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In 1913, the Army Corps launched construction of Troy's Federal Dam, using engineers experienced on the Panama Canal. 113 years later, the lock and dam still supports New York's Hudson River navigation and remains a landmark of American engineeringTroy Lock and Dam: Troy's Federal Dam, built in 1913, supported river navigation for over a century. This engineering project connected the...- Trump to highlight record US violent crime decline ahead of midtermsIn a strategic move ahead of the midterm elections, President Donald Trump will showcase FBI data revealing a substantial drop in violent c...
- In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to lifeHoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlemen...
- Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policyA federal lawsuit seeks to halt President Trump's Truth Social paid service. This new subscription offers early access to policy posts for ...
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonIn an initiative aimed at revitalizing the spawning grounds for the endangered winter-run Chinook salmon, California has been transporting ...
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonThe construction of dams along the Sacramento River hindered the natural flow of gravel that is essential for salmon spawning. Efforts are ...
- In 1960s, a New Jersey prisoner began studying law to fight his own drug conviction. Decades later, he became a New York judge despite criminal recordWalter Strauss was sentenced to prison in New Jersey in the 1960s after a drug conviction, but his time behind bars set him on an unexpecte...
- In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproductionGlen Canyon Dam altered the Colorado River's temperature and flow significantly. This change negatively affected the endangered humpback ch...
- He earned $3.10 an hour as a valet parker. Now he’s worth $11.1 billion and runs a trillion-dollar firmMarc Rowan went from earning $3.10 an hour as a valet parker and taking other ordinary jobs to becoming the CEO of Apollo, a trillion-dolla...
- US court dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, Vneet Jaain over alleged solar bribery schemeA US federal court dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani and two executives. The Justice Department requested this dismissal with...
- SEC settles charges over SpaceX, Klarna, pre-IPO share fraudThe SEC alleged that the investment adviser had used "false claims and promises" to solicit investments in Adit-managed funds and used clie...
- Boeing to divest tech ventures for stake in air-taxi startupBoeing announced an agreement Monday to divest its air taxi and two other technology ventures to Archer Aviation for a stake in the startup...
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...
- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...
- Market cuts odds of Fed hike after jobs data, but economists still see case for tighteningThe weak job report for July has tempered expectations surrounding a Federal Reserve rate increase. Consequently, futures markets now indic...
- India seeks river data from China, flags concerns over Tibet mega-damIndia has asked China to resume sharing vital water-flow data. This request comes amid concerns over a massive dam project on the Yarlung T...
- China faces backlash over arrest of activist in Tibet for Dalai Lama photoChinese authorities arrested activist Zhang Yi in Tibet on July 28. He faces charges of inciting separatism after displaying a Dalai Lama p...
- Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coveringsA federal judge has blocked New York's law on federal agents wearing face coverings. The ruling stated state governments cannot regulate fe...
- Emergency action plans updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams: CentreEmergency action plans are updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams nationwide. Maharashtra has the most dams, with 65 having updated emerge...
- In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers againNorth America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their number...
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