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EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lorne Cook, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 8, 2026
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Key points This development has occurred 25 years after a major attack on the United States. Security concerns have been raised about a new threat.
Security concerns have been raised about a new threat. Young people online are seeking thrills through violence. This development has occurred 25 years after a major attack on the United States.
Authorities are worried about the size of the network involved. Investigators found many web addresses linked to an online community during a disruption campaign. Further details about this threat are available, including comments from a counter-terrorism official and information about the online community's activities.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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