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Facebook Revives 'Poking' and the Kids Are Into It for Some Reason
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Facebook Revives 'Poking' and the Kids Are Into It for Some Reason: Facebook revamps one of its earliest features, the Poke, and usage is way up among Gen Z ...
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Facebook Revives 'Poking' and the Kids Are Into It for Some Reason
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Facebook Revives 'Poking' and the Kids Are Into It for Some Reason: Facebook revamps one of its earliest features, the Poke, and usage is way up among Gen Z ...
uk.pcmag.com/social-media/151507/facebook-revives-poking-and-the-kids-are-into-it-for-some-reason
TikTok owner has strong First Amendment case against US ban, professors say: Professor: US faces "uphill battle" justifying law against First Amendment ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/tiktok-owner-has-strong-first-amendment-case-against-us-ban-professors-say/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Elon Musk is once again richer than Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook parent Meta's hundred-billion-dollar market cap loss has cost Zuckerberg, while Musk's Tesla stock ...
qz.com/elon-musk-richer-than-mark-zuckerbrg-tesla-meta-earning-1851438236
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Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
Uniform standard for charging cables is coming: Probably no longer a surprise to anyone: a uniform standard for charging cables is coming ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/einheitlicher-standard-fuer-ladekabel-kommt/
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Registering a balcony power plant is becoming easier, 800 watts will soon be possible
stadt-bremerhaven.de/balkonkraftwerk-anmelden-wird-einfacher-800-watt-bald-moeglich/
The Social Network 2: Aaron Sorkin Writing Quasi-Sequel About Insurrection: Aaron Sorkin plans to write a movie about the January 6 insurrection ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/1684862-the-social-network-2-aaron-sorkin-writing-quasi-sequel-about-insurrection
Quick Glance: Aaron Sorkin Writing Potential Social Network Sequel
- Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin reveals he is working on a new movie that could be a follow-up to The Social Network.
- Sorkin blames Facebook for January 6 and plans to address how social media is impacting democracy.
- He criticizes Facebook for tuning its algorithms to promote divisive content to increase engagement, neglecting the balance between growth and integrity.
- While Sorkin's representatives have not responded yet, sources mention the project is in early stages of development with no attached studio.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: Punchy audio that’s ideal for FPS games: The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is an excellent gaming headset, with punchy audio ...
pcworld.com/article/2306072/turtle-beach-stealth-pro-review.html
First Look: Can the Rabbit R1 AI Companion Do Anything Our Phones Can't?: What can this device actually do? Right now, not much.
pcmag.com/articles/first-look-can-the-rabbit-r1-do-anything-our-phones-cant
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
'Idiot-proof' thermal paste applicator to make TIM application easier than ever — X-Apply stencils coming soon
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/idiot-proof-thermal-paste-applicator-to-make-tim-application-easier-than-ever-x-apply-stencils-coming-soon
FCC Votes to Revive Net-Neutrality Rules: The commission's 2024 pitch this time around emphasizes privacy and security concerns.
pcmag.com/news/fcc-to-try-again-on-net-neutrality-rules-at-april-25-meeting
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Bluey Is a Kids' Show That Adults Can Love, Too: Bluey is a children's show, yes, but it's also a show that adults can identify with and enjoy ...
collider.com/bluey-resonates-with-adults/
Darktrace exit snuffs out another light on the London market: The cyber specialist has had a bumpy three-year ride as a public company
ft.com/content/3b01781f-f68a-4886-962f-f6051c7808be
Photo-sharing community EyeEm will license users’ photos to train AI if they don’t delete them
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/photo-sharing-community-eyeem-will-license-users-photos-to-train-ai-if-they-dont-delete-them/
Range record: New solid-state battery allows electric cars to travel 2,000 kilometers
t3n.de/news/reichweitenrekord-neuer-feststoff-akku-laesst-eE28091auto-2-000-kilometer-fahren-1621355/
Second time lucky for Thoma Bravo, which scoops up Darktrace for $5.3B: Analysts brand deal a 'nail in the coffin' for UK tech investment
theregister.com/2024/04/26/thoma_bravo_darktrace/
Ring dinged for $5.6M after, among other claims, rogue insider spied on 'pretty girls'
theregister.com/2024/04/25/ring_ftc_settlement/
Treat Mom to Ana Luisa Jewelry for Up to 30% Off: Nothing says "happy Mother's Day" like nice jewelry. Celebrate your mother without breaking the bank at Ana ...
