Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1964, Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian 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 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. In 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

YouTube makes changes to Shorts, dumps dislikes

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June 29, 2026

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YouTube has announced several key changes to its juggernaut Shorts platform, including the removal of dislikes, a clear screen mode, and double-speed playback. Now, as Engadget noted, dislikes going away on Shorts is nothing new, as the platform started hiding dislike counts years ago. But now the button is gone entirely. Instead, YouTube will rely []

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Digital Trends

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· Jul 5, 2026

I spend hours on YouTube Shorts, and these are the features I now can’t live without

I use YouTube Shorts more than I'd like to admit, and these new features have genuinely changed the way I watch. Chances are, you'll appreciate them too.

Engadget

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· Jun 26, 2026

YouTube Shorts nixes 'dislikes' and lets you double the playback speed

YouTube has made several key changes to Shorts by removing dislikes and offering a clear screen mode.

TechCrunch

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· Jun 25, 2026

YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed

YouTube Shorts is getting a makeover.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 23, 2026

Hailey Bieber Can’t Stop Wearing These Low-Rise Jeans—And They’re 54% Off Right Now

Stock up your denim collection now.

Jezebel

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· Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Is Plundering YouTube Thanks to Obsession and Backrooms, so Here Are Some Suggestions of What to Steal Next

Hollywood won't learn the right lesson after YouTube birthed Obsession and Backrooms, so here's a few things they can steal next.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Mashable

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· Jun 26, 2026

YouTube adds more TikTok-like features to Shorts

YouTube is adding more Instagram and TikTok-like features to Shorts.

Le Monde

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· Jul 4, 2026

'Clipification': How short-form videos are reshaping the media landscape

While not a new concept, clips have become, over just a few years, the dominant form of expression on the internet, extending far beyond advertising. The cultural and cognitive effects of this format are now a subject of debate.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 12, 2026

M&S shoppers praise €34 lightweight wide leg trousers as 'best summer buy'

Marks and Spencer's 34 Seersucker Pull On Wide Leg Trousers are winning rave reviews, with shoppers praising the lightweight summer trousers as 'cool and comfortable' – available in sizes 6-24 in navy or brown mix

Libya Update News

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· Jun 27, 2026

German Study: Heavy Use of Short Videos Increases Stress and Weakens Attention in Young People

Berlin - A recent study by researchers at the University of Bayreuth in Germany warns that continuous viewing of short video clips may increase attention problems and stress levels among teenagers and young adults. The study, published in June in the European Child Adolescent Psychiatry journal, highlights potential health risks from these videos, particularly... Read more Source The post German Study: Heavy Use of Short Videos Increases Stress and Weakens Attention in Young People appeared first on Libya Update News.

Metro

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· Jul 7, 2026

Chris Hughes reveals the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ after Jojo Siwa trolls

'But there are so many podcasts now and it's just girls slating other girls.'

Korea Times News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Social media age bans aren't perfect. So what?

Social media age bans aren't perfect. So what?

Fark

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· Jul 12, 2026

In spite of the magical wonderland of ads, right-wing propaganda, and influencers drinking their own jizz, 55% of Americans have stopped posting on social media [Obvious]

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Us Weekly

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· Jul 2, 2026

The 17 Slimming Shorts Women Over 40 Are Wearing Instead of Denim

Summer style gets a whole lot easier once you remove denim from the equation. The right pair of shorts can define your waist, skim your hips and keep you cool without feeling too short or too tight. That’s exactly why so many women over 40 are ditching denim shorts for lightweight styles all season long. []

iPhone in Canada

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· Jun 26, 2026

YouTube Shorts Adds New Clear Mode and Heart Button

By activating Clear Mode, YouTube Shorts removes all buttons and on-screen text, leaving only the video unobstructed. The post YouTube Shorts Adds New Clear Mode and Heart Button first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Out Magazine

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· Jun 24, 2026

'Off Campus' star Stephen Kalyn slowly strips down in sexy viral video

Off Campus is quickly gaining momentum ahead of season 2.

Irish Star

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· Jul 7, 2026

Hunter Biden jokes about starting OnlyFans using his 'old stuff'

Hunter Biden made an appearance on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast. He made a joke about joining the online platform, OnlyFans, after being complimented by Benny Blanco

Vogue

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· Jul 2, 2026

Will the Social Media Ban Be the Death Knell of Teen Style Subculture or Its Revival?

Short-form video led to a collapse of tween culture, as kids and adults began consuming the same content online. Will the social media ban turn the tide?

Fashion Bomb Daily

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· Jun 22, 2026

Why Personal Style Is About More Than Following Trends

Ask someone what they’d grab from their closet in a fire and watch them stall. Not because there’s too much to choose from. Because half of it was never really theirs to begin with, it was bought for some version of them that lasted about three weeks. That’s the part trends are sneaky about. They [] The post Why Personal Style Is About More Than Following Trends appeared first on Fashion Bomb Daily.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 4, 2026

He Gifted His Girlfriend Concert Tickets Months Ago — They Broke Up and Now She Wants Them Back — He’s Going to the Concert

It takes a lot of nerve to ask for something like this from an ex... The post He Gifted His Girlfriend Concert Tickets Months Ago — They Broke Up and Now She Wants Them Back — He’s Going to the Concert appeared first on TwistedSifter.

