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Kennedy Family to Endorse Biden, in a Show of Force Against RFK Jr.: Well-known members of the storied political family endorsed the president in Philadelphia ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/biden-kennedys-rfk-jr.html
Quick Glance: Kennedy Family Backs Biden Over RFK Jr.
- President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine former President Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family endorsement more than six months from Election Day is an indication of how seriously Biden's team is taking the threat of the long shot bid potentially using his last name’s lingering Democratic magic to siphon off support from the president.
- The Kennedy family's support was expected, given the known political differences with Robert Kennedy Jr., who originally challenged Biden in the Democratic Party and is now running as an Independent.
- Following the official endorsement, Biden and Kennedy family members intended to engage with supporters at a campaign event and were planning outreach efforts on behalf of Biden.
NC governor says Biden can win state: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming ...
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Dismissed juror says Trump ‘looked less orange’ in person: One of the potential jurors who was dismissed from former President Trump’s hush money trial in New ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4603065-dismissed-juror-trump-less-orange/
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.
The politics of younger voters are less exceptional than they used to be: Polls continue to show that President Biden retains an advantage with voters under 30 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/18/biden-younger-voters-polling/
Biden camp decides not to take the bait on Trump’s stormy trial: The president and his team plan a judicious approach to the courtroom drama engulfing their ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/18/bidens-response-trump-democrats-00152940
Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
US reimposes sanctions on Venezuela as Maduro continues opposition crackdown
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
President Biden vowed to keep US Steel American-owned and called for higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum as he sought to woo union workers ahead of ... Show more
Biden Visits His Pennsylvania Hometown To Call For More Taxes On The Rich And Cast Trump As Elitist
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Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community: Some Black activists want voters to reject Biden over his Gaza policy. Others see Trump as a ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/black-activists-gaza-palestinians/
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Pledges to Listen as Accepts Election Loss: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to listen to people’s voices more ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/south-korean-president-yoon-humbly-accepts-election-loss
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Former British PM Liz Truss says it ‘has to be’ Trump in White House next year: Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Monday that it “has to be” former ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594525-liz-truss-trump-endorsement/
Higher Tariffs on Chinese Steel, Aluminum Sought by Biden in 2024 Election Push: President Joe Biden is calling for higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/higher-tariffs-on-chinese-steel-aluminum-sought-by-biden-in-2024-election-push
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Election 2024: News organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to presidential debates
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Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
Ohio GOP leaders reject Democrats' plan to get President Joe Biden on November ballot
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/ohio-rejects-joe-biden-ballot/73351358007/
Labour leader says Poilievre is an adversary of unionized workers: Bea Bruske criticized “anti-worker laws” and “union-busting acts” of small-c conservative ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canadian-labour-congress-leader-says-poilievre-is-an-adversary-of/
Paid articlePaid House passes bill requiring warrant to purchase data from third parties: The House on Wednesday approved a bill that would limit how the government can purchase ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601266-house-passes-bill-requiring-warrant-to-purchase-data-from-third-parties/
Chad will hold an election next month meant to end three years of military rule. Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby, kicked off his presidential campaign ... Show more reut.rs/3JkkgIQ
How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe
apnews.com/article/south-africa-jacob-zuma-elections-explainer-f8dba9147e91f643980c68585b017309
Tax Day shows stark divide between Biden and Trump: Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern: The presidential candidates ...
apnews.com/article/trump-biden-income-taxes-irs-returns-filings-55d3031de64251169eb247f52430618d
Croatia votes in a parliamentary election that's a showdown between its president and prime minister
apnews.com/article/croatia-election-european-union-plenkovic-milanovic-b3a93b2598f60ebfdf663815dda2c0ad
Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
- Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election
- Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them
- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
- Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
Though the case against him has been brought by Alvin Bragg, a Democrat and a county district attorney, in a New York state court ... Show more
Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump
Who are the swing voters in America?: We interrogated a dataset of 49,000 people to find out
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/10/who-are-the-swing-voters-in-america
All eyes on Johnson foreign aid decision amid Israel attack, Greene ouster threat
thehill.com/homenews/house/4594132-all-eyes-on-johnson-foreign-aid-decision-amid-israel-attack-greene-ouster-threat/
Panama's presidential frontrunner skips third and final debate ahead of May 5 election
apnews.com/article/panama-martinelli-mulino-election-president-5440083e749efb687adee89c5601c864
The sharp-tongued president livening up Croatia's election: With Zoran Milanovic in the race, the result of the Croatian election has become unpredictable.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68798788
Trump goes after judge, prosecutors in his last rally before hush money trial: Former President Donald Trump lit into New York prosecutors and the criminal hush ...
apnews.com/article/trump-pennsylvania-rally-biden-election-bf7963685d1a518af7fcfd92ebacd049
Catalonia's Puigdemont says pro-independence party close to taking back control of region
reuters.com/world/europe/catalonias-puigdemont-says-pro-independence-party-close-taking-back-control-2024-04-16/
True swing voters are extraordinarily rare in America: We have found some
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/11/true-swing-voters-are-extraordinarily-rare-in-america
Arizona Republicans Want to Throw My Doctor In Jail: I got an abortion three weeks before Arizona completely banned the procedure. The only solution to this ...
rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/eva-burch-abortion-arizona-republicans-doctor-jail-1235003985/
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
🇺🇸 🏛️ #Tump 's criminal trial on Monday is unprecedented, as it marks the first criminal trial of a former president in #US history ... Show more #StormyDaniels
US ties renewal of easing of Venezuela oil sanctions to progress on elections: The U.S. will not renew a temporary license that widely eased sanctions on ...
