Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Joe DeRita, American actor (died 1993) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. 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 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
FDA Panel Backs Moderna mRNA Flu Shot 9-0, Setting Up August Approval Decision
The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 9-0 on June 18 to recommend Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, the first such endorsement in U.S. history. The agency must now decide by August 5 whether to approve what would be the first licensed mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine, even as the Trump administration has canceled 500 million in mRNA research funding.
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Bloomberg
· Jun 25, 2026
Moderna CEO: Cautiously Optimistic on Flu Vaccine Approval
The FDA advisory committee recommended Moderna's flu vaccine for approval. Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld he is cautiously optimistic the approval will happen. (Source: Bloomberg)
Medical Daily
· Jul 2, 2026
FDA Expands Moringa Salmonella Outbreak Warning as Recall Grows to 119 Cases Across 36 States
FDA updated the moringa Salmonella outbreak June 30, 2026. 119 ill in 36 states, 32 hospitalized. Recall now covers TNVitamins, Live it Up, Doctor's Pride, Why Not Natural.
BOL News
· Jul 8, 2026
Study finds new Shigella vaccine 89% effective in clinical trial
The findings, published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, are based on a study involving 73 healthy adults. The post Study finds new Shigella vaccine 89 effective in clinical trial appeared first on BOL News.
Jezebel
· Jun 25, 2026
The Pentagon Lost Its War Against Flu Shots in Less than Two Months
Flu shots are mandatory once again, less than two months after being made optional, following a major military base outbreak.
FOX News Health
· Jul 6, 2026
Experimental vaccine shows promise against dangerous intestinal illness
New ETEC vaccine technology targeting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli has been licensed to Valneva after decades of research at University of Bergen.
Kaiser Health
· Jul 2, 2026
A Mom Said Infant Formula Killed Her Baby. The Manufacturer Closed the File.
When makers of infant formula hear that babies got sick or died while using their products, what happens next is left largely to the manufacturers. They decide whether to inform the FDA about possible harm, which could trigger steps to protect the public.
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Related coverage for "FDA Panel Backs Moderna mRNA Flu Shot 9-0, Setting Up August Approval Decision": Bloomberg — Moderna CEO: Cautiously Optimistic on Flu Vaccine Approval. Medical Daily — FDA Expands Moringa Salmonella Outbreak Warning as Recall Grows to 119 Cases Across 36 States. BOL News — Study finds new Shigella vaccine 89% effective in clinical trial. Jezebel — The Pentagon Lost Its War Against Flu Shots in Less than Two Months. FOX News Health — Experimental vaccine shows promise against dangerous intestinal illness. Kaiser Health — A Mom Said Infant Formula Killed Her Baby. The Manufacturer Closed the File.