cnet.com/deals/treat-mom-to-ana-luisa-jewelry-for-up-to-30-off/
PC hardware repairer calls out rash of RTX 4090 failures made worse by poor packaging from customers
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/pc-hardware-repairer-calls-out-rash-of-rtx-4090-failures-made-worse-by-poor-packaging-from-customers
Meta's open source AI is a blow to Google and OpenAI: Mark Zuckerberg is ruining the market for his competitors with his open source strategy. Investors doubt ...
nzz.ch/technologie/facebook-konzern-meta-verschenkt-seine-kuenstliche-intelligenz-eine-kampfansage-an-google-und-openai-ld.1827392
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
Google needs to offer a cancel button: The Bavarian consumer advice center has successfully sued Google. The bone of contention is the lack of a cancellation ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-muss-einen-kuendigungsbutton-anbieten/
Snap says total watch time on its TikTok competitor increased more than 125%: As part of its Q1 2024 earning release, Snap revealed that total watch time on its ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/snap-total-watch-time-on-tiktok-competitor-increased-125/
Quick Glance: NFL - Top-5 Earners per Position: Amon-Ra St. Brown Leads the Way
- The NFL showcases the top-5 earners per position based on average annual salary.
- Quarterbacks top the ranking, followed by Running Backs, Fullbacks, Wide Receivers, and Tight Ends.
- Other positions such as Offensive Tackle, Guard, Center, Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker, Inside Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Kicker, Punter, and Long Snapper were also listed.
- The list highlights the high salaries of the top players in the NFL for their respective positions.
Dell XPS 13 and XPS 14 review (2024): Gorgeous laptops with usability quirks: Dell’s XPS 13 and 14 are stylish, portable and powerful. You’ll have to get used to ...
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WhatsApp: Forwarding video messages possible in beta: WhatsApp gives beta testers the chance to record personal video messages directly in the app and send them ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-weiterleiten-von-videonachrichten-in-der-beta-moeglich/
Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/global-founders-capital-becomes-rocket-internets-venture-arm/
It’s a sunny day for Google Cloud: Google Cloud had a blockbuster quarter, driving parent company Alphabet's revenues — and stock price — to impressive ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/its-a-sunny-day-for-google-cloud/
Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year: Meta's median salary is significantly higher than many tech jobs, though on par with rivals like Google and ...
businessinsider.com/meta-median-yearly-pay-employee-2024-4
Abine DeleteMe Review: Abine DeleteMe opts you out from sites that collect and sell your data using a combination of automation and direct human intervention.
pcmag.com/reviews/abine-deleteme
Wordle Tips: The Very Best Start Words, Tips, and Strategies: Learn to use your six guesses most effectively and keep your streak alive.
cnet.com/culture/internet/wordle-tips-the-very-best-start-words-tips-and-strategies/
Meta's stock plunges as AI costs pile up: Meta's AI spending spree is starting to give investors an ulcer.
axios.com/2024/04/25/facebook-meta-stock-ai
Quick Glance: Meta Invests Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
- Meta focuses on AI to enhance app appeal
- The smart glasses with AI capabilities aim to attract users
- Meta envisions AI assistants for complex tasks in communication
- Meta aims to become a global leader in AI, despite significant investments
Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error: The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
mashable.com/article/reddit-down-502-bad-gateway-april-25
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban: President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the ...
wired.com/story/biden-is-still-posting-on-tiktok/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Google continues to grow: Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced its quarterly figures. Even before the announcement ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-waechst-weiter/
RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/revenuecat-raises-12m-series-c-as-it-expands-its-subscription-management-to-the-web/
BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg: The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/style/mark-zuckerberg-new-look.html
EU Commissioner Breton on TikTok: “It’s about protecting our children”: Thierry Breton suspects TikTok of making young people addicted and repeatedly confronting ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/tiktok-eu-kommissar-thierry-breton-fordert-schutz-von-kindern-und-droht-mit-konsequenzen-a-300f1fc9-61e6-4ab6-97df-54982ace5602
Paid articlePaid Tesla stock bounces back after a dreadful few months marked by layoffs and tanking sales
qz.com/tesla-stock-ev-elon-musk-wealth-bounces-back-1851438895
Netflix is also increasing prices for existing customers: First, the new Netflix prices applied to new customers - Soon, existing customers will also be ...
