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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections claiming 3500 lives each day: According to WHO's 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to ...
who.int/news/item/09-04-2024-who-sounds-alarm-on-viral-hepatitis-infections-claiming-3500-lives-each-day
Quick Glance: Hepatitis B Prevention and Treatment
- Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, which can be acute or chronic. It can lead to fatal outcomes like cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- The infection spreads through infected body fluids like blood, saliva, vaginal fluids, and semen, as well as from mother to child. A safe and effective vaccine provides nearly 100% protection against the virus.
- Transmission commonly occurs from mother to child or through contact with infected blood. Symptoms range from jaundice to abdominal pain and vomiting. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- Treatment for hepatitis B includes medications for chronic cases and vaccination for prevention. The World Health Organization advocates for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment measures to halt the spread of the disease and achieve elimination by 2030.
Ikea is planning more stores in city centers - possibly in Galeria Karstadt spaces
rnd.de/wirtschaft/ikea-plant-mehr-laeden-in-innenstaedten-womoeglich-auf-galeria-karstadt-flaechen-BJCADO53L5NO3GH35WLHGJ5MMQ.html
Local and long-distance transport is experiencing a "real boom": Deutsche Bahn's passenger numbers had almost halved during the coronavirus pandemic. However ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/bahn-verkehrsrekord-100.html
Turnover of medical practices in 2022: Turnover of medical practices remains at previous year's level - figures published for 2022
arzt-wirtschaft.de/news/umsaetze-der-arztpraxen-in-2022
Corona: SPD proposes what a commission for dealing with the pandemic should look like
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251020274/Corona-SPD-schlaegt-vor-wie-Kommission-zur-Pandemie-Aufarbeitung-aussehen-soll.html
More in new survey prefer hybrid to remote work: Story at a glance Workers in 2024 say they prefer hybrid work to remote work, reversing a trend seen in the ...
thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/arts-culture/4582705-more-in-new-survey-prefer-hybrid-to-remote-work/
Lawsuit for damages: Astrazeneca must provide all coronavirus vaccination data: After the coronavirus vaccination, a 33-year-old woman suffers a thrombosis ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Astrazeneca-muss-alle-Corona-Impfdaten-vorlegen-article24858639.html
Quick Glance: Lawsuit after severe illness from Corona vaccination against Astrazeneca
- A woman from Upper Franconia achieves partial success against Astrazeneca in the lawsuit over serious health consequences after a Corona vaccination.
- Astrazeneca must provide comprehensive information on side effects of its vaccine.
- Plaintiff demands compensation and damages after severe illness from vaccination.
- Further lawsuits against Corona vaccine manufacturers may follow, while the woman's lawsuit continues.
Care slowly improving: Lauterbach: "The long Covid problem remains unsolved": A year ago, Karl Lauterbach declared the pandemic officially over ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Lauterbach-Das-Problem-Long-Covid-ist-ungeloest-article24877843.html
Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...
apnews.com/article/olympics-paris-covid-fans-dc5fbab9eb8e4c71ad18abb16737a5c4
The wallet-busting era of car ownership: Driving is more expensive than it's been in decades.
axios.com/2024/04/13/car-prices-insurance-repairs
Why child care costs are soaring: Wages in the industry have risen fast in the last few years — but they're still pretty low.
axios.com/2024/04/16/child-care-costs
DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15: He is leader of the PAP’s 4G team and will be Singapore's fourth prime minister.
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-to-take-over-from-pm-lee-on-may-15
Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
China's GDP grew 5.3% in Q1, beating expectations : China’s economy beat expectations in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and an increase in ...
apnews.com/article/china-gdp-economy-first-quarter-a0743b0982996194c07713c5c701918f
Darmstadt pulmonologist Cihan Çelik receives Federal Cross of Merit in Wiesbaden: The pulmonologist at the Darmstadt Clinic will be awarded the Federal Cross of ...
echo-online.de/lokales/darmstadt/cihan-celik-der-mann-der-corona-erklaerte-3480388
Value added tax: The tax increase is giving restaurants a hard time: Since the beginning of the year, 19% VAT has once again been charged on food in restaurants ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/erstmal-die-fakten-mehrwertsteuer-erhoehung-so-laeuft-es-in-der-gastronomie/29739794.html
Moderna pauses Kenya plant plans as COVID vaccine demand wanes: Moderna said on Thursday it had paused its plans to build a vaccine manufacturing facility in ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/moderna-puts-kenya-plant-plans-hold-covid-vaccine-demand-slumps-2024-04-11/
White House, Senate Democrats unveil bill to battle pandemic aid fraud: The measure, which delivers on an earlier request from President Biden ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/09/covid-aid-fraud-congress/
Flu epidemic over: How the cold season has gone: After 15 weeks, the flu epidemic has come to an end and the RSV wave is also over. Nevertheless ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/grippe-erkaeltung-daten-100.html
One-fourth of people dropped from Medicaid still aren't insured, survey shows: A new survey shows that almost a quarter of people who have been dropped from ...
