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For the economy, 9/11 was "the first ripple in a series of uncertainty shocks"

Sep 10, 2021
In two decades since 9/11, lots of things have changed. The constant? Lasting uncertainty.
The Tribute in Light memorial lights up lower Manhattan near One World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2018, in New York City.
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20 years on, health care claims from 9/11 survivors are increasing

Sep 9, 2021
Many have been diagnosed with cancer. The exposure to toxins from the pulverized buildings "has a really, really long tail," a doctor says.
In 2007, paramedic Marvin Bethea, a first responder on 9/11, displayed the medications he had to take in the aftermath.
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9/11: Our producer remembers...

Sep 9, 2011
Marketplace producer Megan Larson lived and worked in Manhattan during 9/11. Her husband worked across from the World Trade Center and shared his story with her.

9/11 stories: Listen and share yours

Sep 9, 2011
In their own words, survivors of the terrorist attacks describe the personal impact that 9/11 has had on their lives and career choices. Listen to a montage and share your stories.

Muslim charitable giving shifted to domestic causes after 9/11

Sep 9, 2011
Following the 9/11 attacks, many Muslim charities in the U.S. were forced to shut down. But others were able to grow and prosper.

Ten years after 9/11, communications technology for first responders still shaky

Sep 9, 2011
Veteran firefighter and 9/11 first responder Chris Russo says communicating at Ground Zero meant a lot of hand signals and yelling. How much more advanced and resilient is first responder technology today?

The personal financial impact of 9/11

Sep 9, 2011
Marketplace listeners share how 9/11 changed their perspectives on the role of career and money in their lives.

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9/11's effect on tech

Sep 8, 2011
After September 11, the government poured billions into research that is changing our lives.

Tighter security for cargo shippers after 9/11

Sep 8, 2011
The shipping business considers the higher costs for security just part of the new normal.