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Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap: Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American pope, wore a White Sox baseball cap ...
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Pope Leo XIV Adopts Sporty Papal StyleThe first American pope wore a White Sox cap during his weekly audience, blending casual sportswear with traditional papal robes.
- Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, broke papal dress conventions by wearing a White Sox baseball cap at the Vatican.
- He greeted newlywed couples during the Wednesday audience, combining casual sportswear with his white cassocks.
- His brother confirmed his allegiance to the White Sox, and footage shows his attendance at their 2005 World Series victory.
- The pope’s relaxed style may signal a shift in papal fashion, highlighted by a new mural in Rome.
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz pulling artificial dyes from its US products in 2027: Chicago’s Kraft Heinz will be pulling artificial dyes from its U.S ...
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Kraft Heinz to Eliminate Artificial Colors by 2027Kraft Heinz will remove synthetic dyes from 10% of its U.S. products and halt new dye-containing items immediately.
- Kraft Heinz announced plans to remove artificial dyes from its U.S. products by the end of 2027.
- The company will cease production of new products containing synthetic dyes effective immediately.
- Currently, about 10% of its portfolio, mainly beverages and desserts, includes artificial colors.
- This action aligns with U.S. health agencies' efforts to replace synthetic dyes with natural alternatives.
The vast majority of our products use natural or no colors, and we've been on a journey to reduce our use of FD&C (Food, Drug & Cosmetic) colors across the remainder of our portfolio.— Pedro Navio, North America president at Kraft Heinz in the company's statement.
Is NASCAR moving its street race from Chicago to sunny San Diego next year?
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After reports that Chicago is ‘next’ in Trump’s militarized crackdown, mayor warns president to respect Constitution
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Pope Leo, from Chicago, makes his first US pitch at White Sox Park: Pope Leo, a native of Chicago's south side and a long-time fan of his beloved but beleaguered ...
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Trump sending ICE tactical teams to Chicago, city officials confirm: City officials confirmed reports that President Trump is sending ICE tactical teams to ...
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Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus-year hiatus: Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more ...
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Sammy Sosa’s Heartfelt Return to Wrigley FieldThe ex-Cubs star received a standing ovation after 20+ years and will join the team Hall of Fame in 2025.
- Sammy Sosa made his first appearance at Wrigley Field in over 20 years to an enthusiastic fan reception.
- Fans cheered and stood during a game against the Seattle Mariners, honoring their former franchise icon.
- Sosa is set to be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame later in 2025 and recently served as a spring training instructor.
- He issued a public apology for past mistakes believed to involve performance-enhancing drugs, emphasizing he never broke any laws.
There were times I did whatever I could to recover from injuries in an effort to keep my strength up to perform over 162 games.— Sammy Sosa in an open letter where he apologized for some of the mistakes he made in the past.
Chicago's 'No Kings' protest expected to draw big crowds: "No Kings" organizers scheduled the protests in direct response to President Donald Trump ...
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Trump says must expand efforts to deport people illegally in US: President Donald Trump on Sunday said efforts to deport people who are illegally in the United ...
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President Donald Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, including Chicago
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Trump Orders Mass Deportations in Key Democratic CitiesDaily ICE arrests target 3,000 individuals in cities like Chicago amid protests and industry concerns through 2025.
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- President Trump instructed ICE to focus deportation efforts on Democratic-run major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.
- Arrest targets have increased from 650 to at least 3,000 per day to establish the largest mass deportation program in history.
- Enforcement pauses were implemented in agriculture, restaurant, and hotel sectors due to concerns about workforce impacts.
- Nationwide protests against immigration policies resulted in police using tear gas despite mostly peaceful demonstrations.
If we didn’t have the National Guard on call and ready, they would rip Los Angeles apart.— President Donald Trump commented on the protests in Los Angeles and the role of the National Guard as he was departing for the G7 summit.
Second man charged in connection with killing of Chicago officer: A second man was charged Saturday morning in connection with the fatal shooting of Chicago ...
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Pope Leo XIV delivers message of hope on video played at Chicago's Rate Field celebration
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Pope Leo’s First Address in ChicagoOver 30,000 attendees gathered at Rate Field in June 2025 to hear Pope Leo’s message to youth via video.
- Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, was elected Catholic Church leader in May, sparking excitement in his hometown.
- A celebration including music, prayer, and the pope’s recorded message took place at the White Sox’s Rate Field on Saturday.
- The nearly eight-minute video focused on young people’s struggles with isolation, anxiety, and loneliness during the pandemic.
- Tickets for the event sold out rapidly, with some reselling for more than $1,200 on secondary markets.
I’d like to take this opportunity to invite each one of you to look into your own hearts, to recognize that God is present, and that perhaps in many different ways, God is reaching out to you.— Pope Leo XIV addressing young people gathered in Chicago and watching online during his first public address.
"No Kings" protest in Chicago Saturday: What to know about the anti-Trump rally: Thousands are expected to attend the "No Kings" protest in Chicago Saturday ...
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‘What are they hiding?’: Illinois Democrats denied entry into ICE processing center in visit Wednesday
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OpinionEditorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson should not veto snap curfews: Chicago's City Council has spoken to the mayor. Aldermen want snap curfews.
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/20/editorial-snap-curfews-chicago-teen-takeover/
These Chicago LGBTQ-owned businesses offer rainbow cakes, colorful coffees and a ‘third space’ for all
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Trump orders expansion of raids against migrants - in the Democrats' “center of power”
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ICE field director defends agents after ramped-up enforcement, arrests of US citizens at Chicago immigration court protest
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What happened at ‘No Kings’ protests from Chicago to Naperville to Orland Park: Here’s how the “No Kings” protest unfolded in Chicago — and across several ...
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Evanston ‘will not be silenced,’ holds No Kings rally to protest Trump policies: Evanston joined cities across the nation in holding a “No Kings” rally June 14 ...
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Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 90 months in prison: Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced Friday to 7 1/2 years in prison ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/13/michael-madigan-sentencing-corruption-case/
Mayor Brandon Johnson to veto measure giving police power to set temporary teen curfews
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House that Leo built: Pope delivers message of hope at White Sox park: Thousands went to the first American pope’s old haunt on the South Side to hear a message ...
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Pope Leo XIV Inspires Hope at Chicago EventAbout 30,000 attendees gathered at Rate Field for a hopeful message emphasizing youth and community bonds.
- Pope Leo XIV delivered an eight-minute video message of hope during a celebration at Chicago’s Rate Field.
- He encouraged attendees to be a “light of hope,” foster community, and improve the world.
- The event attracted roughly 30,000 participants and concluded with a Mass led by Cardinal Blase Cupich.
- A ceremonial first pitch invitation from the Chicago White Sox was extended to the pope, a lifelong fan.
When I see each and every one of you, when I see how people gather together to celebrate their faith, I discover myself how much hope there is in the world in this jubilee year of hope.— Pope Leo XIV during a video message at the celebration at Rate Field.
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How to change your in-person immigration hearings to be online. Do this to avoid the possibility of ICE arresting you at hearings.
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James Beard 2025: Here are Chicago's winners
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R. Kelly's attorneys say he was hospitalized after collapsing in prison: R. Kelly's attorneys say the R&B singer collapsed in prison and was hospitalized ...
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R. Kelly Hospitalized After Prison Overdose IncidentThe 58-year-old musician was hospitalized on June 13 after losing consciousness and spent two days under medical observation.
- R. Kelly, serving 30 years for sex trafficking and racketeering, was hospitalized following a near-fatal overdose in prison.
- He was placed in isolation on June 10 and given anxiety medication before losing consciousness three days later.
- His lawyer alleges prison staff intentionally administered a potentially lethal dose of medication.
- An emergency motion for early release has been filed amid additional claims that officials solicited an inmate to kill him.
We believe that President Trump is the only person with the courage to help us.— Beau Brindley, R Kelly's lawyer, regarding discussions about a pardon from President Trump.
‘A lesson in worst practices’: Shocking audit reveals Chicago parking meters have made $2B for private company
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OpinionLaura Washington: An iconic LGBTQ+ bar at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport? Fabulous.: If Sidetrack's owners can get a location at O’Hare airport, it would be the first ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/18/column-chicago-gay-bar-sidetrack-ohare-airport-washington/
Chicagoans continue protest against Trump and ICE Thursday as demonstrators rally across the US
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As immigration raids continue, ICE protests spread coast to coast: As immigration raids continued across the country, a curfew went into effect Tuesday night in ...
