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Twenty-five years after 9/11, the World Trade Center’s final office tower is rising; the 55-story, 1,226-foot building will become American Express’s global headquarters in 2031

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Twenty-five years after 9/11, the World Trade Center's final office tower is rising; the 55-story, 1,226-foot building will become American Express's global headquarters in 2031

(Photo: American Express) Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks destroyed Lower Manhattan’s skyline, construction has begun on the final commercial office tower planned for the 16-acre World Trade Center site. The 55-storey, 1,226-foot supertall tower at 200 Greenwich Street, known as 2 World Trade Center, will become the global headquarters of financial … Read more

In 1981, Australia built its first solar power station at remote White Cliffs; 14 dishes powered a hospital, school, post office and 12 homes, and 45 years later the site is heritage listed

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In 1981, Australia built its first solar power station at remote White Cliffs; 14 dishes powered a hospital, school, post office and 12 homes, and 45 years later the site is heritage listed

On the edge of the outback in far western New South Wales, a cluster of silver dishes once turned toward the sun, capturing light in a place where the grid had never reached. In 1981, Australia’s first solar power station began operating at remote White Cliffs, using 14 parabolic dishes to generate electricity for a … Read more

As the 9/11 attacks collapsed his office, a blind man’s guide dog helped him down 78 flights to safety and saved his life

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As the 9/11 attacks collapsed his office, a blind man's guide dog helped him down 78 flights to safety and saved his life

September 11, 2026, will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which collapsed the World Trade Centre and led to the loss of thousands of lives. It also marks 25 years since Michael Hingson’s life was saved by his guide dog, who helped him escape from the 78th story of the north tower of … Read more

‘I still struggle’: Landlady recalls Saudi man who brought 9/11 hijackers to her office

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'I still struggle': Landlady recalls Saudi man who brought 9/11 hijackers to her office

Landlady recalls Saudi facilitator who brought 9/11 hijackers to her Holly Ratchford, who managed a residential complex in California’s San Diego where two of the 9/11 hijackers lived, has spoken publicly for the first time about her encounters with Saudi national Omar al-Bayoumi, who is accused of helping the two men before the attacks.Speaking to … Read more

Man, 63, sets himself on fire inside NYC Google office building; witness says ‘terribly burned’

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A 63-year-old man set himself on fire inside the lobby of a building that houses Google offices. (UnSplash)

A 63-year-old man set himself on fire inside the lobby of a building that houses Google offices in downtown Manhattan on Friday, according to the Daily Mail. A 63-year-old man set himself on fire inside the lobby of a building that houses Google offices. (UnSplash) Security staff managed to put out the flames. The unidentified … Read more

H-1B loses 60-day grace period as White House office appoves plan: Indian-American entrepreneur says big tech won’t lobby against it

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H-1B loses 60-day grace period as White House office appoves plan: Indian-American entrepreneur says big tech won't lobby against it

White House office approves DHS plan of scrapping 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders. H-1B visa holders in the US used to get a 60-day grace period to stay in the US once they lose their jobs. This grace period has been a cushion to help H-1B visa holders look for another job, figure … Read more

Two vacant Connecticut office buildings built in 1980 and 1982 will become 286 apartments in a $120 million conversion, reusing 511,000 sq ft instead of tearing them down

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Two vacant Connecticut office buildings built in 1980 and 1982 will become 286 apartments in a $120 million conversion, reusing 511,000 sq ft instead of tearing them down

A pair of vacant office buildings in Connecticut have been acquired for redevelopment as multifamily housing. In a joint venture between developers Saber-Hightower LLC and Granoff Real Estate, 101 and 201 Merritt 7, in the Merritt 7 office park in the New York City suburb of Norwalk, Connecticut, will be the sites of the project. … Read more

Georgia sheriff’s office arrested a second deputy in one month over alleged Flock misuse; latest case involved someone he had a personal relationship with

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Georgia sheriff’s office arrested a second deputy in one month over alleged Flock misuse; latest case involved someone he had a personal relationship with

Jonathan Thomas has been dismissed and arrested A second Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been fired and arrested in less than a month after an internal audit found he allegedly used the department’s automated license plate reader system to track someone with whom he had a personal relationship. Former deputy Jonathan Thomas, who joined … Read more

Mexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office

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Mexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office

By Kylie Madry, Diego Oré and Sarah Morland Mexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office MEXICO CITY, – The governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, Ruben Rocha Moya, returned to office on Friday after taking leave for more than three months following U.S. drug trafficking charges, a move likely to deepen strains … Read more

Who is Kristen Holmes? CNN Senior White House Correspondent clashes with Trump during Oval Office exchange

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Kristen Holmes drew criticism from President Donald Trump and the White House after her questions during an Oval Office event. (Kristne Holmes | Instagram and REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov)

CNN Senior White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes has found herself at the center of a political storm after a tense exchange with President Donald Trump during an Oval Office event. During the heated exchange, Holmes questioned Trump about comments made by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff regarding presidential aide Natalie Harp. Kristen Holmes drew criticism from … Read more