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FBI code name for Trump classified documents probe was ‘Plasmic Echo,’ court records show
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/plasmic-echo-fbi-trump-mar-a-lago-investigation/
FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO: As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban, the FBI chief on Tuesday (Apr 23) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-ban-fbi-chief-senate-warns-china-app-4287596
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Truck Moving Trump's Classified Docs Too 'Huge' To Fit In Mar-A-Lago—Valet: "I was like: 'this is a lot, this is a lot of truck for this many boxes ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-classified-documents-walt-nauta-aileen-cannon-florida-mar-lago-palm-beach-1889757
Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/supreme-court-hear-election-denier-mike-lindells-challenge-109312803
Boeing whistleblower alleges 'criminal coverup' over 737 Max blowout: Former Boeing employee Ed Pierson made the claim during an appearance at a Senate hearing ...
businessinsider.com/boeing-whistleblower-alleges-criminal-coverup-over-737-max-blowout-2024-4
Walt Nauta's Unsealed FBI Interview Raises Questions: FBI agents asked Trump's valet if he was covering up for Trump.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-classified-documents-case-mar-lago-florida-walt-nauta-fbi-interview-1889679
FBI says Chinese hackers are inside US infrastructure to cause ‘devastating blow’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/china-hackers-fbi-wray-infrastructure-b2531182.html
Foreign terrorists targeting US 'increasingly concerning': FBI director: The warning comes as experts predict ISIS will try to carry out a U.S. attack.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/foreign-terrorists-targeting-us-increasingly-fbi-director/story
Fox News twists data on economy and crime to attack Biden: Of all the subjects for host Jesse Watters to cover, he probably has the least credibility on crime.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/fox-biden-economy/
US women targeted, hacked by Texas cyberstalker on social media apps: US federal officials are searching for more potential victims of a Texas man who recently ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/09/us-women-targeted-hacked-by-texas-cyberstalker-on-social-media-apps
Criminal exploits of Scattered Spider earn respect of Russian ransomware hackers: Young hackers in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, all part of a loose-knit group ...
cbsnews.com/news/scattered-spider-blackcat-hackers-ransomware-team-up-60-minutes/
A surprisingly young cohort of hackers paralyzed some of Las Vegas’ biggest hotels and casinos last fall, demanding an exorbitant ransom ... Show more
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60 Minutes - Episodes, interviews, profiles, reports and 60 Minutes Overtime - CBS News
FBI chief warns on TikTok as US Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/fbi-chief-warns-tiktok-us-senate-set-back-ban/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-justice-department-settlement-3b760f3d317cbe18209aa02a611a298f
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Former Bowlero exec says company threatened to report him to FBI in proposed extortion, retaliation suit
cnbc.com/2024/04/09/former-bowlero-exec-says-company-threatened-to-report-him-to-fbi.html
Guilty plea: Man stalked Instagram influencer in San Antonio: FBI said Nebraska man who stalked “Heather Lynn” and showed up at Black Rifle Coffee in Boerne had ...
expressnews.com/news/article/influencer-stalking-plea-19424528.php
FBI warns against using unlicensed crypto transfer services: The FBI has warned today that using unlicensed cryptocurrency transfer services can result in ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-against-using-unlicensed-crypto-transfer-services/
Man admits he was paid to kidnap Homestead woman in Central Florida, FBI says
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article288006110.html
FBI chief says Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure: Volt Typhoon hacking campaign is waiting ‘for just the right moment to deal a ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/fbi-china-hack-infrastructure
Quick Glance: Impending Chinese Hacker Attack on US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of an upcoming devastating attack on critical US infrastructure by Chinese hackers.
- The Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon has penetrated companies in the US in energy-rich and water-related sectors.
- The intent behind the preparation is unclear, but appears linked to China's goal of thwarting US defense of Taiwan.
- Active since mid-2021, Volt Typhoon aims to spy on organizations and gain unnoticed access to their networks, as reported by Microsoft.
A Massive Therapy Hack Shows Just How Unsafe Patients’ Files Can Be: Aleksanteri Kivimäki was a hacker wunderkind with a mean streak. Now he’s on trial for the ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-22/a-massive-therapy-hack-shows-just-how-unsafe-patients-files-can-be
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FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...
apnews.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-fbi-investiagation-58188d524035c756872603055f309c78
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
US Senate to Vote on a Wiretap Bill That Critics Call ‘Stasi-Like’: A controversial bill reauthorizing the Section 702 spy program may force whole new categories ...
wired.com/story/senate-section-702-ecsr-provision/
Cases of online scammers targeting teenage boys on social media are growing in the US. The FBI calls this "sextortion ... Show more
Teen Suicides Force Meta, Snap to Tackle Rising Sextortion Problem
Teen Suicides Force Meta, Snap to Tackle Rising Sextortion Problem
EZ-Scam? FBI Issues Warning About Texts Demanding Toll Payments: SMS messages are urging people to click a link and submit payment for an 'outstanding toll ...
