The 9/11 Memorial & Museum added a seventh moment of silence during the 25th anniversary ceremony to honor people who died from illnesses caused by their work or presence near the World Trade Center site after the attacks. The ceremony took place on September 11, 2026, marking 25 years since the attacks.
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The 9/11 Memorial & Museum held its seventh moment of silence for those who died from 9/11-related health issues.
The moment of silence was added to the usual ceremony for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
The health effects are connected to being at or near the World Trade Center site during or after the attacks.
The anniversary ceremony took place on September 11, 2026.
The event honors both the immediate victims and those who passed away later due to illness caused by the attacks.
President Donald Trump attended a Pentagon ceremony as part of the 25th anniversary events.
The 25th anniversary ceremonies were held in several places, including New York City and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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The Justice Department announced the deportation of an Afghan woman, Nazira Haji Zada, in the first case ever heard by the federal Alien Terrorist Removal Court. She was accused of supporting her son and son-in-law’s failed 2024 terrorist plot and accepted her designation as an alien terrorist.
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Nazira Haji Zada was a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
She was accused of helping her son and son-in-law’s planned 2024 attack, which was stopped by authorities.
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court is a special federal court rarely used until this case.
The court used classified (secret) information to decide she was linked to terrorism.
Zada accepted the terrorist label and did not challenge her deportation.
Her lawyers had argued the government was hiding evidence and violating her rights.
The Justice Department says this case helps protect national security and follows the law.
The case involved information that could not be made public to protect intelligence sources and prevent future attacks.
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A recent survey shows many Americans are worried about future cuts to Social Security benefits, causing some to claim their retirement money early. Experts warn that claiming benefits before full retirement age can permanently lower monthly payments, but concerns about the program’s financial troubles and possible cuts are driving this early action.
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About 73.5% of financial advisers say clients are claiming Social Security early because they fear future benefit reductions.
The Social Security retirement trust fund is expected to run out of money by late 2032 unless Congress acts.
If the fund is depleted, benefits could be cut by about 22% for everyone receiving payments.
70 million Americans currently receive Social Security benefits, which many depend on for retirement income.
Early claiming starts as soon as age 62 but causes smaller monthly payments compared to waiting until full retirement age (66–67).
Nearly 59% of advisers say their clients don’t believe Congress will fix Social Security’s funding problems.
Benefit cuts could mean losing between $12,700 and $22,300 per year, depending on income and household type.
Possible solutions include raising taxes, but these options may be unpopular, especially for working-class people.
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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. They used the occasion to support the ongoing US war on Iran, linking it to the fight against terrorism that began after the 2001 attacks.
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The Pentagon was one of the sites attacked on 9/11, with 64 people on the plane and 125 inside the building killed.
President Trump honored US military members who served in the "war on terror" and those currently fighting Iran.
Trump said the US must prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and connected this mission to 9/11.
Vice President JD Vance attended the 9/11 memorial in New York while President Trump stayed in Washington.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s military defenses were weakened and emphasized ongoing military pressure.
Hegseth described Iran as an "Islamic theocracy" hostile to the US for nearly 50 years.
Both officials framed the conflict with Iran as a continuation of the fight against terrorism that started with 9/11.
Hegseth called for a new generation of soldiers ready to defend the country.
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An active-duty Navy sailor, Wilbert Joseph Castañeda, who was imprisoned in Venezuela and later freed in a prisoner exchange arranged by President Trump, appeared on stage at the Republican National Committee's 2026 midterm convention. Military rules generally forbid active-duty members from taking part in political events, but it is unclear if officials approved his stage appearance.
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Wilbert Joseph Castañeda is an active-duty Navy sailor who was held prisoner in Venezuela for almost a year.
He was freed through a prisoner exchange negotiated by President Donald Trump's administration.
Castañeda appeared on stage at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas on September 10, 2026.
He did not wear his military uniform but wore a black suit and red tie and held a sign showing the number of days he was detained.