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In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US
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Judge denies R. Kelly's request to be placed on home detention, amid claims of prison murder plot
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ICE field director defends agents after ramped-up enforcement, arrests of US citizens at Chicago immigration court protest
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Angel Reese records first triple-double of career as Chicago tops Connecticut: Reese finished Sky's victory with 11 points, 13 rebounds and a career-high 11 ...
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Today in Chicago History: Bulls select Michael Jordan with 3rd pick in the 1984 NBA Draft
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Mapped: the 40 cities where anti-ICE protests have taken place across the US: 23 states, 40 cities, hundreds of arrests and thousands of military troops deployed ...
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Cops: Man shot, wounded during argument on River North street: Chicago police said a man was shot Friday evening in the heart of the city’s River North ...
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Today in Chicago History: In a scene out of 'Casino,' the Spilotro brothers are buried alive in an Indiana cornfield
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Protests grow across the U.S. as people push against Trump's mass deportation policies
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Widespread U.S. Protests Challenge Deportation PlansThousands rallied nationwide opposing Trump's daily target of 3,000 migrant arrests amid widespread immigration raids.
- Mass demonstrations occurred in cities including New York, Chicago, and Seattle against Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics.
- The administration aims to detain 3,000 migrants daily, conducting raids from neighborhoods to workplaces across the country.
- Protesters shared personal stories of family separations and highlighted the fear preventing many from joining public rallies.
- While protests in Los Angeles involved clashes, those in New York remained largely peaceful despite several arrests.
It hurts me to see families being separated, because I lived that.— Paula Lopez, who came to the protest with her sister.
New Details Emerge About the Final Days of Food Network Star Who Died Suddenly at 55
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Anne Burrell Found Dead After Brooklyn PerformanceThe celebrity chef was discovered unresponsive early June 17, hours after a comedy show in Brooklyn, with cause of death pending autopsy.
- Anne Burrell was found lifeless in the shower by her husband Stuart Claxton on the morning of June 17.
- She had performed an improv comedy show in Brooklyn the previous night and appeared happy and well.
- Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene despite CPR efforts, with the official cause still unknown.
- Friends and colleagues praised Burrell’s vibrant spirit and notable contributions to culinary television.
Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring.— A representative for the Food Network said this in a statement shortly after the news of Burrell’s passing.
Letters: The future of Illinois and our nation is carbon-free energy: Strengthening nuclear reliability, expanding renewables and improving grid efficiency can ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/letters-061925-carbon-free-energy/
Angel Reese records first triple-double of WNBA career in Sky's win vs. Sun: Sky forward Angel Reese recorded the first triple-double of her career in Sunday's ...
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Sky G Courtney Vandersloot has torn ACL, done for season: Chicago Sky veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a torn ACL in her right knee and will ...
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Illinois football looks to cement its foothold in Chicago with events such as Illini Night at Wrigley Field
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Pushes 'Grocery Tax': Chicago is facing a massive budget gap, and its mayor has a possible solution. But it's not one that's ...
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Renee Ferguson, investigative reporter for WMAQ-Ch. 5, dies: Renee Ferguson, the first Black woman to work as an investigative reporter on Chicago television ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/06/renee-ferguson-nbc5-dead/
What to do in Chicago: June 20-22: Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend, including Meltin’ Margs, Black Yacht Festival and Diana Krall.
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/what-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend/
Editorial: Streets close and wallets open for NASCAR next month: Two years, two wet races – maybe the weather is trying to tell us something.
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OpinionPaul Vallas: We must not allow a repeat of 2020 George Floyd protests in Chicago: Chicago cannot afford a repeat of the riots of 2020. Officials must act now to ...
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Trump Is Planning a Nationwide Crackdown Targeting Blue Cities : What started in Los Angeles will soon spread across the country.
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Officer fatally shot by partner was a mother and a ‘hero,’ Illinois cops say: Chicago officer Krystal Rivera was accidentally shot and killed by her partner ...
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Laura Washington: Crime is down in Chicago, but there may be trouble ahead: Crime is down in Chicago, but a police officer’s death and President Donald Trump’s ...
