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How music became a 'balm' for New York in the aftermath of 9/11

The 9/11 attacks changed not only New York's skyline but the music Americans used to make sense of tragedy. From Bruce Springsteen's songs of collective grief to Jay-Z's defiance and the Beastie Boys' love letter to their city, musicians responded in very different ways – helping to shape how the…

Radio France Internationale

How the media has changed since 9/11

It has been 25 years since terrorists hijacked planes and flew them into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks that changed the course of US and world history. This week FRANCE 24's media show…

France 24

Twin Towers recreated with 2,977 light-up drones in poignant New York tribute to 9/11 victims

The victims of 9/11 have been honoured in New York with 2,977 light-up drones recreating the Twin Towers.

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On 25th anniversary of 9/11, New York remembers victims poisoned by debris

On the 25th anniversary of the 11 September attacks on the World Trade Center, the official 9/11 ceremony in New York will for the first time include a moment of silence dedicated to the thousands who have since died from illnesses linked to their exposure to pollution released when the…

Radio France Internationale

Toxic air after 9/11: Mamdani releases documents showing how New Yorkers were misled

In a significant move, New York City disclosed withheld documents on air quality after 9/11, suggesting that officials may have misrepresented the dangers present post-collapse of the Twin Towers. A memo warned of potential lawsuits for toxic exposure and city liability concerns. There were also fears about asbestos levels and…

The Times of India

The Twin Towers shaped the Manhattan skyline for decades. Now, it’s shaped by their absence

At 10:28am on September 11 2001 New York City’s skyline was suddenly and dramatically altered.

The Conversation

100 Historical And Modern Photos That Reveal How New York Has Changed

New York City is the sort of place most people might feel familiar with even if they’ve never been there since it shows up in everything from TV shows to songs. So we’ve gathered some fascinating before and after pictures to show just how the Big Apple has changed over…

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Trumps attend Pentagon memorial service 24 years on from 9/11 terrorist attacks

Events also took place at the other epicentres of the tragedy, including Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers once stood.

Euronews

David Childs, architect of One World Trade Center that rose on Twin Towers site after 9/11, dies

David Childs, the lead architect of the One World Trade Center skyscraper that rose from the site where the Twin Towers collapsed in New York City during the 9/11 attacks, has died

The Independent UK

Unseen 9/11 Footage Captures Twin Towers Falling From “Unique Perspective”

Some believe the newly surfaced video capturing the collapse of the Twin Towers in 2001 offers an unseen perspective about two decades later. The post Unseen 9/11 Footage Captures Twin Towers Falling From “Unique Perspective” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Thomas Hoepker, renowned German photographer, dies at 88

The photographer was known for defining images of Muhammad Ali, the Berlin Wall and the fall of the Twin Towers in 2001

The Guardian - US

9/11 in photos as the US marks anniversary of terror attacks

Images of the terror attack are as devastating as they were that fateful day

The Independent UK

9/11 in photos as the US marks anniversary of terror attacks

Images of the terror attack are as devastating as they were that fateful day

The Independent UK

ESPN issue apology after Twin Towers footage used during NBA play-off game

Footage of the Twin Towers appeared in ABC's coverage of the New York Knicks' Game 1 play-off clash with the Miami Heat on Sunday, forcing ESPN into an apology

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NBA Fans Miffed After ESPN/ABC Uses Footage of Twin Towers During Knicks-Heat Broadcast

Several fans noticed b-roll of the World Trade Center being used during Game 1 of the Knicks–Heat series.

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