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There Is No Such Thing as a Climate Haven: Climate change is everywhere. Moving to a new place because it seems less affected is a fool’s errand
scientificamerican.com/article/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-climate-haven/

Looting suspect preyed on NC arts district ravaged by Hurricane Helene, cops say: Man sentence to years in prison after pleading guilty to looting arts district ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article304264081.html

Image from the original article. Source: The great Mississippi tops list of most endangered rivers amid fears over Trump rollbacks
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/16/most-endangered-rivers-list-trump

Key Facts: Europe Faces Severe Climate Challenges Ahead
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- Severe weather in Europe in 2024 impacted 413,000 people and resulted in 335 fatalities due to storms and flooding.
- Financial losses from these events exceeded €18 billion, with Europe being the fastest-warming continent.
- Southeastern Europe recorded its longest heatwave, with extreme heat days reaching a record high.
- 2024 marked the warmest year for Europe, featuring the highest renewable energy generation and unprecedented glacier mass loss in Scandinavia.
"2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe. We observed the longest heatwave in south eastern Europe and record glacier mass loss in Scandinavia and Svalbard. But 2024 was also a year of marked climate contrasts between eastern and western Europe."— EU Copernicus Climate Change Service Director Carlo Buontempo discussing the climate changes in Europe.
Researchers identify US counties with worst drinking water violations: The U.S. counties with the most egregious water quality violations are concentrated in ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5249122-us-counties-drinking-water-violations-study/

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy urges Trump's FEMA to reverse cuts to storm protection program
nola.com/news/politics/bill-cassidy-seeks-to-stop-end-of-fema-of-grant-program/article_8e6beee9-3788-4135-8e0f-e9fd68c47e4f.html

"America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2025" highlight threats to 10 U.S. waterways. See the list.
cbsnews.com/news/americas-most-endangered-rivers-2025-us-list/

SF has the highest climate anxiety among U.S. counties: That's the topline from a new analysis of attitudes toward climate change nationwide.
axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/04/10/climate-change-anxiety-attitudes-sf

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk
apnews.com/article/doge-weather-cuts-tornado-dangerous-staff-warnings-aa7db3e0d0009d99c143742ab722c40a

40+ Groups: Trump Admin Push to Dismantle FEMA a 'Direct Threat' to Millions: "Now is the time for Congress to stand against unjustified attacks against FEMA ...
commondreams.org/news/trump-fema

Image from the original article. Source: ‘Potentially historic’ flooding threat looms after almost 100 tornadoes hit US: Rainfall near Memphis, Tennessee, is expected to exceed 12in over the next three ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/03/potentially-historic-flooding-threat-looms-almost-100-tornadoes-hit-us

Key Facts: Life-Threatening Weather Claims Lives Across the US
Apr 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Since Wednesday, at least 20 people have died in the US due to severe weather, including a 9-year-old boy in Kentucky and several others in Tennessee from a powerful tornado.
- Tornado watches were issued for Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, while Arkansas reported the first storm-related death, a 5-year-old child.
- Dangerous weather conditions persist, with flood alerts across much of the South and Midwest as rivers reach flood stage.
- Although the severe storm threat decreased on Sunday, an additional 3 to 6 inches of rain is expected in Tennessee and the Ohio River Valley.
Tonight is a fire chief's worst nightmare.— Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District Chief Terry Feth said in a statement on Friday.
Amid EU climate shift, cities face more floods, extreme heat: Europe saw its hottest year on record in 2024 — and the fallout was alarming ...
dw.com/en/amid-eu-climate-shift-cities-face-more-floods-extreme-heat/a-72241614

Flash floods at Yishun Ave 7, KPE and TPE amid heavy downpour, public told to avoid those areas
straitstimes.com/singapore/flash-flood-at-yishun-ave-7-amid-heavy-downpour-public-told-to-avoid-the-area

Severe weather with storms and flooding on the Adriatic: Weather warning for parts of Italy: flooding near Lignano, one person had to be rescued from a car ...
kleinezeitung.at/kaernten/alpeadria/19585043/unwetter-mit-sturm-und-ueberschwemmungen-an-der-adria

Floods in Tennessee: Our small (almost flooded) farm: Heavy rains caused a river to overflow its banks. The community of Bogota in the US state of Tennessee was ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/usa-hochwasser-in-tennessee-video-von-fast-ueberfluteter-farm-geht-viral-a-2a604ae8-2526-4460-bebb-660d729ddb6f