pcmag.com/news/fbi-warns-americans-about-new-sms-scam-involving-outstanding-toll-fees
Goldman’s Windfall: The Bloomberg Close, Americas Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/goldman-s-windfall-the-bloomberg-close-americas-edition
Paid articlePaid Boeing Critic Pierson Tells Senate He Shared Missing 737 Bolt Records With FBI: A prominent critic of Boeing Co. contradicted the planemaker’s assertion that no ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/boeing-critic-says-he-shared-missing-737-bolt-records-with-fbi
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Multiple People Injured In Shooting At West Philadelphia Eid Event, Reports Say: Four people are in custody after the shooting took place during the afternoon ...
go.forbes.com/c/onTf
Quick Glance: Gunfire Disrupts Philadelphia Eid Event: 3 Shot, 5 in Custody
- A celebration in Philadelphia marking the end of Ramadan turned into chaos due to gunfire.
- Three people were injured, and hundreds fled the scene.
- Five individuals, including a 15-year-old shot by police, were taken into custody.
- Authorities are investigating the shooting, which involved children, with the motive unclear.
Sextortion Scams Are Driving Teen Boys to Suicide: Criminal gangs are posing as flirty girls on Instagram and Snapchat to torment high school boys ...
bloomberg.com/features/2024-sextortion-teen-suicides/
170 currency racketeers arrested, 23 jailed in one month – EFCC: The EEFCC has secured the conviction of 23 illegal BDC operators and naira racketeers within the ...
punchng.com/170-currency-racketeers-arrested-23-jailed-in-one-month-efcc/
FG traces fleeing Binance executive to Kenya: The Federal Government has traced fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, to Kenya ...
punchng.com/fg-traces-fleeing-binance-executive-to-kenya/
FBI offers reward of $250,000 on arrest of Indian wanted for killing wife: The FBI is now offering a reward of up to USD 250,000 for information leading to the ...
business-standard.com/world-news/fbi-offers-reward-of-250-000-on-arrest-of-indian-wanted-for-killing-wife-124041300540_1.html
EZ-Scam? FBI Issues Warning About Texts Demanding Toll Payments: SMS messages are urging people to click a link and submit payment for an 'outstanding toll ...
pcmag.com/news/fbi-warns-americans-about-new-sms-scam-involving-outstanding-toll-fees
Donald Trump is a 'hoarder' of hairspray and deodorant', said valet: Ex-President Donald Trump's former valet Walt Nauta said he thought his boss's ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/12/donald-trump-hoarder-hairspray-deodorant-valet-classified-documents-20639838/
Gucci gotcha: Member of accused high-end rip-off crew pleads guilty: Maryland’s Nathaniel Owens, who just pleaded guilty to charges of ripping off a high-end ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/09/second-of-3-accused-gucci-bandits-pleads-guilty-to-wrentham-theft/
Ex-Microsoft engineer gets seven years after trying to hire hitman for double murder
theregister.com/2024/04/09/microsoft_engineer_fake_hitman/
Chicago Police Officers Appeared on Membership List of Extremist Oath Keepers Group - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/chicago-police-officers-appeared-on-membership-list-of-extremist-oath-keepers-group
Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-and-u-s-to-form-partnership-to-combat-financial-crime/
Quick Glance: Cyprus and U.S. Join Forces Against Financial Crimes
- The United States and Cyprus are establishing a partnership to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.
- Cypriot law enforcement agencies are set to sign a memorandum of agreement to collaborate with the U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- The initiative will also involve the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, along with Cyprus’ Justice Ministry and the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit.
- The partnership was prompted by the findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation, revealing Cyprus' involvement in moving illicit funds for Russian President Putin and other dictators.
F.B.I. Examining Free Airfare Upgrades Received by Adams: Federal prosecutors and F.B.I. agents are scrutinizing international flights taken by Mayor Eric Adams ...
nyti.ms/3VO3cSW
FBI Could Raid Trump Tower: Former Prosecutor: Trump's lawyers say he kept classified documents at Trump Tower in New York and in his New Jersey estate
newsweek.com/donald-trump-fbi-trump-tower-classified-documents-case-florida-aileen-cannon-1886893
Who Is the Suspect in FBI Office Gate Crash? What We Know: A vehicle rammed into the front gate of the Atlanta FBI field office Monday afternoon.
