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Trump says his planned arch would become 'military complex' able to host drones, snipersPresident Donald Trump has announced plans for a grand memorial arch adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, which will serve as a unique ...- Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionBorder wall construction has commenced in Texas's Big Bend region. This marks a significant step in the administration's extensive border s...
- Meet the young inventors aged 6 to 18 who turned unusual ideas into real toy and game prototypes and competed for industry recognition at the 2025 Young Inventor ChallengeThe 2025 Young Inventor Challenge celebrated creativity and innovation among young creators ages 6 to 18. Held during the Chicago Toy & Gam...
- A shrinking lifeline: US and Mexico strike new Colorado River deal, cutting Mexico's share by 17% for two yearsMexico will accept reduced Colorado River water allocations under a new binational agreement. This accord, known as Minute 334, aims to man...
- In 1972, FHWA used 5 inches of scrubber waste in a parking-area base at Washington's Dulles Airport. 2 years later, wet weather caused the experimental base to soften and be replacedEarly tests explored scrubber waste for road bases and subbases. Florida projects between 1977 and 1989 showed highly satisfactory performa...
- Santa signed the cheque: Trump's $45,000 Christmas gifts to four White House aides draw ethics scrutinyPresident Donald Trump gave substantial cash gifts to four White House aides last year. Three aides received $45,000 each, while a fourth r...
- In St. Paul, Penfield added a vegetated roof over a conventional membrane; monitoring found the green-roof membrane peaked about 51°F cooler than the conventional roofResearch reveals that green roofs maintain lower temperatures compared to conventional roofs, leading to significant reductions in cooling ...
- Alfred Cralle, a Pittsburgh porter, patented his ice-cream mold and disher in 1897; its thumb-operated scraper let servers dish 40 to 50 plates a minuteAlfred L. Cralle, a Black American inventor, patented the ice cream scoop in 1897. His simple yet effective design revolutionized ice cream...
- Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
- At 18, this Virginia teen helped 70 young volunteers to restore the Chesapeake Bay. They removed nearly 5,000 pounds of debris in a yearAt just a teenager, James Hemphill launched a remarkable six-year environmental initiative. Co-founding Project Green Teens, he rallied num...
- In 1957, Vanguard TV3 rose about 4 feet before its rocket exploded; the 3-pound satellite was thrown clear, recovered, and now sits in the Smithsonian's Air and Space MuseumIn 1957, an American satellite launch ended in disaster when the rocket exploded on the launchpad. The salvaged satellite ultimately became...
- Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson: "I grew up in the..., and I had a stutter so bad I barely spoke for years. But... nobody is going to hand you your...” — Life lessons from a motivational quote on struggle, self-doubt, finding your voice, resilience, self-belief, perseverance and personal growth from Hollywood’s legendary screen iconQuote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson focuses on the necessity of defining personal worth rather than waiting for external approval. It dir...
- India's growth story drawing global investor attention, but policy predictability key to unlocking more FDI: USIBC Prez Atul KeshapGlobal investors are reassessing India's economic prospects due to its strong growth. US investors see confidence boosted by India's infras...
- The road less paved: India’s cities have a governance problemAs key contributors to national economic growth, Indian cities face challenges in governance due to unfulfilled promises of devolving power...
- In 2020, DC's DOEE restored 500 feet of stream at Branch Avenue Park. Six years later, a site where the streambed had eroded by more than 15 feet was transformed, opening parkland for peopleA stream restoration project transformed a degraded parkland section in southeast Washington, DC. This initiative improved habitat and reso...
- Xi’s busiest travel itinerary in seven years is all about TrumpChinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on his busiest foreign travel schedule in more than seven years, visiting Central Asia and Egypt ...
- Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continueThe Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to continue White House ballroom construction. This ruling blocks a lower court order ha...
- Nepal floods: US announces humanitarian assistance worth over $3.6 millionThe United States is providing over $3.6 million in humanitarian aid to Nepal. This assistance includes emergency food for thousands of flo...
- In 2022, Washington DC installed 2 bioretention systems across 2.6 acres to manage runoff. 1 year later, they could retain 2,627 cubic feet of stormwater per stormWashington DC bioretention systems are quietly changing what happens when heavy rain hits city streets. Two systems on Hamlin Street NE can...
- In 2018, Hamlin Street NE installed bioretention systems managing 2.6 acres in Washington, DC. 8 years later, they retain nearly 20,000 gallons per storm, improving water quality in Hickey RunHamlin Street bioretention systems are quietly changing how Washington, DC, handles stormwater. Two green infrastructure systems can retain...
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