US Commemorates 23 Years Since 9/11 Attacks

Sep 11 2024

This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, which forever altered American life.

On September 11, 2001, hijackers from al-Qaeda crashed two planes into the World Trade Center towers, one into the Pentagon, and a fourth into a Pennsylvania field after passengers fought back.

The attacks resulted in 2,977 deaths, including civilians, first responders, and flight passengers. Victims’ names are memorialised at Ground Zero, where each is surrounded by names of loved ones and white roses are placed on birthdays.

The aftermath of 9/11 continues to impact lives, especially among first responders. Over 343 firefighters died on that day, with many others later succumbing to illnesses from exposure to toxins.

By 2022, nearly 300 firefighters had died from Ground Zero-related conditions. More than 80,000 people have since been diagnosed with health issues tied to the attack’s aftermath, and about 40% of the victims remain unidentified.

As the nation commemorates the victims, the occasion is marked by the presence of political figures, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump expected at ceremonies.

Organisers, however, continue to emphasise the victims over politics, focusing on honouring those lost and the ongoing effects of that tragic day.

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Spiderman 4 Officially In The Works

Sep 11 2024

Spider-Man 4 is officially moving full steam ahead, with filming scheduled to begin early next year. According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), Tom Holland will return as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, and Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton is set to take over directorial duties from Jon Watts.

Plot details are still being kept under wraps, but rumors suggest there have been some creative differences between Sony’s Tom Rothman and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. Feige reportedly favors scaling back the multiverse elements to focus on a smaller, more grounded adventure, while Rothman is interested in leveraging the success of No Way Home by possibly bringing back Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as their versions of Peter Parker.

While it’s unclear if Garfield and Maguire will return for this installment, fans speculate that they could instead appear in Avengers: Secret Wars. However, Spider-Man 4 could lay the groundwork for such a reunion.

As of now, no release date has been confirmed, but with production set to start next year, the movie is expected to hit theaters in the next two to three years. Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates as the project takes shape.

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Fire Reportedly Breaks Out In Gozo General Hospital

Sep 11 2024

Various news portals such as TVM News and NET News have reported that fires broke out in Gozo General Hospital.

A number of persons were reportedly evacuated as Civil Protection Department officials extinguished the fires.

Initial reports indicate that the fire broke out in an X-Ray room. No one was reportedly injured.

This is a developing story.

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Tourist Smashes KM Malta Airlines Window During Flight

Sep 11 2024

A British tourist has been fined €3,000 and ordered to compensate KM Malta Airlines after breaking an interior window on one of its planes while flying over the Alps on Sunday during a flight from London to Malta.

“It’s the stupidest thing I’ve done in my life. I know I’ve let my parents and family down. This isn’t me. I’m so, so sorry,” said the 33-year-old tourist, Anand Rajesh Ganatra, who pleaded guilty and apologised in court.

The court was informed that a fellow passenger threw something at Ganatra, likely teasing him, which caused him to overreact and smash his hand against the perspex window. His right-hand thumb and middle finger were bandaged.

The damage caused to the thick inner windowpane was calculated at €2,125, which he will have to reimburse. The tourist stated in court that he was willing to pay the amount immediately “by debit or credit card.”

Via Times Of Malta

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