newsweek.com/who-suspect-fbi-office-gate-crash-what-we-know-1885739
Trump's classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trumps-classified-documents-case-is-mired-in-delays-that-may-run-past-election
OC bookie at center of gambling scandal thought link to Ohtani would help business
ocregister.com/2024/03/27/bookie-at-center-of-gambling-scandal-thought-link-to-ohtani-would-help-business/
How the FBI’s visit to a Muslim woman became a right-wing rallying cry: A viral video of FBI agents looking into pro-Palestinian Facebook posts reflects the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/31/fbi-oklahoma-social-media-gaza/
DOJ to meet with families of MAX crashes’ victims as Boeing probe intensifies: The Justice Department will meet with families of victims from fatal 737 MAX ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/doj-to-meet-with-families-of-max-crashes-victims-as-boeing-probe-intensifies/
FBI says Alaska Airlines passengers on flight that lost door may be victims of a crime: Reports
usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/03/23/alaska-airlines-passengers-fbi-victims-crime/73077830007/
The FBI tells passengers on the plane that lost a panel in flight they might be crime victims
apnews.com/article/boeing-fbi-investigation-crime-lawsuit-oregon-a4ffddc43f2000dd9d9466a335df6a93
People Can't Get Over FBI Agent's Bizarre ‘Disguise’ In A ‘60 Minutes’ Interview: “There hasn’t been that level of identity deception since Clark Kent’s glasses ...
huffpost.com/entry/people-cant-get-over-fbi-agents-bizarre-disguise-in-a-60-minutes-interview_n_660d89b4e4b078af14471561
Estranged husband of missing Ana Knezevich refuses to take lie detector test despite wanting to 'clear the air': report
nypost.com/2024/03/25/tech/estranged-husband-of-missing-florida-woman-refuses-to-take-lie-detector-test-report/
FBI resumes outreach to social media companies : The FBI has resumed some of its efforts to share information with some American social media companies about ...
nbcnews.com/tech/security/fbi-social-media-facebook-twitter-x-meetings-briefings-jordan-rcna144289
FBI headquarters funding draws sharp backlash from conservatives: Hard-line conservatives are fuming over a bipartisan government funding deal that includes ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4547709-fbi-headquarters-funding-draws-sharp-backlash-from-conservatives/
TikTok Should Sell While It Can: The app’s current position is untenable. A sale is its best remaining option.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-19/tiktok-should-sell-while-it-can
Former Mar-a-Lago worker describes moving materials in Trump classified docs case
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/former-mar-lago-worker-describes-moving-materials-trump-classified-doc-rcna142869
Quick Glance: Former Employee Recounts Moving Materials in Trump Case
- Former Mar-a-Lago employee Brian Butler recalled assisting Trump aide Walt Nauta in loading around 10 to 15 boxes onto the former president's plane prior to the FBI's search.
- Butler publicly shared his recollection of events leading to the FBI search at Donald Trump's Florida residence due to alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- Butler mentioned in a CNN interview that he was unaware of potentially classified materials in the boxes he was moving.
- Trump, Nauta, and De Oliveira have all pleaded not guilty, and the trial was originally set for May 20, expected to be postponed.
The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns
apnews.com/article/fbi-election-interference-wray-2024-campaign-ai-a0c4a95c818839b18f919c6d648c4dcf
The FBI in Houston has arrested three bank robbery suspects, just 11, 12 and 16.
Authorities say they robbed a Wells Fargo bank last week while brandishing a ... Show more
U.S. intelligence officials warn of global security threats during Senate hearing - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/11/intelligence-agencies-global-security-threats/2611710205124/
3 kids dubbed 'Little Rascals' arrested after Houston bank robbery: Three boys dubbed the "little rascals" for allegedly robbing a bank in Houston, Texas ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kids-robbery-bank-houston-arrest-little-rascals-rcna144444
FBI Tracked Donald Trump's Assistant, Court Filings Show: FBI agents obtained search warrants for Walt Nauta's Google location data and the location of his phone ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-walt-nauta-florida-classified-documents-1877391
FBI agents delivered grand jury subpoenas to current and former employees of grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland this week ... Show more
Virginia school board member bragged of drinking Fireball, Coors Light on Jan. 6 in Capitol: FBI
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4495821-virginia-school-board-member-bragged-of-drinking-fireball-coors-light-on-jan-6-in-capitol-fbi/
Quick Glance: School Board Member Boasted Drinking During Capitol Riot: FBI
- A Virginia school board member was taken into custody by federal authorities on Tuesday after it was revealed that he had proudly consumed Fireball and Coors Light during the Capitol storm on January 6, 2021, as documented by court records.
- Miles Adkins, a member of the Frederick County School Board in Virginia, is now facing four misdemeanor charges linked to his supposed involvement in the Capitol incident, based on details provided in the FBI affidavit.
- Evidence confirming his role in the event was gathered from correspondence he shared with acquaintances on Facebook detailing his trip arrangements to Washington, D.C., in addition to images posted on social media while he was present in the Capitol, as reported by the FBI.