apnews.com/article/medicaid-unwinding-health-insurance-covid-b00dfbc7b7997e46c045f3136a561d49
Harvard will require test scores for admission again: Applicants to Harvard College will need to report their SAT or ACT scores again, reversing a pandemic-era ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/11/harvard-reinstates-sat-act-admissions-requirement/
How immigration is helping the economy defy expectations: Policymakers are increasingly pointing to an immigration influx and a bolstered U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/4581122-how-immigration-is-helping-the-economy-defy-expectations/
Dealing with the pandemic: lessons for Germany from the coronavirus era: One year after the last corona measures expired, the debate about coming to terms with ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus251009832/Pandemie-Aufarbeitung-Die-Lehren-fuer-Deutschland-aus-der-Corona-Zeit.html
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Faeser publishes crime statistics: More violence, youth crime and immigration crime
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100381412/faeser-veroeffentlicht-kriminalstatistik-mehr-gewalt-jugend-und-auslaenderkriminalitaet.html
Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition: Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
ft.com/content/9feb754c-d1c1-4b3b-8e4a-c09c240d1179
Crime statistics: Significantly more crimes recorded: Interior Minister Faeser and BKA President Münch presented the crime statistics for 2023. In particular ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/kriminalstatistik-2023-hoechster-stand-der-kriminalitaet-seit-2016-19640968.html
Quick Glance: Crime Statistics in Germany: Reliability and Interpretations
- The 'Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik' (PKS) has been published since 1953 with varying reliability of data.
- PKS provides data on processed crimes, but not on legal outcomes.
- PKS can only capture reported cases, not all crimes - dark field remains unaccounted for.
- Foreigner crime: term used as fear-mongering, no clear correlation between origin and criminality.
There were strange decisions: Berlin's ex-mayor advocates corona amnesty: You are always wiser in hindsight. Political decision-makers admit that not all ...
n-tv.de/politik/Berlins-Ex-Buergermeister-plaediert-fuer-Corona-Amnestie-article24856716.html
Inflation report March 2024: Consumer prices accelerated in March to 3.5%: Inflation remained elevated once again in March, adding another round of price ...
nbcnews.com/business/economy/inflation-report-march-2024-percentage-how-high-interest-rate-cuts-rcna146991
Corona reappraisal now! The pandemic policy was wrong: If we want to overcome the social divide, the pandemic must have consequences. A guest article.
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/aufarbeitung-jetzt-die-corona-politik-war-falsch-li.2204780
Drastic increase in heart problems and stroke symptoms in Berlin: Is the vaccination to blame?
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/ist-die-impfung-schuld-drastischer-anstieg-von-herzproblemen-und-schlaganfall-symptomen-in-berlin-li.2204251
A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up: On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.
nyti.ms/3Q2xnlA
How Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback: The cruise industry has made a comeback, and Royal Caribbean is leading the charge.
cnbc.com/2024/04/15/royal-caribbean-is-leading-the-charge-in-the-cruise-industry-comeback.html
Corona reappraisal: Commission of Inquiry, Committee of Inquiry not enough: The Corona reappraisal can be politically instrumentalized and deepen social rifts ...
berliner-zeitung.de/open-source/corona-aufarbeitung-eine-enquete-kommission-reicht-nicht-li.2203197
Owners of Colorado funeral home where 190 bodies were found charged with Covid fraud
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/colorado-funeral-home-owners-charged-covid-fraud
Caleb Grant is the pro on the go: As it fades from daily consciousness, the global pandemic will be remembered for breaking some businesses, while making others ...
royalgazette.com/local-business/business/article/20240415/caleb-grant-is-the-pro-on-the-go/
These states have the highest property taxes. Where does yours fit in? See map.: Property taxes nationwide have increased since before the pandemic ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/13/highest-property-taxes-america-map/73296122007/
Airlines struggle with lack of planes as summer travel set to hit record levels: The global airline industry is facing a summer squeeze, with travel demand ...
