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BBC News

BUSINESS · 2 HOURS AGO

Global Tech Stocks Plunge Amid AI Slowdown Fears

Tech shares fell sharply worldwide after US midterm results heightened fears of tighter AI rules and a slowdown in AI investment.

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BBC NewsGlobal tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears
France 24Tech stocks plunge as US midterm results fuel fears of tighter AI rules
CNBCNasdaq sell-off batters Asian chip stocks as SK Hynix, Samsung, Softbank, TSMC tumble
South China Morning PostPost-US midterms AI worries pummel shares in Japan, South Korea
The New York TimesStocks Erase Post-Midterm Elections Rally, Dragged Down by Tech
MarketWatchTech stocks log worst day since 2020 as carnage comes to the AI trade
The GuardianNasdaq sees worst day in 18 months as investors bet on AI slowdown after Democrats’ election triumph
FortuneTech stocks are suffering their biggest selloff since Covid, as investors see premature end to AI datacenter boom
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The New York Times

WORLD · 2 HOURS AGO

Paraguayan President Resigns Amid Bank Crisis

Santiago Peña resigned and was impeached amid a banking crisis that froze savings and involved a bank with close ties to him.

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The New York TimesParaguay’s President, Santiago Peña, Quits Amid Ueno Bank Scandal
ABC News AustraliaParaguay's president tangled up in Ueno banking crisis
Al JazeeraParaguay’s president impeached amid bank collapse crisis
The GuardianParaguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis
NPRParaguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse
BBC NewsParaguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
France 24Paraguay's president Peña impeached moments after resigning over banking scandal
The Wall Street JournalParaguay’s President Resigns as Collapse of Bank With Close Ties to Him Sparks Crisis subscription

The Independent

WORLD · 6 HOURS AGO

Nationwide Strikes and Protests Sweep France

Workers and unions staged widespread strikes and marches in France over the cost of living and demands for dignified wages.

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CBS NewsFrench workers flood streets for anti-government protests
The IndependentClashes break out as hundreds of thousands take to the streets in France in strike action
South China Morning PostMass protests sweep France again, as workers strike and march for ‘dignified wage’
Al JazeeraMass protests in France driven by nationwide strike action
The New York TimesAfter Barricades, Riots and Protests, French Workers Go on Strike
BBC NewsFrench protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living
The GuardianProtesters march in cities across France as unions stage general strike
France 24🔴 Live: Interior ministry says 600,000 protest across France as unions claim 'close to 1.6 million'

Times of India

WORLD · 3 HOURS AGO

Eisenkot Seeks Backing to Form Israeli Government

Eisenkot gained support from Arab lists and other parties as Israel’s president weighed whom to invite to form a government.

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Times of India'Long road ahead': Eisenkot beats Netanyahu 67-46 in backing but govt test looms
South China Morning PostNetanyahu rival Eisenkot tipped to seek Israeli government with backing of Arab lists
The New York TimesIsrael’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.
Al JazeeraThe blame game: How the US midterm shock is shaping Israel’s race for PM
The GuardianIsrael’s Herzog yet to decide on who should form government as Eisenkot secures significant backing
France 24Israel's Arab list backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu loses ultra-Orthodox support

BBC News

ENTERTAINMENT · 5 HOURS AGO

Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault, and police are investigating two further rape allegations.

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BBC News

WORLD · 6 HOURS AGO

Newsom Commutes California Death Row Sentences

Governor Gavin Newsom commuted the sentences of all 548 people on California’s death row.

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Al JazeeraCalifornia governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row
BBC NewsCalifornia governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
South China Morning PostCalifornia Governor Newsom granting clemency to all 548 death row inmates in state
Rolling StoneCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes Hundreds of Death Row Sentences
The IndependentNewsom commutes all 548 death sentences in California as he prepares to leave office
France 24'Inhumane punishment': Governor Gavin Newsom to commute all 548 California death sentences

The New York Times

WORLD · 7 HOURS AGO

Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt European Flights

Bomb threats prompted emergency landings, evacuations, and diversions affecting flights across Europe.

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BBC News

WORLD · 3 HOURS AGO

Trump Declares Oval Office a National Monument

Trump issued a proclamation seeking to prevent future presidents from changing the gold-covered Oval Office.

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Al JazeeraTrump issues proclamation declaring Oval Office national monument
BBC NewsTrump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office
The GuardianTrump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
South China Morning PostTrump’s first post-midterm action: declaring the Oval Office a national monument
The IndependentTrump tries to prevent anyone from changing his gold-covered Oval Office by declaring it a landmark

Times of India

BUSINESS · 4 HOURS AGO

Musk Companies Lose Hundreds of Billions After Midterms

Tesla and SpaceX lost more than $420 billion in combined market value after the midterms, while Musk’s political spending and support drew scrutiny.

