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United States
Deadly Louisville Bank Shooting
An employee of the downtown branch of Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky killed five coworkers and wounded nine others before being killed yesterday morning. The shooter’s motive is still unknown. However, he was a full-time employee at the bank since last year. It’s also not yet clear whether the shooter was killed by police officers who responded to the attack, or whether the shooter killed himself. Two responding police officers are among those injured, one of whom is currently in critical condition after having been shot in the head.
This map depicts the location of the Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, where an employee shot and killed five colleagues before being killed. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Reuters
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France
Buildings Collapse Kills Six
Two buildings collapsed early Sunday in the French city of Marseille following an explosion of unknown cause, leading to the confirmed deaths of six people. Five more people were injured and taken to the hospital. Crews have recovered the remains of six people from the debris of the apartment block, while rescuers continue to search the rubble for two people still missing and assumed dead. Around 200 residents have been evacuated from the Camas neighborhood and face an uncertain wait before being allowed to return to their homes. A third building adjoining the fallen block collapsed a few hours later, while the structure on the other side was weakened and risks falling. Investigators report the collapsed buildings were not known to have any structural problems, and that a gas explosion is being considered as a possible explanation.
This map depicts the location of the deadly building collapse in the southern French city of Marseille Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Barron’s
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Australia – New Zealand
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Australia and New Zealand are set to co-host the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will kick off on July 20th at Eden Park in Auckland. The United States team is the most recent champion, having taken the cup in 2015 and 2019. Organizers report they are on track to sell a record 1.5 million tickets this year, with 650,000 tickets already sold. Additionally, analysts predict the month-long tournament will draw some two billion viewers on global television. The tournament hosts 32 national teams competing in over 64 matches, which will be hosted in 10 stadiums throughout the two countries, with the tournament final scheduled for August 20th.
This map depicts the venues for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup across Australia and New Zealand. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Dating back to 43,000 BC, where can you find the oldest mine in the world?
A: Ngwenya Mines, Swaziland
Located near the northwestern border of Swaziland (Eswatini), the Ngwenya Mines are considered the oldest geological formations in the world, and the site of the world’s earliest mining activity. In ancient times, the mine was used to extract red hematite (ochre) and specularite, and later on, iron ore. In 1964, charcoal from the site was radiocarbon dated back to 43,000 BC. Ancient mining tools were also found around the site, including choppers, picks, and hammers made of dolerite, however these were found to be more specialized and foreign to those found at other Stone Age sites. The Ngwenya Mines represent the development of ancient traditional industries and the history of early industrial development in southern Africa. In 2008, the mines became enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Q: Bordering the Gobi Desert in China, where can you find a crescent-shaped lake surrounded by “singing” sand dunes?
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