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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Film

I felt an urgent need for empathy': the Iranian-American director uniting her two cultures in film

Maryam Keshavarz's new film, 'The Persian Version,' is based on her experiences smuggling cassette tapes into Iran as a child.
Keshavarz's journey from academia to film direction was driven by a desire to change the media landscape following 9/11. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

FDNY firefighter to duke it out in first-ever international match at MSG

An Army veteran inspired by 9/11 will fight in the FDNY International Battle of the Badges at Madison Square Garden.
Proceeds from the event will support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, named after FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller who died in the 9/11 attacks. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Bob Beckwith, Firefighter Who Stood With Bush After 9/11, Dies at 91

Bob Beckwith, a retired firefighter who helped search for survivors after 9/11, died at age 91.
Beckwith became famous after a photograph of him and President George W. Bush on a fire truck at Ground Zero became a symbol of resilience. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Career

BBC disinformation reporter Marianna Spring: My approach to fear is to try to make sense of it'

Marianna Spring is the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent.
Her book Among the Trolls and Radio 4 series Why Do You Hate Me? focus on online hate and forgiveness. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Music

The Story Behind Toby Keith's Controversial 9/11 Anthem Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue

Toby Keith, country music singer, died at age 62.
His song 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue' became popular after the 9/11 attacks. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Former NYC emergency management chief Joseph Esposito dies at 73: 'Definition of public service'

Former NYC Office of Emergency Management commissioner Joseph Esposito has died at age 73.
Esposito served during major crises including the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Sandy. [ more ]
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Girl, 6, Calls 911 But Watches Mother Die on Christmas Day

A little girl's Christmas was marred by tragedy after her mother died suddenly at her Brooklyn home, cops said.
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