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SPD politician proposes amnesty for violations of corona rules: Berlin - A year after the end of the last protective requirements in the Corona crisis ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150465/SPD-Politiker-schlaegt-Amnestie-fuer-Verstoesse-gegen-Coronaregeln-vor
Paris Olympics on track to hit NBC ad sales record after pandemic: As the July opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics draws closer, U.S ...
reut.rs/3VPPmPR
How long can Elon Musk run Tesla and so many other companies?: Elon Musk does lots of things and Wall Street has said that's fine. Is that going to continue as ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-ceo-tesla-spacex-twitter-too-many-companies-2024-4
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
Pay was starting to outpace US inflation. Can it keep up?: Stubborn inflation is not only upsetting investors who await interest rate cuts ...
csmonitor.com/Business/2024/0416/worker-pay-wages-inflation-economy
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
How politicians ignored scientists in the Corona crisis: Many eyes are focused on certain RKI documents. The problem lies much deeper. This is shown by the way ...
berliner-zeitung.de/gesundheit-oekologie/wie-die-politik-in-der-corona-krise-wissenschaftler-ignorierte-li.2202280
What’s next for behavioural economics?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the pandemic was the nascent field’s biggest test yet ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/11/whats-next-for-behavioural-economics
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McDonald’s is bringing back a discontinued favorite: Several of McDonald’s breakfast menu items were cut during the pandemic.
kansascity.com/news/business/article287632100.html
MLB Valuations 2024: The average Major League Baseball team is now worth $2.4 billion, 4% more than a year ago. With the exception of 2021— when the Covid-19 ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'wins legal battle against Juventus as court rules for Italian giants to pay...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13320583/Juventus-ordered-pay-Cristiano-Ronaldo-8-3MILLION-losing-arbitration-case-against-former-player-unpaid-wages-Covid-19-pandemic.html
Consortium buys travel provider FTI for one euro: The fear for the tour operator FTI is over. A consortium led by the US financial investor Certares is taking ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/konsortium-kauft-reiseanbieter-fti-fuer-einen-euro-19657199.html
The IMF warns about the risk of higher public spending in the ‘Great Election Year’
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-04-17/the-imf-warns-about-the-risk-of-higher-public-spending-in-the-great-election-year.html
Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Popular national restaurant chain explores Chapter 11 bankruptcy
sacbee.com/news/business/article287758255.html
Hiltzik: The debate over student debt relief reemerges: Republicans criticizing Biden's student debt relief plan took millions of dollars in pandemic relief ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-16/column-are-republicans-who-got-pandemic-debt-relief-hypocrites-for-complaining-about-student-debt-relief-yes
Truist (TFC) Calls Investment Banking Staff Back to Office Five Days a Week: Truist Financial Corp. told its investment-banking staff that they must now be in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/truist-calls-investment-banking-staff-to-office-five-days-a-week
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The Best Week to List Your Home for Sale Is... Right Now: A mix of factors, including higher prices and faster sale times, make mid-April one of the best times ...
money.com/best-week-to-sell-a-house-april/
Quick Glance: Homeowners Face Prolonged High Mortgage Rates Amid Market Challenges
- Currently, mortgage rates can be above 4 percent. An anticipated rate decrease is now expected by the end of next year.
- Observers noted a trend of homeowners transitioning to fixed mortgage rates due to a high interest rate environment.
- Real estate agents highlighted challenges in finding tenants with an oversupply of apartments in the market.
- Analysts suggested that homeowners may need to endure longer periods of high mortgage rates before seeing significant declines.
Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make a record. The result is 'Glorious,' out in May
apnews.com/article/kate-hudson-first-album-glorious-14dbf326317a9dba3970fea1acbe03c5
Las Vegas Sands’ (LVS) Sales, Earnings Beat on Macau Recovery, Singapore Gains: Las Vegas Sands Corp. reported first-quarter sales and profit that exceeded ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/sands-sales-earnings-beat-on-macau-recovery-singapore-gains
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Corona consequences: Study: Most Long Covid patients are symptom-free after two years
kleinezeitung.at/lebensart/gesundheit/18372217/studie-die-meisten-long-covid-patienten-sind-nach-zwei-jahren
Who wields the power in the world’s supply chains?: Inventories offer a clue
economist.com/business/2024/04/11/who-wields-the-power-in-the-worlds-supply-chains
These Are Best Cities in the World for Remote Workers, According to a New Ranking
entrepreneur.com/business-news/these-are-the-best-cities-in-the-world-for-remote-workers/472806
The 5 states with the highest inflation and the 5 with the lowest. See where yours ranks
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/09/states-highest-lowest-inflation/73184932007/
Apple iPhone sales had their biggest decline since the pandemic: Samsung has now topped Apple as the world's top smartphone seller
qz.com/apple-iphone-smartphone-sales-slump-covid-samsung-1851410066
Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties
California franchisee warns fast food 'has become a luxury': The California franchisee warned that customers have to "think twice" about whether they can afford ...
businessinsider.com/fast-food-has-become-a-luxury-restaurant-prices-california-wage-2024-4
DLRG trains significantly more little swimmers: The next swimming season is just around the corner: good for anyone who can swim. In the coronavirus years ...
paz-online.de/der-norden/dlrg-bildet-deutlich-mehr-kleine-schwimmer-aus-S4MEC4J55K2YV7NCCWPS6SIBZE.html
These Are the Busiest Airports in the World, According to a New Ranking: The Airports Council International released its preliminary rankings for the busiest ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/what-is-the-busiest-airport-in-the-world-rankings-revealed/472730
Quick Glance: SFO vs. Oakland Airport: The Trademark Battle
- In a trademark battle between SFO and Oakland airport, experts speculate on the potential legal outcomes.
