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Life, Death, and the Dance of Politics — Feb 20, 2026Ah, Fridays—where coffee cups overflow and political stories brew even stronger. Let’s dive into the week’s happenings, shall we? In Memoriam: Eric Dane Eric Dane , the beloved “McSteamy” from *Grey’s Anatomy*, has…

‘Goodfellas’ Star Gets Major Snub from Oscars, Wife Blames Husband’s ‘Pro-Trump’ StanceReporting — Mar 17, 2023The wife of the late Hollywood actor Paul Sorvino believes he might have been left out of the “In Memoriam” segment during Sunday’s Academy Awards telecast because he was a conservative. Viewers argued Sorvino should…

Supreme Court To Fly Flags at Half-Staff for 30 Days in Memoriam of GinsburgReporting — Sep 20, 2020Flags on the U.S. Supreme Court’s front plaza will be flown at half-staff for 30 days in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday, the court said, adding that a black drape has been hung over the doors…

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Communities Nationwide Plan 25th 9/11 TributesWorld — 4dAcross colleges and communities, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being marked with tributes to everyday heroes like Welles Remy Crowther and widespread service events, including red-bandana remembrances in East Islip and campus memorials. Student-athletes and volunteers at Ashland, Marquette, and Augusta University participate in flag displays, meals packing, and Tunnels to Tower activities to honor victims and first responders, underscoring ongoing unity and service.

9/11 Anniversary Honors Victims, Health Toll — 4dTwenty-five years after 9/11, the dead include thousands of immigrants and diaspora communities—from South Asian workers and Jamaicans to Latino employees and undocumented migrants—whose lives and memories are kept alive by families, memorials, and national reckonings. Meanwhile, authorities have struggled to identify all remains, with more than 1,100 still officially unidentified after two decades, spurring advances in DNA techniques and ongoing efforts to restore names to the victims.

Flight 93 Tributes Mark 25th AnniversaryWorld — 4dAs Flight 93 memorial events mark 25 years, ceremonies and art projects at the site in Pennsylvania highlight ongoing public remembrance, including a flag ceremony at the state Capitol, chalk portraits planned by artists, and presidential visits that have shaped the memorial’s history. Collectively, these efforts keep the stories of the passengers and crew alive and emphasize education and community acts of remembrance.

Flag Unfurls at Pentagon on 25th 9/11 Anniversary — 1dAs part of 25-year commemorations of the Sept. 11 attacks, a large American flag was unfurled at sunrise on the Pentagon’s west side, with ceremonies and wreath-laying to honor nearly 3,000 victims. President Donald Trump is participating in the Pentagon observance, alongside first responders, Gold Star families, and a traveling steel beam memorial.

Elena Vasquez It's good to see the Pentagon honoring the victims with this flag ceremony on the anniversary.

U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks — 2dAcross the U.S., the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being commemorated with a mix of solemn ceremonies, memorial installations, and community tributes—from NYC firefighters’ memories and Brooklyn memorial artifacts to Charlotte’s Twin Towers pillar display and Maine’s first-responder ceremonies, plus LGBTQ advocacy reflections on the victims and heroes of that day.

U.S. Communities Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11World — 5dAcross the U.S. and beyond, 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are taking place around Sept. 11 to honor victims and first responders, with events at CSU San Marcos (2,071 steps), Charlotte’s Bank of America Corporate Center (110 stories), Bristol Motor Speedway (110 floors), and related Tri-City observances, plus participation by international first responders in Atlanta. Many events raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and related FDNY services, with community participation and age restrictions where noted.

Communities Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 — 6dCommunities across the U.S. and Ireland marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with varied observances—flag ceremonies and memorials in Bend, Oregon; an interfaith prayer service at St. Nicholas Shrine in New York; services and memorials in Streetsboro and Ravenna, Ohio; a commemorative event in Waterford, Ireland; and a Remembrance Mass on Long Island that included new names on the memorial. The events, held on September 11, continued the tradition of honoring victims, first responders, and those affected by the aftermath.

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Communities Prepare 25th 9/11 Anniversary Tributes — 6dOn the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, communities across the country are marking the day with memorials, ceremonies, and walks honoring victims and first responders, including events in Des Moines and new regional memorials, while personal stories highlight the lasting impact of that day. The commemorations emphasize remembrance and education for younger generations through memorials like Daniel Crisman Park and other dedicated sites.

Bellinger Homer Powers Yankees Past Mets — 17hIn a Subway Series game framed by 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, the Yankees honored first responders with patches and a wreath-laying as Cody Bellinger delivered a decisive three-run homer to power a New York win over the Mets. The events blended memorial tributes with on-field highlights as players from the 2001 Yankees reflected on the tragic anniversary while the current team secured the victory.

Nicole Hardy The first responder tributes felt right at home with the game, especially with those 2001 players reflecting on it all.

Lincoln Pool Contractor Blames Own Errors for Damage — 1dContractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings told the Trump administration that design flaws and workmanship errors caused the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s blue liner to blister and detach, contradicting the president’s vandalism blame. Government documents and reports cite insufficient primer and incompatible chemicals in the renovation plan, with a redo underway after charges against alleged vandals were dropped.

