Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743) passed away. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1959, Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian politician was born. In 1974, Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1975, Mariada Pieridi, Cypriot singer-songwriter 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 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. In 2002, Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast was born. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

What It's Really Like Being A Mom With Chronic Illness

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What It's Really Like Being A Mom With Chronic Illness

A mom with Ehlers-Danlos shares what it's like to parent with chronic illness, including the impact on family dynamics, finances, and free time.

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Compare narratives across 38 related reports from 38 sources. Real Narrative News aggregates the coverage spectrum so you can see who emphasises what — bias tags reflect the outlet, not the story.

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Hindustan Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Nancy Guthrie update: Savannah Guthrie speaks out on 5 months of agony searching for missing mom, ‘There is not a…’

Nancy Guthrie update: Savannah Guthrie reveals her family has endured unending trauma since her mother’s disappearance five months ago, with no arrests made.

Haaretz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Jewish comedian Alison Leiby's new memoir celebrates being 'too much'

In an interview with Haaretz, Alison Leiby talks chronic illness, her 'complicated relationship with Judaism' and why she's happy to share things 'that won't make me look good'

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 7, 2026

We saved our daughter overseas. Congress can help the next family do it here

When my husband Dave and I learned that two of our three daughters had a fatal genetic disease, we entered the kind of nightmare for which no parent can fully prepare. Both girls — Keira and Livvy — were diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD, a rare degenerative disorder that destroys the nervous system and []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 3, 2026

Savannah Guthrie experiencing 'unending trauma'

Savannah Guthrie and her family have experienced unending trauma and five months of agony since her mom disappeared.

Scary Mommy

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· Jun 26, 2026

3 Lifestyle Tweaks One Mom Uses to Keep Her HS Under Control

The Lifestyle Adjustments One Mom Credits For Fewer HS Flare-Ups

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 5, 2026

SEX FILES: But you look fine — Navigating love in sickness and health

The emotional aftermath often lingers long after physical recovery, leaving many people stuck in what she calls Medical Trauma Brain, where the nervous system remains in survival mode.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 1, 2026

Lethal Weapon icon Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Glover, 79, decided to speak out about his experience living with the disease

Fox News

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· Jul 6, 2026

'Game of Thrones' star says she mistook psychiatric hospital for a palace after joining wellness cult

Game of Thrones actress Hannah Murray details her psychiatric hospital stay and escape from a wellness cult in her memoir about mental health.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 3, 2026

“I Can’t Fix Her Loneliness”: Stressed Daughter Reaches Her Limit After Aging Parent Transforms Into a High-Maintenance Emotional Dependent

Mom needs some hobbies, or to do some volunteering, or something to keep her busy. The post “I Can’t Fix Her Loneliness”: Stressed Daughter Reaches Her Limit After Aging Parent Transforms Into a High-Maintenance Emotional Dependent appeared first on TwistedSifter.

The Standard

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· Jul 10, 2026

Judi Dench reveals she squeezed dead rat through neighbour’s door as a child

The 91-year-old actress told the ‘terrible’ story on the BBC’s This Natural Life podcast.

Elite Daily

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· Jun 26, 2026

How Living With HS Forced Me To Stop Pushing Through Everything

After years of living with hidradenitis suppurativa, one woman shares how the condition made her slow down, and rethink her routines.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 6, 2026

My daughter begged me not to let my new boyfriend move in – A week after, she disappeared

A woman rebuilds her life after divorce until her daughter vanishes, leaving a shocking message that unravels hidden truths and changes everything forever.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 12, 2026

CBT: A goal-oriented pathway to solving the 'here and now' problems

Beyond traditional therapy: CBT provides mental health support in a changing world

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 7, 2026

What was your screen time last week?

Our parenting columnist describes a ‘digital hangover’ after reading her weekly phone report.

The i Paper

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· Jul 3, 2026

I started walking for 20 minutes after dinner – it transformed my health

Less bloating, better sleep and improved mental health were just some of the benefits Kia-Elise Green felt after taking on a new walking challenge

Malay Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

Diabetes remains one of Malaysia’s biggest public health challenges, says Sarawak Health director

KUCHING, June 21 — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes, continue to pose major public health c...

E! Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

Bella Hadid, Justin Bieber & More Celebrities Living With Lyme Disease

Bella Hadid has made it clear that her life is not picture-perfect. The model was diagnosed with Lyme disease—an infectious tick-borne illness that can cause lingering fatigue, pain, muscle...