- Experts believe that both arguments regarding the proposed name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" hold merit.
- The dispute may be resolved through a compromise name, similar to other intercity conflicts.
- Experts highlight potential confusion from the Oakland airport's name change, as well as the geographical justification of including "San Francisco Bay" in the new name.
$53 million PPP fraud case is latest of many Texas investigations: A $53 million fraud scheme is the latest in a slew of cases federal prosecutors in Texas are ...
dallasnews.com/business/2023/07/07/53-million-ppp-fraud-case-is-latest-in-series-of-investigations-by-texas-prosecutors/
Critical moment: Turning disagreement into a pandemic agreement - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/16/critical-moment-turning-disagreement-into-a-pandemic-agreement.html
UK lags G7 as labour market 'inactivity' hits eight-year high: Four years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Britain remains beset by a persistent rise ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-lags-g7-labour-market-inactivity-hits-eight-year-high-2024-04-17/
City tours are in greater demand again after the pandemic: Olten has five new tour guides - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/tourismus-stadtfuehrungen-sind-nach-der-pandemie-wieder-gefragter-olten-hat-fuenf-neue-tourguides/
Pandemic agreement: WHO is not a dictatorship: In connection with the World Health Organization's (WHO) discussions about a pandemic agreement ...
nzz.ch/meinung/kopie-von-die-who-will-kein-pandemiediktat-ld.1825059
Another popular beer, brewery brand files Chapter 11 bankruptcy: It has been a dark period for breweries with countless brands going out of business.
kansascity.com/news/business/article287727930.html
The 16 Messages That Led to Love: Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/17/magazine/first-messsages-love.html
Billionaire and Virgin Group founder, Richard Branson’s wealth has tumbled by more than half since 2021 to $3bn as SPAC problems gave him ‘a big jolt from the ...
fortune.com/europe/2024/04/09/billionaire-virgin-group-british-richard-branson-wealth-tumbled-half-since-2021-to-3bn-spac-problems-covid-nationwide-natwest/
South Thuringia - The mood in the trades is bad again: Corona has hit the South Thuringian craft industry hard. Then things went up again ...
insuedthueringen.de/inhalt.suedthueringen-im-handwerk-ist-die-stimmung-wieder-schlecht.ae8ab9e8-9fbf-407e-9d1b-0811dcaf3d19.html
Homebuying season: What recent data suggests for 2024: This analysis of six years of housing market data tells the story of disruption, recovery and what we can ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/homebuying-season-what-recent-data-suggests-for-2024/
Millennials without a midlife crisis: Crises and techno instead of Porsche: Millennials have experienced so many crises in their adult lives that they usually ...
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Bay Area film fests are in trouble. How can they be saved?: With donations, memberships and attendance down since the pandemic, Bay Area arts organizations are ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/movies-tv/article/bay-area-film-festivals-19383391.php
Fascism settlement: Final defeat for ex-employee of concentration camp memorial site
sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/dachau/kz-gedenkstaette-dachau-mitarbeiterin-faschismus-gekuendigt-gericht-referentin-1.6541552
Quick Glance: Final Defeat for Former Employee of KZ Memorial Site
- The Federal Labor Court confirms that an ex-employee who compared COVID measures to fascism cannot work at a concentration camp memorial site.
- The woman lost multiple court cases after making a fascism comparison at an anti-vaccine demonstration.
- The foundation emphasizes the importance of constitutional loyalty and historical accuracy in memorial site work.
- Concentration camp memorial sites serve to remember victims and educate future generations about historical events.
More than 1000 members: The Barßel sports fishing club is celebrating its 100th anniversary
ga-online.de/artikel/1462858/Der-Sportfischereiverein-Barssel-feiert-sein-100-jaehriges-Bestehen
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Ethics questions brewing with sale of Seattle council member's beer business: A deal between one of the state’s largest hospitality groups and a major brewery ...
seattletimes.com/business/seattle-hospitality-giant-buys-into-city-councilmembers-fremont-brewing/
Cruise demand leaves pandemic in rearview with record passengers, more construction on tap
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/cruise-demand-leaves-pandemic-in-rearview-with-record-passengers-more-construction-on-tap/
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