Canadian mayors push federal leaders for action on climate, not pipelines: Municipal politicians across Canada have written a letter to the five main federal ...
cbc.ca/news/politics/letter-mayors-federal-leaders-1.7507440

Death toll climbs to 16 following violent storms, 'severe' flooding in central-eastern US
wionews.com/world/death-toll-climbs-to-16-following-violent-storms-severe-flooding-in-central-eastern-us-8931833

Protest Is Happening Via US Postal Service—Here's What To Know: Anti-Trump protesters are planning to flood the USPS with letters opposing the president's ...
newsweek.com/project-mail-storm-post-office-protest-mail-instagram-2060054

Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds: Hotter seas supercharge storms and destroy critical ecosystems such as kelp forests and ...
theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/14/climate-crisis-has-tripled-length-of-deadly-ocean-heatwaves-study-finds

Rivers are flooding in central U.S. after days of rain. Water levels may still rise.
wapo.st/3E6zkuH

Image from the original article. Source: 'Heartbreaking' floods swamp Australia's cattle country: Whole herds of cattle have drowned in vast inland floods sweeping across the Australian outback ...
phys.org/news/2025-04-heartbreaking-swamp-australia-cattle-country.html

Key Facts: Devastating Floods in Queensland: Evacuations Underway
Mar 30 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
- Queensland residents report catastrophic flood damage as the federal government offers financial aid and cattle fodder.
- More than 100 homes in western Queensland have been flooded, with dozens of people airlifted to safety.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced $2.5 million in funding for cattle feed, with possible assistance from the ADF.
- Numerous flood warnings are in effect, particularly in Jundah, where the community faces power outages and evacuations.
"The losses have been horrific."— Geoff Lloyd, a beef producer who was airlifted from his property.
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers: The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/national-weather-service-no-longer-translating-products-non-english-rcna200126

Image from the original article. Source: RFK Jr. to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water: U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he plans to tell the Centers for Disease ...
apnews.com/article/fluoride-cdc-epa-6f4dbc64b5dc511f712a82cd2d252d76

Key Facts: Kennedy Seeks CDC to Halt Fluoride Recommendations
Apr 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to request that the CDC stop endorsing water fluoridation.
- The EPA is reviewing new scientific data regarding potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water.
- Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, requiring systems to cease fluoridation by May 7.
- Kennedy has labeled fluoride a dangerous neurotoxin and aims to work with the EPA to amend existing guidelines.
"This seems to be less about fluoride and more about power."— Lorna Koci, chairperson of the Utah Oral Health Coalition, commented on the political motivations behind the fluoride ban in Utah.
US prepares for deadly floods with many National Weather Service offices understaffed
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/04/emergency-declaration-kentucky-flooding-weather

Europeans told to gather supplies for 72 hours amid 'direct' war threat: With war on their doorstep, Europeans have been warned to prepare survival kits with ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/europeans-told-to-pack-survival-kits-for-72-hours/105176232

Columbus leaders committed to keeping fluoride in water despite efforts to remove it
dispatch.com/story/news/politics/government/2025/04/15/columbus-leaders-support-fluoride-in-our-water-as-rfk-takes-aim/83081563007/

Heavy Flooding Kills 33 in Kinshasa; U.S. and DRC Reportedly on Cusp of Minerals-for-Security Deal
democracynow.org/2025/4/7/headlines/heavy_flooding_kills_33_in_kinshasa_us_and_drc_reportedly_on_cusp_of_minerals_for_security_deal

See how a homemade levee saved this home from a massive flood: A family in western Tennessee built levees around their home -- and managed to keep floodwaters ...
wapo.st/4ifHEGx

RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rfk-jr-says-plans-tell-cdc-stop-recommending-fluoride-drinking-water-rcna200127

Tired of paying $5 for water at events? This bill would make it free.: A proposal at the Capitol would require venues to give attendees free access to potable ...
startribune.com/bill-proposes-free-water-concert-events/601331426

Crews recover body of 9-year-old boy swept away by flood waters in Frankfort, police say
lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/crews-recover-body-of-9-year-old-boy-swept-away-by-flood-waters-in-frankfort-police-say

US storms, 'severe' flooding death toll climbs to 16: Violent storms battering the central-eastern United States have killed at least 16 people, officials said ...
phys.org/news/2025-04-storms-severe-death-toll-climbs.html

