Shauna Wright
![9/11 Memorial Misspells Victim’s Name](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/09/911memorial.jpg?w=980&q=75)
9/11 Memorial Misspells Victim’s Name
In an “oops” of epic proportions, a 9/11 victim’s name was apparently misspelled on the New York memorial unveiled this past weekend.
Jeffrey Schreier worked for financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, and was one of the many from that company killed on September 11, 2001.
When his relatives visited the memorial during the 10th anniversary commemorations on Sunday, they were shocked to see his first nam
![Experts Believe 366 Million People Now Suffer from Diabetes](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/09/insulin.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Experts Believe 366 Million People Now Suffer from Diabetes
During a European meeting of the International Diabetes Federation, it was announced that 366 million people now suffer from the disease — and that number is only going up.
Since diabetes is most often diagnosed in middle age, experts believe the increase in cases is at least partially due to an aging population, as well as overall population growth and rising obesity rates.
![Bank of America to Cut 30,000 Jobs As Part of $5 Billion Reductions](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/09/BankofAmerica.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bank of America to Cut 30,000 Jobs As Part of $5 Billion Reductions
On Monday, Bank of America announced that part of its plan to cut $5 billion in spending by 2014 includes the elimination of 30,000 jobs.
CEO Brian Moynihan made no mention of layoffs during an investor conference, and the bank says it expects the job losses to occur naturally through attrition and not rehiring when people vacate their positions.
![This Day in History for September 11 – United States Attacked and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/09/911inlights.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for September 11 – United States Attacked and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1609 – Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there (More info)
1941 – Ground is broken on the construction of The Pentagon (More info)
![National 9/11 Flag Touring the United States](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/09/National911Flag.jpg?w=980&q=75)
National 9/11 Flag Touring the United States
After the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, one of the largest American flags damaged during the attacks continued to fly above the resulting wreckage during the clean-up efforts.
Seven years later, that flag, dubbed the National 9/11 Flag, was sewn back together by tornado survivors in Greensburg, Kansas, and has also been stitched by World War II veterans, survivors of the Ft
![Massive Blackout Leaves Parts of the Western US and Mexico in the Dark](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/09/blackout.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Massive Blackout Leaves Parts of the Western US and Mexico in the Dark
Almost six million people in Southern California, Arizona, and Mexico found themselves without power Thursday after something went awry while an employee was carrying out a procedure at an Arizona substation, triggering a massive blackout.
![Airport Screenings May Soon Abolish Shoe Removal Requirement](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/09/TSAShoes.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Airport Screenings May Soon Abolish Shoe Removal Requirement
Ever since infamous “shoe bomber” Richard Reid tried — and failed — to blow up a plane by igniting explosives in his shoes during a 2001 flight, travelers have been forced to remove footwear for screening when going through airport security.
But according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, that time-worn tradition may soon fall to the wayside.
![New Video Emerges of United Flight 93 Crash Aftermath on September 11 [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/09/Flight93.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Video Emerges of United Flight 93 Crash Aftermath on September 11 [VIDEO]
A few days ahead of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a new home video showing the aftermath of United Flight 93′s crash into a Pennsylvania field has been released.
![East Coast Rocked by Earthquake, Pentagon Evacuated](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/pentagon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
East Coast Rocked by Earthquake, Pentagon Evacuated
An earthquake epicentered in Virginia occurred Tuesday afternoon, with people in Washington, DC, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Toronto reporting they felt the tremors, as well.
Reports thus far indicate the quake registered a 5.9 on the Richter scale, and the USGS says it’s the most powerful quake to hit Virginia since 1897.
![Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/facebook1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People
A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.
“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,