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Curated Readings Picked By Our Breaking News Editor: Aug 26

Watch: Mojitaba Khamenei Critically Injured, But Not Dead, Says Trump
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojitaba Khamenei is seriously injured, but not dead, Trump said.
Apple Sets September 9 iPhone Launch Event
Analysts expect Apple to introduce new iPhone and Apple Watch models, with speculation that the company could unveil its first foldable iPhone.
Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs; Trump Proposes ‘Lake America’
“The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don’t expect to [be] doing much business with Ontario any longer,” Trump said on social media Tuesday morning.
How Chinese Hackers Allegedly Infiltrated U.S. Government Networks
Hackers linked to Chinese military and intelligence services allegedly exploited a Chinese technology company to conceal their activity and gain access to targeted networks.
Watch: Massive Nepal Flash Floods Leave Hundreds Missing, International Tourists Trapped
Massive avalanche of ice and rocks unleashed devastating flash floods across Nepal.
Nepal Flood Disaster Leaves Hundreds Missing, Including Americans
Indian, British, Malaysian, South Korean and other foreign nationals are among those listed as missing.
Why Meta Agreed To A $17 Billion Settlement With States
The original 2023 lawsuit alleged that Meta deliberately encouraged children to remain engaged with its platforms while downplaying potential risks.
Every State Can Open Its Doors To Nuclear Energy
Currently, there are around 11,000 utility scale plants powering America’s modern economy and based on current projections we may need to nearly double that.
Why Hakeem Jeffries Is Facing A Trump Impeachment Dilemma
Jeffries has not committed to either pursuing or rejecting impeachment, saying Democrats would be guided by what he called “moments of accountability
Core Inflation Holds At 3.3% In July
The personal consumption expenditures price index increased 0.2% from June and rose 3.7% over the year.
Lies, Damned Lies, And A $40 T Debt
“Wars, the bursting of the dot-com bubble, and tax cuts sent budgets off course in the early 2000s.”
Hyundai Surges In U.S. Market As $26 Billion Expansion Accelerates
The group’s U.S. market share rose from 8.4% in 2020 to 11.2% last year and 11.8% during the first half of 2026.
China Bets On 6G And Robotics To Boost Economic Growth
6G development will be a top priority, with China accelerating research, testing and standards ahead of potential commercial deployment.
How A Billionaire Investor Is Changing Attitudes Toward AI Writing
His Wall Street Journal opinion piece attracted attention primarily for its criticism of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Higher Mortgage Rates Put Fresh Pressure On Homebuyers
The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage with a conforming balance rose to 6.78%, up from 6.77% the previous week
What CIA Director Discussed With Russian Intelligence Officials
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Wednesday that Ratcliffe met with Russian intelligence counterparts but did not meet President Vladimir Putin.
Congress Begins Review Of Trump’s Saudi Nuclear Agreement
The 30-year pact includes plans for AP1000 reactors, potentially creating a multibillion-dollar project for Westinghouse and its owners.
What Investors Are Watching Before The Fed’s Key Inflation Report
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was little changed at 4.647%, while the 30-year yield stood at 5.181%. The 2-year yield was also steady at 4.199%.
Americans Fear Higher Costs, Strains On Electricity Grid, From Data Centers: I&I/TIPP Poll
Americans are clearly torn over artificial intelligence and the electricity-hungry data centers now being built around the country that make it all possible. As the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows, voters are at best ambivalent about the giant AI high-tech transformation, and worry about its impact on