'The gates of hell are open night and day': Malnutrition, illness and lack of drinking water plague Gaza
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/palestinians/2025-04-09/ty-article-magazine/.premium/the-gates-of-hell-are-open-malnutrition-illness-and-lack-of-drinking-water-plague-gaza/00000196-19d4-d710-a1bf-bbff20b20000

Ten water meters ripped out in Huntly - 'It's baffling' : Around 10 water meters were vandalised overnight on Friday, evidence suggests that the water meter lids ...
1news.co.nz/2025/04/08/ten-water-meters-ripped-out-in-huntly-its-baffling/

Drought in Lower Saxony endangers crops, forests, and drinking water: Never since weather records began has there been so little rain in March as in 2025: The ...
paz-online.de/der-norden/duerre-in-niedersachsen-gefaehrdet-ernten-waelder-und-trinkwasser-WZG5PHYUMFHCBAM33WL5GY2LRY.html


Dubai: Dh1.4 billion stormwater drainage project to reduce flood risk in 9 areas: More than 36km of new drainage lines will be constructed, linking to the main ...
khaleejtimes.com/business/infrastructure/dubai-municipality-stormwater-drainage-contracts-tasreef-project

At least 16 dead as tornadoes and flooding lash America from Texas to Ohio
independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/texas-flooding-tornadoes-midwest-storms-b2728201.html

More torrential rain, flash flooding expected in waterlogged South and Midwest: Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding has come for parts of the ...
apnews.com/article/south-midwest-flash-flooding-rain-tornadoes-db92213177e3b36016e0b56044e6570d

Early Easter present worth $70 million up for grabs in Oz Lotto draw: A single entry from Queensland claimed the entire $70 million Oz Lotto jackpot but it was ...
9news.com.au/national/oz-lotto-prize-of-70-million-dollars-to-give-winner-a-great-easter-present/477ff0d2-ca93-4215-a0fe-a7d212f32b6c

Largest First Nation reserve in Canada files lawsuit over unsafe drinking water: 70 per cent of Six Nations of the Grand River residents rely on a patchwork of ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-largest-first-nation-reserve-in-canada-files-lawsuit-over-unsafe/


Inspections of affected barrels will take time as flood cleanup progresses at Kentucky distillery
apnews.com/article/buffalo-trace-distillery-kentucky-flood-4047c42977b253187014efbaba5cf34f

Image from the original article. Source: Millions Across U.S. at Risk for Significant Tornadoes and ‘Generational’ Flooding
nytimes.com/2025/04/02/weather/severe-storms-midwest-tornado-flooding-rain.html

Key Facts: Storms Inflict Severe Damage Across South and Midwest
Apr 04 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Tornadoes and violent winds caused significant destruction across several states, resulting in at least seven fatalities.
- Tennessee faced extensive cleanup efforts while water rescues were ongoing in Nashville due to flooding.
- Heavy rainfall is expected through Saturday, with the risk of life-threatening flash floods in many areas.
- FEMA is preparing to distribute aid as residents in Kentucky brace for historic rainfall.
"Thank God we came out without a scratch."— Willie Barnes, who had only enough time to get in a bathroom with his wife before the storm wrecked his home.
Flash floods hit parts of Singapore after afternoon downpour: PUB: SINGAPORE: Heavy rain fell across the island on Sunday afternoon (Apr 13) ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pub-flash-flood-apr-13-yishun-punggol-5062926

US Health Department will make new fluoride recommendation: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be reconvening an independent panel of health ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/rfk-jr-says-plans-tell-cdc-stop-recommending-fluoride-drinking-water-ap-reports-2025-04-07/

‘A pandemic-level shock to the system’: RFK Jr’s old environmental group weighs EPA cuts
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/31/epa-cuts-environment-rivers-water-trump

Six Nations of the Grand River taking legal action over drinking water supply: Six Nations of the Grand River is taking the Government of Canada to court over ...
ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/six-nations-of-the-grand-river-taking-legal-action-over-drinking-water-supply/

Another day of strong to severe storms and flooding for your Saturday: Our unsettled pattern will continue to bring severe storms that could produce tornadoes ...
newschannel5.com/weather/another-day-of-strong-to-severe-storms-and-flooding-for-your-saturday

