Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store: Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads in its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store
- Apple has removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from its online store in China under pressure from the Chinese government.
- The removal was due to 'national security concerns' as directed by the Cyberspace Administration of China.
- The delisting closes a loophole that allowed Chinese users to access some major western social media platforms officially blocked in the country.
- Apple is facing declining smartphone sales in China and is trying to boost demand through rare discounts.
Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount: The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/paramount-sony-apollo-bid.html
“Fallout”: Second season officially confirmed: It was already rumored, but now it has been officially confirmed. The video game adaptation Fallout on Amazon ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/fallout-zweite-staffel-offiziell-bestaetigt/
Quick Glance: Fallout Extended for Another Season on Prime
- Prime Video is expanding the Wasteland.
- Shortly after the premiere of the Fallout adaptation on Prime Video, an official renewal for a second season was announced.
- The first season received praise for its core trio of survivors and the faithful adaptation of game lore.
- Producers have already discussed incorporating iconic elements like Deathclaws and beloved locations in the upcoming season.
Fallout has already scored a green light for a second season: Amazon has renewed the hit show for a second season.
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Meta claims its newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/meta-releases-llama-3-ai-model/103744538
Discord Users Are Being Tracked Through Data-Scraping Site: A third-party surveillance tool claims it's tracking millions of Discord users across servers ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/151898/discord-users-are-being-tracked-through-data-scraping-site
Google fires 28 employees after protest against cloud contract with Israel : Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s ...
apnews.com/article/google-israel-protest-8c0ff2d46e19b90bdc49ffe6ec4ae274
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work: The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report ...
apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-trial-media-jurors-anonymity-f858be6648fa2df7d2ab69efd30a524c
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Wing Commander III changed how the copy hotkey works in Windows 95: No, boss, I'm not just playing a game. I'm testing compatibility. Honest
theregister.com/2024/04/19/wing_commander_windows_95/
"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post.
Read more: scroll.in/latest/1066815/saffronisation-of-doordarshan-after-dd-news-unveils-new-logo-social-media-users-express-alarm
Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024
apnews.com/article/netflix-subscribers-first-quarter-earnings-2024-d0e9759a1bc73419fb2b5047f216b071
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Russia May Be Behind Hack of Texas Water Facility: Google's cybersecurity firm Mandiant uncovers evidence linking the water facility incident to an infamous ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/151899/russia-may-be-behind-hack-of-texas-water-facility
Webflow acquires Intellimize to add AI-powered webpage personalization: Webflow, a web design and hosting platform that’s raised over $330 million at a $4 ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/webflow-intellimize-acquisition-web-development-ai/
Engadget Podcast: PlayStation 5 Pro rumors and a look back at the Playdate: This week, Engadget Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins Cherlynn and Devindra to chat ...
engadget.com/engadget-podcast-ps5-pro-rumors-playdate-113009190.html
Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation: The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after ...
bbc.com/sport/athletics/68853295
Take your seat because Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session.
The Grammy-winner has released her highly ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/album-review-taylor-swift-reaction/index.html
Microsoft claims it didn't mean to inject Copilot into Windows Server 2022 this week
theregister.com/2024/04/18/copilot_on_windows_server_2022/
“Fallout” series: Amazon confirms second season: Amazon has confirmed a second season of the recently launched “Fallout” series. Meanwhile ...
heise.de/news/Fallout-Serie-Amazon-bestaetigt-zweite-Staffel-9690464.html
Nas’ 'Illmatic' Was the Beginning of the End of the Album: Nas’ critically revered "Illmatic" hit record store shelves 30 years ago today ...
wired.com/story/nas-illmatic-30th-anniversary-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-album/
Chatbot and image generator: Meta also publishes the code of its new AI generation
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/llama-3-meta-stellt-neue-ki-generation-vor-a-73ec1b23-5518-4c65-8a53-c0162f6f31f2
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X LE Review: The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X LE headphones excel for both studio sessions and home listening thanks to their remarkably ...
pcmag.com/reviews/beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-x-le
Wipro's Q4 revenue tops lowered analyst estimates: Wipro , India's No.4 software-services exporter, edged past already lowered revenue expectations in the fourth ...
