Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1839, William H. Seward Jr., American general and banker (died 1920) was born. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1937, Jay Rockefeller, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of West Virginia was born. In 1939, Brooks Firestone, American businessman and politician was born. In 1964, Patti Webster, American publicist and author (died 2013) was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2015, Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (born 1920) passed away. In 2023, Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion: Shahzada Dawood, Pakistani-British businessman (born 1975) Hamish Harding, British businessman (born 1964) Paul-Henri Nargeolet, French navy commander and explorer (born 1946) Stockton Rush, American businessman, CEO and founder of OceanGate (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

First Brands Lender Can’t Distribute Cash From Bankruptcy Sales

Bloomberg

June 18, 2026

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First Brands Lender Can’t Distribute Cash From Bankruptcy Sales

Aequum Capital Financial II is temporarily barred from distributing any cash it collects from the inventory sales taking place as part of bankrupt auto-parts supplier First Brands’ liquidation, a judge ruled Wednesday.

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