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A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of war
apnews.com/article/summer-lee-israel-hamas-progressive-democrats-primaries-5608acf78e2e79f36d68f5a664005bee
Democrats, remember: Veterans and military families are not a monolithic voting bloc
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4592283-democrats-remember-veterans-and-military-families-are-not-a-monolithic-voting-bloc/
Ahead of this year's US presidential polls, Biden wins Wyoming's caucuses: President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection ...
business-standard.com/world-news/biden-wins-wyoming-s-caucuses-become-only-choice-in-alaska-for-democrats-124041300749_1.html
Biden closes gap on Trump but third-party candidates pose danger, polls show: Robert Kennedy Jr, Cornel West and Jill Stein likely to take votes from Biden in ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/14/biden-trump-election-third-party-polls
Top Ohio Republican legislator says Biden ballot problem ‘is going to be resolved’
cleveland.com/news/2024/04/top-ohio-republican-legislator-says-biden-ballot-problem-is-going-to-be-resolved.html
Will Alabama ‘moon the nation’ by booting presidential candidate from ballot? Wouldn’t be first time
al.com/news/2024/04/will-alabama-moon-the-nation-by-booting-presidential-candidate-from-ballot-wouldnt-be-first-time.html
Smartmatic settles defamation suit against right-wing network OAN: Attorneys for the voting equipment company filed to dismiss its case against the San ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-16/smartmatic-settles-libel-case-with-right-wing-network-oann
Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
- Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.
- The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.
- OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.
- While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
Venezuelans living abroad want to vote for president this year but can't meet absentee requirements
apnews.com/article/venezuela-presidential-election-maduro-opposition-machado-migrants-5001f67210a52d20426e4a4937f1c9f0
Indian election: President Modi's BJP seeks U.S. supporters head of vote: India's election will last six weeks after a campaign that has sprawled across India — ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/india-election-president-narendra-modi-bjp-us-american-support-rcna139717
Chad’s Closed Election Pits Leader Against Own Prime Minister: Chad’s interim president Mahamat Deby, who seized power after his father’s death ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/chad-s-closed-election-pits-leader-against-own-prime-minister
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Sun/FOX45/UB Poll: Cohen holds sizable lead over Mosby in council president race: A poll by The Baltimore Sun, FOX45 and the University of Baltimore shows Zeke ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/15/poll-cohen-leads-nick-mosby-council/
Colombia's president accuses Israel of not obeying UN's cease-fire resolution in Gaza
yenisafak.com/en/news/colombias-president-accuses-israel-of-not-obeying-uns-cease-fire-resolution-in-gaza-3681291
Kieron Edwards to lead new TTFA administration - Guyana Chronicle: This, as William Wallace's administration was removed months after he was elected in ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/14/kieron-edwards-to-lead-new-ttfa-administration/
Cheryl Reeve and Lynx enjoy luxury of having options in Monday's WNBA draft: With depth at every position, the Lynx president of basketball operations in a ...
startribune.com/minnesota-lynx-wnba-draft-cheryl-reeve-caitlin-clark-cardoso-brink/600358636/
Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
apnews.com/article/jill-biden-trump-bully-lgbtq-election-d94d9fe02ebc6ebba074d8ad3176e16c
Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. convenes hundreds in Iowa to try for access to November ballot
apnews.com/article/election-2024-kennedy-ballot-access-iowa-ebc526eb8370bc5ac0888fa50af3ba4f
Arizona Republicans Want to Throw My Doctor In Jail: I got an abortion three weeks before Arizona completely banned the procedure. The only solution to this ...
rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/eva-burch-abortion-arizona-republicans-doctor-jail-1235003985/
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
House approves contentious FISA bill in bipartisan vote: The House in a bipartisan vote reauthorized the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers Friday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4590351-fisa-702-house-approves/
Biden looks to nudge further ahead with Alaska and Wyoming Democratic delegates: President Joe Biden looks to nudge further ahead in his party’s nomination for ...
