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Research shows toxic exposure at Ground Zero is associated with accelerated brain aging among first responders and others.
Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ
Research shows that 9/11 first responders and others exposed to toxins at Ground Zero are experiencing brains that age faster than their bodies. Twenty-five years after the attacks, health effects for these individuals continue to accumulate.
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Bob Brooks, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie to capture Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District in Tuesday’s midterm. The victory moves the pivotal swing district back into...
Published Nov 3, 2026, 10:37 PM EST
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Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:50 PM EST
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