Today marks the 25th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, reflecting on the lives lost and their lasting impact on America. Commemoration activities include wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, and reading victims' names. The 9-11 attacks involved al-Qaida hijacking four planes, targeting key U.S. landmarks, and resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths. The attacks collapsed the Twin Towers and damaged the Pentagon, profoundly affecting U.S. economic and military symbols. Americans united in grief and purpose post-attack, vowing to confront al-Qaida with the phrase, 'We will never forget.'
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Primary Elections: Jamaicans in Florida seek historic win.
In the Primary Elections on August 18, 2026, candidates of Jamaican heritage, like Dale Holness and Kaysia Earley, are gaining attention. Dale Holness seeks to become the first Jamaican-born member of Congress, running in a competitive District 20 race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others. Kaysia Earley, a first-time candidate with a strong Jamaican background, is running in Congressional District 22. Jamaican Carla Spaulding hopes to win her Republican primary to challenge the Democratic nominee in the general election. Other Jamaican candidates, Tamar Hamilton and Veronica Walker, are also competing for judgeships in the elections.