A quarter century after 9/11: 25 ways America's darkest day changed the world Twenty-five years ago America saw the darkest chapter in its history and the world hasn't been the same since. The Times of India · Sep 11
Springboks v All Blacks a US World Cup preview in Baltimore as thrilling series goes down to the wire ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ will culminate on US soil on Saturday, a staging post on the road to America hosting the World Cup in 2031 The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Before 9/11, US knew Bin Laden was a threat. India-Pakistan tensions were the bigger worry 9/11 has been one of the most horrifying incidents of terrorism to happen on American soil. It claimed 2,977 victims not even accounting for the collective trauma it resulted in. The Times of India · Sep 11
After 9/11, Gander sheltered 7,000 Americans as 38 planes landed after attack Long before the tariffs, trade barriers and diplomatic tensions between the US and Canada, there was a time when thousands of Americans found unexpected refuge in a tiny Canadian town after 9/11. On September 11, 2001, residents of a small Canadian town thousands of miles from New York suddenly found… The Times of India · Sep 11
Europe Today: EU's economy chief Dombrovskis on Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, we report on how this event changed America and the world. Also on the show: exclusive interviews with the EU's economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis, Norway's FM Espen Barth Eide, and Brazil's Ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva. Euronews · Sep 11
‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Why Postliberalism Failed--And Is Likely to Fail Again Contemporary postliberalism may be a fitting ideology for the age—but that hardly makes its agenda a good one, let alone an American one. Reason · Sep 11
JD Vance puts 2028 ambitions on display as Trump movement confronts succession question JD Vance delivered a nationalistic speech at the Republican Dallas convention, testing his 2028 White House prospects. He emphasized an "American birthright" and criticized Democrats for opposing it. The convention focused on immigration and cultural issues, attacking Muslim politicians. Republicans are considering Vance as a successor to Donald Trump's movement.… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Taipei Story by Rebecca F Kuang review – the torture and hilarity of learning Chinese An American Chinese student studies Mandarin in Taiwan, in this heartfelt journey of self-discovery and family secrets The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Terror ‘still knocks at door of democracy’, Burnham says on 9/11 25th anniversary The Prime Minister said the UK and US ‘stand together in memory of those we lost, and in defence of the values we cherish’ The Independent UK · Sep 10
Terror ‘still knocks at door of democracy’, says PM on 25th anniversary of 9/11 Ceremonies are being held on both sides of the Atlantic to mark the sombre milestone of an atrocity that killed almost 3,000 people. Evening Standard · Sep 10
TikToker went on a two-week trip to Europe and pinpointed one thing missing in America that frustrates you in life It all comes down to "third places." We Got This Covered · Sep 10
Fuel prices are so high in America gas station displays can’t fit the numbers Five gas stations in California reached $9.999 per gallon for diesel, hitting the maximum four-digit price limit that digital displays on standard pumps can show, according to data from GasBuddy. The Independent UK · Sep 10
Americans Have Learned Virtually No Lessons From 9/11 We still believe in the false promise of trading freedom for safety. Reason · Sep 10
The Times of India · Sep 10 Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands Could Become a National Park Under New Proposal On the southern shore of Lake Superior, a scattered archipelago of 21 islands rises from the cold, clear water, crowned with pine forests, sandstone cliffs and historic lighthouses. Since 1970, these Apostle Islands have been protected as a national lakeshore, managed by the National Park Service to balance conservation, recreation…
InsideEVs · Sep 10 Trump Could Be Ready To U-Turn On Chinese EVs, One Senator Claims A U.S. Senator claims that Trump may be warming up to the idea of Chinese EVs in America, and a meeting between the countries this month could move the needle.
The Times of India · Sep 10 A $5,000 check would cost US somewhere between $1.2 trillion and $1.35 trillion TOI correspondent from Washington: The Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday night was to be a celebration of two years of Trump presidency to gee up ranks for the Nov 3 mid-term elections. Instead, the MAGA boss made headlines after laying out something that sounded less like an…
Bored Panda · Sep 10 “This Is Fresh Hell”: 90 Photos That Prove The USA Has Reached Disturbing Levels Of Dystopia At one point, the American Dream was an aspiration for many people, both in the United States and beyond. These days, that dream has become less and less achievable, pushing many to consider leaving the US when choosing where to settle. These photos of what many believe is dystopian America…
Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 10 10 Baby Names That Were Once Considered “Grandparent Names” but Feel Cool Again Baby-name trends have a funny way of circling back, and names that once sounded like they belonged at a grandparents’ reunion are appearing on birth announcements again. In fact, vintage baby names have moved firmly into the mainstream, with Theodore, Henry and Evelyn among America’s top names for babies born…
The Times of India · Sep 10 Wrong turn, DHS: My name is 'Singh' and I’m not a bad truck driver TOI correspondent from Washington: The Trump administration’s homeland security image targeting the generic “Mr Singh” has struck a particularly sensitive nerve in the Sikh community, whose members have become a highly visible presence in American trucking, business, and indeed in public life. However, the post was later deleted.
We Got This Covered · Sep 10 John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP convention, and pledged to work with Trump: ‘Always going to stand with America’ Fetterman’s rebellion continues.
We Got This Covered · Sep 10 Trump promised every American adult $5,000 if the GOP holds Congress. It’d likely cost more than $1 trillion: ‘Trump Dividend’ JD Vance later narrowed the promise.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10 Ralph Lauren proves the American dream still sells at New York fashion week Designer mixes burnt-out velvet and shredded denim with a mythology that keeps getting more profitable
The Times of India · Sep 10 ‘Get off our roads, Mr Singh’: US homeland security poster ignites backlash over targeting of Sikhs TOI correspondent from Washington: The US department of homeland security (DHS) has managed to turn a common Indian surname into the latest flashpoint in America’s immigration wars.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 In 1776, 'United States of America' was formally adopted by Congress, centuries later U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates renaming Strait of Hormuz, Lake Ontario, New Mexico In the summer of 1776, the American Revolution was transforming a collection of British colonies into a nation with an uncertain future. One of the most revealing moments in that transformation came when the Second Continental Congress formally adopted the name "United States of America", replacing the earlier designation "United…