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Engadget

TECHNOLOGY · 12 HOURS AGO

Apple Reviews Cover New Macs and iPads

Reviews assess the iMac M6, OLED MacBook Pro, and iPad mini, highlighting performance, displays, features, and prices.

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World

The Independent

WORLD · 3 HOURS AGO

Melania Trump Hosts Russia-Ukraine Meeting

Melania Trump met with Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House and called for a lasting truce.

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BBC News

WORLD · 3 HOURS AGO

Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass to become Los Angeles mayor.

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Al JazeeraDemocratic Socialist Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race
BBC NewsDemocratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
South China Morning PostIndia-born Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in LA mayor’s race
Financial TimesLos Angeles elects democratic socialist Nithya Raman as mayor subscription

Business

Financial Times

BUSINESS · 11 HOURS AGO

Democrats Call for Limits on Data Center Expansion

Democrats called for a national data center moratorium, while Meta warned election backlash could make AI expansion harder.

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CNBCTop Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms sweep: 'National data center moratorium now'
TechCrunchMeta warns that election backlash against data centers could make AI expansion harder
Financial TimesWill Democrats stall the AI boom? subscription
The Wall Street JournalHow the Data Center Backlash Could Play Into the Hands of Big Tech subscription

BUSINESS · 2 HOURS AGO

Oil Prices Rebound Amid Renewed Iran Tensions

Oil prices recovered some ground as Iran claimed new attacks on ships, while analysts warned tensions could push prices above $100.

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CNBCRenewed U.S.-Iran tension could push oil past $100: Rapidan Energy
CBS NewsOil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
The Wall Street JournalOil Holds Gains After Selloff subscription

The Guardian

BUSINESS · 13 HOURS AGO

Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 4%

The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4%, its first increase in more than three years.

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The GuardianBank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years
BBC NewsInterest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
The New York TimesBank of England Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years

South China Morning Post

BUSINESS · 2 HOURS AGO

Market Turbulence Hits Hong Kong Fund and Hedge Funds

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund earnings fell 74% as the monetary authority warned of further turbulence, and hedge funds cut positions and staff.

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South China Morning PostHong Kong’s Exchange Fund earnings tumble 74% as HKMA warns of more market turbulence
The Wall Street JournalHedge Funds Dump Positions and Cut Staff as Selloff Deepens subscription

The Guardian

BUSINESS · 2 HOURS AGO

Democrats Make Major Gains in US Midterm Elections

Democrats exceeded 250 House seats as a blue wave swept Congress, with the party flipping both the House and Senate.

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The Guardian

BUSINESS · 2 HOURS AGO

Tech Executives Face a Newly Democratic America

Reports examine how tech leaders who aligned with Trump may respond to a newly blue America.

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The GuardianTech barons cozied up to Trump. What will they do in newly blue America?
Financial TimesAmerica turns on Trump’s tech cheerleaders subscription

Technology

Deadline

TECHNOLOGY · 6 HOURS AGO

New York Times Nears Letterboxd Acquisition

The New York Times Company is in advanced talks to buy Letterboxd for a reported $330 million.

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Ars Technica

TECHNOLOGY · 7 HOURS AGO

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Launch to 2027

Blue Origin says New Glenn's next launch is delayed until 2027 as it works on a higher-performing engine and rebuilds a damaged launchpad.

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Deadline

TECHNOLOGY · 7 HOURS AGO

Tech Companies Sue Over California Social Media Law

Meta, Google, and TikTok are suing California to block a law restricting social media features intended to protect children.

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The Register

TECHNOLOGY · 9 HOURS AGO

Warnings Follow Hacks of Industrial Freezers

US officials warn grocers of ongoing cyber threats amid attacks on retail and military freezers; hackers also targeted French blood-service fridges.

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Business Insider

TECHNOLOGY · 2 HOURS AGO

Airbnb Develops AI Travel Agent

Airbnb says it is developing an AI travel agent for launch in the first half of 2027, while its CEO says AI agents bring few bookings.

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Engadget

TECHNOLOGY · 9 HOURS AGO

Claude Adds Personal Finance Tools

Anthropic's Claude can analyze spending through a new personal finance feature that links to bank accounts.

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Engadget

TECHNOLOGY · 14 HOURS AGO

Instagram Edits Video Editor Launches on Mac

Instagram has brought its Edits video editor to Mac, with multi-track editing and 4K exports.

