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United States
50 Dead in Truck Incident
At least 46 people were found dead in an abandoned truck outside San Antonio, Texas, on Monday. Emergency responders had initially arrived at the scene around 6:00pm local time after a city worker heard cries for help and discovered the scene. The vehicle had been abandoned by the driver and had no working air conditioning or drinking water. It is suspected the victims likely died from heat exhaustion and dehydration as temperatures reached up to 103°F (39°C). Officials said 16 survivors, of whom another four have now died, were taken to the hospital for heat stroke and heat exhaustion. San Antonio is 150 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, and considered a major transit route for smuggling people into the U.S.
This map depicts the location of an abandoned truck where 46 dead bodies were found in San Antonio, Texas. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC News
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United States
Amtrak Derailment in Missouri
At least three people were killed and dozens injured on Monday afternoon when a Chicago-bound Amtrak train carrying over 200 passengers and 12 crew members derailed in central Missouri. To escape the train cars, passengers reportedly climbed the seats and overhead compartments. Eight cars and two locomotives were derailed when the train hit a dump truck at an uncontrolled crossing near Mendon, Missouri, about 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Kansas City. The crossing is located on a gravel road with no lights, something local farmers have expressed safety concerns about for years. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the derailment.
This map depicts the route of the Amtrak train that derailed in Mendon, Missouri. It was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: DailyMail
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Jordan
Deadly Chemical Explosion
A tank filled with chlorine gas fell while being loaded onto a ship bound for Djibouti, generating an explosive gas leak that has now killed at least 13 people and injured more than 250 others. The disaster occurred in Aqaba, Jordan’s only port along its narrow Red Sea coast. Authorities in the area instructed residents to close windows and stay indoors. Aqaba’s popular beach was also closed. Chlorine is widely used as a disinfectant and water purification agent, but if inhaled, the gas turns to hydrochloric acid, which can cause internal burning and drowning. Jordan’s Prime Minister, Bisher al-Khasawneh, visited the hospital in Aqaba where some victims were being treated and has formed an investigation team to look into the incident.
This map depicts the location of the deadly chlorine gas explosion in Jordan’s southern Aqaba port. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What is the most common type of grain planted around the world, and what are the top producing countries?
A: Wheat
In 2021, global wheat production totaled just over 776 million tons. The four largest producers of the common grain are China, producing the most at 136 million tons, India, producing 109 million, Russia, producing 75 million, and the U.S. producing almost 45 million in 2021. Because of its high yields, short growing season, and ability to grow easily in temperate climates, wheat is not only a staple food but a cash crop. It is also the leading source of vegetable protein for human food consumption. Ukraine is the fifth-largest exporter of wheat, however, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, trade restrictions and war have hindered the cultivation and trading of wheat, sending wheat prices across the globe soaring.
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Q: The world generates over 2 billion tonnes of solid waste a year. Which regions account for producing the most and least waste?
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