Two more 9/11 victims identified, twenty years later

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A If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails, click here to unsubscribe. Well, Good Morning!   Let's take a look at what the day has in store for us.   So, let's dig in, shall we? Here's What You Need To Know... University cancels classes after attack, illustrating the rise of cyber threats Classes were canceled on Tuesday at Washington, D.C.'s Howard University, after the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) was hit by a suspected ransomware attack on Friday that forced the school to shut down internet service across the campus.   Crippling ransomware attacks have been launched in recent months against meat supplier JBS, Colonial Pipeline, and even U.S. hospitals. In August, an Indianapolis hospital was forced to turn away ambulances and divert patients to other facilities after an attack. Howard is at least the nineteenth college or university attacked by ransomware hackers in 2021, according to Allan Liska, an intelligence analyst at security firm Recorded Future. "Schools have always been a prime target for ransomware attacks. But since 2020, ransomware groups have been looking at colleges and universities as a way to get bigger payouts," Liska told The Daily Beast. "And, unfortunately, because of the nature of these networks, college and universities have a large and often poorly secured attack surface." Are the unvaccinated becoming the pariahs of this country? At least two doctors recently declared that they would not treat unvaccinated patients. In Florida, a physician said there is "almost no one that cannot take one of the vaccines for medical reasons," but said she would provide exceptions for those who presented a valid health reason for avoiding the jab. She is still offering virtual appointments, apparently. Dr. Linda Marraccini said her new rule goes into effect in a week's time, on September 15.    "I understand that people are free to choose, but to me, it's a problem when it affects other people," she said. "When it comes to the safety of others, when it comes to the fact that it's a global health problem and community health problem, at this point, I really say that this is where it draws the line in the sand for me… It appears that there is a lack of selflessness and concern for the burden on the health and well-being of our society from our encounters."    Apparently, a doctor in Alabama recently implemented a similar policy, a move that many Democrats supported.    In a similar situation, a college student who chose not to get vaccinated found himself locked out of his school's email account, and unable to take classes, even though he was only taking courses online. Apparently, his college was one of those who favored tough virus restrictions. Still, it was unclear exactly why he was not allowed to participate virtually. The senior's father said, "I believe in science, I believe in vaccines, but I am highly confident that [the virus] and variants do not travel through computer monitors by taking online classes." Two more 9/11 victims identified, twenty years later As the nation prepares to commemorate those who died in the 9/11 terror attacks and the aftermath, the New York City chief medical examiner identifies two more victims. They are the first victims identified since October 2019; new identifications are being made thanks to advances in DNA technology. Nevertheless, around 40% of the initial victims of the 9/11 attacks remain unidentified. Countless others were injured or now suffer illness from the incident, which raises the official death toll every year.   In the midst of an intense legal battle by victims' families to unveil more evidence against the perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks, President Biden is still set to visit New York City, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania (where the third hijacked plane was retaken by passengers and crash-landed). Biden was previously told not to come if he did not work toward declassifying information related to 9/11, which was one of his campaign promises.    After the Afghanistan debacle, some citizens still feel firmly that it is no longer Biden's place to come to the memorial sites. However, Biden did end up keeping his word. Before the Labor Day weekend, Biden issued an executive order directing a declassification review of documents related to the 9/11 attacks. One thing still weighing on our minds is the fact that 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed still awaits trial at Guantanamo Bay. The biggest factor in why it's taking so long, defense lawyers and other experts say, is the secrecy. It took years for defense lawyers to get summaries of the classified evidence against their clients, and they say they still don't have everything they need, even though they all possess top-secret security clearances. Here Are Today's Conversation Starters In Focus: Culture, Sports & Entertainment The zookeeper of the wild documentary Tiger King is dead at 53 years old  Erik Cowie was apparently found in a NYC apartment, despite living in Oklahoma.   Why is this popular ESPN reporter stepping away from his job after 15 years at the network?  "I'm going to take some time away to focus on my health and my family," he said. "Thank you ESPN for being so supportive and for all the well wishes."   After taking time away to deal with the virus, podcast host Joe Rogan is back  How does the 54-year-old defend his use of the controversial Ivermectin to treat the virus? In Focus: Science, Tech & Health Space station astronaut captures breathtaking view of the edge of the Earth  European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet delivers a knockout image from the ISS cupola.   How do these "dark" regions of DNA drive the evolution of new species?  The findings suggest a way to rescue "doomed" animal hybrids.   Mysterious radio signals are flashing from the center of our galaxy…  As our eyes on the sky grow ever more sensitive, we're going to find more and more things we've never seen before. In Focus: Business, Markets & The Economy Why are the big names like Apple, Disney, and ExxonMobil trying to kill the president's latest tax plan right now?  "When corporations and the wealthiest start to pay their fair share, it's going to put millions of people… to work in jobs that are going to help them punch their ticket to the middle class…" Biden said.    This is why shares of the world's largest digital currency are so volatile after a high on Monday  The virtual coin had surpassed $52,000 before shares fell 12% the following day.   Investors are ignoring the clear parallels between stocks today and 1929... this is what a strategist says they should do right now  "Both the sock market and the bond market are going to react in a very negative way (and probably very quickly)," the expert says. Got a target on your back? Do you ever feel like there's a target on your back? I did, every day — before I helped invent the perfect solution.  Back then, scarcely a day went by without two or three investment gurus hitting my email inbox with their latest must-buy stock picks and urgent dire warnings... This sector was about to explode. That unknown little company was positioned to grow 49% year-over-year for a decade. This tech giant was ripe for disruption… << LEARN MORE >> If you're a man age 50-plus with a high net worth, you're the target. You can't escape it. You're in their sights. They take aim at you and fire every day. Now I'm not saying those investment gurus' predictions and recommendations are ill-founded or wrong, far from it… Based on my personal knowledge of the financial publishing industry, I actually think 99% of those guys are honest, highly experienced, and pretty darn brilliant. I'd even say some are actual geniuses. In Focus: Politics & World Affairs How do shadow docket Supreme Court decisions affect millions?  Since Aug. 24, that truncated process known as the shadow docket has moved at astronomical speed.   This is how Biden is getting his agenda back on track after a disastrous summer  After a torrent of crises, President Joe Biden is hoping to turn the page on an unrelenting summer and refocus his presidency this fall around his core economic agenda.   Civil rights groups sue Texas for new law Dems fled the state to protest  Civil rights groups filed a slew of lawsuits in Texas Tuesday, kicking off what is expected to be an extensive legal battle. One person got trapped beneath a car at a homeless camp early Tuesday after this big crash    Apparently, a teacher taped a student's mask to his face    Why was the president of an LGBTQ rights advocacy group fired in wake of the Cuomo scandal?    A viral video shows a surfer braving a massive wave that takes him down   Chicago police superintendent pleas for the "safety of our babies" after 66 shot   These 4 crucial questions could help you stop anxiety in its tracks   Does music really aid our development as much as everyone says?  Flu season is coming fast and could be miserable, studies warn It's Time For Your Clickbait Break! Enraged squirrel attacks innocent bystanders; unclear what made him angry One For The History Books On this day, in 1504, the Statue of David was unveiled; the first voyage around the world ended on this day in 1522; St. Augustine was founded in 1565, in Florida, becoming the first European settlement in the country; Psycho was released in 1960; in 1986, The Oprah Winfrey Show went on air for the first time. "Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid." — Franklin P. Jones     The Seven At 7 14422 Shoreside Way Suite 110-238 Winter Garden, FL 34787   © 2021 The Seven at 7. All Rights Reserved.   If for any reason you believe you received this email in error, you can safely ignore it, or click here to unsubscribe.