Defense rules prohibit active-duty military personnel from participating in partisan political events but allow attendance as spectators if not in uniform.
It is unclear whether Navy officials knew about or approved Castañeda’s participation on stage.
Castañeda is no longer authorized to wear the Navy SEAL Trident due to performance issues and has had a rank reduction.
The Republican convention was a political event to promote candidates and rally voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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A new poll shows Democratic Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are close in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, with Flanagan holding a small lead within the margin of error. The race is important because Democrats aim to regain control of the Senate, and Minnesota's current Democratic senator, Tina Smith, is retiring.
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Peggy Flanagan is the Democratic candidate for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seat.
Michele Tafoya is the Republican candidate, a former NFL sideline reporter.
The current senator, Tina Smith (Democrat), is retiring.
A recent poll shows Flanagan leading Tafoya by about 4 percentage points, but the difference is within the margin of error.
Women tend to support Flanagan more; men lean toward Tafoya.
Younger voters favor Flanagan, while Tafoya leads among older voters.
Democrats want to defend seats like Minnesota’s to retake the Senate majority from Republicans.
Minnesota last elected a Republican senator in 2002; since then, it has generally favored Democrats in Senate races.
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The United States held ceremonies and activities to remember the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Memorials took place at several key sites including New York City, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims and first responders.
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The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks was commemorated on September 11, 2026.
Memorial ceremonies were held at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington DC, and the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The 9/11 memorial in New York features reflecting pools and empty chairs representing the 2,753 lives lost in the attacks.
Firefighters, police officers, military personnel, families, and visitors participated in the observances.
Tributes included flowers, notes, wreaths, and symbolic displays such as a sand tribute in Point Lookout, New York.
Locations involved in the ceremony included Bryant Park and the Oculus transportation hub at the World Trade Center.
The events paid respects to victims, survivors, and first responders who helped during and after the attacks.
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Terry Strada, whose spouse died in the 9/11 attacks, spoke at the 25th anniversary memorial in New York City. She urged President Donald Trump’s administration to acknowledge Saudi Arabia’s possible involvement in the terrorist attacks, which Saudi Arabia denies.
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Terry Strada is a widow of a victim of the September 11 attacks.
She spoke at the 25th anniversary memorial ceremony held at Ground Zero in New York City.
Strada asked the U.S. government to recognize alleged links between Saudi Arabia and the 9/11 attacks.
Saudi Arabia has consistently denied any involvement in the attacks.
The crowd at the memorial responded with loud applause to Strada’s statements.
The event took place during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Strada’s comments reflect ongoing calls for transparency about foreign involvement in 9/11.
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The Mail on Sunday paid MP Catherine Atkinson more than £5,000 after wrongly claiming she had gone to private school. Atkinson, who attended state schools, will use the money to create scholarships for state-educated law students at the University of Derby.
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The Mail on Sunday falsely said MP Catherine Atkinson attended private school.
Atkinson actually went to state schools, including Sacred Heart high school in London.
The newspaper apologized and paid damages and legal costs to Atkinson.
Atkinson won the money through a legal settlement of about £5,000.
She will use at least £5,000 of this money to fund scholarships for state-educated law students at the University of Derby.
The Catherine Atkinson future lawyers award will give £500 each year for 10 years to first-year law students who attended state schools in Derby.
The scholarship aims to support social mobility and help students face fewer financial barriers to enter the legal profession.
The University of Derby welcomes the award and Atkinson’s support for local students.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a rise in rabies exposures and the use of treatments following contact with potentially rabid animals across several states. A notable outbreak in North Carolina involved rabid baby goats from a petting zoo that exposed hundreds of people, leading to increased demand for post-exposure rabies treatment.
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The CDC reported a 17% increase in rabies-related inquiries during July and August 2026 compared to last year.
Eight state health departments noted increased use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatments or errors in administering them.
There is no current shortage of rabies vaccines or immunoglobulin in the U.S., but proper use of treatment is important to avoid unnecessary risks and costs.
