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FIRST READING: Did B.C. just prevent a radical green takeover of its government?: David Eby becomes premier after the only other candidate was disqualified for ...
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Man turns himself in to police over manure pile left at B.C. premier's office: LANGFORD, B.C. — RCMP on Vancouver Island say a man has turned himself in after a ...
timescolonist.com/bc-news/man-turns-himself-in-to-police-over-manure-pile-left-at-bc-premiers-office-5423704
'Get a hobby,' B.C. premier tells those considering protesting COVID-19 mandates: VICTORIA — A protest planned for around the British Columbia legislature over ...
nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/get-a-hobby-b-c-premier-tells-those-considering-protesting-covid-19-mandates
Cities in British Columbia prepare for trucker convoy protests: B.C. cities brace for potential truck convoy protests against COVID-19 measures
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-cities-in-british-columbia-prepare-for-trucker-convoy-protests-2/
Letters to The Sun, Feb. 15, 2022: Protesters aren't helping during this 'COVID war'
vancouversun.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-sun-feb-15-2022-protesters-arent-helping-during-this-covid-war
Business owners, police group call for clarity on B.C. vaccine passport : As of Sept. 13, B.C. residents will need a vaccine passport to access recreational ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-business-owners-police-group-call-for-clarity-on-bc-vaccine-passport/
Province cuts police funding for naloxone kits, now scrambling to restore funding
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/province-cuts-police-funding-for-naloxone-kits-now-scrambling-to-restore-funding
COVID-19: Premier says police will enforce vaccine card rules: Horgan tells businesses to call police if patrons give them trouble over producing proof of ...
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/covid-19-premier-says-police-will-enforce-vaccine-card-rules
RCMP union concerned over enforcement of upcoming B.C. COVID-19 vaccine card: The national union representing RCMP says it's concerned about statements by ...
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/rcmp-union-concerned-over-enforcement-of-upcoming-b-c-covid-19-vaccine-card
B.C. Premier John Horgan promises more funding for depleted naloxone kit supply: Premier John Horgan says his government is working to allocate funding to buy ...
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/b-c-premier-john-horgan-promises-more-funding-for-depleted-naloxone-kit-supply
COVID: B.C. to implement random roadside checks to restrict provincial travel: On Friday, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth will issue orders under the ...
globalnews.ca/news/7771885/covid-random-roadside-checks-travel/
‘What is essential travel?’: Questions around B.C.’s COVID-19 travel crackdown: B.C. Premier John Horgan said Monday people should not travel even within their ...
globalnews.ca/news/7774984/what-is-essential-travel-bc-covid-travel-crackdown/
Biden moves to shield patients’ abortion records from GOP threats: Health officials said the rules would protect the privacy of women seeking abortions from GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/22/abortion-medical-records-patients-biden-hipaa/
Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-ghost-guns-regulation-1a29729cf1bee46590d82ac46ab7b8f4
Why homicide rates are falling across the country: Homicides are falling across the U.S. And that shift could impact the role crime — often a top voter concern — ...
thehill.com/homenews/4606161-us-homicide-rates-falling/
House Intelligence Committee finds CIA mishandled sexual assault and harassment claims
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/house-intelligence-committee-find-cia-mishandled-sexual-assault-and-harassment-claims/
Experts say panic buttons can enhance school safety, but only 6 states require them
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/panic-buttons-schools-us-states/
Police take down $249-a-month global phishing service used by 2,000 hackers: Law enforcement officials in 19 countries have shut down an online platform that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/tech/labhost-cybercrime-phishing-arrests/
The Faizabad dharna commission, formed to investigate the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) 2017 sit-in, has sent its report to the federal government ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1827746 #DawnToday #Faizabad
Is B.C. on track to become the fiscal basket case of Canada?: In true pre-election fashion, the ruling NDP are on a spending spree
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Spy for China? Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. This is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Espionage Suspected: Assistant of AfD Leading Candidate Arrested
- An assistant of AfD politician Maximilian Krah was arrested on suspicion of espionage.
- The accused, a native Chinese, is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service for years.
- He allegedly spied on Chinese exiled opposition in Germany and transmitted sensitive information.
- The arrest was based on a tip from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
Five migrants die during attempt to cross Channel, French media reports: A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an ...
news.sky.com/story/five-migrants-die-during-attempt-to-cross-channel-french-media-reports-13121216
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
Columbia cancels in-person classes as pro-Palestinian protests sprout across U.S. campuses
pbs.org/newshour/education/columbia-cancels-in-person-classes-as-pro-palestinian-protests-sprout-across-u-s-campuses
Quick Glance: NYC Mayor Condemns Violence and Antisemitism
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns the antisemitic rhetoric being used at Columbia University's campus.
