Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1807, Thomas Hawksley, English engineer and academic (died 1893) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Worker Says Being Laid Off Left Them Wondering if They Were Never Good Enough

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July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
Worker Says Being Laid Off Left Them Wondering if They Were Never Good Enough

You gotta keep your head up and keep moving forward if you lose your job! The post Worker Says Being Laid Off Left Them Wondering if They Were Never Good Enough appeared first on TwistedSifter.

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TwistedSifter

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· Jun 21, 2026

A Man Who Balanced Two Jobs And A Master’s Degree Says Losing His Job At 52 Left Him Feeling Like He Lost Everything

Sometimes working hard and doing the right things just don't pay off in the end. The post A Man Who Balanced Two Jobs And A Master’s Degree Says Losing His Job At 52 Left Him Feeling Like He Lost Everything appeared first on TwistedSifter.

TheGamer

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· Jun 25, 2026

Bungie Layoffs Confirmed After Destiny 2 Ends

The news we were all dreading is here - Bungie is rolling out layoffs after ceasing ongoing development of Destiny 2.

Quartz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Rich, educated Americans are suddenly the most scared about losing their jobs

White-collar workers are anxious about job security. But their concern is outrunning the actual pace of layoffs

IGN

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· Jun 25, 2026

Sony Confirms 'Significant' Bungie Layoffs Include 'Most of the Destiny Team and Some Marathon Team Members', as Bungie Admits 'Destiny 2 Fell Short of Expectations'

Bungie has confirmed its employees will suffer layoffs as the company is reorganized. The news follows the recent ending of new content for Destiny 2, and amid a lackluster player numbers for new launch Marathon.

India TV News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Delhi woman laid off after 5.5 years says she has to 'start from zero', calls it a 'sign from God'

It is always tough for people to be let go from their jobs after putting so much effort into them, but a woman from Delhi has made many people think positively about being laid off through her video on the internet, which went viral within a short span.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 2, 2026

June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?

June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?

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Related coverage for "Worker Says Being Laid Off Left Them Wondering if They Were Never Good Enough": TwistedSifter — A Man Who Balanced Two Jobs And A Master’s Degree Says Losing His Job At 52 Left Him Feeling Like He Lost Everything. TheGamer — Bungie Layoffs Confirmed After Destiny 2 Ends. Quartz — Rich, educated Americans are suddenly the most scared about losing their jobs. IGN — Sony Confirms 'Significant' Bungie Layoffs Include 'Most of the Destiny Team and Some Marathon Team Members', as Bungie Admits 'Destiny 2 Fell Short of Expectations'. India TV News — Delhi woman laid off after 5.5 years says she has to 'start from zero', calls it a 'sign from God'. Seeking Alpha — June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?