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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1942, Roger Ebert, American journalist, critic, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1958, Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival. In 1970, Greg Yaitanes, American director and producer was born. In 1981, The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft initially designed around stealth technology, makes its first flight. In 1983, Space Shuttle program: STS-7, Astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space. In 1986, Frances Scott Fitzgerald, American journalist (born 1921) passed away. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 1992, Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1910) passed away. In 2006, The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1 is launched. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

FDA panel considersfirst-of-its-kind flu vaccine

Egyptian Gazette

June 18, 2026

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WASHINGTON — US health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the Covid-19 pandemic, according to AP. Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of its new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older. The FDA advisory committee meeting [] The post FDA panel considersfirst-of-its-kind flu vaccine appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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