At the Supreme Court, the Trump Agenda Is Always an ‘Emergency’: As legal challenges to the Trump administration mount, the justices are facing a key test — a ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/10/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-emergency.html

Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US: High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts.
bbc.com/news/articles/c2ewg7mmzjjo

Photos show Kentucky's capital Frankfort submerged in water after record flooding
cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-flooding-photos-show-capital-frankfort-submerged-water/

A boy walking to a school bus was swept away by floodwater and died – more than an hour after other bus routes were canceled
cnn.com/2025/04/05/us/gabriel-andrews-frankfort-kentucky-death/

Image from the original article. Source: Myanmar quake survivors need food, water and shelter urgently: Aid groups: The civil war in Myanmar, under junta rule since 2021, has complicated efforts to ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/survivors-of-myanmar-quake-left-without-food-water-and-shelter-aid-groups-say

Key Facts: Urgent Aid Needed for Myanmar Earthquake Survivors
Apr 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The UN calls for an urgent increase in aid for earthquake survivors in Myanmar, with death tolls potentially exceeding 3,000.
- Critical needs include water, food, shelter, and medical supplies, while ongoing conflict complicates relief efforts.
- The military ruler noted a slim chance for survivors, as a rebel alliance declared a unilateral ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian access.
- In Thailand, the death toll has risen to 21, and rescue operations continue at the site of a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok.
"You cannot ask for aid with one hand and bomb with the other."— Joe Freeman, Amnesty's Myanmar researcher, in reference to military actions in Myanmar during the humanitarian crisis.
Graziers speak of flood devastation in outback Queensland : Ferocious floodwaters in outback Queensland have not only taken homes, but entire livelihoods.
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-01/graziers-flood-devastation-outback-qld/105118500

HHS will review guidance on the addition of fluoride to drinking water: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed the addition of fluoride — a common ...
npr.org/2025/04/10/g-s1-59452/hhs-rfk-fluoride-drinking-water-epa

WRIC's John Bernier retiring after 41 years on TV in Richmond: The local ABC affiliate's chief meteorologist made his Richmond debut in 1984.
richmond.com/news/local/business/article_6f562020-d155-4898-b1f6-ffb385661f5c.html

Singapore Red Cross sends additional humanitarian aid worth S$550,000 to Myanmar earthquake survivors
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/myanmar-earthquake-singapore-red-cross-sends-additional-humanitarian-aid-worth-s550000-survivors-5056646

Severe Weather Hits Greece: Massive Rainfall Floods Mykonos And Paros - When Will It Strike Attica?
greekcitytimes.com/2025/04/01/greece-floods-mykonos-paros/

Image from the original article. Source: Sen. Booker fasted, stopped hydrating before 25-hour floor speech: New Jersey senator Cory Booker broke a nearly 70-year-old record Tuesday after making a ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/02/cory-booker-senate-speech-preparation-fasting-hydrating-record/

Key Facts: Booker Sets Record with 25-Hour Speech Against Trump
Apr 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Senator Cory Booker delivered a historic 25-hour speech opposing Donald Trump's policies, breaking the Senate record.
- He addressed the increasing influence of billionaires and threats to democracy, reading poignant letters from concerned citizens.
- Booker called for action against injustice and urged Americans not to remain silent in the face of adversity.
- His impassioned address received standing ovations from Democrats, signaling a pivotal moment in the party's political stance.
This is a moral moment. It’s not left or right. It’s right or wrong.— Senator Cory Booker, as he concluded his lengthy speech in the Senate.
In 15 Years, 80,000 Homes in the New York Area May Be Lost to Flooding: The metro region’s housing shortage is acute. But by 2040, dozens of neighborhoods and ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/07/nyregion/climate-change-housing-crisis-new-york-city.html

Rinke on the consequences of low water: | "If the summer remains dry, systems will reach their limits"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Bleibt-Sommer-trocken-kommen-Systeme-an-ihre-Grenze-article25694284.html

Scientists Just Turned Stale Bread Into Cutting-Edge Technology: New research from the University of Pittsburgh and Saint Vincent College reveals that stale ...
foodandwine.com/stale-bread-fresh-water-study-11712129

Merz wants new mandatory insurance for homeowners: This is what it will cost: The potential coalition partners are continuing talks but have already reached some ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/merz-will-neue-pflichtversicherung-fuer-hausbesitzer-das-wird-sie-kosten-zr-93668451.html

