Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Pierre Flotte, French politician and lawyer passed away. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1924, Oscar Wyatt, American businessman was born. In 1930, Harold Bloom, American literary critic (died 2019) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1941, Bill Boggs, American journalist and producer was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 2007, Ed Mirvish, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded Honest Ed's (born 1914) passed away. In 2017, Jim Wong-Chu, Canadian poet (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Well, it's *kind* of funny [Dumbass]
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
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Technique: Plain Folks
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Center 0%
Right 17%
Slate Magazine
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The Supreme Court’s Latest Gift to Trump Comes Wrapped in a Lie
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You want Morlocks? This is how you get Morlocks [Stupid]
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Futurism
· Jul 3, 2026
Weird Al Turns Down Huge Sum to Appear in Ad for AI
Start calling him Cool Al. The post Weird Al Turns Down Huge Sum to Appear in Ad for AI appeared first on Futurism.
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Upworthy
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9 fascinating colonial-era words to brush up on for America’s 250th birthday
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Twitchy
· Jun 26, 2026
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Related coverage for "Well, it's *kind* of funny [Dumbass]": Slate Magazine — The Supreme Court’s Latest Gift to Trump Comes Wrapped in a Lie. Fark — You want Morlocks? This is how you get Morlocks [Stupid]. Futurism — Weird Al Turns Down Huge Sum to Appear in Ad for AI. ComicBook.com — 5 More Horror Movie Rip-Offs That Surpassed the Originals. Upworthy — 9 fascinating colonial-era words to brush up on for America’s 250th birthday. Twitchy — Ilhan Omar Brags 'I Assimilated to Congress!' — X Responds: 'Sweetie, That's Not What That Word Means'