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Earned just $1 a day. Rejected by Marine Corps for being short. How Audie Murphy became America’s most decorated soldier and a huge film star, playing himself in a blockbuster that earned over $10 million- In 2014, California buried an abandoned airfield under 5.8 million cubic yards of harbor mud, then opened 998 acres to the tides
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- In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosionA New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army...19 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- In 1992, Congress backed a plan to dechannelize Florida's Kissimmee River and restore its watershed. 28 years later, the project had restored 19 of 44 river miles and 6,500 acres of floodplain wetlands, with wildlife returningFlorida's Kissimmee River underwent a significant restoration after decades of channelization. This project aimed to revive its natural flo...18 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
- In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaulTwo 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive stee...16 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
- Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps tested Chicago's invasive-carp barrier at 3 electrical levels. Now, engineers know how the system behaves when voltage rises to 4.6 volts per inch, helping prepare for a future Great Lakes invasion threatEngineers tested Chicago's electric fish barrier at higher electrical levels this year. This testing aimed to understand potential response...16 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...15 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- 2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of HormuzThe United Arab Emirates accused Iran of conducting drone strikes on two oil tankers navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- 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...14 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- Since 1997, Florida has released Australian insects to help control melaleuca in the Everglades; its invaded range has shrunk by nearly 75% alongside herbicide and mechanical removalIn Florida's Everglades, Australian insects played a crucial role in curbing the spread of invasive melaleuca trees. By targeting these tre...14 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Actor Madhavan salutes TCS techie-turned Indian Air Force female pilot Bhawana Kanth, India's first woman 'Top Gun'Actor R Madhavan, who is set to appear in GDN, recently lauded Bhawana Kanth for her historic achievement as the first woman FCL aviator. K...14 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterwaysOriginating in 1884, water hyacinth transformed into a significant nuisance for Florida by the 1950s. This aggressive floating plant overto...13 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- R Madhavan impressed after actor Ravi Kishan’s daughter Ishita Shukla chooses the Indian Army over BollywoodRavi Kishan’s daughter Ishita Shukla chose a path away from Bollywood, joining the defence forces as an Agniveer under the Agnipath scheme ...13 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Charlie Munger: “Nothing has served me better in my long life than...” — Why daily curiosity creates a compound life advantage? Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote by Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner on continuous learning, wisdom, self-growth, discipline, success, and lifelong learningQuote of the Day by Charlie Munger: Munger's famous quote, “Nothing has served me better in my long life than continuous learning.” The sen...13 Aug, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- In 1999, Oregon shipped a 1,000-ton nuclear reactor vessel 270 miles up the Columbia river, then buried it in WashingtonOregon's Trojan Nuclear Power Plant reactor vessel traveled 270 miles up the Columbia River. This massive 907-metric-ton vessel was then tr...11 Aug, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- Ravi Kishan’s daughter Ishita Shukla ditches Bollywood, chooses to join the Indian Army: A look at her education qualifications and other achievementsActor-politician Ravi Kishan’s daughter Ishita Shukla recently turned heads – not for her Bollywood debut, but for choosing a career that i...11 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approachedUS authorities are investigating a close call involving Marine One and a passenger jet. The incident occurred above Washington on August 4t...06 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Trump administration detains dozens of military family members as immigration crackdown expandsThe Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty US military personnel and deported at least six as it...05 Aug, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96Former Army chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma passed away at ninety-six years old. He served as Chief of Army Staff from 1988 to 1990. Gener...31 Jul, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
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