US Open: Is Zheng Qinwen going to give us another Emma Raducanu moment in New York?
Five years ago at the US Open, Emma Raducanu, then ranked 150th in the world, pulled off a miracle and became the first qualifier in tennis history to win a Grand Slam title. In June this year, Maja Chwalinska, ranked 114th, was one victory away from replicating that feat as she stormed to the French Open final as a qualifier. She ultimately lost the title match to Mirra Andreeva. The player…
On Friday, New York observed the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony at Ground Zero. The event marked a seventh moment of silence, dedicated to those who later succumbed to illnesses and injuries related to the tragedy. This addition will now be a regular part of the annual remembrance. The previous six moments of silence commemorated the impact of planes into the Twin Towers, the collapse of the buildings, the Pentagon attack, and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. The first moment occurred at 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane struck the North Tower.
Organizers read out the 2,983 names of individuals killed in the attacks, including the six victims of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The ceremony saw Vice President J. D. Vance, along with the four living former presidents: George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. State and city officials also attended. Public officials, per the event's guidelines, refrained from delivering speeches.
Former President Donald Trump participated in the commemoration at the Pentagon, where he characterized the attacks as an act of immense evil that united the nation against terrorism. He also connected the date to the ongoing military campaign against Iran, stating the United States would prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, a recent title change, echoed similar sentiments.
Several relatives used the name reading to advocate for a review of the government's relationship with Saudi Arabia. Terry Strada, national chair of 9/11 Families United, accused successive administrations of prioritizing Saudi interests over grieving families, a claim under investigation in ongoing litigation. The anniversary was marred by controversy over New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim elected to the post.
Relatives requested he not attend, leading to a handshake upon meeting former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, who was present. Mamdani and Giuliani exchanged polite conversation.
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