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United States
Major Storm to Impact Holiday Travels
A heavy rainstorm, strong winds, and snow will have a major impact on holiday travelers on the east coast. Flooding and poor visibility from fog and low clouds will likely cause substantial airline delays and congestion on highways, especially in major coastal cities. There may be enough rain to cause urban area flooding as well as small stream flooding and rises in some major rivers along the entire east coast. The storm, moving from the upper Gulf coast to eastern Quebec will strengthen as it moves northeastward, and will likely bring snow and ice inland in the Northeast and part of the Midwest and western slopes of the Appalachians.
This map depicts the Friday’s travel forecast across the country. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Weather.com
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United Kingdom
Remembering Lockerbie
Today is the 30th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 above Lockerbie, Scotland. Memorial services across the UK observe the deaths of the 11 people killed and Lockerbie along the 259 passengers and crew on board the New York-bound flight that came down on the night of December 21, 1988. At the Dryfesdale Cemetary in Lockerbie, a moment of silence was held during the service; a representative of Queen Elizabeth II made a few remarks. The impact of the bombing reached far and wide; most of the passengers on board were U.S. citizens, including 35 university students from the State University of New York, Syracuse. Memorials will be held at Syracuse University and in Virginia’s Arlington National Cemetery.
This map depicts the flight path of Pan Am flight 103 and the location of Lockerbie, where the flight came down. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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United States
NY Mayor Backs Legalizing Marijuana
New York Mayor, Bill Deblasio, has backed the legalization of recreational marijuana – with some provisions. His decision comes three days after Gov. Cuomo stated marijuana legalization a key point in his 2019 agenda for New York State. In the 77-page report from NYC officials, some conditions include no smoking in public, an age limit of 21, automatically expunging prior convictions of marijuana-related offenses, and an option for home delivery. The report reflects approaches adopted in other cities and states. Deblasio stated he is focused on establishing “a regulatory framework that keeps our streets safe, rights the wrongs of our past, and gives economic opportunity to communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.” Currently, there are 10 states and Washington D.C. where recreational marijuana is legal.
This interactive map depicts marijuana legalization status by state. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: In what state is the widest point of the Mississippi river?
A: Minnesota
The widest part of the Mississippi River is at Lake Winnibigoshish near Bena, Minnesota where it is wider than 11 miles.
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Q: Which country has the most neighboring countries touching its borders?
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