reuters.com/world/india/indias-wipro-beats-q4-revenue-estimates-2024-04-19/
Amazon could soon be forced to recognise UK's GMB trade union: U.S. technology and retail giant Amazon AMZN.O could soon be required to formally recognise the ...
reuters.com/world/uk/amazon-could-soon-be-forced-recognise-uks-gmb-union-2024-04-19/
Thunderbird: Fix to version 115.10.1 released: A few days ago Mozilla upgraded its Thunderbird mail client to version 115.10.0. However ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/thunderbird-fix-auf-version-115-10-1-veroeffentlicht/
Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest: Musk and Zuckerberg have been at odds with each other in the past, with both agreeing to ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-net-worth-comparison-3rd-richest-person-2024-4
Boston Dynamics, the robotics company that has been a social media sensation, is retiring its hydraulic powered robot, but that’s not quite the end for the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
- Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.
- The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.
- Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.
- The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
Apple makes great investment in making its products eco-friendly — but is there something missing in this mission? CNET’s @BridgetCarey pokes at the sustainability ... Show more
Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant: maintenance extended due to new defects: The new EPR in Olkiluoto was actually supposed to be back online on April 8th ...
heise.de/news/AKW-Olkiluoto-3-Wartung-wegen-neuer-Maengel-verlaengert-9685434.html
What is screen time doing to children?: Demands grow to restrict young people’s access to phones and social media
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/17/what-is-screen-time-doing-to-children
She Painted a Few Champagne Bottles. Then Came Meta’s Customer Support Hell: A fashion influencer’s struggles to unblock her Instagram account highlight a ...
wired.com/story/influencer-painted-champagne-bottles-meta-customer-support-hell/
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Arrives: The pop superstar’s latest album was preceded by a satellite radio channel, a word game ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/arts/music/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department.html
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Unveiled in Blood
- On her 11th album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' Taylor Swift intertwines her artistry with the details of her private life and deployment of celebrity.
- Swift's music on 'Tortured Poets' offers the familiar embrace effect with pop tracks sparkling with intelligence and meditative pieces surrounding Swift's contemplations.
- Swift uses her songs as testaments, transforming emotional wounds, projections, and pain into a sharp perspective, challenging power structures and highlighting the emotional labor expected from women.
- She confronts the costs of fame, exploring questions raised on 'Reputation' and in 'Anti-Hero,' reflecting on the ephemeral reality of success and the impact on personal decisions.
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Cybertruck: Tesla needs to improve: Turbulent week at Tesla. First the company had to announce layoffs, and now a product recall follows ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/cybertruck-tesla-muss-nachbessern/
TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass: Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/tiktok-bytedance-jeff-yass.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model: NEW YORK: Meta Platforms on Thursday (Apr 18) released early versions of its latest large language model ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/meta-platforms-llama-3-new-ai-model-whatsapp-facebook-instagram-4275886
The German Computer Game Prize 2024: These are the winners: On April 18, 2024, the award ceremony for the German Computer Game Prize 2024 took place at the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/der-deutsche-computerspielpreis-2024-das-sind-die-gewinner/
RFK Jr.’s Very Online, Conspiracy-Filled Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his campaign one year ago this week.
wired.com/story/rfk-online-conspiracy-campaign/
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Cryengine successor with approximate release is official
pcgameshardware.de/Kingdom-Come-Deliverance-2-Spiel-74644/News/Release-Trailer-2024-PS5-1445633/
Schneider Electric confirms Bentley Systems talks: Schneider Electric is in talks with U.S. engineering software producer Bentley Systems over a potential
reuters.com/markets/deals/schneider-electric-confirms-bentley-systems-talks-2024-04-19/
‘Fallout’ Renewed For Second Season at Amazon: Amazon officially renewed the show 'Fallout' for a second season.
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/fallout-season-two-renewed-amazon-1235007149/
Quick Glance: Insights and Future Plans for Fallout Season 1
- Fallout Season 1 is a hit on Prime Video with positive reviews and many fans already embracing the series.
- In an interview with Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan, important details and revelations from Season 1 are discussed.
- The creators talk about their love for the Fallout universe, adapting to the game lore, and the challenges of bringing the series to life.
