week 6 reflection - Abigail Boafo

week1.md

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+Link to article :https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ALASKAAIR-BOEING/klvydkrlopg/
+Entitled : How a panel blew off a Boeing plane in mid-air
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+In the article “How a panel blew off a Boeing plane in mid-air” it discusses the recent Alaska Airlines jet that experienced a fuselage panel tearing off mid flight.
+The torn panel left a huge hole  in the plane and it was 16,000 feet in the air. Thankfully the plane landed with 171 passengers with only minor injuries.
+As of now there is plenty of on going investigations about how this happened and how it could have been prevented.The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the MAX9 planes and there has been plenty of data created to explore the safety of these aircrafts.
+The graph I decided to look at  illustrates the timeline of 737 MAX 9 aircraft operation by various airlines from 2017 to 2024.According to data from FlightRadar24 the majority of flights conducted by Boeing 737 MAX 9s since Dec. 15 were in the United States.This raises concerns as most Americans fly out for the holiday season. Also we expect planes to be safe and throughly inspected but it seems like that is not the case here. This graph peaked my interest because I love to stay up to date on current news. Also as someone who likes to travel this is a concern and a fear a lot of people have when flying on a plane.

week2.md

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+Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/01/20/world/middleeast/houthi-red-sea-shipping.html
+Title: How Houthi Attacks Have Upended Global Shipping
+Many ships are not going through the Suez Canal route because of  Houthi militia attacks in the Red Sea. Instead they are opting for a longer route around Africa. These on going attacks have disrupted shipping, leading to increased costs, delayed arrivals, and rising insurance premiums for companies. Shipping companies increased container prices from Asia to Europe, which can lead to inflation. Plenty of retailers have warned that there will be delays in product shipment and rise in consumer prices. The Red Sea's significance in global trade, especially in oil and LNG shipments, adds complexity to the situation. The us navy has tried to help the situation by shooting down drones and missiles. However, this process is costly. 
+The map data illustrates the changing paths of ships navigating the Red Sea. It shows the positions of 3,461 cargo vessels recorded at entrances to the Red Sea over the last three months. The shipping routes before the Houthi attacks, covering Nov. 1 to Nov. 15, and  the regular paths of the vessels. This can be seen with green lines. With purple lines the data shoes after the attacks, positions from Jan. 1 to Jan. 15 depict altered routes as ships detour around the Red Sea, highlighting the impact of the disruptions on global shipping patterns. 

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+Title: How have Americans' drinking habits changed?
+Link to article: https://usafacts.org/data-projects/beverages
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+What Americans drink has changed drastically overtime. With more than 500 options to choose from there has been a significant shift in Americans' beverage consumption patterns. There has been a 56% rise in bottled water consumption. This shift has been accompanied by a decline in the consumption of soft drinks, with a 60% decrease among teenagers over the last 15 years. Water both bottled and unbottled is the most consumed drink followed by Coffee (14%), soft drinks (10%), milk (7%), and tea (7%). Milk used to be really popular among children 12 years and younger but this is declining leading to a rise in imitation milk, including plant-based alternatives like soy, rice, and oat milk. Soft drinks, which were the top beverage for teenagers in the mid-2000s, experienced a notable decline, dropping by about 60% in the last 15 years. Lastly, coffee and alcohol consumption for adults remained relatively steady. On average, adults consumed about 1.3 cups of coffee a day, and alcohol consumption showed little change. However, there was a shift in the type of alcohol consumed, with beer and liquor declining and wine and cocktails experiencing increases. 	All of these changes makes sense due the increase popularity in reusable cups such as Stanleys and Owalas. Amongst young people its trendy to have these water bottles in different colors and bring them with you everywhere as part of your everyday style. This has led to the average bottled water consumption doubled, and overall, bottled water consumption rose 56% between 2005-2006 and 2017-2020. Also, there has been a rise in mock-tails and not consuming as much alcohol in millennial which is causing the shift in the type of alcohol consumed from  beer and liquor declining to wine and cocktails on the rise.

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+Link to article: https://usafacts.org/articles/how-much-does-text-message-fraud-cost-americans/
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+How much does text message fraud cost Americans?
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+Text message scams has been on the rise with the emergence of new technologies. In 2022, text message fraud has cost Americans  a median loss of $1,000 per incident, compared to the overall consumer fraud median loss of $650. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that Americans collectively lost nearly $330 million to text message scams. Out of the 2.56 million fraud reported 22% was from text fraud. The graph showed that Georgia had the highest rate of fraud reports in 2022, with 1,611 reports per 100,000 people. While North Dakota had the lowest at 568 per 100,000 people. Fraud has caused Americans nearly $9 billion. Text message fraud incidents were mainly related to business impostors. Which was 31.8% of all reported cases, resulting in losses of $35.1 million. Followed by investment scams, led to the most significant losses, totaling $149.53 million. In the past phone calls were the most common type of fraud report. This graph peaked my interest because my family is always telling me to be aware of these scams and during this season the text scams are at an all time high.

week5.md

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+Big Game Census: 2024
+https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/big-game-census-2024.html
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+The article provides insights into the Super Bowl and the history of winners. It highlights that 22 unique teams have won the championship, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots leading by winning the Super Bowl six times each. It stars off by shoeing the history of the first Super Bowl in 1967, where the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs. This years super bowl was held in nevada featuring the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. It was a close game and the Kansas City Chiefs won making them 3 time winners of the super bowl. The Big Game Census displays the players, position, exp, height, weight,team and college. The visualization offers multiple interactive features for users to explore and analyze data related to the birthplaces of players in the Super Bowl. Users can click on a city or state within the map, which then filters the table and highlights the bar chart. Providing detailed insights into the origins of the players participating in the big game. Users have the option to click on a specific team, narrowing down the displayed information to players from that particular team.

week6.md

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+How shrinking populations fuel divisive politics
+https://www.ekathimerini.com/nytimes/1230849/how-shrinking-populations-fuel-divisive-politics/
+https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/world/europe/interpreter-shrinking-populations-fuel-divisive-politics.html
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+The article discusses how shrinking populations, especially the decline in working-age populations, can fuel divisive politics and have negative consequences for societies. The map illustrates changes in working-age populations worldwide by 2050. With a focus on regions like Europe, Brazil, China, Chile, Japan, and Russia experiencing a decline. The decline in working-age populations has been attributed to lower birthrates as countries become wealthier. Because of the decline birth rates there has been efforts to  boost fertility through various programs. However, some countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States show modest growth due to immigration.Immigration as a partial solution to demographic challenges causes political barriers to arise, particularly fueled by anti-immigrant sentiments. As depopulation occurs, the state tends to withdraw services from these regions, leading to difficulties and  neglect among residents. This leads to far right parties blaming immigrants for societal problems and creating a cycle where depopulation issues fuel divisive politics that hinder effective policy solutions. The article ends with an emphasis on a need for a shift in public debate, addressing the reality of depopulating regions and aging populations, urging policymakers to address these challenges sooner rather than later .