All articles tagged with #911
DC recorded 6,009 911 calls during July 4th, about 700 medical contacts on the National Mall, and four arrests on the Mall, with crowds returning after rain delays and the celebration largely peaceful.
A Florida hiker, Brittany Clark, was mauled by a 13-foot alligator in the Econlockhatchee River. Her roommate called her father during the attack as her boyfriend tried to pull her to safety; she was rushed to the hospital but died from blood loss. The grieving dad urged wildlife authorities to address alligator risks after the incident, which remains a developing story.
A Stony Brook-led study of 393 World Trade Center responders (232 with PTSD) found widespread molecular changes in blood—114 proteins and seven metabolites—that affect brain function, immune activity, energy metabolism and tissue repair, with evidence of accelerated aging in organs like the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs. The findings support PTSD as a “whole-body” condition with long-term health implications and may help explain higher risks of chronic diseases, though the study shows associations rather than causation and has limitations (e.g., underrepresentation of women and a unique responder population). The research, funded by the CDC and NIH, was published in Nature Communications.
A Stony Brook University-led study of 393 World Trade Center responders tested about 18 years after 9/11 and found that those with PTSD showed lasting biological changes in blood proteins and metabolites linked to brain function, immune activity and energy metabolism, with signs of accelerated aging in the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs. The results bolster the view of PTSD as a “whole-body” condition that may raise chronic-disease risk, but the study is observational and limited to a specific cohort, so causality can’t be established and longer-term follow-up is needed.
WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti condemned a City Comptroller Mark Levine remark that likened the Knicks’ comeback to 9/11 during the Knicks’ championship parade speeches, saying such comparisons are inappropriate; Mayor Mamdani’s remarks did not explicitly reference 9/11, but Levine’s line drew blowback and sparked debate about invoking the tragedy in sports celebrations as the Knicks celebrated their 2026 title.
Porsche’s Sonderwunsch division built three one-off 911s inspired by Toy Story characters Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear for a charity sale ahead of Toy Story 5: Woody’s Carrera T with denim-textured blue paint and Woody-inspired interior; Jessie’s Targa 4 GTS in white metallic with denim-style interior and “Yee Haw!” door sills; Buzz Lightyear’s 911 GT3 RS with Weissach, space-suit-inspired green/purple accents, and “To Infinity and Beyond” door sills. All feature hundreds of hours of hand-painting and bespoke details, and proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children’s Foundation.
A 911 call from the GM Charlotte Technical Center in Cabarrus County describes a man with shortness of breath, feeling very hot, near passing out and coughing up blood, with medics asked to arrive without sirens to avoid drawing attention. The timing coincides with reports that Kyle Busch fell ill while testing a racing simulator in Concord; authorities redacted the caller and patient names, and Busch is not named in the call, though AP has reported he was found unresponsive in a driving simulator that day.
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is hospitalized in critical condition per his spokesperson and President Trump; no specific illness or hospital is disclosed. Trump urged prayers for Giuliani, who rose to prominence after 9/11 and was disbarred in 2024 over lies about the 2020 election.
Porsche posted a mixed Q1 2026: the 911 surged in the U.S. with 3,826 deliveries (up 83% YoY) while global sales fell 15% and U.S. volumes slipped 12.5%. The decline is driven by the end of the 718 Boxster/Cayman line (only 206 units in Q1) and the planned phase-out of ICE Macan this summer. In the U.S., Macan, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan also declined, though the Cayenne Electric is expected later this summer. A new 911 variant debuts on April 14, providing halo potential, but Porsche’s long-term health depends on replacing the 718 and combustion Macan amid broader EV adoption challenges.
The Porsche 930 — the first production turbocharged 911 — earned the 'Widowmaker' moniker because its sudden turbo boost, light weight, short wheelbase, and rearward weight distribution could surprise inexperienced drivers, leading to crashes in less-than-ideal conditions. As turbo technology evolved, later 3.3L versions added power and higher top speeds, reducing the era’s handling surprises. Today, early 930s command high auction prices (roughly $220k for early models, with Turbo S variants starting around $270k), and some enthusiasts pursue modern restomods like Singer’s Turbo Study to capture the 930’s character without its notorious instability.
In 1967, a Texas dealer hired Troutman & Barnes to stretch a Porsche 911 S into a rare four-door, rear-hinged sedan—an early one-off that Porsche itself never built. The piece frames this quirky project within Porsche’s broader history of sedan efforts, including the 989 concept, the 928 four-door, the Mercedes-Benz 500E collaboration, the Audi RS2, and the Panamera.
Porsche’s 2025 global sales fell about 10% to 279,449 as Europe’s shift away from combustion models and softer Taycan demand offset the continued strength of the 911 (over 50k sold). The US remained the largest market, while Europe saw rising electrified deliveries. Management flags a 2026 focus on “value over volume” and is phasing out the combustion versions of the 718 and Macan, with new GT3-style and EV-focused models in the pipeline.
The article provides a visual and narrative overview of the 21st century, highlighting key events such as 9/11, the Iraq war, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and political shifts, alongside significant cultural moments and technological innovations, illustrating a century marked by turbulence, resilience, and hope.
Porsche switched from air-cooled to water-cooled engines in 1997 primarily due to stricter emission regulations, the need for more power and better cooling, and cost efficiencies. The last air-cooled 911 was the 993 model, launched in 1993, which marked the end of an era celebrated for its unique charm and engineering.
Dick Cheney, a prominent Republican figure and former Vice President of the US known for his influential role during 9/11 and the Iraq invasion, has died at age 84. His career included positions as White House chief of staff, Congress member, and Secretary of Defense, and he was a controversial figure due to his policies on war and interrogation. Cheney's legacy is marked by his significant impact on US foreign policy and politics, and he expressed disapproval of Donald Trump in his later years.