Curated Readings Picked By Our Breaking News Editor: Aug 25

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies At 80
Parton’s death comes 17 months after the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025.
ICE Reports Nearly 50,000 Arrests In July As Immigration Enforcement Expands
The July figure represents a roughly 70% increase from February, when ICE recorded 29,241 arrests following two fatal shootings in Minnesota.
US Army Apache Helicopters Face Historically High Crash Rate
Army safety messages identified 70 potentially faulty transmissions in the E-model Apache, leading to affected aircraft being grounded.
Canada Hits US Goods With Retaliatory Tariffs As Trade Tensions Escalate
The measures target products including steel, dairy, electronics and motorcycles and broadly match the tariff levels imposed by Washington.
US Consumer Confidence Slips Amid Elevated Gas Prices
Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions improved slightly, but expectations for the coming months deteriorated.
How To Defend Your Faith
The field of apologetics is concerned with providing evidence for why one believes in their faith. It attempts to show that there are no claims of faith that contradict reason.
Trump Administration Could Revoke Up To 200,000 Visas
State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the department is working with the Department of Homeland Security to identify visa holders who entered as temporary visitors but later sought to remain permanently through asylum.
Watch: French Village Faces Tornado’s Fury
Residents of French village Pomas were ravaged by a strong tornado.
The Unholy Alliance You Weren’t Supposed To Notice
The radical Left champions women’s autonomy, sexual liberation, and secular governance
John Ratcliffe Travels To Moscow For Talks With Russian Officials
The trip marks Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia since becoming CIA director under President Donald Trump
National Media Skip Extreme Pro-Abortion Law In Massachusetts
The AP headline was painfully vague: “Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions.”
Watch: Launching Operation Economic Outcast Against Iran, Announces Sec. Bessent
The Operation is an aggressive financial offensive to cut Iran’s economic connections with the world.
Cracker Barrel Helps Itself To Humble Pie After Catastrophic CEO
According to Cracker Barrel’s board, they wanted an “innovator” who would bring in new customers.
Apple Launches New Mac Mini With First M6 Chip
The Mac Mini now starts at $899, a $100 increase from the previous price.
Hakeem Jeffries Says Kushner Meeting Focused On Affordability
Jeffries met with President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and former adviser in New York to discuss potential cooperation on immigration, housing and the cost of living
Why Are So Many Young People Drawn To Communism?
The answer deserves more than slogans or political attacks. It deserves honesty, humility, and historical perspective.
Did Hakeem Jeffries Discover The Price Of ‘Free’ Health Care?
Asked recently on NBC’s “Meet the Press” whether he supports “Medicare for All,” Jeffries replied that it is “not legislation that I am currently co-sponsoring or that I support.”
Watch: Russia Targets Ukraine’s Odesa, Four Injured
Russia’s strikes destroyed food warehouses and damaged energy facilities.
California Parents Sue School District For Mosque Field Trip
The SJP program “has periodically and repeatedly organized field trips to a mosque at the Muslim Community Association—Bay Area [in nearby Santa Clara], the only house of worship included in the program,” according to the complaint.
Oil Drops Sharply Despite Fresh U.S. Pressure On Iran
The market reaction came as Washington intensified economic pressure on Iran through its new “economic D-Day” sanctions campaign.
Democrats’ Southern Strategy Is About Keeping Power In Hands Of Party Establishment
This racial split between the Democrats’ most ideologically intense faction and the party’s elite, which only holds onto power thanks to black voters’ loyalty, is a fault line with the potential to reshape American politics.
Why Is Trump Suggesting Renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
Canada has threatened to retaliate with matching, dollar-for-dollar tariffs starting September 8.
Secret Service Probes Iranian Video Threatening Barron Trump
The nearly three-minute video was broadcast by Iran’s state-run IRIB and featured graphics identifying locations where Barron is publicly known to spend time, including Trump Tower in New York
Dems Worry James Talarico Lacks Support From Black Voters To Win Texas Senate Race
Etienne’s warning follows that of Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who fell short in the March 3, 2026, Senate primary to Talarico, 52.4% to 46.2%
Smart, Strong, Elegant Women Have Always Had Trump’s Ear
It’s easy to remember Ivana as the colorful A-list celebrity and the tabloid fixture.
The Diplomatic Intifada Is Coming For America
It’s a quarter century and billions of dollars in the making. But we shouldn’t be surprised - we’ve seen this before. And we can win.
What Trump’s New Iran Sanctions Strategy Means For China And Tehran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions against more than 60 Iran-linked targets while expanding the potential reach of secondary sanctions.

