IJR News — today's news from every sideDana Whitfield Phil's family clearly needs him more than the tour does right now, even if it means another tough year. Jared Kim Healing sounds harder than just moving on, but accepting those past versions of yourself makes sense. Rachel Meyers It's crazy how toppling Saddam ended up handing Iran a bigger foothold in Iraq and beyond. Tom Gallagher If the raid targeted legal visa holders then the US agencies need to explain why so many ended up filing suits. Marcus Bell The school district did right thanking the responders first after 19 students ended up in hospitals. Dana Whitfield Her memoir sounds like the better way to share what really happened without someone else's editing. 9/11 Responders, Volunteers Reflect on Lasting ImpactWorld — Sep 8, 2026The 25th anniversary of 9/11 prompts frontline responders and volunteers to share enduring memories of the attack, with Lorna MacIntire describing years of PTSD and limited public recall, and Tito Rodriguez recounting near-miss moments and the long-term impact on his career. The collection of profiles—from a NYC paramedic, a Tri-Hospital EMS medic, a Hazlet firefighter-turned-EMS professional, and Alaska Red Cross volunteers—highlights the immediate heroism, ongoing trauma, and the broad, lasting effort to support victims’ families and communities across New York, New Jersey, and beyond.