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US adds seventh moment of silence for 25th 9/11 anniversary — 1dOn the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the U.S. and its missions worldwide honored the 2,977 victims, first responders, and the resilience that followed with ceremonies from Tirana to New York and Suva. Officials highlighted global solidarity, paying tribute to the heroes who acted that day and reaffirming commitment to survivors and international partners.

Cindi Wimberly Where's the story about Mamdami?

Corrie ten Boom Opens Home for Holocaust SurvivorsGood News — FROM 1945Survivor creates place of healing

Report finds cancer toll on 9/11 survivors accelerating 25 years later5 sources — 2d

Derek Foss The accelerating numbers prove the initial exposure created long-term damage that only gets worse with time. Ongoing screening programs must stay in place.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.4M views · Sep 9, 2026

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The Miracle of the Andes SurvivorsGood News — FROM 1972Rugby team survives 72 days after plane crash in Andes.

An Olivia Rodrigo-backed nonprofit gives sexual assault survivors $1.5K with no strings attached. Here's how it helpsGood News — 4d

Immaculée Ilibagiza Forgives Rwandan Genocide KillersGood News — FROM 1994Survivor of 91-day hiding chooses forgiveness and reconciliation after losing family.

Sole survivor emerges from Pentagon E-Ring on 9/11Good News — 3dBrian Birdwell survived the 9/11 Pentagon strike as the sole person in his E-Ring section and later returned to the building after years of recovery.

Rescue dogs and first responders mark 9/11's 25th anniversaryWorld — 4dA trio of 9/11 retrospectives highlights the scale and duration of the recovery, from rescue dogs locating survivors and then cadaver dogs guiding remains removal to the long, painstaking work of identifying thousands of victims. It also emphasizes moral clarity about the attacks, the courage of first responders, and the enduring lessons for public safety professionals like MUSC officers who continue to honor that day’s impact on their work and communities.

9/11’s Many Griefs Span America 25 Years Later — 5dTwenty-five years after 9/11, Americans continue to grapple with its enduring impact, from security and surveillance to shifting national narratives that vary by community, age, and political perspective. Across analyses, the story is a tapestry of grief and resilience, highlighting changing Muslim-American visibility, evolving religious landscapes, and personal memories—from survivors to volunteers—that shape the collective memory differently.

Derek Foss My daughter was born in 2002 and this is just history class to her, not a memory. That gap widens every year.

NYC Releases 9/11 Air Quality Records — 4dNew York City will release more than 170,000 pages of post-9/11 air-quality records, revealing that city officials were aware of dangerous toxins around Ground Zero while publicly assuring residents and workers the air was safe. The documents show testing found benzene and asbestos above safety thresholds and suggest officials prioritized reopening Lower Manhattan over public health, prompting calls for accountability and greater transparency from critics and survivors.

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Commentary ahead of Sept. 11 anniversary recalls post-attack volunteerismWorld — 3dLocal obituaries notice the passing of Hawk Miller and Bill Looney, detailing funeral arrangements and family survivors, reflecting on a life of community, work, and service; separately, a pair of pieces mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, praising Americans’ resilience and the civic revival sparked by acts of kindness and expanded national service programs.

Elizabeth Smart Finishes Last in Bodybuilding Contest but Calls It a Win — 6dElizabeth Smart competed in a North American Championships bodybuilding event and other shows, placing bottom in both the Masters 35+ and Open Class D categories, yet she emphasized that stepping on stage and the experience itself are wins and a sign of her growth and discipline. She credits her coach, supportive friends, and ongoing advocacy work for survivors as she continues to pursue fitness goals and body confidence.

Dana Whitfield The mindset shift here is the real story. She's not competing against other people, she's proving something to herself after what she survived.