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Science & Health

Live Science

SCIENCE & HEALTH · 12 HOURS AGO

Ancient Siberian Tomb Shows Early Cannabis Use

A 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb provides evidence that people used cannabis, possibly in burial rituals.

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Live Science2,800-year-old tomb in Siberia has evidence of the earliest use of cannabis — possibly as a way to calm human sacrifice victims
The New York TimesWere These Ancient Siberian Nomads the First Stoners?
New ScientistTomb in Siberia reveals humans were using cannabis 2800 years ago
Scientific AmericanAncient humans used cannabis in burial rituals 2,800 years ago

Ars Technica

SCIENCE & HEALTH · 9 HOURS AGO

NASA Announces Experimental X-70 Aircraft

NASA unveiled an experimental aircraft called the X-70 Fractal, using an AI-generated image in its announcement.

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Space.com

SCIENCE & HEALTH · 9 HOURS AGO

Astronauts Complete ISS Solar Array Installation

Spacewalking astronauts finished installing next-generation solar arrays to upgrade the International Space Station’s power system.

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The Guardian

SCIENCE & HEALTH · 10 HOURS AGO

Young Voters and Affordability Shape US Politics

Young voters helped redefine US politics after the midterms, as Democrats used affordability concerns to promote green populism.

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Ars Technica

SCIENCE & HEALTH · 10 HOURS AGO

Google’s AI Search Policy for Schools Draws Criticism

Google says schools can use search without Gemini but cannot opt out of AI search, prompting criticism over pressure to adopt AI.

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Ars TechnicaGoogle: Schools can keep search while skipping Gemini, but AI search is non-negotiable
New ScientistGoogle shouldn’t be pressuring schools to use its AI

The New York Times

SCIENCE & HEALTH · 11 HOURS AGO

Government Removes Arbitrators in Payment Disputes

The Trump administration moved to oust arbitrators as payouts to doctors rose, and two arbitrators lost contracts to decide payment disputes.

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STAT

SCIENCE & HEALTH · 11 HOURS AGO

Child Dies of Measles in Wisconsin

A child died of measles in Wisconsin, the state’s first such death since 1990.

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Medical Xpress

SCIENCE & HEALTH · 11 HOURS AGO

Concerns Grow Over AI Chatbots in Health Care

Reports warn of concerning health advice from chatbots and private clinics as health systems weigh whether to block or adopt chatbot use.

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Sports

Sky Sports

SPORTS · GOLF · 2 HOURS AGO

LIV Golf to Wind Down After Funding Deal Collapses

LIV Golf has confirmed plans to wind down after a last-ditch funding deal collapsed, ending the league after five years.

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France 24

SPORTS · FOOTBALL · 13 HOURS AGO

Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from Portugal’s national team after a career that transformed the country’s football profile.

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The Guardian

SPORTS · CRICKET · 4 HOURS AGO

Chris Lynn Served One-Month Drugs Ban

Northamptonshire cricketer Chris Lynn served a one-month ban after allegedly testing positive for cocaine.

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The GuardianBBL veteran Chris Lynn serves secret drugs ban after allegedly testing positive for cocaine
BBC SportNorthants' Lynn served drugs ban after Blast final
The IndependentNorthamptonshire Steelbacks cricketer serves one-month ban for cocaine

BBC Sport

SPORTS · CRICKET · 8 HOURS AGO

Jimmy Anderson in Talks with Surrey

Jimmy Anderson is in talks to join Surrey after Lancashire released him, potentially continuing his county career.

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BBC SportAnderson could be given chance to join Surrey
Sky SportsAnderson in talks with Surrey after Lancashire release
The GuardianJimmy Anderson in talks with Surrey to continue county career after Lancashire exit

The Guardian

SPORTS · FOOTBALL · 9 HOURS AGO

Spanish Football Mourns Jesús de Miguel

Family, friends and Tenerife players gathered for Jesús de Miguel’s funeral as Spanish football mourned the player.

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The Guardian

SPORTS · FOOTBALL · 2 HOURS AGO

Premier League Weekend Fixtures and Predictions

Coverage previews and predicts this weekend’s Premier League matches, including Manchester United against Aston Villa and Leeds against Tottenham.

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The GuardianPremier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Sky SportsPL Predictions: How will your team fare this weekend?
The AthleticPremier League predictions: Man Utd vs Aston Villa, Leeds vs Spurs and the rest of GW10

The Independent

SPORTS · GOLF · 10 HOURS AGO

Rory McIlroy Gets Two-Shot Penalty

Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty for improving his lie and acknowledged that video footage of the incident did not look good.