heise.de/news/Netflix-erhoeht-die-Preise-auch-fuer-Bestandskunden-9697377.html
EU Parliament: Various single-use plastic packaging banned from 2030: The European Parliament has approved a new regulation on packaging. The regulation aims to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/eu-parlament-diverse-einwegverpackungen-aus-kunststoff-ab-2030-verboten/
The Morning After: Testing the Rabbit R1's AI assistant skills: The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch ...
engt.co/3WlSGT0
How Linux's insanely customizable desktop works: Anyone who familiarizes themselves more intensively with Linux will, over time, gain an appreciation of the ...
pcworld.com/article/2306777/linux-know-how-how-the-desktop-works.html
With the introduction of AI Facebook may finally reach its target to ‘improve the world’
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-24-with-the-introduction-of-ai-facebook-may-finally-reach-its-target-to-improve-the-world/
Mark Zuckerberg says Threads has 150 million monthly active users: Threads, the Twitter/X rival from Meta, is growing at a stable pace. The social network now ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/mark-zuckerberg-says-threads-has-150-million-monthly-active-users/
TikTok Could Be Banned Next Year: 5 Alternatives to Fill the Void: The future of TikTok is a bit fuzzy. Here are similar apps to give your attention to.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-could-be-banned-next-year-5-alternatives-to-fill-the-void/
X/Twitter partially overtaken: Threads has 150 million monthly active users: After less than a year, more than 150 million people open threads at least once a ...
heise.de/news/Threads-von-Meta-hat-jetzt-150-Millionen-monatlich-aktive-User-9698056.html
Biden Grants Micron $6.1 Billion for New US Chip Factories: The US continues to fund the largest chip makers as it faces ongoing competition with China.
pcmag.com/news/biden-grants-micron-6-billion-for-new-us-chip-factories
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms: This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom ...
wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-641/
Tech giants are spending more on AI amid slow returns, and that's spooking investors
techspot.com/news/102739-tech-giants-spending-more-ai-amid-slow-returns.html
waipu now with Teletext: waipu.tv has implemented something new: The waipu.tv 4K Stick now also supports teletext. Although Teletext ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/waipu-jetzt-mit-teletext/
Chatbot answers are all made up. This new tool helps you figure out which ones to trust.
technologyreview.com/2024/04/25/1091835/chatbot-hallucination-new-tool-trustworthy-language-model/
WhatsApp for Android: Support for face unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is being distributed
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-unterstuetzung-fuer-face-unlock-auf-dem-pixel-8-und-8-pro-wird-verteilt/
This is the reason why men with facial hair are hotter — could this explain the Mark Zuckerberg 'beard' appeal?
nypost.com/2024/04/24/lifestyle/this-is-the-reason-why-men-with-facial-hair-are-hotter-could-this-explain-the-mark-zuckerberg-beard-appeal/
Tech Stocks Tumble As Meta’s AI Bet Spooks Investors: “There are several ways to build a massive business here,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told investors ...
forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2024/04/25/tech-stocks-tumble-as-metas-ai-bet-spooks-investors/
Quick Glance: UK Watchdog Scrutinizes AI Partnerships Involving Tech Giants
- Britain's competition watchdog is reviewing AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, as well as between Amazon and Anthropic.
- Third-party opinions are being sought on Microsoft's hiring of former Inflection AI employees and related arrangements.
- The CMA is already investigating Microsoft's partnership with Open AI and is awaiting requested information from the companies.
- Views are invited until May 9 before formal investigations begin on the partnerships.
Mark Zuckerberg Only Made $1 in Salary in 2023— But Earned Over $24 Million in 'Other Compensation'
entrepreneur.com/business-news/what-is-meta-ceo-mark-zuckerbergs-salary-security-costs/473242
Wonka Isn't the Villain of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory': Despite what you may think, Willy Wonka was never the villain of any of his movies ...
collider.com/wonka-villain-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/
How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
Breakingviews: TikTok’s fate matters only up to a point for Meta: The countdown clock is starting for TikTok, but Meta Platforms boss Mark Zuckerberg will only ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/tiktoks-fate-matters-only-up-point-meta-2024-04-24/
And suddenly, Mark Zuckerberg's silver chain excites the crowds: Until then, Mark Zuckerberg's nerd look didn't really get much attention. But on April 20 ...
elle.fr/Mode/La-mode-des-stars/Et-soudain-la-chaine-en-argent-de-Mark-Zuckerberg-passionne-les-foules-4231389
Happy Arbor Day! These 20 books will change the way you think about trees: Trees communicate. They migrate. They protect. They heal. We climbed into the NPR ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1242488590/what-to-read-fiction-nonfiction-kids-books-trees
'Bluey' Is Reportedly Finished — At Least for Now: A former Bluey staff member has taken to Reddit to share that the series is reportedly finished ...
collider.com/bluey-series-ending/
Facebook parent company: Meta disappoints with outlook: The world's largest social network wants to become "the world's leading AI company ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/facebook-mutterkonzern-meta-enttaeuscht-mit-ausblick-19676946.html
Paid articlePaid Jill Duggar Is Distancing Herself From Father Jim Bob Duggar: Jill Duggar Dillard, star of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On, speaks out about her ...
