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‘Something needs to change’: Man’s wheelchair breaks down trapping him in dangerous position. Then he learns it can’t be fixed until two days later

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Why Is There Only One Green Lantern Ring? How 'Lanterns' Is Changing DC Comics Canon

While multiple Green Lanterns have protected Earth simultaneously in the comics, HBO Max's Lanterns is going a different route.

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Marine Corps Requires Flu Shots for Recruits, Medical Staff and Base Child Care Workers by December 15

The Marine Corps named nine categories that must get flu shots this season, including base child care staff, with a December 15 deadline.

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Beginning in the 1930s, America built 29 giant locks and dams across the Mississippi River and they turned a wild river into a massive water staircase

The Upper Mississippi River's navigation was transformed by America's construction of locks and dams in the 1930s. While these aging structures facilitate the annual transport of millions of tons of goods, supporting vital economic activity, they have also inflicted ecological harm on river ecosystems. Current modernization initiatives strive to enhance…

The Economic Times

Mogo? Lanterns' DC Easter Egg Confirms Kooky Cosmic Canon

Episode 2 of HBO Max's Lanterns name-drops a Green Lantern character who is both literally and metaphorically huge.

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Kinzua Dam’s construction displaced Seneca communities in the 1960s: 61 years after its completion, Allegheny Reservoir anchors one of the Northeast’s biggest outdoor recreation complexes

The Kinzua Dam, completed in 1965, resulted in the displacement of Seneca families and flooded vast landscapes. This federal undertaking has offered crucial flood control advantages for surrounding communities. Today, it serves dual purposes of hydroelectric generation and water management, while the reservoir stands as a hub for outdoor recreation…

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In 1955, the Army Corps closed Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri: 71 years later, Lewis and Clark Lake has grown into a Great Plains recreation hub

Gavins Point Dam, which was completed in 1955, gave rise to the scenic Lewis and Clark Lake, addressing the pressing issue of Missouri River flooding. Annually, it draws more than two million enthusiasts for various recreational activities. Aside from providing essential flood control and hydropower, it also enhances navigation and…

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Sinestro? ‘Lanterns’ Mysterious Prisoner, Explained

'Lanterns' Episode 2 teases a big conflict with a fallen Green Lantern, Sinestro. The problem is, most of it happened in the past.

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In 1942, the federal government moved Coldwater for Arkabutla Dam; 84 years later the Mississippi lake is managed for outdoor recreation and conservation

The Arkabutla Lake project was initiated in response to the catastrophic Mississippi River flood of 1927, which necessitated the relocation of Coldwater town to create a new reservoir. Completed in 1943, the dam has since played a vital role in flood control. Today, it has transformed into a cherished recreational…

The Times of India

Utah Needs More Housing. The Army Corps Shut Down 265 New Homes Because of a Small Ditch.

Despite the Supreme Court's best efforts to rein them in, federal regulators continue to abuse their authority under the Clean Water Act.

Reason

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 erosion

A New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to rebuild Elders Point East Island and restore 40 acres of wetlands. The effort followed decades of federal…

The Economic Times

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 returning

Florida's Kissimmee River underwent a significant restoration after decades of channelization. This project aimed to revive its natural floodplain and wetland ecosystems. The restoration efforts successfully brought back several bird species to the area. It also served as a model for the larger Everglades restoration initiative.

The Economic Times

Bids start for long-term flood fix feds say will be fast and cheap — but they don’t know what it is

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking competitors to design a long-term glacial flooding solution for Alaska communities

The Independent UK

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 return

In 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on Marco Island, Florida. The decision followed an Environmental Impact Statement that warned the development could cause severe damage to the island’s mangrove wetlands and coastal environment.

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Feds issue Line 5 tunnel permit, call it ‘not contrary to the public interest’

The US Army Corps of Engineers has permitted the controversial Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan's the Straits of Mackinac

The Times of India

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei fills 6 top military posts amid wartime leadership overhaul

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has appointed six senior commanders to key positions in the country’s military establishment, filling top posts in the armed forces, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), IRGC Navy and Basij.

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Think You Know Green Lantern? These 8 Hal Jordan and John Stewart Stories Will Change Your Mind

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By 1994, Maryland’s Poplar Island had shrunk to just four acres: Today, dredged mud from Baltimore Harbor is bringing it back to life

Poplar Island, once a thriving community, faced severe erosion and near disappearance. Engineers then rebuilt the island using dredged sediment from Baltimore Harbour. This innovative project has successfully recreated vital wetland habitats for diverse wildlife. The successful restoration of Poplar Island now serves as a model for other bay islands.…

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Built in 1948, Mud Mountain Dam gets a $112 million fish passage project to help salmon migrate

When Mud Mountain Dam was completed in 1948 along Washington State's White River, its purpose was straightforward. The earthen structure was built to reduce flooding across downstream communities, protecting homes, businesses and farmland from damaging seasonal flows. Fish passage existed from the beginning, but it reflected the engineering standards of…

The Economic Times

Indian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils attempt new world record at Atal Tunnel

The Indian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils team has set a new world record inside the Atal Tunnel, traversing its length on two motorcycles with ten riders in under ten minutes. This historic feat, part of the 'Wheels of Valour: Sanchar Shakti' expedition, honors Kargil Vijay Diwas and showcases…

Capital & Main

Deep Cuts to Civilian Support Staff for Families of Deployed Marines Raise Concerns

Those who helped families cope with child care, financial instability and mental health are being replaced with uniformed service members.

The Times of India

Mojtaba Khamenei sidelined, IRGC in command - Is Iran going the Pakistan way or will it be something worse?

Iran may be edging toward Pakistan's model of power concentration: A system where elected leaders remain in office, but the military-security establishment holds the real levers of authority.

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Lanterns Showed Us Hal Jordan’s Suit, And Fans Didn’t Hold Their Thoughts Back

The reactions haven't been exactly glowing.

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A decade after Standing Rock protests, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OK

Federal officials have given final approval for a controversial segment of the Dakota Access oil pipeline that crosses the Missouri River

Reason

Don't Waste Time Arguing Over the Surgeon General Nominee. Abolish the Office.

It’s a vestigial role that has morphed into a national annoyance.

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