- Character development, storylines, and future plans for the series are addressed, including the involvement of celebrities and the continuation of the Fallout saga.
Two rental companies of the controversial e-scooters did not want to meet the city's requirements. The city administration was proven right in court ... Show more www.faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/gelsenkirchen-verbannt-e-scooter-19662028.html
Three Russians parachute from stratosphere to North Pole: Three Russians set a world record for parachuting from the Earth's stratosphere to the North Pole last ...
reuters.com/world/europe/three-russians-parachute-stratosphere-north-pole-2024-04-19/
Windows 10 will start pushing users to use Microsoft accounts. How to turn it off.
mashable.com/article/windows-10-microsoft-account-shut-off-notifications
US Air Force says AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet has been dogfighting with humans
theregister.com/2024/04/18/darpa_f16_flight/
Google sacked staff protesting about contract with Israel : Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c3gqw1d37l4o
Elon Musk proposes small fee for new X users to combat fake accounts: Elon Musk, chief executive officer of social media platform X, on April 15 proposed a small ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/16/elon-musk-proposes-small-fee-for-new-x-users-to-combat-fake-accounts
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Micron to get $6 billion from U.S. gov't to build memory fabs: Report: U.S. government to support Micron's EUV DRAM fab, other fab projects in the U.S ...
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/micron-to-get-dollar6-billion-from-us-govt-to-build-memory-fabs-report
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing: Apple has removed WhatAapp and Threads from its app store in China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/tech/china-apple-whatspp-threads-removal-hnk-intl/
Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts: Tim Cook will meet with Singapore's next leader to conclude a whirlwind tour around ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/tim-cook-visits-singapore-amid-apples-southeast-asia-expansion-.html
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED Review: The MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED delivers impressive performance and visuals for a bit less money than its two direct competitors ...
pcmag.com/reviews/msi-mpg-321urx-qd-oled
13 Best Coffee Grinders (2024): Conical, Flat Burr, Blade, and Hand Grinders: Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let ...
wired.com/gallery/best-coffee-grinders/
Rocket Report: Starship could save Mars Sample Return; BE-4s for second Vulcan: Australia's first homemade orbital-class rocket makes an appearance on its ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/rocket-report-starship-could-save-mars-sample-return-be-4s-for-second-vulcan/
Langdock raises $3M with General Catalyst to help companies avoid vendor lock-in with LLMs
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/langdock/
‘Project Hail Mary’ Sets Launch For Spring 2026; Space Adventure From Ryan Gosling, Lord & Miller, Amy Pascal & Amazon MGM Studios
deadline.com/2024/04/ryan-gosling-project-hail-mary-release-date-1235889844/
Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in ‘Superman’ | Exclusive: Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent, aka Ma Kent, in James Gunn's "Superman ...
thewrap.com/superman-neva-howell-martha-kent-actor-james-gunn/
Lenovo's Secure by Design Thinking Puts Cybersecurity at the Core of Business Strategy
pcmag.com/articles/lenovos-secure-by-design-thinking-puts-cybersecurity-at-the-core-of-business
Fintech CRED secures in-principle approval for payment aggregator license: CRED has received the in-principle approval for payment aggregator license in a boost ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/fintech-cred-secures-in-principle-approval-for-payment-aggregator-license/
OpenAI's GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading security advisories: While some other LLMs appear to flat-out suck
theregister.com/2024/04/17/gpt4_can_exploit_real_vulnerabilities/
ChatGPT is a squeeze away with Nothing’s upgraded earbuds: Nothing today announced a pair of refreshes to its earbud line. The naming conventions are a touch ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/18/chatgpt-is-a-squeeze-away-with-nothings-upgraded-earbuds/
Thousands complain about Prime Video’s wrong titles, lost episodes, other errors: Business Insider reports of inaccuracy concerns that could hurt viewership.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/thousands-complain-about-prime-videos-wrong-titles-lost-episodes-other-errors/
Space shooter awarded: “Everspace 2” is the best German computer game: The Hamburg studio Rockfish Games has reason to be happy: its “Everspace 2” won in the ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/games/deutscher-computerspielpreis-everspace-2-gewinnt-den-hauptpreis-a-f2db74ca-1491-4d63-b43e-2c0561d1e026
October 2025 will be a support massacre for a bunch of Microsoft products: Not just Windows 10. Don't forget about Exchange Server, Skype for Business ...