- Adams emphasizes that hate has no place in the city and the police are ready to respond to any violations of law.
- He stresses that New York City will not be a city of lawlessness and that the police are prepared to respond to any law-breaking.
- US representatives call for action against antisemitism at Columbia University, including the resignation of the university president and cutting federal funding to antisemitic universities.
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Germany Arrests Aide to Far-Right Party for Spying for China: Police in Dresden have detained a German national suspected of carrying out acts of espionage for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/germany-arrests-aide-to-far-right-party-for-spying-for-china
LISTEN | Viral flying squad cop loves saving lives, not into modelling: Police flying squad officer Devan Cox who has gone viral for his looks after posting a ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-22-listen-viral-flying-squad-cop-loves-saving-lives-not-into-modelling/
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says Nigeria is not mature to operate state governments-controlled police ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/688165-igp-differs-with-tinubu-on-state-police.html
A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an attempt to cross the Channel.
The French coast guard confirmed there ... Show more
Halifax homicide: Youth dead, 2 arrested after incident outside mall | Globalnews.ca
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Body found in water in search of missing Faslane worker Josh Gayton: The Royal Navy aided police in 'extensive searches' for Josh Gayton who worked at ...
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Police searching for thieves who stole £134,000 worth of Kinder Bueno in Skelmersdale
itv.com/news/granada/2024-04-22/police-searching-for-thieves-who-stole-134000-worth-of-kinder-bueno
Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68848842
London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark safety concerns: London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community ...
apnews.com/article/uk-london-police-apology-openly-jewish-protest-8c2c574150e56888bbc7e91c39e1d333
Sadness as well-respected dentist Ian Burrell dies after Bargate crash: Ian sadly died after suffering a suspected medical episode behind the wheel of his car
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/sadness-well-respected-dentist-ian-9240116
Body found after days of searching for missing nuclear submarine sailor: Joshua Gayton, 21, went missing in Helensburgh, Argyll, in the early hours of April 16 ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/body-found-after-days-searching-32642468
4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside dictator's birthplace in Austria
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/4-germans-caught-marking-hitlers-birthday-nazi-dictators-109486959
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Job cuts: Proposal for 79 roles to go at airports, ports: Workers from teams such as boarder operations, intelligence and compliance service delivery are on the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514913/job-cuts-proposal-for-79-roles-to-go-at-airports-ports
Police in body cameras training: Police Regional Division 4'C' today conducted a training session for its ranks on use of the newly acquired body cameras and ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/police-in-body-cameras-training/
Heilbronn: Murder verdict after speeding accident - 21-year-old sentenced to nine years in prison
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Quick Glance: Heilbronn Racer (21) Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
- The Heilbronn District Court sentenced a 21-year-old driver to nine years in prison for the murder of a 42-year-old driver.
- The defendant lost control of his sports car in a 40 km/h zone and crashed into the victim's car at 100 km/h, resulting in the victim's death.
- The prosecution argued for a conviction on charges of murder and attempted murder due to a possible conditional intent to kill.
- Illegal street racing is considered a crime, leading to murder charges in cases of reckless driving and racing, as seen in the Heilbronn 21-year-old's case.
Columbia cancels in-person classes over Israeli-Palestinian tensions: Columbia University has canceled in-person classes and police have arrested dozens of ...
apnews.com/article/columbia-yale-israel-palestinians-protests-56c3d9d0a278c15ed8e4132a75ea9599
Two policemen accused of extortion at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar checkpoint back at work
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-malaysian-cops-accused-of-extortion-at-sultan-iskandar-checkpoint-back-to-work
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the country’s armed forces for their “success” after Tehran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/supreme-leader-khamenei-says-iran-demonstrated-its-power-against-israel
Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE: The multi-car crash followed another multi-vehicle tragedy in Tampines earlier in the day.
straitstimes.com/singapore/six-taken-to-hospital-after-multi-vehicle-accident-on-pie
They asked him where he came from.
“Bochum,” answered N.
