United States: Floatplanes Collide

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United States
Floatplanes Collide
Two floatplanes collided in midair near Ketchikan, Alaska on Monday, killing at least 4 people. All passengers on the plane were from the Royal Princess cruise ship and were on sightseeing tours. The cause of the collision is unknown, and Taquan Air, which operated the planes, has canceled future flights while federal authorities investigate. The cruise ship also did not leave the area as scheduled on Monday, and it is unknown how the crash will affect the rest of the cruise.

This map depicts the location of the collision. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: BBC, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Independent

Graphic Source: USA Today
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United States

Soybean Prices Hit Low
Soybean prices in the United States hit a 10-year low after the world’s largest soybean importer, China, announced it would increase tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods. In an ongoing trade war with China and other nations, U.S. farmers have felt the impact of rising tariffs. China is seeking other soybean exporters such as Brazil, which is poised to become the world’s largest soybean exporter according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast released on Friday.

This map depicts the value of soybean exports by state. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: CNBC, CNBC (2), Bloomberg, Associated Press, Reuters

Graphic Source: Marketwatch
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United States
Fatal Attack on Appalachian Trail
Saturday morning, an emergency signal was sent out to the local sheriff’s office from an Appalachian trail hiker’s GPS. Four hikers were approached by a man identified as James L. Jordan who reportedly acted “disturbed and unstable.” The man later approached their campsite and threatened the hikers. When he attacked, three escaped and one hiker was killed. Police found Jordan with blood on his shirt, 30 yards from the campsite. He was charged in federal court on Monday.

This map depicts the location of the attack on the Appalachian trail. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: The New York Times, The Huffington Post, CNN, Fox, The Roanoke Times

Graphic Source: Knox News

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Yesterday’s Answer

Q: What is the longest man-made canal in the world?

A: Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, China
The canal goes from Beijing through 5 provinces and connects the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers. It is roughly 1,104 miles or 1,776 kilometers long and 138 feet or roughly 42 meters at its tallest point in the Shandong Mountains. Some of the oldest parts of the canal’s history date back to 5th century BCE.

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Q: Which country does the Wakhan Corridor belong to?

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United States: Floatplanes Collide