People around the world are pausing today to remember the victims of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks as New York City leads the commemoration on the 23rd anniversary. In Lower Manhattan, at the site where the Twin Towers once stood, families of the victims are gathering with local leaders for the annual remembrance ceremony. The focal point of the event is the reading of the names of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks, a solemn tradition that serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of that fateful day.
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Global Empowerment Mission Sends Hurricane Relief Supplies to the Caribbean
by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park
In response to the impending threat of Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 hurricane, the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) based in Doral, Florida, is mobilizing extensive hurricane relief efforts to aid the Caribbean islands. Led by Michael Capponi, GEM is preparing to send 2,000 pre-packaged pallets of essential supplies to Jamaica by air and sea.
https://youtu.be/IyADjd7o7LI
Capponi emphasized the urgency and importance of the mission, highlighting that their volunteers are already on the ground in various Caribbean islands, assessing the immediate needs of the local populations. The initial focus of. . .