New York solemnly marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, remembering nearly 3,000 lives lost in the tragic hijackings that reshaped the United States. Memorials were held at Ground Zero, the site where the Twin Towers once stood, alongside remembrances of the Pentagon and Pennsylvania crash sites. This year’s ceremonies unfolded amid heightened national tensions following the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, reflecting a country still grappling with deep divisions while honoring the resilience born from tragedy.