apnews.com/article/democrat-primary-voting-alaska-wyoming-nomination-8605e7ed6b700c62066763eeea9fb14c
Biden's ballot access in Ohio and Alabama is in the hands of Republican election chiefs, lawmakers
apnews.com/article/election-2024-presidential-race-biden-ballot-access-67a8da6962fabde0af3923409cf8d1b1
Biden’s message to Arizonans after abortion ruling: ‘Elect me’: President Biden encouraged residents of Arizona to vote for his reelection Wednesday in response ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4585912-biden-message-to-arizonans-after-abortion-ruling/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Former US president Donald Trump blasts his opponent in the November election, Joe Biden, over Iran’s attack on Israel, alleging it shows American “weakness” ... Show more
Iran targets Israel with ballistic missiles, drones in response to Syria attack: Iran said Saturday that it had fired dozens of ballistic missiles and drones at ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/14/dozens-of-iranian-launched-uavs-en-route-to-israel
South African Electoral Body Appeals Zuma Ruling, Threatening His Candidacy: South Africa’s electoral commission asked the Constitutional Court to provide ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/south-african-electoral-body-appeals-zuma-ruling-threatening-his-candidacy
Paid articlePaid Biden losing support among Black voters in swing states: Survey: President Biden’s support amount Black voters in seven swing states has dipped when compared to ...
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Infuriated House Democrats grapple with vote to blast Biden on Israel-Hamas war: "There's the work that all of the serious adults are trying to work on ...
axios.com/2024/04/12/democrats-republicans-vote-biden-israel-house
Thought of Trump winning in 2024 pushes some Americans to look abroad for international opportunities in other countries
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/12/nation/2024-election-leaving-the-country-trump-biden/
Wyoming Democratic caucus: Live results: Democratic voters in Wyoming are set to cast their votes in the state’s caucuses Saturday. President Biden ...
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ANC Support Drops in South African Poll as Zuma Party Surges: Support for South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is plunging and a party backed by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/anc-support-plunges-in-south-african-poll-as-zuma-party-surges
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
What the Election Loss Means for President Yoon of South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol, a key U.S. ally, faces the prospect of becoming a lame duck unless he ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-election.html
Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
Donald Trump Makes Messy Pitch For 'Radical Left' Presidential Rival RFK Jr.: “If I were a Democrat I’d vote for RFK Jr. every single time over Biden ...
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-robert-f-kennedy-radical-left_n_661823cbe4b011e99abd63fb
Malian parties reject junta's suspension of political activities: Malian political parties and civil society groups jointly rejected on Thursday the ruling ...
reuters.com/world/africa/malian-parties-reject-juntas-suspension-political-activities-2024-04-11/
China’s ‘MAGAflage’ election interference is about more than 2024: Operatives have begun impersonating far-right social media personalities — a tactic the ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4579674-chinas-magaflage-election-interference-is-about-more-than-2024/
Biden or Trump? The US presidential election on November 5 is the major global political event of 2024: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/wahl-zwischen-trump-und-biden-europa-muss-sich-wappnen--egal-wer-us-prasident-wird-11491214.html
What Is Trump’s Weakness? Biden Seizes on Abortion to Attack GOP Rival: It’s perhaps the only hot-button issue on which Donald Trump plays defense ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/what-is-trump-s-weakness-biden-seizes-on-abortion-to-attack-gop-rival
Paid articlePaid Trump assails Jewish voters who back Biden: 'Should have their head examined': Donald Trump has stirred religious controversy again in his presidential comeback ...
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-joe-biden-easter-transgender-jewish-israel-990d28556a0d26157118ff6db74eaa09
Donald Trump Makes Bizarre Pitch for RFK Jr. in New Video: Voting for the third-party candidate would be “great for MAGA,” the former president said.
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-makes-bizarre-pitch-for-rfk-jr-in-new-video
Paid articlePaid South Korea’s President Set for Big Loss in Parliament Vote: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s conservative alliance is set for a major setback in voting ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/south-korea-opposition-keeps-parliament-majority-forecast-says
Paid articlePaid Harris agrees with interviewer that 2024 could be last US democratic election: Vice President Harris this week agreed with an interviewer who said the 2024 ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4586284-kamala-harris-podcast-2024-last-democratic-election/
Biden seizes on student debt relief amid worries about young voters: President Biden is pushing forward with plans for “life-changing” student debt relief as he ...
trib.al/fjYhDHP
RFK Jr. running mate says Khanna’s call for her to step down is ‘anti-democratic’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4585211-rfk-jr-running-mate-khanna-call-step-down-anti-democratic/
GOP-led states say they could exclude Biden from 2024 ballots: Alabama and Ohio officials say they may not allow Biden on the 2024 ballot if the Democratic Party ...
businessinsider.com/gop-led-states-exclude-biden-2024-ballots-deadline-convention-nomination-2024-4
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra might leave the Biden administration after the general election to run for California governor in 2026 ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/09/biden-cabinet-secretary-california-governors-race-00151407
Recall effort targeting Republican leader in Wisconsin expected to fail: Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission is expected to reject petitions seeking to ...
apnews.com/article/wisconsin-assembly-recall-trump-vos-f5ca9f7ade6820d864c43e41bc8d17d2
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