Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1905, Leonid Amalrik, Russian animator and director (died 1997) was born. In 1918, Julia Pirie, British spy working for MI5 (died 2008) was born. In 1921, John Money, New Zealand psychologist and sexologist, known for his research on gender identity, and responsible for controversial involuntary sex reassignment of David Reimer (died 2006) was born. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1990, Kevin Trapp, German footballer was born. In 2002, Ward Kimball, American animator and trombonist (born 1914) passed away. In 2009, Midnight, American singer-songwriter (born 1962) passed away. In 2012, Martin Pakledinaz, American costume designer (born 1953) passed away. In 2022, Larry Storch, American actor and comedian (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Who Pranks The Pranksters?

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July 8, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

Some things are just timeless. Gossip, for instance, has likely been around as long as humans have been able to communicate with one another, and then share someone else’s business. Ötzi, the 5,000-year-old ice man? Probably a gossiper and definitely a messy guy. Something else just as timeless? Pranks! Normal Gossip is back for its 10th season! Who could have guessed that so many friends had silly, outrageous and harrowing stories they wanted to share with the world. We’re grateful to every listener and everyone who keeps sending us their gossip. To celebrate season 10 we’re bringing back some of your favorite guests and sharing some of the most chaotic gossip ever to grace our inbox! And as you may have heard, Defector is swiveling to video! (We will not use the word “pivot” here.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nwoXWiaSz0

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