Curated Readings Picked By Our Breaking News Editor: Aug 24

Xi Jinping Likely To Visit India For First Time In Seven Years
China is reportedly preparing a delegation of about 400 officials, significantly larger than the delegation it sent in 2019.
US Cancels Joint Marine Drill With South Korea Over Iran War Constraints
The Ssangyong exercise is designed to strengthen amphibious and marine operations and typically involves forces from multiple military branches.
South Carolina Experts Work To Rescue 245-Year-Old Battlefield Oak
The massive live oak has survived for about 245 years, but aging metal cables and chains installed decades ago have begun cutting into its bark and threatening its health.
Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Worker Visas
The Department of Homeland Security proposal would apply to petitions subject to the annual 85,000-visa cap, including 20,000 reserved for workers with advanced degrees.
Prosecution Calls Final Rebuttal Witnesses In Lindsay Clancy Trial
The prosecution is seeking to challenge the defense’s claim that Clancy was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children in 2023.
8-Year-Old Dies After Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection In Louisiana
Health officials believe Lillian Smart was exposed while swimming in Lake Claiborne before she was hospitalized in Ruston.
Social Trust Is A Superpower
Social trust is essential to the quality of our lives, how society functions, and nearly everything else
China Expands Maritime Presence Near Taiwan As Ship Sightings Surge
Taiwan detected 118 mainland Chinese coast guard, survey and other official vessels during the first 24 days of August.
Watch: Powered By Wind, Caribbean Cargo Heads To Amsterdam
The double-masted sailboat uses only wind energy to sail.
The Telephone And The Brief Episode Of “Imperfect” Competition (1894–1906)
There is a common myth that “public utilities,” including the telephone, were so-called “natural monopolies”
Why Is Violent Crime Falling So Quickly Across America
Experts point to several possible factors, including reduced alcohol and drug use, an aging population, restored social routines after the pandemic and improved policing technology
Watch: Heavy Rains Cause Floods In Venezuela, Many Missing
Tropical Wave No 40 triggered torrential rains in central Venezuela on Saturday night.
Bitcoin Nears $80,000 As Crypto Rally Gains Momentum
The rally follows a more than 20% three-day surge, the strongest such advance since 2023
Trump Raises Threat Of 50% Tariffs On Canadian Autos
He accused Canada of taking advantage of the United States and said its tariff policies have harmed American farmers.
Nevada Declares Emergency As Hawk Fire Near Reno Forces 90,000 To Evacuate
Two medical facilities evacuated patients, and six people suffered injuries, though none were considered life-threatening.
Five Major Apache Crashes Raise Fresh Army Safety Concerns
The fiscal year 2026 major-crash rate is about 6.24 incidents per 100,000 flight hours
Fabianism’s Quiet Revolution
Founded in Britain in 1884, the Society rejected the gamble of violent revolution without abandoning radical long-term aims.
Why The French Revolution Was Not A Libertarian Revolution
The flawed interpretation of the revolution is kept alive for two reasons
Chinese Giant Alibaba Shares Slide As Heavy AI Spending Hits Profits
Alibaba will issue 710 million new shares to non-U.S. investors at HK$112.70 each
California Attorney General Halts Paramount-WBD Merger Talks
The meeting was intended to explore a possible settlement in California’s lawsuit seeking to stop the merger
What Is Trump’s New Financial Offensive Against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new campaign would target Iran’s economic lifelines and countries or entities helping Tehran move petroleum and finances.
Rx Ukraine
Zelenskyy calls a wartime vote a tsunami. It may be the medicine the country needs.
US-Canada Trade Fight Deepens As Tariffs Hit Key Consumer Goods
Businesses now face the choice of absorbing higher costs, finding alternative suppliers or limiting imports

Curated Readings Picked By Our Breaking News Editor: Aug 23

A Call To Power: Islamic Leaders See Ballot Box As Path To Paradise
In one sense, this is just the continuation of the country’s deep tradition of offering newcomers the opportunity to contribute their own customs to American society

