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Gypsy Rose Blanchard attended a private viewing for her late ex-fiancé Ken Urker in Louisiana, joining some of his relatives. The event occurred days after Urker was found dead on his 34th birthday. While Blanchard mourned him publicly, tensions persist with Urker’s sister, who was absent from the memorial and has disputed Blanchard’s account of their relationship status.
Around 80 friends gathered in Malibu for an intimate memorial honoring Hayden Panettiere, with attendees including Connie Britton, as investigators probe her death and await toxicology results.
Celebrities including Connie Britton, Ruby Rose and Evan Ross attend Hayden Panettiere’s Malibu memorial one month after her death, with friends and costars celebrating her life and legacy as investigators work to determine the cause of death; Panettiere’s representative also addressed reports about a fentanyl-laced pill, saying information is unverified as toxicology results are pending.
Fifteen-year-old Daria Serkov died after two teens riding a Citi Bike were struck by a turning 2021 Peterbilt truck on E. 14th St and First Ave in Manhattan’s East Village Friday night; her 16-year-old friend was injured. The victim’s twin sister and family mourned at the crash site and a candlelight vigil, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support the family. Daria, described by friends as 'sassy, spicy,' attended a Manhattan high school and played soccer; city leaders and bicycle advocates called for safer streets and more protected bike lanes as video footage shows the moments before the crash.
Hayden Panettiere’s private Malibu memorial, planned for Sept. 19 with about 150 attendees, reportedly excludes her mother Lesley Vogel and her on‑again/off‑again partner Brian Hickerson (and his brother Zach). Hayden’s father Skip Panettiere is expected to attend as the death investigation continues; neither Hickerson nor Zach has been charged in connection with her death. Vogel has described a complicated mother‑daughter relationship, including urging Hayden to distance herself from Hickerson, while Hayden said she planned to stay with him.
Americans nationwide marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with remembrance ceremonies at the World Trade Center site in New York, at the Pentagon where President Trump spoke, and at the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania, honoring the victims of the attacks.
Leagues and teams across the sports world are paying tribute to those affected by Sept. 11, 2001, on the 25th anniversary with ceremonies and remembrance.
Two weeks after Sept. 11, 2001, Roxanne Sullivan walked through rain to the Flight 93 crash site outside Shanksville to pray for the victims, and now—more than 9,000 days later—she and other volunteers at the Flight 93 National Memorial maintain a tireless devotion, keeping the story of the 40 passengers and crew alive at the memorial near the crash site.
As the U.S. observes the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, ceremonies unfold at major sites including the 9/11 Memorial, the Pentagon, and the Flight 93 Memorial, while coverage notes ongoing updates, tributes from leaders, and personal remembrances. A planned United Airlines flyover in Denver was canceled amid community concerns, underscoring the day’s sensitivity and focus on remembrance. The coverage also highlights survivor stories, political reflections, and new grief-support initiatives, as officials and families honor those lost and reaffirm commitments made after 9/11.
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the U.S. commemorates the victims and first responders while acknowledging how the war on terror reshaped global conflicts, domestic security, and financial regulations. The day also spotlights civic service efforts, the evolving role of Muslim Americans in public life, and ongoing debates over balancing security with personal freedoms. Controversies over anniversary observances, including attendance by New York City leaders, underscore the political reverberations still tied to 9/11. Patriot Day and National Day of Service remain focal points for remembrance and service nationwide.
Thousands gathered at UVU's UCCU Center for a Turning Point USA–sponsored memorial one year after Charlie Kirk was killed on campus. Glenn Beck called Kirk a hero and Frank Turek dubbed him a 'modern-day martyr' as speakers stressed his faith, campus activism, and conviction to speak out. Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson, 23, from Washington County, killed Kirk and has pleaded not guilty; he faces aggravated murder charges with potential death penalty. The event included videos of Kirk’s remarks on faith and politics, continued support from Kirk’s followers, and criticism of progressives, underscoring Kirk’s lasting influence on conservative campus activism and its perceived impact on American politics.
A drone light show using 2,977 drones recreated the Twin Towers over New York Harbor, with each light representing a 9/11 victim, as a commemorative artwork produced with input from victims’ families, survivors, and first responders.
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum marks its 25th anniversary with a new exhibition, In Their Honor: 25 Years of 9/11 Inspired Service, highlighting how the tragedy spurred thousands to serve as first responders, volunteers, educators, and service members, through artifacts, firsthand accounts, and interactive displays; a free digital learning experience accompanies the exhibit, and resources are tailored by age to help younger generations understand and carry forward the lessons.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called for moral clarity ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new One Police Plaza memorial wall honoring 469 NYPD members affected by the attacks and their illnesses, asserting that those who attacked the city were terrorists and those who helped save lives were heroes, even as online critics linger in the background.
Former FDNY Commissioner Tom Von Essen urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial, saying his presence would offend families, after Mamdani’s signing of 9/11-related orders and a ceremonial pen handoff to Ramzi Kassem, a lawyer who once represented an al-Qaeda-linked figure. More than 100,000 people signed a petition urging him not to attend, but Mamdani insists he will participate to honor victims and first responders, drawing criticism from Giuliani and Pataki.