Sam Okafor They should have caught those design flaws before starting the job instead of rushing the redo now.

Mamdani to Attend 9/11 Ceremony Despite Opposition — Sep 4, 2026Relatives of 9/11 victims plan to ignore or exclude Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the Ground Zero memorial marking the 25th anniversary, spurred by a petition with more than 98,000 signatures criticizing his past remarks and associations. They warn he may attend anyway, describe his presence as a potential photo-op, and broader discussions note calls for Hochul and Mamdani to skip the ceremony as part of the controversy.

White House tribute marks one year since Charlie Kirk's passing — 1dThe clip presents a memorial message from the White House honoring Charlie Kirk as a patriot whose courage shaped American history. It is circulating as a solemn remembrance of his legacy. @WhiteHouse

Trump Signs Law Allowing Medal of Honor Monument on National Mall — 2dPresident Trump signed the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, authorizing a future Medal of Honor Monument to be placed in the National Mall Reserve in Washington, D.C., with funding from private donations and a ceremony in San Antonio. The legislation, praised as honoring Medal of Honor recipients and American values, received bipartisan support and aims to situate the monument near the Lincoln Memorial as part of national remembrance.

Dana Whitfield Private donations for the project avoid burdening taxpayers while still recognizing real heroes.

Charlie Kirk’s UVU Memorial Draws Protests — Sep 5, 2026Left-wing groups at Utah Valley University plan to protest and disrupt the September 10 memorial for Charlie Kirk, aiming to make attendance uncomfortable as campus operations are closed for healing. The memorial, organized by Turning Point USA, features speakers and is defended as a remembrance of Kirk, who was fatally shot on campus last year, with heightened security and ticketing in place.

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United cancels Denver 9/11 flyover over fears of emergency calls — 2dUnited Airlines canceled a planned 9/11 memorial flyover in Denver that would have featured a Boeing 777 escorted by four F-16s, citing community concerns that the display could be mistaken for an emergency. The plan, intended as a private tribute for United employees and timed to match the 9/11 moments, prompted city emergency officials to prepare for potential panicked calls, and the cancellation came just ahead of the anniversary.

Dana Whitfield It's the right call to scrap the plan if it means tying up first responders on 9/11, even if the intent was respectful.

Kremlin Rejects Japan Request Over Khabarovsk WWII MonumentWorld — 4dThe Kremlin refused Japan's request to dismantle the new World War II memorial in Khabarovsk, defending the statue of a Soviet soldier as a commemorative symbol and stating that Moscow will not reconsider the installation. Japan condemned the monument as disrespectful to national sentiment over the chrysanthemum crest and urged its removal, accusing Russia of militaristic revisionism.

Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopens under heavy security after deadly attack — Sep 1, 2026Thailand's Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopened amid heightened security following a deadly shooting rampage by a 14-year-old pupil who killed seven people and himself, with police and bag checks in place and a memorial display for victims. The incident, Thailand's deadliest in about four years, sparked renewed gun-control debate, prompted mental-health support for students, and led Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suspend new firearm permits and review existing licenses.

Tom Gallagher My heart goes out to the students walking back into that building today. No child should have to face that.

9/11 25th Anniversary Honors Victims, Resilience and Civil Liberties — Sep 1, 2026Anniversaries of 9/11 continue to reflect its lasting impact, from the Global War on Terror’s multinational toll and personal traumas to ongoing commemorations and memorials. Communities honor victims and survivors with scholarships for descendants affected by 9/11 illnesses, Flight 93 and local memorial ceremonies, cemetery cleanup efforts, and leadership-focused programs featuring figures such as FDNY Chief Richard Picciotto.

Communities Mark 9/11 Anniversary NationwideWorld — Sep 3, 2026Remembrance of 9/11 spans personal memories in New Jersey and New York, reflections from emergency management officials on the day’s impact, and community ceremonies with memorial artifacts like a World Trade Center beam, all illustrating how the tragedy continues to shape lives and local culture. Individual stories of resilience also emerge, such as a Port Authority worker who helped a coworker down 71 flights and later pursued the diaconate, underscoring the enduring personal and spiritual aftershocks of that day.

Excavation begins within two weeks on Trump's 250-foot arch amid opposition, Burgum says — Sep 3, 2026Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that construction will begin soon on President Trump's 250-foot Great Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, a project critics say would disrupt sightlines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery and faces a pending lawsuit over its authorization. Support for the arch has come from the National Park Service, and the project is framed as a landmark addition to Washington’s skyline as part of Trump’s broader plans to reshape the capital.

Dana Whitfield feet is enormous. I'd like to see the actual funding breakdown before calling this a done deal.

World War II Veterans Celebrated Across North AmericaPolitics — 6dA wave of World War II veterans are reaching 100 and being celebrated nationwide, including centenarians in Iowa and Texas honored at birthday gatherings and memorials, as well as Connecticut veterans being recognized with Wartime Service Medals at a ceremony. The tributes highlight long service, personal histories, and ongoing community gratitude for their sacrifices across multiple states.

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