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Canada
Five Dead in Condo Shooting
A 73-year-old man opened fire on his neighbors at a luxury condominium development in Vaughn, Ontario, on Sunday, killing five people and wounding one. Three of the victims killed in the attack were members of the condominium board. The shooter, identified as Francesco Velli, was later killed by police. Velli's social media was filled with complaints about how he was convinced that the condominium's electrical room was adversely affecting his health, and in 2020, he had previously filed a lawsuit against the condominium corporation which was thrown out.
This map depicts the location of a condominium building in a Toronto suburb where a 73-year-old resident fatally attacked fellow residents on Sunday. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Daily Mail
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United States
6.4 Earthquake Hits NorCal
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Northern California this morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, recorded at 2:34am PST, was centered in the Pacific Ocean about 7.5 miles west of Ferndale in Humboldt County. Over 70,000 utility customers were still without power this morning, and residents have been warned to avoid travel due to aftershocks. Officials have reported widespread damage to roads and homes across the county, with at least two people injured. There is no tsunami threat associated with the earthquake, according to the National Weather Service.
This map depicts the 6.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in Northern California early Tuesday morning. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Barron's
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United Kingdom
Strikes Brings Holiday Disruption
Strike actions by members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) are set to severely limit railway service throughout the United Kingdom. Network Rail, Britain's largest railway company, is warning travelers that train services on Christmas Eve are set to stop at 6:00pm as union members walk off the job, and that services will not resume until the morning of December 27. The strikes made by railway workers come at a time when workers in other UK industries are also engaging in strike actions for better pay and working conditions, including health, highway, and postal workers.
This map depicts how strike actions by railway union workers are set to affect rail services in the United Kingdom's South Western Railway network. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Situated on the western bank of the Paraná River, what is Argentina’s third largest city and the birthplace of the 2022 Fifa World Cup champion, Lionel Messi?
A: Rosario, Argentina
Located in the southeastern part of Santa Fe province, about 180 miles (290 km) northwest of Buenos Aires, Rosario is a major port and industrial and commercial center. Global soccer star Lionel Messi was born in 1987 at the local hospital, Italiano Garibaldi, and grew up in the neighborhood of La Bajada. He lived in the city until 2000, when he moved to Barcelona, Spain. Today, he is more than just a local celebrity. His dedication to soccer has become the soul and culture of Rosario. Messi’s jersey number for Argentina's national men's team, number 10, has been painted across the town, with murals of the World Cup champ lining many of the urban structures.
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Q: What European country is the most densely forested and has the world's largest archipelago?
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