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Iran
Fragile Iran-Israel Ceasefire
A U.S. and Qatar-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel is planned to begin today, after an initial deal faltered when Israel accused Iran of launching additional attacks. Iran denies firing any missiles toward Israel after the ceasefire came into effect. On his Truth Social platform, U.S. President Donald Trump urged both sides not to violate the ceasefire agreement. On Monday, tensions escalated when Iran attacked U.S. Air Force base Al Udeid in Qatar in response to U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. Qatar reported no casualties from these strikes, and said they shot down 18 of the 19 missiles deployed. Fighting between the U.S., Iran, and Israel began 12 days ago after Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, scientists, and military personnel.
This map depicts where Iran launched a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which is the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC News
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United States
Federal Public Lands at Risk
More than 250 million acres of public land across the United States could be sold under a federal budget proposal that is part of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” It would authorize the federal government to sell up to 3.3 million acres across 11 western states over the next five years. Much of the potential sales footprint overlaps with wildlife migration corridors and public access lands prized by hunters, anglers and hikers. Critics across the political spectrum argue that the bill is far more expansive than it appears and argue it lacks safeguards to prevent misuse or over-development. Supporters argue the land should be under local control, and the bill gives states, tribes, and local governments priority to purchase it before it reaches the open market. The measure has passed the House and is currently under debate in the Senate; if approved, it will move to the president’s desk for final approval.
This map depicts large swaths of public land across the western United States – highlighted in green and orange – that could be eligible for sale under criteria outlined in proposed federal land legislation. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Newsweek
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Greenland
Gulf Stream Weakening
A large “blob” of cold water in the North Atlantic has grown to the point that climate scientists fear it signals a major disruption in Atlantic currents is imminent. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), of which the Gulf Stream is only the best recognized part, is a major system of currents circulating through the Atlantic. The Gulf Stream carries warm, saltier water north towards the Arctic Circle and eastwards towards Europe, while other parts of the AMOC carry cold, fresher water south. However, the growing mass of cold, fresh water being fed by glacial meltwater off Greenland, called the North Atlantic Warming Hole (NAWH), is an indicator that the system circulating the Atlantic is becoming increasingly ineffective. While the breakdown is viewed as a consequence of increasing global warming, one of the potential impacts is that the Gulf Stream will no longer bring moderating warmth to Europe, causing a major drop in temperatures there.
This map depicts the location of the North Atlantic Warming Hole, a growing region of cold, fresh water near Greenland which researchers say is a sign of a breakdown in Atlantic currents that regulate temperature and salinity. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: The Republic of Venice ruled what Balkan coastline from 1420 to 1797?
A: Dalmatian Coast
Dalmatia is a historical region located in modern-day Croatia and Montenegro, on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. Through time it formed part of several historical states, most notably the Roman Empire, the Kingdom of Croatia, the Republic of Venice, the Austrian Empire, and presently the Republic of Croatia. Dalmatia was first sold to Venice in 1409, but Venetian Dalmatia was not fully consolidated until 1420, though Venice had already controlled a number of Dalmatian cities and islands since the year 1000 AD. It lasted until 1797, when the Republic of Venice fell to the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte and Habsburg Austria. Venice was one of the centers of the Italian Renaissance and Venetian Dalmatia enjoyed the benefits of this fact, with the Croatian renaissance developing on its Adriatic coast.
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Q: What African mountains were dubbed the “Mountains of the Moon,” and presumed to be the source of the Nile River?
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