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Afghanistan
Intelligence Center Attack
After an attack on an education center that killed 37, ISIS unleashed another attack on an intelligence training center in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is reported that 4 members of ISIS were involved in this attack – one was a suicide bomber and the other three attacked security personnel in a 7-hour standoff. Afghan officials confirm two personnel were killed but have not confirmed any other casualties or injuries. ISIS claims there were a high number of casualties. In the past month, Afghanistan has seen an increase in attacks by members of both the Taliban and ISIS. This map depicts details and locations of the attacks in Afghanistan in the month of August. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: AFP
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China
“Likely Preparing” For Strikes
The Pentagon announced that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is “likely training for strikes” against the U.S. and its allies, particularly in the western Pacific and South China Sea region. A Pentagon report released Thursday highlights the rapid expansion of the PLA in the past three years. China has conducted numerous military tests, demonstrating increased capacity to reach farther targets. This, coupled with escalating trade tensions with the U.S. and contested areas in the South China Sea have raised concerns within the Pentagon about potential strikes. This interactive map depicts the locations of U.S. and China military bases in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Bloomberg
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United States
K2 Overdoses
Since Tuesday, at least 76 people have overdosed in Connecticut’s New Haven Green Park. People were found ill Wednesday morning – the overdoses continued into the next morning. No deaths were reported; most people brought to hospitals have been discharged. It is believed that the overdoses have been caused by a batch of synthetic marijuana (also known as K2) that was laced with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. Officials said three people have been arrested, including a man who may have been giving out free samples of K2 in the park. This map depicts the location of New Haven Green Park where the overdose victims were found. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: The world’s largest solar panel farm, Kamuthi, spans over how many acres?
A: 2,500 acres
Located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Kamuthi is home to the world’s largest solar panel farm which spans upwards of 2,500 acres. It is estimated to generate enough power for 750,000 people.
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Q: Where in the world does the largest continental shelf extend 1,500 km into the Arctic Sea?
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