Curated Readings Picked By Our Breaking News Editor: Aug 22

Data Centers, Polling, November Elections, and the Way Forward
Data centers are about as popular as cancer right now, and my latest battleground polling proves it. In Wisconsin, the consummate swing state, approval for data centers falls to an abysmal 19% overall. Even worse details emerge from the poll crosstabs and a comparison to polling from the same period

Curated Readings Picked By Our Breaking News Editor: Aug 21

Obama Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Redirect Teen Pregnancy Funds Away From Planned Parenthood Affiliates
The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program funded about 50 organizations and included grants to affiliates of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, as well as local government entities.
TRANS DEFECTION: Black NH House Rep Accused Of Backing ‘Jim Crow’ Takes Stand Against Gender Ideology
While Wheeler is running unopposed in his Sept. 8 primary, he has attracted national attention due to his willingness to buck his own party on transgender issues.
Black Bear Dies In Hot Car After Becoming Trapped In Colorado
The bear apparently entered the car while searching for food and was unable to escape before succumbing to extreme summer heat.
Indiana Residents Enter Ninth Day Without Power After Severe Storms
NIPSCO said winds reaching 99 mph toppled trees onto power lines and poles, causing damage that requires major reconstruction rather than routine repairs.
US Army Moves To Phase Out Drone Battalion Created To Study Ukraine War
An Army official said the battalion will participate in an exercise through September before refocusing on its core mission as an airborne infantry unit.
Trump Sets Goal Of 1,000 US Space Launches Annually By 2030
The U.S. recorded 178 launches last year, including 170 by SpaceX, which deployed roughly 2,500 satellites.
Teen Drops Lawsuit Against Meta, Google And Snap Before Trial
The lawsuit alleged that the social media platforms contributed to her depression and addiction to social media.
Report Says US Sold 3,700 Wild Mustangs, Some Sent To Slaughter
Under the program, horses that fail to attract adopters after three one-week listings can be classified as unadoptable and sold at low prices.
JD Vance To Campaign At Ohio Steel Plant Where His Grandfather Worked
Vance has described the facility in his memoir Hillbilly Elegy as an economic lifeline for his family, with his grandfather, James Vance, working there for nearly four decades.
Why US Schools Are Replacing AI Bans With AI Literacy Lessons
Classroom demonstrations are being used to teach students how to identify errors, recognise potential bias and independently verify AI-generated claims.
Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Relief Plan For Ground Beef Imports
Trump blamed declining domestic cattle supplies and said increased imports would give ranchers time to rebuild the U.S. beef herd.
Amazon Drone Accidentally Drops Package Into Texas Swimming Pool
Lindsey Austen said she was shocked when the drone released the package directly into the water.
More Than 100 Wounded In Russian Strike On Ukrainian Shopping Center
The escalation is occurring as front lines remain largely static and Ukrainian air defenses face increasing pressure.
The Flock Camera Backlash Is A Very Good Sign
The familiar tropes that government officials are only gathering this kind of data on all of us because it’s crucial for our safety or that it only ought to bother us if we’re criminals with something to hide are not just falling on deaf ears, they’re being widely ridiculed.
Watch: Ensuring America Remains Undisputed Leader In Prediction Markets Also, Says Trump
USA is doubling down on securing American dominance in the global tech landscape, promising clear regulations to keep cryptocurrency, prediction markets, and AI innovation firmly rooted in the United States.
League of American Workers Survey — Wisconsin