Apparently that wasn't enough for the Berlin police officers. They imitated him and asked where he ... Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/wo-kommst-du-wirklich-her-berliner-polizei-muss-750-euro-entschadigung-zahlen--wegen-rassismus-11548217.html
Car Attack in Jerusalem Injures at Least 3: The police arrested two men who fled the area after a car rammed into pedestrians. The Israeli authorities said the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/middleeast/israel-jerusalem-car-attack.html
German far-right AfD staffer arrested on China spy charges: Police in Germany have arrested a staff member of the German far-right Alternative for Germany party ...
dw.com/en/german-far-right-afd-staffer-arrested-on-china-spy-charges/a-68894735
26-year-old shows Hitler salute: Germans make pilgrimage to Hitler's birthplace - Arrest
n-tv.de/panorama/Deutsche-pilgern-zu-Hitlers-Geburtshaus-Festnahme-article24891463.html
Teacher lured, robbed after meeting man on gay dating site: A school teacher was robbed of his car, cash and cellphones on Sunday after being lured to east Port ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/teacher-lured-robbed-after-meeting-man-on-gay-dating-site/article_0225ba74-00d1-11ef-9a28-5b70e2e6af5e.html
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary: Police say a Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist has been arrested in the ...
apnews.com/article/minnesota-senator-arrested-legislature-5565424572092b725e2a15c15b73a339
North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-fires-missile-off-east-coast-south-korea-japan-say-2024-04-22/
Fabricio Colón Pico: Ecuadorean police capture fugitive gang leader: Los Lobos gang leader Fabricio Colón Pico had been on the run since escaping jail in January ...
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68875522
A pro-Palestine rally that was held outside the venue of the Labor Notes conference in Chicago was repressed by the local police on Saturday ... Show more
Sky's Adam Parsons reports from northern France where police are trying to stop dinghies, provided by smuggler gangs, from crossing the Channel ... Show more news.sky.com/story/well-be-back-tomorrow-the-migrants-risking-it-all-and-the-rubber-bullets-to-get-to-the-uk-13117218
30 years later: Department store extortionist “Dagobert” looks back: 30 years ago Arno Funke, alias "Dagobert" was arrested - after years of cat and playing ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/arno-funke-dagobert-30-jahre-kaufhauserpressung-100.html
Watch: Ajman Police walk in rainwater to proactively issue car damage reports: Officers take photos, fill forms and send loss and damage certificates to ...
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/watch-ajman-police-walk-in-rainwater-to-proactively-issue-car-damage-reports-1.102268312
'Enough is enough'
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says "flights will be going to Rwanda" as he announces Parliament will stay and vote as long as it ... Show more news.sky.com/story/dominic-raab-latest-deputy-pm-warns-of-chilling-effect-of-setting-bullying-threshold-so-low-in-critical-resignation-letter-12593360
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
New database: There have been 50 cases of right-wing extremist terror in Germany since 2011
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/rechter-terror-in-deutschland-cemas-dokumentiert-48-faelle-seit-2011-a-e5490414-88ba-4e40-80c3-1418eafc4296
Sri Lanka: Seven killed as motorsports race car hits crowd: The car ploughed into a crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68869318
Quick Glance: 7 Dead, 20 Injured in Sri Lanka Race Car Accident
- A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka, crashing into a crowd and resulting in seven fatalities and 20 injuries.
- The incident occurred in Diyatalawa, in the central tea-growing region, with thousands of spectators present.
- While the cause of the accident remains unclear, the police have initiated an investigation as one of the cars crashed into spectators and event officials.
- The race was halted after the 17th out of 24 scheduled events, where approximately 45,000 spectators had gathered at a Sri Lankan military academy circuit organized by the Sri Lankan army and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports.
Body of TJC student killed in Tampines crash on the way home: The body of 17-year-old Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a first-year student at Temasek Junior ...
asiaone.com/singapore/body-tjc-student-killed-tampines-crash-way-home
Popular DJ and MC Peter Mashata shot dead in Soshanguve: Police on Sunday confirmed the murder of popular soul and RnB DJ, MC and radio personality Peter Mashata ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-21-popular-dj-and-mc-peter-mashata-shot-dead-in-soshanguve/
Quick Glance: Tragic End for Peter Mashata in Soshanguve
- A well-known MC, DJ, and radio personality, Peter Mashata, was allegedly shot and killed in Soshanguve on Saturday night.
- On Sunday, the police confirmed the murder of the popular soul and RnB DJ, MC, and radio figure, Peter Mashata.
- The entertainer met a tragic end in Soshanguve last night.
- Following the shooting of two men near TUT (Tshwane University of Technology) in Soshanguve during the early hours of today, Gauteng police opened two dockets for murder and attempted murder.