- The charges against Adkins encompass various misdemeanor offenses, such as unauthorized entry and presence in a restricted structure, disruptive behavior within a confined facility, disorderly conduct within the Capitol premises, and engaging in unlawful picketing at the Capitol.
FBI to examine possible balloon debris recovered by Alaska fisherman: In January 2023, a Chinese spy balloon entered U.S. airspace off Alaska.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi-examine-balloon-debris-recovered-alaska-fisherman/story
Judge orders prison for Michigan man who made threats against Jewish people, synagogue
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/04/michigan-man-sentenced-prison-threats-jewish-people/72846225007/
Hunter Biden's lawyers suggest his case is tainted by claims of former FBI informant charged with lying
pbs.org/newshour/politics/hunter-bidens-lawyers-suggest-his-case-is-tainted-by-claims-of-former-fbi-informant-charged-with-lying
Quick Glance: Ex-Informant Linked Bidens to Russian Intel
- Smirnov had contacts with Russian intelligence officials, prosecutors say
- Prosecutors urge detention of Smirnov pending trial
- False claims about million-dollar payments to Bidens crucial for investigation
- Smirnov admitted recent dealings and planned meeting with Russian officials
UnitedHealth hack could take months for full recovery: UnitedHealth Group , the largest U.S. health insurer, is likely to need several months to make a full ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/unitedhealth-hack-could-take-months-full-recovery-2024-03-08/
Taylor Swift fan sues Delta after sexual assault by mechanic on flight: The FBI said last year that it had seen a "disturbing increase" in the number of sexual ...
businessinsider.com/woman-sues-delta-air-lines-after-sexual-assault-mechanic-flight-2024-3
Paid articlePaid Comer takes aim at FBI after informant’s arrest: ‘Very suspicious’: House Oversight and Accountability Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) went after the FBI on Tuesday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4492160-comer-takes-aim-at-fbi-after-informants-arrest-very-suspicious/
Ex-military member charged with crashing into FBI office had online links to QAnon, report says
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/ex-military-member-charged-crashing-fbi-office-online-links-qanon-repo-rcna146223
Omni Hotels & Resorts says it was victim of cyberattack: Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts said Wednesday it was the victim of a cyberattack that caused the ...
dallasnews.com/business/technology/2024/04/03/omni-hotels-resorts-says-it-was-victim-of-a-cyberattack-heres-what-we-know/
Judge to consider detention for Alexander Smirnov, FBI informant charged with lying about Biden
abcnews.go.com/US/judge-detention-alexander-smirnov-fbi-informant-charged-lying/story
Gamergate 2.0: Extremism in video games sees another reckoning: Am online harassment campaign against a narrative design company is rocking the video game world ...
theweek.com/culture-life/personal-technology/games/gamergate-2-extremism-video-games
Citigroup Claims New York Attorney General’s Online Fraud Suit Is ‘Misguided’: Citigroup Inc. asked a judge to throw out a suit by the State of New York over ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/citigroup-claims-new-york-ag-s-online-fraud-suit-is-misguided
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Ex-state Sen. Terry Link gets probation for campaign-cash tax conviction: Ex-state Sen. Terry Link, who wore a secret FBI wire in a sting against a colleague in ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/06/ex-state-sen-terry-link-gets-probation-for-campaign-cash-tax-conviction/
FBI Warns Against AI Voice Mimicry Scams: Safe Words are Important: FBI cautions St. Louis residents of kidnapping scams that use AI voice mimicry to fool ...
techtimes.com/articles/303304/20240405/fbi-warns-against-ai-voice-mimicry-scams.htm
Elon Musk Insists Jan. 6 Prosecutions ‘Have Gone Too Far’ After Arrest Of Conservative Influencer
go.forbes.com/c/8Gsx
How a Bill Barr ‘assignment’ led to a Biden impeachment effort based on a lie : The Alexander Smirnov saga has its roots in a project launched by then-Attorney ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/23/how-bill-barr-assignment-led-biden-impeachment-effort-based-lie/
FBI raids 2 homes owned by NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Asian Affairs director: Federal agents searched two properties owned by Winnie Greco, a top adviser to New York ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-raids-winnie-greco-eric-adams-rcna141457
Ex-FBI Informant Charged With Lying About Bidens Arrested Again: An informant charged with falsely telling the FBI that President Joe Biden and his son Hunter ...
trib.al/Lwj0fmo
Officials warn of ‘alarming increase’ in sex attacks on female plane passengers: Incidents more than tripled between 2018 and 2022, according to FBI data
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/increase-sexual-assault-female-plane-passengers-b2511576.html
Broward fugitive accused of killing man at ex-girlfriend’s home caught in the Caribbean
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287378030.html
US Says Former FBI Informant Had Ties to Russian Intelligence: An informant charged with lying to the FBI about Hunter Biden and his father’s ties to Ukrainian ...
trib.al/Yhnyl1Y
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