TechnoMetrica (TIPP) conducted an online survey for the League of American Workers from August 14 to August 18, 2026. The study was based on a sample of 1,434 registered voters in Wisconsin. The sample was drawn from TIPP’s national network of panel partners. After completion, TIPP weighted the
Minnesota Escalates Fight With Abbott Over ICE Agent Accused In Shooting
On Tuesday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced he was suing Abbott, saying the governor was “refusing to honor the extradition request” sent by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in June.
Iran Claims Military Production Survived Heavy Strikes
The claims contrast sharply with U.S. assessments
US Weekly Jobless Claims Dip In Latest Week
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ended Aug. 15 from the prior week’s upwardly revised 212,000, the Labor Department said on Thursday
Trump’s New FDA Nominee Draws Early MAHA Praise, Calls For Action On Abortion Pill
“Today I am honored to nominate the wonderful Dr. Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, as our next FDA Commissioner,” Trump wrote in the Truth Social announcement.
Darline Graham Debate Performance Shakes Trump-Backed Senate Campaign
Trump has remained firmly behind Graham and reportedly contacted former rivals seeking their endorsements
Watch: Tunisians Protest Power And Water Shortages
Heat waves in Tunisia’s capital has translated into power and water shortage frustrating residents.
Hundreds Of Millions Of Barrels Move Through Contested Hormuz
Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said American forces have helped roughly 1,300 commercial vessels navigate the strategic waterway during that period
Study Warns China Could Face Major Drone Shortfall In War
System Simulation. Researchers led by Professor Zhang Jihai of Beijing Institute of Technology used an AI model to examine China’s drone supply chain
Minnesota Man Once Praised As ‘Outstanding Refugee’ Now Faces Charges In Alleged Medicaid Fraud Case
Democrat Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Monday that his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit had charged two men for allegedly stealing more than $1.5 million from the state’s Medicaid program
Watch: Japanese Men Shave Hair To Deal With Summer Heat
Clinics are raking in the moolah with Japanese men seeking hair removal to deal with the heat.
Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough Raises Hope For Broader Tumor Treatment
The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to recognize mutations specific to an individual patient’s cancer.
Why Are Oil Prices Rising As U.S. Pressure On Iran Intensifies
Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures edged lower during Friday trading, but Brent was still headed for a monthly increase of nearly 6%
AI Job Cuts Put CEOs Under Pressure To Change Their Message
Employers have attributed nearly 113,000 announced cuts this year to AI.
Russian Drone Threat Prompts Romanian F-16 Response
The aircraft were dispatched to protect workers and critical energy infrastructure, with one jet destroying the drone.
California Bucks National Trend As Voter ID Initiative Faces Uphill Fight
A Berkeley University Institute for Governmental Studies poll shows that a slim majority of Californians, 51%, oppose Proposition 39, a ballot measure to adopt voter ID. Just 42% support it, still leaving a sizeable number of undecided voters.
The Myth Of The China Shock
By Michael R. Strain, Project Syndicate | August 18, 2026 As advances in generative AI continue, US policymakers should heed two lessons from the opening of trade with China. But that will require them to rethink the conventional wisdom about deindustrialization and the decline of manufacturing employment. WASHINGTON, DC—Few issues
Bitcoin Surges Above $75,000 As Crypto Market Rebounds
Crypto-related stocks also advanced, with Coinbase, Circle and Strategy posting strong gains, while a Bitcoin-focused ETF rose in premarket trading.

