Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1760, Istvån Pauli, Hungarian-Slovene priest and poet (died 1829) was born. In 1922, Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006) was born. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1926, Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008) was born. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1932, Per NÞrgÄrd, Danish composer and music theorist (died 2025) was born. In 1957, Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1963, Kenny Johnson, American actor, producer, and model was born. In 1983, Kristof Beyens, Belgian sprinter was born. In 2014, Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

We Were Never Meant to Follow Their Script

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June 24, 2026

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Written by Anthony L. Williams Stories hold power. The universal act of storytelling is as ancient as humankind and has been wielded as one of the most influential tools for change. Storytelling can create community or stir division. It can educate or manipulate. It can inspire or demoralize. It can create empathy or push stereotypes. [...] The post We Were Never Meant to Follow Their Script first appeared on GLAAD.

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Reuters

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· Jul 12, 2026

đŸŽ„ Spencer and Waddingham team up for action-packed 'Ride or Die'

“Ride or Die” show creator and executive producer Tessa Coates told Reuters that stars Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, who play long-time best friends in the show, were very easy to pitch. Coates said the networks told her they'd have "whatever those two want to do." #rideordie #octaviaspener #hannahwaddingham #tessacoates #movie 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 22, 2026

Band ‘Reeling’ After Man Falls to His Death at MSG Concert

Joe Camporeale / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectA rock music fan fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, according to the Associated Press. Officials told the news agency that a man fell from the 300 section of MSG and suffered fatal injuries just before 10 p.m. Police identified the man as 51-year-old Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut, who had been attending the concert with his wife. Goose, the band performing at the venue at the time of Kueker’s death, released a statement following the tragic incident. “We are all reeling following the events that occurred at last nights show,“ the band wrote in a post on Instagram. ”Getting off stage to learn that news was devastating for us and our crew, and we cannot imagine how some of you left the show feeling last night. The jam band offered resources for fans affected by the traumatic incident at Saturday night’s show and said it would go ahead with its scheduled performance at Central Park on Sunday, with proceeds going toward a charitable fund. “We... came to the decision that the best thing we can do right now is bring our community together, lean on one another, and offer a space for healing,” they wrote. View this post on Instagram Read it at Associated PressRead more at The Daily Beast.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Southern Spain wildfires: At least 12 dead as crews battle to contain blaze

A fast-moving wildfire in Spain’s Almeria region has killed at least 12 people, with others missing, as crews struggle against steep terrain. Thick smoke has engulfed villages and authorities urged residents to shelter or use authorised evacuation routes; local officials said some victims are believed to be tourists, and four may be British, pending identification. Investigators are probing a possible power line failure after weeks of hot, dry weather. In Valencia, teams spray treetops to slow the spread of fires. Al Jazeera’s Rebecca Collard reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #SpainWildfires #Almeria #Andalusia #EmergencyResponse #Evacuations #Tourists #WildfireDeaths #ClimateCrisis #Valencia #Firefighting

Us Weekly

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· Jun 29, 2026

Which TV Shows Are Canceled in 2026-2027?

2026 has been brutal when it comes to our favorite shows getting canceled. Netflix cut ties with Boots two months after the show premiered. Based on Greg Cope White‘s memoir, the scripted series followed Cameron (Miles Heizer) as he joined the U.S. Marine Corps alongside his best friend Ray (Liam Oh) during the 1990s, the []

Variety

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘The Sopranos’ Creator David Chase on Making a Movie About LSD Alongside MKUltra Series and Being Concerned About ‘Censorship’ Under Trump

Television legend David Chase, the creator of the multi-award-winning HBO series “The Sopranos,” told Variety he is independently working on a film “that deals with LSD” while also developing a series on the subject for HBO. While he could not go into much more detail, he briefly mentioned that it involves “a young woman” who []

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Disney’s Phineas & Ferb Revival Reportedly Won’t Return Until 2027

PHINEAS AND FERB - “Model Pack (Disney) PERRY It looks like there’s been a serious delay as far as the next revival season of Phineas and Ferb goes, at least according to sources that have reported to DisneyToonz. While Season 6 was initially expected to release in October of this year, it seems that is no longer the case, though there will be []

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 9, 2026

Meet ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Cast & Characters

Friends for... the first time?