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I’ve Noticed That People Who Write “Parenting Doesn’t Matter” Articles Have One Thing in Common
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/parenting-effects-nature-nurture-atlantic.html
The Women Who Had Five or More Kids on Purpose Think They Know Something You Don’t
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/fertility-rate-motherhood-maternity-bible-catherine-pakaluk.html
Vicarious Trauma: What To Do When Others’ Distress Impacts Your Well-Being: Vicarious trauma is the experience of absorbing others’ pain in times of their ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/vicarious-trauma
Huge new woodland playground with giant bird just 90 mins from Brum: Chatsworth House in the Peak District has a new adventure playground with a Great Spotted ...
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/huge-new-woodland-playground-farm-29046342
The Estranged Duggar Parents Reunite With Kids Amid Family Tragedy: Tragedy brings people back together and that includes the estranged Duggar family.
collider.com/jim-bob-michelle-duggar-family-reunion/
The 9 Best Costco Freezer Finds Under $10, According to a Mom of Three: These are the frozen products I always keep stocked in my freezer for quick dinners and ...
simplyrecipes.com/best-costco-freezer-finds-8637039
Meta Q1: Sales Up 27%, Profit Doubles to $12.4 Billion, Weak Outlook: Meta punched in huge sales growth for Q1 2024 and net income doubled, but the stock fell on ...
variety.com/2024/digital/news/meta-q1-2024-earnings-results-1235981037/
Gen Z and ‘iPad Kids’: Shut Up About My Kid’s Screen Time: Parenting columnist Amil Niazi loves reading about the ways people think they’re going to parent ...
thecut.com/article/gen-z-ipad-kids-generation-screen-time.html
How to Get Your Kids to Step Off the Gravy Train: A surprising number of young adults live with their parents. Setting some financial ground rules could get the ...
kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-get-your-kids-to-step-off-the-gravy-train
'90 Day Fiancé's Loren and Alexei Give Update on Their Three Kids and If They Want Another One (Exclusive)
etonline.com/90-day-fiances-loren-and-alexei-give-update-on-their-three-kids-and-if-they-want-another-one-224233
One more round after the battle performance: Lina impresses on “The Voice Kids”: The dream is not yet over: Lina (8 years old) from Schneeberg starts as the ...
onetz.de/oberpfalz/winklarn/battle-auftritt-runde-lina-begeistert-voice-kids-id4748121.html
Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves, and Their Kids Made a Rare Red Carpet Appearance
instyle.com/matthew-mcconaughey-camila-alves-kids-rare-outing-gala-8639633
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves Step Out for Rare Appearance With 3 Lookalike Children
newsweek.com/matthew-mcconaughey-camila-alves-make-rare-appearance-3-kids-1894758
AI talent wars have Big Tech CEOs recruiting and paying huge packages: CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman are getting involved in AI recruiting as they ...
businessinsider.com/ai-talent-wars-big-tech-ceos-recruiting-paying-huge-packages-2024-4
Chrissy Teigen's Daughter and Her Girl Scout Troop Visit Her Dad at Assisted Living Community
etonline.com/chrissy-teigens-daughter-and-her-girl-scout-troop-visit-her-dad-at-assisted-living-community-224253
Virtual reality headsets ease treatments for young patients at Advocate Children’s Hospitals
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/virtual-reality-headsets-ease-treatments-for-young-patients-at-advocate-childrens-hospitals/
The Neighborhood Girls Are Shunning My Kid for “Leaving a Mess.” Huh?: I can’t figure out what’s going on here.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/left-a-mess-care-and-feeding.html
Mark Zuckerberg Ran an Impressive 5K Just 5 Months After ACL Surgery: On Sunday, Mark Zuckerberg lined up for the Stanford Medicine My Heart Counts 5K and ...
runnersworld.com/news/a60566484/mark-zuckerberg-5k-run-2024/
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