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Sky Sports

SPORTS · FORMULA 1 · 11 HOURS AGO

Hamilton Says Leclerc Races Him More Aggressively

Lewis Hamilton maintains that Charles Leclerc races him more aggressively than he races other Formula 1 rivals, including Max Verstappen.

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Entertainment

Variety

ENTERTAINMENT · 6 HOURS AGO

Salon Shuts Down After 31 Years

The digital publication Salon is shutting down after 31 years.

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VarietySalon.com Shuts Down Cultural and Political Site After 31 Years
The Hollywood ReporterSalon, Digital News Trailblazer, Folds After 31 Years
The New York TimesSalon, a Pioneer of Digital Journalism, Shuts Down
The VergeSalon is shutting down after 31 years
The GuardianSalon, internet’s oldest general interest publication, shuts down after 31 years

Variety

ENTERTAINMENT · 2 HOURS AGO

Jalen Brunson Appears on Law & Order: SVU

Knicks star Jalen Brunson made his acting debut with a brief appearance on Law & Order: SVU.

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Variety

ENTERTAINMENT · 5 HOURS AGO

Helene Hahn Loyd Dies at 78

Former Disney and DreamWorks executive Helene Hahn Loyd has died at 78.

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The Hollywood ReporterHelene Hahn Loyd, Former Disney and DreamWorks SKG Exec, Dies at 78
VarietyHelene Hahn Loyd, Executive With Disney and DreamWorks, Dies at 78
DeadlineHelene Hahn Lloyd Dies: Former Disney EVP & DreamWorks Founding Exec Was 78

The Independent

ENTERTAINMENT · 6 HOURS AGO

Dolly Parton Manager Drops Lawsuit Against Nephew

Dolly Parton's manager has dropped a complaint accusing the singer's nephew of threatening her estate.

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The IndependentDolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint accusing late singer's nephew of threatening estate
The New York TimesDolly Parton’s Manager Drops Lawsuit Against Singer’s Nephew
Rolling StoneDolly Parton’s Manager Dismisses Lawsuit Against Her Nephew

BBC News

ENTERTAINMENT · 10 HOURS AGO

Film Adaptations of the Ramayana Draw Mixed Reviews

Two cuts of Ramayana are in theaters, while critics are divided over the costly Indian film.

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Variety

ENTERTAINMENT · 3 HOURS AGO

Pamela Abdy Reflects on Career and Hollywood Leadership

Former Warner Bros. executive Pamela Abdy says she is taking a break and is upset by the exits of top female executives.

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ENTERTAINMENT · 3 HOURS AGO

Parke and Stoney Clover Lane Bring Back Collaboration

Parke and Stoney Clover Lane have brought back their collaboration following popular demand.

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The Hollywood ReporterParke’s Collab With Stoney Clover Lane Is Back by (Very) Popular Demand
Rolling StoneThe Internet’s Favorite Preppy Brands Are Back for a New Parke & Stoney Clover Lane Drop

Gaming

GameSpot

GAMING · 13 HOURS AGO

Nintendo Rules Out Near-Term Switch 2 Price Hikes

Nintendo says it is not planning further Switch 2 price increases as sales decline and worldwide sales exceed 26.35 million.

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GameSpot

GAMING · 8 HOURS AGO

Rockstar Shares New Grand Theft Auto 6 Screenshots

Rockstar released new screenshots showing Vice City, Jason, Lucia, dancers, and combat dogs.

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Nintendo Everything

GAMING · 8 HOURS AGO

Nintendo Games and Updates

The headlines cover a Tales of Eternia remaster review, Nintendo’s hints about classic remakes, and a free update for DAMON and BABY.

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Polygon

GAMING · 8 HOURS AGO

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Location Guides

Guides list Gold Skulltulas, Great Fairy’s Fountains, and Cucco locations in Ocarina of Time.

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IGN

GAMING · 8 HOURS AGO

Amazon Prime Adds Uber Eats Delivery Benefits

Prime members can get free Uber Eats delivery and $20 off their first two orders.

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Nintendo Everything

GAMING · 5 HOURS AGO

Nintendo Discusses Third-Party Software Sales

Nintendo says third-party games account for a significant share of software sales, while Tomodachi Life sales surge and Switch 2 hardware declines.

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Ars Technica

GAMING · 14 HOURS AGO

Nvidia DLSS 5 and GeForce Unboxing Simulator

Gamers are using Nvidia’s DLSS 5 to alter GTA VI, while Nvidia released a GeForce 8800 GTX unboxing simulator.

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Eurogamer

GAMING · 17 HOURS AGO

WoW: Forever Launch Draws Viewers and Avoids Queues

WoW: Forever climbed to the top of Twitch’s most-viewed games, and its launch proceeded smoothly after beta queue problems.

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