Education | The Guardian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Physical Education review – boisterous, cliche-busting lesson on teen masculinity

Swansea Grand theatreSchool locker room banter has a sinister edge in Jonathan Houlston’s shrewd debut, which pairs the toxic tropes of Adolescence with the group dynamics of Laura Wade’s PoshIn Jonathan Houlston’s strikingly astute and utterly gripping debut play, a school’s locker room is a retreat for its pupils. Here, hypermasculinity is performed en masse, first dates are held in secret and reputation-threatening confessions are whispered cautiously.We first meet the boys as a pack, and collectively they play up to the tropes we’ve been on high alert about since the TV drama Adolescence. Banter sprinkled with “your mum” jokes flows, chat about sex reduces their female classmates to goals, and nude pictures are shared around like trophies. Continue reading...

KTLA 5

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· Jun 22, 2026

Vegas Headliner Jeff Civillico Takes His Comedy Act to Major Streaming Platforms!

Performer, Comedian, and Keynote Speaker Jeff Civillico wowed crowds on the Vegas strip for over a decade, now you can catch his clean-comedy variety show 'Jeff Civillico: Comedy in Action' on Prime Video, Apple TV+ and other major streaming platforms. For more info, visit ComedyInAction.com. This segment aired June 21, 2026 on the KTLA Weekend Morning News. » Subscribe to KTLA: https://www.youtube.com/user/ktla?sub_confirmation=1 KTLA has been keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947. Here you will find clips from the KTLA 5 Morning News and other daily newscasts. Subscribe to our channel for breaking news and live video from Southern California, including police pursuits, wildfires and much more. | Connect with KTLA online | Our website: www.ktla.com Follow KTLA on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ktla Find KTLA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ktla5 Follow KTLA on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ktla5news

DNyuz

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· Jul 6, 2026

3 TV Characters Who Were Killed Off in Ridiculous Ways for Behind-the-Scenes Reasons

TV producers have all different kinds of reasons for writing characters out of shows. If the actor who plays a character dies in real life, for example, that’s usually a guarantee they won’t be making a comeback. Public controversies have certainly led to storylines ending abruptly over the years as well. But then we have []

Twitchy

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· Jun 30, 2026

We Don't Hate Them Enough: NPR Forced to Retract COMPLETELY FAKE Story About Samuel Alito

We Don't Hate Them Enough: NPR Forced to Retract COMPLETELY FAKE Story About Samuel Alito

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” trailer smashed with record dislikes: Woke casting backfires spectacularly

People are tired of directors prioritizing DEI checkboxes over storytelling integrity, historical accuracy and basic respect for the source material The post Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” trailer smashed with record dislikes: Woke casting backfires spectacularly appeared first on ProtoThema English.

DW News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Foreign tourists caught in deadly Spain wildfire | DW News

A deadly blaze in southern Spain has turned a holiday region into a disaster zone. Several victims are believed to be foreign tourists caught while fleeing. Authorities say the speed of the fire left little time to react. Chapters: 00:00 Deadly wildfires sweep southern Spain 01:09 Why the fire spread so fast 02:16 DW's Nicole Ruiz reports from Madrid 05:07 How victims were caught by the blaze 06:18 Spain mourns as investigation looms #wildfire #spain #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: â–șInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews â–șTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews â–șFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ â–șTwitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews FĂŒr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

ArcaMax

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· Jul 8, 2026

Movie review: 'Moana' follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor

Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but then again, none of the Disney live-action remakes have been necessary, so that’s where we’re ...

Animal Planet

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· Jul 2, 2026

Gator Under the House! | Gator Boys | Animal Planet

Jimmy and Scott tackle a gator in a tight spot under a house, making it a risky endeavor. Shortly after, a gator takes Paul on the ride of his life! Stream Full Episodes of : https://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/ Subscribe to Animal Planet: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEBDbzLyH-LbB2FgMoSMaQ?sub_confirmation=1 Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalPlanet Follow Animal Planet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimalPlanet Follow Animal Planet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AnimalPlanet/

DawnNews English

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· Jun 28, 2026

Father and Son Rescued Alive from Rubble Four Days After Venezuela Earthquake | Dawn News English

A father and son have been rescued alive from beneath the rubble four days after a devastating earthquake struck Venezuela. The dramatic rescue comes as emergency crews continue searching collapsed buildings for survivors while recovery operations remain underway. The successful rescue has brought a moment of hope amid a humanitarian crisis, highlighting the dedication of rescue teams and the importance of ongoing search efforts in the aftermath of major natural disasters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #venezuela #earthquake #rescue #breakingnews #humanitarianaid #disasterresponse #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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