Curated Readings Picked By Our Breaking News Editor: Aug 20

GOP Could Keep House Seat After Trump-Backed Rep Loses
A possible victory for Mills worried fellow Florida Republicans, who believed the scandal-plagued candidate could have put the seat at risk in November.
The Wait Is Over: Sean Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Debuts
Made for the whole family, the show highlights civic lessons, American history, national parks, and classic American small towns.
Asteroid Strike Could Explain The Mysterious Surface Of Mars’ Moon Deimos
The findings could also provide clues about whether Deimos and Phobos are captured asteroids or formed from material ejected from Mars.
Trump Defends Data Centers As Backlash Grows Ahead Of Midterms
Trump said Wednesday that the industry needs better public relations while arguing that data centers bring jobs and tax revenue to communities.
US Escalates Cuba Pressure With New Sanctions And Border Detentions
The measures also restrict companies involved in importing industrial equipment and automotive parts.
How High-Sugar Diets Could Influence Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Scientists caution, however, that the evidence does not establish that sugar directly causes the disease.
Micron Announces $10 Billion Investment In New Boise Research Lab
The investment adds to Micron’s broader commitment to expanding semiconductor manufacturing and research in the United States.
US Navy Carrier Group Arrives To Replace Exhausted USS Lincoln
The Lincoln, carrying roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, has faced reports of supply shortages and mental health concerns during its extended deployment.
FBI Arrests New York Woman Over Alleged Plot To Attack State Capitol
According to the complaint, Bowie allegedly used the name “Aisha Saif” and communicated with a confidential source posing as an ISIS facilitator between July 16 and August 17.
Reporters and Military Members Held at Gunpoint At California Space Force Base
The group was being escorted by public affairs personnel to a groundbreaking ceremony when a communication failure occurred during their entry.
Army Turns GTA 6 Release Into Creative Reenlistment Incentive
Members of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion who sign reenlistment contracts between August 1 and November 14, 2026, are eligible for the unusual benefit.
Air Force Major Detained Again After Criticizing Trump
Watson’s attorney believes a CNN interview in which the officer accused Trump of violating the Constitution and called for his removal may have contributed to the detention.
NASA Calls Off Mission To Rescue Swift Observatory
NASA had awarded Katalyst $30 million for the mission to raise Swift to a higher orbit.
Boston, Denver And Philadelphia Finalists To Host 2028 Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention Committee will now conduct a selection process expected to take several months
Dirty Pool And Frozen Eggs: 2028 Would-Be Candidates Already Going Shallow, Dark, And Destructive
Three elected leaders in the past week have previewed a 2028 campaign that will be unmatched in its shallowness, radicalness, and depravity.
Watch: Chinese Humanoids Wow Audiences At Robotics Conference
Several AI-powered machines and robotic dogs stole the show at the Beijing global conference.
Trump Drill Cut Raises Questions About U.S. Commitment To South Korea
The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began August 17, will end Friday instead of running through August 27
Israel Pushes West Bank Settlement Project Despite Global Opposition
Israel approved the broader E1 plan last year, with far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declaring that Palestinian statehood was being removed from consideration
Muslim Mass Migration And The Michigan Election
As reported in earlier polling in Michigan, by a 6-to-1 margin, Michigan voters believe that there is too much Muslim immigration to their state vs. too little
Trump Warns Iran’s Backers Of ‘Tremendous’ Economic Consequences
Trump said the United States would target oil smuggling, currency transfers, cash networks, ship registries and front companies
Victor Davis Hanson: Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Destroyed American Deterrence
Joe Biden reportedly, allegedly, wanted to get out by 9/11 because he was going to broadcast that he was the first president to end the misadventure, he thought, in Afghanistan.
Watch: Deadly Russian Missile Attack Hits Kyiv, Killing At Least 12
Explosions reverberated through Ukraine’s capital into the early morning as air defenses attempted to intercept a barrage
Walmart Reports Strong Quarter After Massive Tariff Refund
The company reported $6.4 billion in net income and raised its full-year guidance
Union Attack On Arizona School Choice Fails Again
Arizona’s universal Empowerment Scholarship Account program serves more than 100,000 students and remains one of the nation’s most successful school-choice policies
How Is The U.S. Keeping Oil Flowing Through The Strait Of Hormuz
Officials said roughly 10 million barrels of oil are now leaving the strait daily
Crypto Markets Rally As Trump Presses Congress On Regulation
Trump also signaled possible regulatory attention toward Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform
The Vindman File
Alexander Vindman outspent his opponent sixteen to one and lost the Florida Senate primary by twelve points.
How Are Data Centers Reshaping The 2026 Midterm Elections
Some Republican operatives have criticized GOP organizations for seeking money from tech companies
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Attack On Kyiv, Killing At Least 14
Ukraine has struggled to maintain sufficient stocks of U.S.-supplied Patriot interceptor missiles, which are particularly important against Russian ballistic missiles

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