reactions

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Video Shows Man Taking His Blind Friend to Church Every Week for 27 Years. X Responded With Heartfelt Reactions

A viral video shared on X is drawing attention for highlighting the 27-year friendship between a man and his blind friend, Angelo, as the pair make their weekly trip to church together. The video starts by showing the man picking Angelo up to go to church with him. They talk about the suit and tie Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Video Shows Man Taking His Blind Friend to Church Every Week for 27 Years. X Responded With Heartfelt Reactions appeared first on The Daily Dot.

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Us Weekly

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tori Spelling's Ex Dean McDermott Thanks Family After 3 Years of Sobriety

Dean McDermott is celebrating a milestone in his sobriety journey. “WOW we wee WOW!! 3 years!! Couldn’t have done it without my Family, Friends, Fellowship, Sponsor and a 12 step program!!” McDermott, 59, wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 26. “It all started with surrendering and asking for help.” He continued, “The best decision I’ve []

URL Media

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· Jul 6, 2026

Amidst TPS Uncertainty, Haitian Immigrants Find Solace and Hope at St. Jerome’s

Andre Innocent, 75, worships at St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, where many Haitian parishioners have sought support during times of uncertainty. Photo: Ralph Thomassaint Joseph for Documented As [] The post Amidst TPS Uncertainty, Haitian Immigrants Find Solace and Hope at St. Jerome’s appeared first on URL Media.

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 26, 2026

Late-Night Host Breaks Down Honoring Staffer Who Died at 28

DavidPSamson/InstagramAndy Cohen broke down in tears during his show Thursday night, paying tribute to his former employee Kyra Samson, who died from brain cancer at age 28. The Bravo host became emotional, ending an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen by honoring Samson. “Before we go tonight, I have some devastating news to share from our ‘Watch What Happens Live’ family,” Cohen said. “This is hard for me to get through, but on Tuesday night, our beloved former production manager, Kyra Samson, passed away from brain cancer. She was only 28. During her four wonderful years with us, Kyra was known for her sweet smile and gentle demeanor, but she could also be a small-but-mighty enforcer.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

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· Jul 1, 2026

Brandon Lake Joins Dude Perfect for Powerful Worship Moment at Tour Opener

Fans at Dude Perfect's recent Charleston show experienced an unforgettable fusion of entertainment and faith when Grammy-winning Christian singer Brandon Lake made a surprise appearance for a powerful worship performance.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump plays doctor in wild AI video treating celebrities with ‘Trump derangement syndrome’

Sky News host James Morrow reacts to an AI video of US President Donald Trump as a doctor treating critics with “Trump derangement syndrome”. “It's sad. It's a rare condition which stops you being able to think clearly or enjoy things,” Mr Morrow said. “From all of us, we wish those suffering with TDS a speedy recovery; hopefully they'll be able to smile again soon.”

Paul Chek's Blog

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· Feb 4, 2026

Experience World Sound Healing Day!

My good friend Jonathan Goldman and his wife Andi recently contacted me about a celebration for this year’s 24th annual World Sound Healing Day on Saturday, Feb. 14. The World Sound Healing Day is a global event in which thousands of people all over our planet join in resonance with hundreds of sonic events. The

MovieGuide

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· Jul 10, 2026

Kat Von D Celebrates ‘Amazing’ 19 Years of Sobriety

Tattoo artist Kat Von D just celebrated almost two decades of sobriety. “19 years, you guys. Today, I am celebrating 19 years of sobriety...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 27, 2026

Dean McDermott celebrating three years of sobriety

Dean McDermott is celebrating three years of sobriety and says it all started with him asking for help.

Legit.ng

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· Jun 25, 2026

Young man explains why he wouldn't worship God even if He were real

A young man made an unexpected statement about God in a video he shared on his social media page as he explained why he would not worship God even if He existed.

KTLA 5

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· Jun 23, 2026

L.A. County honors viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas

Lucas has become a social media sensation during his time at CSUN, with clips of his celebrations drawing tens of millions of views. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

E! Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Yungblud Pulls Out of Festival Performance After Detailing Breakdown

Yungblud is taking some time to feel okay again. Days after the 28-year-old (real name Dominic Richard Harrison) shared an honest post about recent challenges with his mental health, he confirmed...

Upworthy

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· Jul 7, 2026

28-year-old shares her funny texts with 75-year-old male roommate. People love their unlikely friendship.

From hearing aid runs, to fireside chats about life and music, this bond has people captivated. The post 28-year-old shares her funny texts with 75-year-old male roommate. People love their unlikely friendship. appeared first on Upworthy.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Releases Influential Christian Prisoner In ‘Miracle’ Move After Trump Pressured Xi

A Christian pastor imprisoned for months reunited with his family after the Chinese Communist Party released him following pressure from President Donald Trump. Pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin, the leader of one of the largest underground church networks in China, landed in the United States on the Fourth of July and was greeted by his family. ...