‘War without limits’: Aid agencies sound the alarm as Israel’s Gaza blockade enters a second month
cnn.com/2025/04/07/middleeast/israel-gaza-blockade-aid-agencies-intl/

Kennedy Calls for States to Ban Fluoridated Drinking Water: The health secretary’s announcement came on the first day of a tour through the Southwest to showcase ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/07/health/rfk-jr-maha-tour.html

Kentucky flooding evacuees hoping to return home watch for surging rivers to recede
cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-flooding-evacuees-hoping-to-return-home-watch-surging-rivers-to-recede/

Singapore Red Cross commits another $550,000 worth of supplies for Myanmar quake aid
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-red-cross-commits-another-550000-worth-of-supplies-for-myanmar-quake-aid

Cars carried away as flash flooding hits Greek island: Heavy rain on the Greek island of Paros saw cars and debris swept through the streets.
bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cx275xnen7no

What month is it? Temperatures plunge to winter-like chill in East while big heat looms for West
cnn.com/2025/04/07/weather/cold-snap-east-heat-west/

Saudi Arabia: Alert issued for heavy rain, thunderstorms until Monday : The Civil Defense has urged the public to remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/saudi-arabia-heavy-rain-thunderstorm

Heavy floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa leave dozens dead, destroy homes: The capital struggles as the Ndjili River overflows, leaving drivers stranded ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/6/heavy-floods-in-dr-congos-kinshasa-leave-dozens-dead-destroy-homes

Image from the original article. Source: Rising rivers, flash floods hit waterlogged communities still recovering from tornadoes
pbs.org/newshour/nation/rising-rivers-and-flash-floods-threaten-waterlogged-central-u-s-communities

Key Facts: Flooding Crisis Strikes Communities Recovering from Tornadoes
Apr 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- Heavy rainfall and flash flooding are impacting the South and Midwest, worsening the aftermath of recent tornadoes.
- The National Weather Service warned of rising rivers potentially reaching major flood stages, threatening critical infrastructure.
- At least nine people have died due to weather-related incidents, including two fatalities from flooding in Kentucky.
- Mandatory evacuations were issued in parts of Kentucky, and Arkansas officials advised against unnecessary travel due to severe flooding.
"We expect this to be one of the top 10 flooding events in Louisville history."— Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg regarding the anticipated flooding events.
How climate change is impacting golf in Florida: For Florida, the state with the most golf courses in the United States, rising summer temperatures are forcing ...
yahoo.com/news/how-climate-change-is-impacting-golf-in-florida-191921703.html

City of Clearwater votes to keep fluoride in water: The decision comes after a push from locals in opposition.
tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2025/04/04/city-clearwater-votes-keep-fluoride-water/

Central U.S. braces for tornadoes and flash flooding as powerful storm approaches
npr.org/2025/04/02/nx-s1-5349304/storms-tornadoes-flooding-midwest-south

Communities Brace for Flooding as Storm Moves Across Central U.S.: The storm has already wreaked havoc across the South and the Midwest, killing at least eight ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/05/us/severe-storm-flood-central-us.html

Violent storms sweep through central US and prompt evacuations in flooded Kentucky
cnn.com/2025/04/06/weather/south-midwest-storm-peak-flooding-hnk/

‘Getting Heavier’: Climate Change Primes Storms to Drop More Rain: With rising temperatures, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, meaning precipitation has a ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/08/climate/rain-floods-climate-change.html

Scenes From States Devastated by a Powerful Storm System: The severe weather stretched from Texas to Ohio, causing tornadoes and flooding across the central ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/03/us/storm-tornado-damage-photos-midwest-south.html

RFK Jr. says Utah ‘has emerged as the leader’ for banning fluoride, embracing ‘MAHA’ agenda
sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/04/07/rfk-jr-very-proud-utah-leading/

Tornado and dangerous flooding risk continues Thursday in Mid-South: A destructive weather event will continue for millions of people across the Mid-South on ...
wapo.st/4iTxJHy

Storms blast across the South and Midwest amid increasing death toll: A weekend of heavy rainfall and deadly flash flooding continues for parts of the South and ...
nbcnews.com/weather/floods/storms-blast-south-midwest-rcna199900

DWD report: Climate change has "serious consequences" for Germany: Heat waves, more floods, and droughts in Germany: What was once considered extreme is now ...
tagesschau.de/wissen/klima/klimawandel-folgen-deutschland-100.html

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