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Russia
Facility Fires Raise Questions
A series of fires at key buildings and facilities within Russian borders is raising suspicions of saboteurs quietly working to undermine Russia’s capacity for waging war in Ukraine. One week ago, 17 people died in a raging fire that broke out in the upper floors of a Russian Defense Ministry facility known for research and development of missile systems. While an explosion on April 1st that destroyed an oil depot in Belgorod was widely acknowledged as a Ukrainian helicopter attack, last week’s fire took place in Tver, a city northwest of Moscow and far outside of Ukraine’s ability to make a conventional attack. Since the fire in Tver, more key Russian facilities have been destroyed. With the explanations of poor maintenance or Ukrainian sabotage both being potentially embarrassing, Russian authorities have avoided addressing the issue, while Ukrainian authorities only indirectly suggested their involvement.
This map depicts the locations of suspicious explosions and fires within Russia that may be due to saboteurs fighting Russia’s war in Ukraine. Click on the map to learn more.
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World
Hepatitis Outbreaks In Children
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a nationwide Health Advisory in the U.S. regarding cases of hepatitis, or severe liver inflammation, which have been discovered in previously healthy children across multiple states and countries around the world. While the majority of the 200 cases have occurred in Europe, cases have also been reported in Canada and countries in Asia and the Middle East. The exact cause of the outbreaks is still unknown, although evidence has indicated a correlation with adenovirus infections – common viruses that cause typically mild cold-like symptoms. Some experts speculate long periods of social isolation during lockdowns and the resulting lack of viral exposure has potentially left some children with weakened immune systems, causing more severe symptoms from common viruses.
This map depicts a map of countries where mysterious outbreaks of pediatric hepatitis have been detected. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: New York Post
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United States
California Water Emergency
On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California declared a water shortage emergency, requiring around 6 million people to cut down outdoor watering to once a week. The Metropolitan Water District uses water from the Colorado River and the State Water Project, providing water to 40% of California’s population. Due to record dry conditions in the region, the State Water Project will only be able to provide about 5% of its typical amount this year. The Metropolitan Water District has stated there is just not enough water to meet normal demands this year as water supplies have been drastically reduced over the past three years. January, February, and March are typically the wettest months in the region, providing rain and snow for the rest of the year, however 2022 has turned out to be the driest on record.
This map depicts places in Southern California that are within the Metropolitan Water District Service Area. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What airport is considered the busiest in the world by aircraft movement?
A: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) has reclaimed the top spot for the busiest airport in the world. In 2020, Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN) in China took the number one spot, ending ATL’s 22-year reign at the top. In 2021, ATL handled 75.7 million passengers, a 76.4% increase in passengers from 2020, with the uptick fueled by the domestic market in the U.S and the ease of COVID-19-related restrictions. Total global passengers in 2021 reached 4.5 billion people, a 25% uptick from 2020 but still more than 50% less than 2019. Eight of the 10 busiest airports are located in the United States, and the other two are in China, with all top airports noting a significant increase in domestic traffic. The top 10 airports represent around 8% of global traffic or around 5.3 million movements.
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Q: At the site of which South American waterfall network of 275 waterfalls did U.S. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt proclaim, “Poor Niagara!”?
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