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Do you have time blindness? Why experts think 'rude and careless' condition that can destroy friendships might be GENETIC

Do you have time blindness? Why experts think 'rude and careless' condition that can destroy friendships might be GENETIC

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 9, 2026

BTS’ V 1st male K-celeb with 75m Instagram followers

V of BTS amassed 75 million followers through his Instagram account as of Tuesday, a first for a Korean male celebrity. He has the second-most followers among male pop stars after Justin Bieber. V opened the account in December 2021, as did all BTS members. He surpassed 1 million followers in 43 minutes, and 10 million in less than five hours. Both achievements earned him Guinness World Records, which he still holds. He attended Celine’s spring/summer 2027 menswear show in Paris last month durin

The i Paper

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· Jul 8, 2026

Pearl Lowe: I regret my sauna – it was a waste of £8,000

The musician and designer talks dating older men, addiction and taking HRT

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 28, 2026

'A beautiful soul': Shock and sadness following sudden death of young Irish musician in the US

The 38-year-old has been remembered for possessing a rare ability to make people feel welcome and valued as well his kindness, humour, and unwavering loyalty which earned him lifelong friendships across continents

Irish News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Abuse survivor says clarity needed over disclosures at Armoy Christian addiction centre

Christian Family Centre in Armoy facilitated meeting between Donaldson and Complainant B after she disclosed abuse to visiting pastor

Face2Face Africa

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· Jul 6, 2026

Lionel Richie provides update on his health following hospitalization 

Renowned singer Lionel Richie, 77, took to social media over the weekend to provide an update on how he’s feeling after he suffered a mid-show health scare that resulted in his hospitalization on June 24. Richie shared the update with a carousel of his performance photos at his concerts in Pittsburgh and Detroit, TMZ reported....

PBS NewsHour

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· Jun 26, 2026

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at Faith and Freedom Coalition Policy Conference

The president is expected to speak at 1:30 p.m. EDT. Watch live here.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 10, 2026

World : Prophet's Mosque Imam Warns Against Screen Addiction, Urges Balanced Recreation

MADINAH, July 10 (Bernama-SPA) -- Imam of Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Abdulbari Al-Thubaiti has warned against excessive screen time, saying digital addiction can lead to mental distraction, emotional emptiness and weakened family ties.

Freedom From Religion Foundation

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· Jun 22, 2026

FFRF questions $700 million HHS initiative favoring faith-based providers 

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is raising concerns after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent touting of an expanded role for faith-based recovery organizations. At a ... More » from FFRF questions 700 million HHS initiative favoring faith-based providers The post FFRF questions 700 million HHS initiative favoring faith-based providers appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 22, 2026

Woman sparks debate after sharing her thoughts on Pastor Jerry Eze's NSPPD prayer group

Nigerian woman Ogechukwu Oragwa shares how Pastor Jerry Eze's NSPPD prayer style triggers childhood trauma, sparking social media discussion on worship preferences.

Le Monde

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· Jun 22, 2026

Legendary music pioneer Clive Davis, who made Whitney Houston a megastar, has died at 94

'Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness,' the Davis family said in a statement on X. Bruce Springsteen, on Instagram, said Davis treated him 'with the same respect and kindness as a 22-year-old nobody as he did after all my success.'

First Things Magazine

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Community Answering the College Faith-Abandonment Crisis 

A 2007 Lifeway study found that 70 percent of young American adults who regularly attended a Protestant church in high school stopped attending upon reaching college age. Unhappy with... The post The Community Answering the College Faith-Abandonment Crisis appeared first on First Things.

Nepal News

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· Jul 5, 2026

चीनद्वारा पास्टर एज्रा जिन रिहा

बेइजिङ। चीनले हिरासतमा रहेका भूमिगत चर्चका संस्थापक पास्टर एज्रा जिनलाई रिहा गरेको छ। अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रम्पले चिनियाँ समकक्षी सी जिनपिङ्सँग उक्त मुद्दा उठाएपछि जिनलाई रिहा गरिएको चर्च र परिवारले आइतबार एएफपीलाई पुष्टि गरेका हुन्। पास्टर एज्रा जिन जायन चर्चका संस्थापक हुन्। यो चीनमा दर्ता नभएका चर्चमध्ये एक हो, जहाँ केही इसाइले सरकारी नियन्त्रणमा रहेका []

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 27, 2026

Solidarity, sadness among Venezuelans made destitute by quake

It's like God gives you the chance to have one more life, a shelter resident said.

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ringo Starr celebrates his 86th birthday in Beverly Hills

Ringo Starr was joined by his wife, Barbara Bach, and friends in Beverly Hills on Tuesday to celebrate his 86th birthday. The Beatles legend led the crowd in his annual "Peace and Love" moment at noon. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Arise News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Family Announces Passing of Dorothy Theresa Wilkinson, Revered Matriarch, At 92

Tributes pour in for Wilkinson, who died at 92, remembered for faith, resilience and devotion to family.

All Israel News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Captivity survivors tie the knot: 'We prayed for this for so long'

Captivity survivors tie the knot: 'We prayed for this for so long'

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump mourns Village People singer: 'We will think of Victor every time YMCA is played' 

President Trump celebrated the life of Victor Willis, the singer of the band Village People, after he died on Tuesday. Willis was 74. The president, who often used the band’s signature hit, “Y.M.C.A.,” at his presidential campaign rallies, credited these events with reviving the “‘monster’ hit” in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. Willis and...

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

His family said prayers are appreciated at this 'incredibly difficult' time.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 6, 2026

Amazon’s ‘Artificial Artificial Intelligence’ Is Being Eaten by AI

It's like seeing an old friend well past their expiration date finally getting put to rest.”

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 29, 2026

What Saints Peter and Paul Have to Offer

Boldness and forgiveness are both critical for human flourishing. On June 29, the Catholic Church celebrates two men who embodied these characteristics: Saint Peter and Saint Paul. They were, arguably, the two most important figures in the early church after Jesus himself. They were responsible for leading the faithful and for bringing about the conversion...

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