Kaiser Health

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· Jul 2, 2026

HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation

Join the conversation as the HealthQ team explores the messiness, humor, and satisfaction that comes with caregiving when you’re sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 24, 2026

THE ART OF WELLNESS – WELL, WELL, WELL

Wellness isn’t the same as health or absence of illness. Wellness is the active, conscious and continuous pursuit of an optimum quality of life. It’s about mindful lifestyle choices. This year’s East Coast Radio House + Garden Show (27 June to 5 July) has embraced the heightened awareness around the importance of wellness. It’s a []

People.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis at 39, Uses a Computer to Speak

The running back has sporadic ALS, the most common form of the disease, which occurs in people with no known family history

DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

My OCD Makes Me Question If I’m a Good Person in Every Conversation

OCD affects everyone differently, and as someone who grew up with the debilitating disorder, I have cycled through countless “themes” and subsets throughout my life. Recently, one of the worst and most difficult symptoms to manage is feeling the need to filter my authentic self. The disorder makes me doubt my own intentions or overthink []

Global News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Family of woman fatally shot by Calgary police on Deerfoot Trail speaks out

The family of a 53-year-old Edmonton woman, who died after being shot by Calgary police along Deerfoot Trail last month say she was suffering from mental health issues at the time.

Aish

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· Jul 5, 2026

Her Parents Lost Everything. They Never Lost Their Ability to Love

Dr. Naomi Vilko has spent nearly half a century helping people heal from trauma. Since beginning her career in psychiatry in 1978, she has treated patients struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, depression, and the invisible wounds left by tragedy. Yet long before she understood trauma as a physician, she lived with it as the [] The post Her Parents Lost Everything. They Never Lost Their Ability to Love appeared first on Aish.com.

Medical Daily

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· Jul 10, 2026

Can A 'Mental Health Glow Up' Improve Cancer Care? Katie Thurston's Update Sparks A Bigger Conversation

Katie Thurston shared her experience with antidepressant treatment while living with stage 4 breast cancer, sparking discussion about mental health during cancer care.

Hello Magazine

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· Jun 28, 2026

The 'Grandma Effect': What a maternal grandmother's presence secretly tells us about a child's future

How does a maternal grandmother shape a child's future personality? Psychologist María Bustamante explains the profound, hidden emotional impact of this unique transgenerational bond

mindbodygreen

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· Jun 21, 2026

What 21 Years Of Data Reveals About Preventing Chronic Disease

Especially for those living with prediabetes.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nearly one in five Ghanaians may be living with chronic kidney disease as cases surge nationwide

Nearly one in five Ghanaians could be living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), many without knowing they have the condition, as doctors warn of a sharp increase in cases across the country.

New Scientist

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· Jun 22, 2026

Woman with Alzheimer's starts conversing again after taking psilocybin

A woman with severe Alzheimer's disease who hadn't spoken more than monosyllables in years began initiating conversation after a single dose of psilocybin

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 6, 2026

Medpace: The Recovery Narrative Looks Premature

Medpace: The Recovery Narrative Looks Premature

Christian Headlines

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· Jul 9, 2026

Netherlands Teen Commits Assisted Suicide

Delve into the heartbreaking account of Iris Dekker, a 19-year-old who made the decision to end her life through voluntary stopping eating and drinking after a six-year battle with debilitating illness.

Metro

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· Jul 5, 2026

I woke up with tingling down my neck and received a life-changing diagnosis 

I was terrified – especially because I’d grown up watching my mum suffer with the same condition.

The Root

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· Jun 26, 2026

Daughter Speaks Out Years After Mother Claimed Michael Jackson Was Her Father: ‘It Was a Pretty Painful End’

After decades of public speculation about Billie Jean, Le Naj Garrison shares the heartbreaking reality of growing up with a mother living with severe mental illness.

Vogue

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· Jul 11, 2026

Not More, Just Better: A Guide to the Swedish Philosophy of Lagom

“It’s not about extreme productivity; it’s about mental sustainability,“ says psychologist Lara Ferreiro of the Scandinavian practice.

Irish Star

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· Jun 29, 2026

Melania Trump viciously trolled over Donald's new 'close companion' Natalie Harp

Melania talking about foster care has hit a nerve, with her haters hitting back, going after her marriage

AllAfrica

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· Jun 30, 2026

Africa: Africa Only Has Partial Visibility of its True NCD Burden, Says WHO Official

[allAfrica] Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are often described as Africa's silent epidemic, but much of that silence reflects how little of the true burden is actually visible.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jun 29, 2026

Samantha Busch Opens Up About Parenting Through Grief After Kyle Busch’s Death

Samantha Busch is sharing a deeply personal look at how her family is coping following the death of her husband, NASCAR star Kyle Busch, revealing that their 4-year-old daughter has created a touching daily tradition to

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Paralysed woman Tracy Jarman devastated as HDC closes complaint

Paralysed woman Tracy Jarman devastated as HDC closes complaint

Daily Mail

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trisha Goddard, 68, reveals she's back in hospital as she gives update on incurable stage 4 breast cancer

Trisha Goddard, 68, reveals she's back in hospital as she gives update on incurable stage 4 breast cancer

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