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World - / Sep 11, 2026 - 49 days before 9/11, a businessman took Twin Towers' lease; 25 years later, the rebuilding nears end - The final commercial office tower at the World Trade Center site is actively being built as the new global headquarters for American Express. This project has emerged after extensive planning and has navigated numerous hurdles. It acts as a tribute to the lives lost and rekindles commercial activity in Lower Manhattan, representing a crucial milestone in the comprehensive post-9/11 redevelopment plan.

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World - / Sep 11, 2026 - Australian SPF50+ sunscreen tests as low as SPF 4; formula maker faces multimillion-dollar lawsuits - An Australian sunscreen manufacturer is facing multimillion-dollar legal claims after 20 products using its base formula were recalled for failing to meet SPF claims. Ultra Violette is seeking millions after tests of its SPF50+ sunscreen returned results as low as SPF 2.9 and 4. Wild Child Laboratories entered liquidation in August.

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Belfast weather forecast: Sunny intervals and mild temperatures expected today

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Nottingham weather forecast: Sunny intervals today, rain expected tomorrow

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Sheffield weather forecast: Sunny intervals and a chance of rain on September 11

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Bristol weather forecast: Sunny intervals to overcast skies with mild temperatures this week

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Newcastle weather forecast September 11 2026 sunny intervals moderate temperatures

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