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United States
Extreme Weather Sweeps Country
More than 39 million people are still under risk of severe weather in areas stretching across the Midwestern United States, up into the Northeast, and as far south as Texas. Dangerous tornadoes splintered houses, trees, and power lines throughout Kansas on Tuesday, while dozens of twisters have touched down as far east as Pennsylvania in the last few days alone. Rare tornado warnings were even issued in states such as New York and New Jersey, including New York City. These storms come as part of a wider surge of extreme weather in the Midwest and Great Plains, as record-breaking floods in parts of Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma have displaced thousands and continue to pose a serious threat to levees, floodgates, and other crucial infrastructure in the region.
This map depicts National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tornado reports during the last 24 hours (purple) and the last week (orange). Click on the map to learn more.
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Kosovo
UN staffers Detained in Kosovo
Two UN staffers from the Kosovo mission were detained yesterday in an armed police raid over alleged corruption in the country’s majority ethnic-Albanian northern region, which is home to an ethnic-Serbian minority. The staffers, one a Russian national, were injured in the raid and have since been released under pressure from the UN Kosovo office and the Russian government. The conflict remains the latest in ongoing tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, whose sovereignty has not been recognized by Serbia since it separated in 1999 and declared its independence in 2008. Russia remains a key ally of Serbia in the divided Balkan region.
This map depicts majority Albanian and Serbian areas of Kosovo and Serbia. Click on the map to learn more.
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Netherlands
Hell’s Angels Banned Nationally
A Netherlands court banned the Hell’s Angels biker club nationally after finding the group to be dangerous to the rule of law and public order, with its culture of violence cited as the reason behind this verdict. Founded in 1948 in California, the association operates in 56 countries and is known for their preference for Harley-Davidson bikes, denim and leather attire, and projecting an “outlaw” image. The Netherlands is the first country to ban this group at the national level. It is not clear yet whether the club will appeal the court’s decision.
This map depicts countries where Hell’s Angels chapters operate. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What is the largest lake in Central America?
A: Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua
This is the only freshwater lake in the world that contains oceanic animal life such as sharks, tarpon, and swordfish. It has an area of 3,149 square miles (8,157 square km), a length of 110 miles (177 km) and has an average width of 36 miles (58 km). More than 40 rivers drain into this lake.
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Q: What 3 rivers all have their source in Three Forks, Montana?
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