Cleveland to Pay $4.8 Million to Family of Teenager Killed in Police Pursuit: Tamia Chappman, 13, died in 2019 when she was struck by a stolen car driven by a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/tamia-chappman-cleveland-settlement.html
For the first time, a police officer in Berlin was convicted of discrimination. He didn't want to accept that a non-white person could come from Bochum. 👉 taz.de/Diskriminierung-durch-Behoerden/!6005242/
North Korea hacking teams hack South Korea defence contractors - police: Major North Korean hacking groups have mounted "all-out" cyber attacks against South ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
2 young siblings killed, at least 12 injured at child’s birthday party when car drives into building in Michigan, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/2-children-killed-michigan-birthday-party/
Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Police searching for 'armed' suspect after woman found dead outside Washington state elementary school
abcnews.go.com/US/police-searching-armed-suspect-after-woman-found-dead/story
Vietnam Detains Parliament Chair’s Assistant as Builder Probed: Vietnam police detained the assistant to the head of the National Assembly over a probe into a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/vietnam-detains-parliament-chair-s-assistant-as-builder-probed
Missing Homa Bay teacher found dead in a well: Otieno was reported missing five days ago.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/homa-bay/missing-homa-bay-teacher-found-dead-in-a-well-4598972
Man reading book stabbed 9 times by stranger in NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal: The 65-year-old victim was sitting reading a book in the Greyhound area of the ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/22/man-reading-book-stabbed-by-stranger-in-nyc-port-authority-bus-terminal-attack/
Police launch internal inquiry into officer handling of missing man in Helensburgh
news.stv.tv/west-central/police-launch-internal-inquiry-into-officer-handling-of-missing-man-in-helensburgh
Met Police: Commissioner faces call to resign over protest row: Policing minister Chris Philp is set to meet the commissioner after an officer described a ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c4n19j892neo
McDonald's worker, 15, left with fractured skull after adult male with rap sheet stomps her during brawl
nypost.com/2024/04/21/us-news/mcdonalds-worker-15-left-with-fractured-skull-after-man-stomps-head/
Police don't suspect foul play in death of 'American Idol' alum, singer Mandisa: Police officials do not suspect foul play in the death of "American Idol" alum ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/19/mandisa-dead-american-idol-alum-christian-singer-47/73381912007/
Sharjah offers free vehicle damage certificate for residents affected by rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-free-damage-certificate-offered-now-for-affected-residents
Puppy Paul will later be on patrol in Marburg: In summer 2025, Malinois male dog Paul will be deployed as a guard dog by the Marburg municipal police ...
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Dad, 48, who died in M57 tragedy was 'a true family man': Steven Moglione's family said he was a 'devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle'
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/dad-48-who-died-m57-29040760
Woman fatally stabbed on train in Los Angeles, suspect detained: Police: A motive for the attack was not clear.
abcnews.go.com/US/woman-fatally-stabbed-train-los-angeles-suspect-detained/story
Hundreds of Columbia University students protested on campus following the New York City Police's dispersal of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and the ... Show more
Forbidden gesture and roses for the dictator: Four Germans reported after memorial visit to Hitler's birthplace
tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/panorama/verbotene-geste-und-rosen-fur-den-diktator-vier-deutsche-nach-gedenkbesuch-bei-hitlers-geburtshaus-angezeigt-11553224.html
Police came because of a lack of staff: Berlin nursing home dismisses home management
n-tv.de/panorama/Berliner-Pflegeheim-setzt-Heimleitung-ab-article24892672.html
Sri Lankan Police Investigate After Race Car Crashes Into Crowd, Killing 7 and Injuring 20
time.com/6969549/sri-lanka-race-car-crash/
Two suspects, a police constable and chief inspector, linked to illegal sale of ammunition arrested; 2,658 ammunitions were recovered in Laikipia on April 18.
Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University; campus closed: Authorities say an 18-year-old woman died after she was shot on the campus of ...
apnews.com/article/shooting-delaware-state-university-a2306e9a58ab90a3bf7283dfd5608a4c
Iran's Israel strike coincided with crackdown on dissent at home, activists say: The same day Iran launched its first ever direct attack on Israel it embarked on ...
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5 people, including 2 children, found dead in Oklahoma City home: Five people, including two children, were found dead inside an Oklahoma City home Monday ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/5-people-2-children-found-dead-oklahoma-city-home-rcna148886
Quick Glance: Fatal Crime in Yukon Area: Police Investigation Underway
- Following the discovery of five deceased individuals, including children, in a home in the Yukon area on Monday morning, the Oklahoma City police have commenced their investigation.
- Around 9:35 a.m. on Monday morning, authorities were notified about five deceased individuals in a home located in the 2800 block of Mirage, near SW 29 and S Czech Hall Road.
- District superintendent Charles Bradley confirmed the identities of the deceased, including a sixth-grade student from Meadow Brook Intermediate, a ninth-grade student from Mustang High School, and a 2023 graduate of Mustang Public Schools.
- All five individuals exhibited injuries indicating a violent crime, according to Oklahoma City police officers.
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