People.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Drew Barrymore’s Retro (but Trendy!) Flare Jeans Are from a Taylor Swift-Worn Brand — They Make Legs Look Miles Long

Shop like styles from 28

Boston.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

An update from a 2019 letter writer

I will be out of the office for the rest of the week. Yes, vacation. But I’m leaving you with 1. A new podcast episode featuring a recent high school graduate who explains how not to break up with someone before college. It’s a funny and relatable story about how this young woman was [] The post An update from a 2019 letter writer appeared first on Boston.com.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 23, 2026

Kelly Earley: Social media bans for teens make the internet a worse place for all of us

Keeping teenagers off social sounds like a noble pursuit, but it risks a drop in standards for all other internet users.

Irish Tech News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Teens in UCD study say disturbing social media content ‘stays in the back of my mind all day’ 

Young people know they are training the algorithms and want more social media control, UCD study finds A new study from the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics at UCD has found that teenagers are frustrated by social media algorithms and feel absent from discussions about content and regulation. Five focus groups with 87 []

BBC News

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· Jun 20, 2026

How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet

Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

Daily Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

I thought you couldn't wear shorts past 50. Now I've realised you can - as long as you avoid these styles that will instantly age you and follow my flattering rules: SHANE WATSON

I thought you couldn't wear shorts past 50. Now I've realised you can - as long as you avoid these styles that will instantly age you and follow my flattering rules: SHANE WATSON

Elite Daily

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· Jun 21, 2026

65 Ridiculous Things Getting Most Added To Amazon Wishlists Now

You’ll see why shoppers want these bonkers finds so badly.

Men's Health

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· Jun 30, 2026

The 16 Best Jeans for Men, Tested and Reviewed by Style Editors

Find your perfect pair.

Variety

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· Jun 25, 2026

Leanne Morgan on Stand-Up Advice She Received From Jerry Seinfeld and Nearly Walking Away From Her Sitcom: ‘I’m Stronger Than I Ever Thought I Was’

Leanne Morgan wants her fans to know that she hasn’t gone Hollywood. Sure, she just released her second Netflix stand-up special, “Unspeakable Things,” and she recently wrapped production on the second season of her Chuck Lorre-produced sitcom, “Leanne” — which, no big deal, shoots on Warner Bros.’ “lucky stage” that once housed “Friends” and “The []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 10, 2026

Jelly Roll's ex made $100K from podcast episode about divorce

Bunnie XO reflected on the breakup in an episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast, which had been shared on YouTube, but fans noticed this week that the full-length video of the episode has been deleted from the video site.

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 11, 2026

What Social Media Loses When We Ban Kids

Without kids, social media is a lot less fun for adults.

India TV News

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· Jul 7, 2026

'2-step verification': Couple ties hands with a dupatta during hill trek, internet reacts

There is no dearth of interesting travel videos on social media platforms. Every once in a while, however, a simple video makes an impression and gets shared by thousands of people. Be it awe-inspiring views of nature or a funny mistake people make while travelling, people love sharing these videos as they have some relatable aspect to them. But this time, it's the ingenious idea that a couple had when hiking in the hills.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Prime is Now Streaming All 4 Seasons of an Underrated Sitcom, 17 Years After it was Canceled

It looks like long-canceled sitcoms are streaming platforms’ flavor of the summer, with another one just recently brought to Prime Video. Sitcom fans have been spoiled in recent months with the addition of The Bernie Mac Show, Shrill, Married with Children, and more, all added to various streamers. And now, another sitcom that ended nearly []

Vanity Fair

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· Jul 7, 2026

Dylan Sprouse Invites You To Bro Out on His New Podcast, 'Wildmen'

Vanity Fair exclusively chats with the actor about his new weekly podcast, becoming a father with Barbara Palvin, and the end of the Disney Channel era: “It’s actually just gone.”

Daily Dot

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· Jul 9, 2026

A Woman Said She Keeps Ending Up With the Wrong People — Her Brother Said She Keeps Rejecting the Right Ones — the Video Has X Talking

An X account @AntiFeminismAU has posted a video of a woman who admitted that she struggles with partners she considers “clingy.” The video prompted discussion in the comments about attachment styles and the line between healthy affection and emotional unavailability. The woman said she repeatedly attracted partners she called “douchebags,” and many came in with Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post A Woman Said She Keeps Ending Up With the Wrong People — Her Brother Said She Keeps Rejecting the Right Ones — the Video Has X Talking appeared first on The Daily Dot.

E! Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Bunnie Xo Shares Why She Deleted Jelly Roll Divorce Podcast Episode

Bunnie Xo stripped her divorce story from the internet. Indeed, the Stripped Down author has deleted her podcast episode about her breakup from Jelly Roll, 41, in which she detailed exactly when...

Sky News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Social media ban has 'made no difference to Australian teenagers', study suggests

Social media ban has 'made no difference to Australian teenagers', study suggests

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 1, 2026

A decade in, The Ringer is re-embracing the intimacy of Bill Simmons’ earliest work

When a viewer presses play on an episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, newly available on Netflix since January, they are quickly hit with iconic catch phrases popularized by The Sports Guy over the course of his career: “Tyson Zone” “Body Language Doctor” “Ewing Theory” From Simmons’ early days at ESPN’s Page 2 and into

Calgary Sun

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· Jul 10, 2026

Letters, July 10, 2026: ‘Thirst for knowledge’

Drinks are on me When out-and-about, I have casually noticed, but never given it much thought, how many (obviously smart) people carry various kinds of water bottles. I have often been told to drink ‘lots’ of water to stay hydrated, but it was only recently I decided to research the meaning of ‘lots’ in this []

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