Boater searches unfold across Canada, U.S.World — 3dAuthorities are coordinating searches for missing boaters in two regions: in Łutsel K’e, Northwest Territories, where a man and a woman who left Yellowknife on Sept. 4 have not contacted anyone amid bad weather, with RCMP and a Hercules aircraft aiding the search and multiple water routes being considered; and near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, where three people aboard an 18-foot fishing vessel are overdue, one survivor with hypothermia rescued and two others found dead as Coast Guard and local partners mount a multi-agency response.

The Miracle of the Andes: 72 Days, 16 SurvivorsGood News — FROM 1972Two months after the world gave them up for dead, two young men walked out of the Andes to save their friends.

Winona-Rochester Diocese Settles Abuse Claims for $30MHealth — Sep 3, 2026The Diocese of Winona-Rochester has settled with US Fire Insurance for $30 million to compensate more than 145 sexual abuse survivors, completing litigation that followed three verdicts in 2025 and an earlier $28 million settlement in 2021 that did not include US Fire. The funds will be distributed under the diocese's bankruptcy plan, finalizing related claims and closing the case.

Vermont house explosion that killed two ruled accidental, caused by propane leak — 5dTwo people were killed and three others were injured in a Granville, Vermont house explosion reported around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 5, with initial investigations not indicating the incident was suspicious. Vermont State Police later ruled the blast accidental, caused by a propane leak, identified the victims as Liam O’Sullivan, 20, and his mother Sarah O’Sullivan, 46, while a critical injured survivor, Sheila Hammond, 69, remains hospitalized; investigators continue to review the scene.

Batkid Saves San FranciscoGood News — FROM 2013Make-A-Wish asked a city to play along for one five-year-old leukemia survivor. Twenty thousand people showed up in costume.

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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.

Stranded survivors cross Trishuli River by zip line after Nepal floods — Sep 3, 2026After devastating floods in Nepal cut off communities, relief camps report shortages of essential medicines and cash despite food aid, as efforts continue to reach hundreds of thousands displaced and thousands killed or missing. Rescuers—armed forces and international teams—have used a makeshift zip line across the Trishuli River to move people and supplies, while teams focus on trapped workers in hydroelectric tunnels and delivering medicines, food, and essentials to those in dire need.

Newsom weighs special session after wildfire liability plan stalls — Sep 1, 2026California lawmakers adjourned without passing a major overhaul of wildfire liability, even as Gov. Newsom floated a possible special session and investors reacted to the volatility surrounding utility companies. The proposed package aimed to curb costs for survivors by limiting certain utility liabilities and attorney fees, but critics say it falls short of meaningful reform and insurers remain wary.

Maya Lindstrom If insurers still won't budge after this "reform," maybe it wasn't much of a reform to begin with.

LA County sues State Farm, alleging mishandled wildfire claims — Aug 31, 2026Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

Derek Foss Underpaying wildfire victims after everything they've lost is just cold. Hope this lawsuit forces real accountability.

Scientists inject 6,000 elms to breed disease-tolerant stock — Aug 31, 2026U.S. researchers are using Dutch elm disease to breed and restore American elm trees, injecting thousands of young elms to test disease resistance and then propagating survivors for seed orchards and future reforestation. This effort is part of a broader push to protect forests from pests and pathogens that threaten biodiversity and hydrology, including challenges to other species like ash trees.

Tom Gallagher Grew up watching massive elms line every street in my town before disease wiped them out, would love to see that canopy come back someday.

Survivor of 9/11 Remembers What Happened the Day of the AttacksReporting — Sep 8, 2022A survivor of the September 11 attacks is speaking out about what he remembers from that day. Twenty-one years ago, David Paventi worked for a large bank at the time that was based out of North Carolina. He was sitting…

Hill Staffer Will Be Contestant on Next Season of ‘Survivor’ — May 22, 2025A Democratic staffer from Capitol Hill will be battling other contestants for a million-dollar prize on the next season of the long-running hit show “Survivor.” According to Politico , communications director for Rep…

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 60.4K views · Sep 11, 2026

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