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Editorial: As protests heat up in Chicago, a plea to keep the demonstrations peaceful
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US court blocks CFPB move to scrap racial discrimination settlement: A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday refused to allow the U.S. Consumer Financial ...
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“The Beginning of Fascism”: Rep. Delia Ramirez Says Trump’s Immigrant Crackdown Is Crushing Democracy
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CHSN inks deal with Comcast, ending long saga for Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox: Eight-plus months after launching, Chicago Sports Network will finally reach a ...
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CHSN Secures Comcast Deal for Chicago Sports FansStarting June 2025, CHSN joins Comcast’s top TV tier, delivering over 300 live games annually for Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox fans.
- Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) signed a contract to be carried on Comcast’s Ultimate TV package, airing on Channel 200 in the Chicago area.
- The network, backed by the Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox, provides more than 300 live games yearly plus original sports programming.
- Prior to this deal, CHSN was accessible only via DirecTV, Fubo, and a direct streaming app, causing a sharp decline in viewers.
- Following the agreement, free over-the-air broadcasts ended in multiple markets, though several regions retain antenna access.
Implement a Chicago grocery tax, Mayor Brandon Johnson tells aldermen: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top finance leaders urged aldermen to implement the tax soon ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/03/chicago-grocery-tax-mayor-brandon-johnson/
Fireworks 2025: All the Fourth of July shows in the Chicago area: Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a ...
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Anti-ICE protests held coast-to-coast after L.A. unrest as national movement grows
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Pope Leo XIV: Rate Field, White Sox embrace papal legacy: As the Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with an outdoor Mass on Saturday, his 2005 World Series ...
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Illinois members of Congress say they were denied access to an ICE facility for second day
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A year after encampments swept Chicago-area universities, 3 pro-Palestinian protesters speak out
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Chicago city clerk suspending online portal for municipal ID program used by immigrants
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Officer Krystal Rivera killed by friendly fire: police: Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera was fatally shot by a fellow cop during a confrontation with an ...
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How these Chicago nuns use sports to spread their message of service: ‘When we band together, we’re powerful’
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Editorial: As temps rise into the 90s, Chicago public pools are fully reopened — finally
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Not your grandparents’ City Council: Chicago aldermen less aligned with 5th floor
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Chicago’s Financial Problems Weigh on Jobs, Economy: The obstacles to economic growth in the third-largest US city have rarely looked so numerous and intractable ...
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Protests across US as anger grows over Trump’s immigration crackdown: Demonstrations in New York, Chicago, Atlanta and elsewhere in protest at Ice raids and ...
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Nationwide Protests Against Tougher Immigration CrackdownUp to 1,800 demonstrations are set for Saturday, responding to intensified raids and troop deployments under Trump.
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- Thousands rallied in cities including New York, Chicago, and Atlanta to oppose the Trump administration’s escalated immigration raids.
- Protesters condemned the targeting of workers described as the backbone of the country.
- Speakers in New York called for increased protections for immigrants and international students and the preservation of sanctuary city status.
- As many as 1,800 protests are scheduled nationwide on Saturday, coinciding with Trump’s military parade on his birthday.
Letters: Violence in Chicago is a symptom of something deeper: Violence is what grows in the vacuum left when schools lose funding, housing is unstable and ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/11/letters-061125/
Illinois investigates police for sharing license plate data with Texas sheriff: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has asked for an investigation into ...
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Record-shattering heat wave hitting wide swath of US: Latest forecast: Denver to Chicago to New York will be feeling the heat.
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Street closings will begin this week for Chicago’s NASCAR street race. Here’s what to know.
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Editorial: It's only June, and aldermanic tempers are boiling over Chicago finances
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Chicago police misconduct costs could grow, with another $24M in proposed settlements
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Editorial: Eileen O’Neill Burke is a marvel so far as state’s attorney. Her office needs more resources.
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/08/editorial-eileen-oneill-burke-states-attorney/
Plea deal ends career of Chicago police officer who struck 14-year-old student: A veteran Chicago police officer will no longer carry a badge as part of a plea ...
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2025 Tony Awards: Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Purpose’ wins best play: “Purpose,” a drama that was commissioned and first produced by Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre ...
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