A major event in North Carolina involved rabid baby goats from a mobile petting zoo exposing nearly 300 people; over 200 were advised to get treatment.
The baby goats were unvaccinated and likely became infected after being bitten by a rabid skunk.
Rabies is a deadly viral disease affecting the nervous system; it is almost always fatal once symptoms appear but can be prevented if treated promptly after exposure.
Early symptoms are vague and can be mistaken for other illnesses, making timely treatment essential.
The CDC believes multiple local outbreaks, greater public awareness, and more testing contribute to the national increase in rabies exposures.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani shook hands at the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero. This happened despite Giuliani previously asking Mamdani not to attend the event.
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The ceremony took place at Ground Zero, the site of the September 11 attacks.
Rudy Giuliani was the mayor of New York City during the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Giuliani had publicly told Newsmax that Mamdani should not attend the memorial.
Zohran Mamdani is the current mayor of New York City.
Both mayors shook hands during the ceremony, signaling a moment of unity.
The event was a commemoration to remember the victims of the September 11 attacks.
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New York City health officials have reported a new cluster of Legionnaires' disease in the South Bronx, with five cases and one death so far. Authorities are investigating cooling towers in the area as a possible source and advising people with symptoms to seek medical care.
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Five cases and one death have been reported in the Melrose and Morrisania areas of the South Bronx (ZIP codes 10451 and 10456).
The New York City Health Department is testing cooling towers, which can harbor the Legionella bacteria causing the disease.
Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by inhaling water droplets with the bacteria.
The bacteria often grow in warm water, like in cooling towers, hot water tanks, and plumbing systems.
The disease usually does not spread from person to person.
An earlier outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side this summer had more than 90 cases and 11 deaths linked to cooling towers.
People who live, work, or visited the affected area since late August are urged to watch for symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
About 1 in 10 people who get Legionnaires' disease die, but those with weak immune systems or lung problems face higher risks.
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During the 25th anniversary ceremony of the 9/11 attacks, several family members of victims asked President Donald Trump to hold Saudi Arabia responsible for the attacks. They said previous U.S. administrations protected Saudi Arabia and urged Trump to release classified documents that could show Saudi involvement.
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The ceremony marked 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Terry Strada, who lost her husband in the attacks, criticized past presidents for protecting Saudi Arabia.
Many 9/11 hijackers were Saudi nationals, but Saudi Arabia denies involvement.
Families of victims are suing Saudi Arabia, seeking accountability.
President Trump was attending a ceremony at the Pentagon during the New York memorial event.
Family members asked Vice President JD Vance to deliver the message to the White House.
A relative of a victim called on President Trump to release unredacted files that could provide evidence.
Some U.S. lawmakers have requested a review of classified documents related to Saudi Arabia’s role.
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U.S. health officials declared the cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce over, saying the risky lettuce is no longer sold. The outbreak caused nearly 13,000 confirmed cases, over 570 hospitalizations, and two deaths across 21 states.
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The cyclospora outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said no new illnesses are expected from this outbreak.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will keep investigating the source of the infections.
Nearly 13,000 people got sick during the outbreak, which affected 21 states.
Over 570 people were hospitalized, and two people died, mostly in Michigan.
Cyclospora is a parasite spread through contaminated feces that causes diarrhea.
The recalled lettuce was shipped to major U.S. restaurant chains like Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC.
The FDA stopped on-site inspections after sample collections but will analyze those samples soon.
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Democratic State Representative James Talarico and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse held an event in Dallas. They asked Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to support their cause and take legal action against the Department of Justice for how Epstein's files were handled.
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James Talarico is a Democratic State Representative.
The event took place in Dallas and used a traveling exhibit.
Jeffrey Epstein survivors participated in the exhibit.
They want Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, to support them.
They urged Paxton to sue the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The lawsuit would focus on the DOJ’s handling of Epstein’s files.