theregister.com/2024/04/18/2025_support_end_microsoft/
.@Gordonung bought a bunch of USB-C cables and put them through the wringer to find the best ones for your charging and data transfer needs:
Best USB-C cables 2024: Get quality charging and data transfers: We bought a bunch of USB-C cables and put them through the wringer to find the best ones for ...
pcworld.com/article/395115/the-best-usb-c-cables-for-charging-and-transferring-data.html
The Witcher: It's over after season 5: Netflix has confirmed that production on The Witcher season 4 has officially begun and that season 5 will ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/the-witcher-nach-staffel-5-ist-schluss/
Ubisoft is deleting The Crew from players' libraries, reminding us we own nothing
engadget.com/ubisoft-is-deleting-the-crew-from-players-libraries-reminding-us-we-own-nothing-165328083.html
Quick Glance: Ubisoft removes The Crew from players' libraries, underscoring ownership limitations
- Ubisoft's online-only racing game The Crew became inoperable on April 1.
- Some users claim the company went as far as revoking access licenses from Ubisoft Connect accounts.
- Despite being an online game, this highlights the issue of digital goods ownership.
Elon Musk’s Grok keeps making up fake news based on X users’ jokes: X likely hopes to avoid liability with disclaimer that Grok "can make mistakes."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/elon-musks-grok-keeps-making-up-fake-news-based-on-x-users-jokes/
Stuttgart Spring Festival: Security app “SafeNow” is being tested: In autumn 2023 we last reported on the “SafeNow” app, which is available to download for free ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/stuttgarter-fruehlingsfest-sicherheitsapp-safenow-wird-getestet/
Quick Glance: SafeNow Security App Testing at Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest
- The security app "SafeNow" is being tested at the Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest after previously being used at the Hamburg Central Station.
- Visitors of the festival tent can report incidents or threats anonymously through the app to enable a prompt response from security forces.
- The tent operator is investing in the necessary technology to ensure the app functions in the festival tent and hopes to expand the testing to other venues.
- The security app aims to enhance visitor safety, with plans to potentially extend its use to other locations such as the festival grounds and train station in Bad Cannstatt.
UK-based Dexory has developed giant autonomous robots to patrol warehouses and use artificial intelligence to scan its surroundings
Booming AI demand threatens global electricity supply: Tech chiefs warn that power-hungry data centres are a bottleneck in developing artificial intelligence
ft.com/content/b7570359-f809-49ce-8cd5-9166d36a057b
Quick Glance: Growing Demand for AI Threatens Global Power Supply
- Tech experts concerned about crucial role of energy supply in AI development.
- The increasing need for electricity poses a challenge for advancements in artificial intelligence.
- Global data centers are expected to require more capacity by 2030 than currently available.
- Concerns about environmental impact of technology boom heightened by data centers' energy consumption.
Fallout TV Series Officially Renewed for Season 2 on Prime Video - IGN: Just a week after its premiere, Prime Video has officially renewed Fallout for a second ...
ign.com/articles/fallout-tv-series-prime-video-second-season-confirmed
US fund Taiyo says it may buy into Brother bid for niche Japanese printer: The U.S. fund in a buyout battle for a niche market Japanese printer company said it ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-fund-taiyo-says-it-may-buy-into-brother-bid-niche-japanese-printer-2024-04-19/
Windows' AI-powered future could feature 'Qualcomm Inside': Microsoft's plans for Windows 11 and AI seem increasingly centered around ...
pcworld.com/article/2307031/windows-ai-future-may-have-qualcomm-inside.html
NPR Editor Who Wrote Critical Essay On Company Resigns After Being Suspended: A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company ...
huffpost.com/entry/media-npr-editor_n_6620fe1de4b07db21fd66578
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
Amazon no longer offers its easy-to-miss Prime Video subscription: Amazon appears to have nixed its Prime Video-only plan in the US and UK. Cord Busters reports ...
engt.co/3JpBFjb
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