Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1886, Jean Hersholt, Danish-American actor and director (died 1956) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1958, Tonya Lee Williams, English-Canadian actress and producer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1980, Kristen Connolly, American actress was born. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer was born. In 1990, Rachel Brosnahan, American actress was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Where Was 'Elle' Filmed? No, Not In Rainy Seattle
Prime Video's 'Elle' may be set in Seattle, but it wasn't shot there. Tour the real Vancouver and LA filming locations used for the 'Legally Blonde' prequel.
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Fox News
· Jul 7, 2026
Jana Kramer shows off her toned abs in a bikini during patriotic Fourth of July lake weekend
Jana Kramer shared a photo dump of her lakefront Fourth of July weekend with husband Allan Russell, featuring boating, jet skiing and fireworks.
ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
Review: With 'Elle,' don't think twice about 'Legally Blonde.' You'll still have a good time
Advertised as from the world of 'Legally Blonde,' the new Prime Video series Elle revisits that film's heroine, Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree), as a 16-year-old high school student, suddenly transported from Beverly Hills to Seattle after her ...
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 1, 2026
Amazon’s ‘Elle’ Prequel Solves a Legally Blonde Mystery Nobody Asked It To Solve
Amazon's Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel that premiered Wednesday on Prime Video, gives Elle Woods a savvy Seattle grunge-scene backstory that critics say directly undercuts the original film's entire premise about her arriving at Harvard oblivious to the world.
The Daily Beast
· Jun 23, 2026
‘Dirty Dancing’ Star, 66, Shares Topless Beach Pic With Michael J. Fox’s Wife
IMDB/'Dirty Dancing' / IMDBDirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey shared a scandalous throwback photo from a youthful beach trip with her longtime best friend.Grey, 66, shared an Instagram post on June 22 that celebrated the 66th birthday of her longtime best friend and The Great Love Experiment co-star Tracy Pollan, who is married to actor Michael J. Fox.While chock-full of analog film grain, the photo clearly shows the pair of women standing arm in arm on a seemingly topless beach.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Novara Media
· Jul 10, 2026
Naomi Klein On Heatwaves, China, and The Danger Of Technofixes
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Tampa Free Press
· Jul 11, 2026
Vanished In Florida: The 15-Year Mystery Of Lacey Buenfil And The Truck Stuck In The Forest
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to resolve a cold case that began nearly fifteen years ago when a 25-year-old mother of three vanished from a remote forest road. Lacey Buenfil was last seen alive on the morning of December 27, 2011. Surveillance footage captured her alongside an acquaintance, Terry [] Vanished In Florida: The 15-Year Mystery Of Lacey Buenfil And The Truck Stuck In The Forest
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Related coverage for "Where Was 'Elle' Filmed? No, Not In Rainy Seattle": Fox News — Jana Kramer shows off her toned abs in a bikini during patriotic Fourth of July lake weekend. ArcaMax — Review: With 'Elle,' don't think twice about 'Legally Blonde.' You'll still have a good time. The Eastern Herald — Amazon’s ‘Elle’ Prequel Solves a Legally Blonde Mystery Nobody Asked It To Solve. The Daily Beast — ‘Dirty Dancing’ Star, 66, Shares Topless Beach Pic With Michael J. Fox’s Wife. Novara Media — Naomi Klein On Heatwaves, China, and The Danger Of Technofixes. Tampa Free Press — Vanished In Florida: The 15-Year Mystery Of Lacey Buenfil And The Truck Stuck In The Forest