Epstein’s files were reported to have been redacted, meaning some parts were hidden or removed.
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Sixteen former players from the University of Michigan men's hockey team have filed a lawsuit. They say they experienced hazing and sexual abuse during their time on the team between 1984 and 2001.
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Sixteen former University of Michigan hockey players are the plaintiffs.
They played for the men's hockey team from 1984 to 2001.
The lawsuit claims they were victims of hazing.
The lawsuit also alleges sexual abuse occurred during that time.
The players say this mistreatment happened while they were on the team.
The case highlights concerns about player safety in college sports.
Hazing means forcing new team members to do risky or harmful acts.
Sexual abuse refers to unwanted or harmful sexual behavior.
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Since the September 11 attacks, the U.S. government introduced many new laws and policies aimed at national security, which have limited freedoms protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court has largely accepted these restrictions, weakening protections for free speech, free press, and public access to government information during the "war on terror."
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The First Amendment protects free speech, free press, and freedom of association.
After 9/11, the government increased censorship, surveillance, and secrecy citing national security.
Laws like the Patriot Act expanded government surveillance powers significantly.
The government blocked press access to some immigration hearings and used secrecy to hide information about controversial policies.
The government restricted visas for foreign critics of U.S. foreign policy.
Some laws expanded the definition of illegal support to groups, affecting some types of speech.
The Supreme Court declined to review multiple national security cases related to surveillance and gag orders.
Legal groups and officials have asked the court to address access to opinions from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court but were turned down.
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The price of lettuce in the US dropped sharply this summer due to a cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, causing demand for greens to fall. Despite the drop in lettuce prices, the overall cost of many goods remains high because of fuel costs, trade disputes, and other factors.
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A cyclospora parasite outbreak caused over 19,500 confirmed illness cases across 20 states since May 2026.
The outbreak led to a recall of iceberg lettuce, which was linked to the parasite.
Lettuce prices dropped 6.2% from July to August after a previous 16.4% decline.
The outbreak reduced demand not only for lettuce but also other produce, affecting food chains’ sales.
Before the outbreak, lettuce prices were rising due to weather problems and plant diseases.
Fuel costs are high, with diesel over $6 a gallon and gas prices $1.10 more than last year, increasing overall costs.
Trade tensions with Canada, a key agricultural partner, may raise prices on many products.
President Donald Trump has claimed prices are falling and predicted oil prices will drop after the election.
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President Donald Trump promised to give every adult American $5,000 if the Republican Party wins both the House and Senate in the November midterm elections. The plan could cost over a trillion dollars, but there are no details yet on how it would be funded or how it would follow federal laws about voting.
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President Trump made the $5,000 payment promise at the Republicans' first midterm convention.
The payment would be given only if Republicans control both chambers of Congress after the election.
The total cost of this payment could be more than one trillion dollars.
No clear explanation has been provided on how the payments would work or be funded.
Federal law restricts paying people based on how they vote, which could be a legal issue.
Senator JD Vance suggested the payment might be funded by money raised from trade tariffs (taxes on imports).
President Trump encouraged supporters to act like he is the candidate on every ballot and said he would campaign in key races.
Some Republicans are hesitant about the president’s influence as his approval ratings are low and there are concerns about an unpopular war with Iran.
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Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK voted against a bill that would have allowed adults with less than six months to live to choose assisted dying. The vote was 286 against and 270 in favor, ending the current effort to change the law on assisted dying in England and Wales.
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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill aimed to let terminally ill adults request help to end their own life under strict rules.
Approval would require agreement from two doctors and an expert panel.
MPs had a free vote, meaning they did not have to follow party lines.
Critics worried the bill did not protect vulnerable people enough from being pressured.
Some believe improving care for the dying should be the main focus instead of legal changes.
Supporters of assisted dying plan to try again in future parliamentary sessions.
The bill was supported by some MPs but opposed by others, including medical groups.
Emotional reactions were seen both inside and outside Parliament after the vote.
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