Joggers and tourists at San Francisco’s Crissy Field were taken aback as they spotted three characters straight out of the “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ... Show more
Billy Porter to headline San Francisco Pride : The award-winning performer from “Kinky Boots” and “Pose” was also named a celebrity grand marshal for the June ...
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Bay Area gas station staffing company shutting down, cutting workers: Bay Area gas station staffing company shutting down, laying off over 300 employees
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PG&E CEO defends rising electricity bills as profits increase: Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced a 28% rise in profits in the first quarter of 2024 compared ...
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Warriors’ Stephen Curry tabbed NBA Clutch Player of the Year: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was voted the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year ...
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Quick Glance: Warriors: Stephen Curry Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, receiving the award on Thursday on TNT.
- Curry received 45 of 99 possible first-place votes and a total of 298 points, surpassing DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Curry led the NBA this season with 189 points in 143 clutch minutes, showcasing impressive shooting percentages from the field, 3-point range, and free-throw line.
- Despite missing the playoffs, Curry is analyzing the game and planning to come back stronger next season with the Warriors.
FCC restores ‘net neutrality’ to ensure online level playing field: The FCC voted to reinstate rules that stop internet providers from boosting profits by ...
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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.
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Are 49ers listening to trade offers for All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel?: The San Francisco 49ers’ offseason has been dominated by speculation that they could deal ...
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Quick Glance: Netflix's 'Sandman' Spinoff: Entertaining Supernatural Adventures
- Ghostly teenagers Edwin and Charles help other lost souls and evade Death's agents.
- The show blends weekly monster storylines with teen drama as characters navigate relationships and self-discovery.
- 'Dead Boy Detectives' world is melancholic, spooky, and irreverent, with a quirky cast and unique atmosphere.
- Despite some narrative weaknesses, the series offers an enjoyable mix of zany plots and warm relationships.
New details in case of missing child of Slack co-founder: Investigators are treating the case as a “voluntary missing juvenile” due to the 16-year-old’s status ...
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Car burglars snatch Rep. Adam Schiff's luggage in S.F.: Senatorial candidate Adam Schiff had a rude introduction to San Francisco’s vexing reputation for car ...
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Paris could save Olympic movement, if Games can overcome problems: The Paris Games promise to reinvigorate an Olympic movement that has long languished ...
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The Sundance Film Festival may be moving. Here's why S.F. would be the: Why San Francisco should go big and get the Sundance Film Festival as one of the world’s ...
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce spent the weekend at this California town: The celebrity couple celebrated Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department ...
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San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park introduces skate rentals: Visitors to Golden Gate Park can rent skates and join the fun at the Skatin’ Place ...
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Police investigate burglary at S.F. Board of Education office: San Francisco police are investigating a burglary at the Board of Education office near Civic ...
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Paid articlePaid Michelin Guide’s debut hotel rankings include these Bay Area gems: In Michelin’s first-ever hotel rankings, four luxury Bay Area establishments are among the ...
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California FAIR Plan insurer could see ‘substantial’ rate rise: Many Californian homeowners have turned to the FAIR Plan for wildfire coverage after other ...
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San Francisco police give out more than twice as many traffic tickets: S.F. police give out more than twice as many traffic tickets this year amid increasing ...
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San Ramon fencing bust nets huge trove of stolen goods, police say: San Ramon police recovered nearly $327,000 in allegedly stolen retail products this week ...
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Paid articlePaid SF parking officers revolting against plan for ticket sweeps: San Francisco parking control officers are revolting against plan for ‘intensive’ ticket sweeps in ...
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S.F.’s former D.A., now TikTok’s safety chief, talks about fight in DC: S.F.’s former top prosecutor, now TikTok’s safety chief, talks about the company’s fight ...
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S.F. police investigating fatal shooting in city’s Tenderloin: San Francisco police said Thursday that they were investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in ...
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Paid articlePaid Redwood City man suspected of stealing wedding dress from front porch: A Redwood City man was arrested on suspicion of stealing a wedding dress valued at $2 ...
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Man suspected of attacking member of San Jose mayor’s security detail: A man was arrested on suspicion of physically assaulting a member of San Jose Mayor Matt ...
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Paid articlePaid Will California storms get more intense? New research may hold clue: U.S. Geological Survey scientists analyzed sediment from a California lake tracking 3 ...
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Criticism of S.F. plan to redesign West Portal streets is hypocritical: Readers also comment on pandas from China, using English and music critic Joshua Kosman’s ...
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Family of teen found dead in SF driveway searches for answers: The family of an East Bay teenager found dead on a San Francisco sidewalk is desperately searching ...
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Matt Taylor's California Chardonnays aren’t trendy, thank goodness: Matt Taylor's California Chardonnays from the Komorebi Vineyard on the West Sonoma Coast ...
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S.F. 911 system computer crash forced dispatchers into ‘manual mode’: San Francisco’s 911 computer system crashed for several hours Thursday ...
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Paid articlePaid Listen: Dua Lipa ushers in summer vibes, Lenny Kravitz goes ‘Electric’: From Billie Eilish’s long-awaited third album from Willie Nelson’s 75th ...
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Yosemite unveils multi-million dollar renovations ahead of summer: New hiking trails, viewing decks and modern toilets are among the improvements Yosemite ...
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Democrats are taking Black voters for granted. It will cost them: Black Californians play an outsized role in which party will control the House this upcoming ...
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Confession: I like it when restaurant servers are mean: Hospitality is an important part of the restaurant experience. MacKenzie Chung Fegan has encountered some ...
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Trina Robbins, pioneering San Francisco feminist cartoonist, dies, 85: A rare woman in the male-dominated world of comic book authors, SF’s Trina Robbins ...
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S.F.’s Westfield mall as reimagined by Cal, Stanford students: University of California, Berkeley and Stanford students reimagined San Francisco’s old Westfield ...
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Giants' low-key LaMonte Wade Jr. making a case to shed platoon label: As the San Francisco Giants move toward more everyday players, could LaMonte Wade Jr ...
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California Democrats embrace ‘drug free’ homeless housing options: In the face of persistent homelessness, Democrats are embracing more “drug free” housing ...
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Tech workers leaving San Francisco now moving to New York City: Forget Austin and Miami: Young techies bailing on the Bay Area are setting their sights on pricey ...
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Tupac estate threatens Drake over AI-generated cameo: Tupac Shakur’s estate is considering legal action against Drake in response to a diss track that features ...
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Quick Glance: Tupac Shakur's Estate Threatens Drake with AI Voice Imitation Lawsuit
- Tupac Shakur's estate has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Drake over his use of an AI-generated imitation of Tupac's voice in a new song.
- The estate demands that Drake cease publication of the song and take all necessary steps to remove it from all platforms as it constitutes a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity rights.
- Drake is accused of creating the false impression that Tupac's estate endorses his lyrics, adversely affecting the market for Amaru Entertainment, Inc.'s AI projects.
- Drake is requested to provide written confirmation that 'Taylor Made' has been removed from all platforms, along with an explanation of how the sound-alike was created and the individuals or company involved.
Kid Cudi cancels S.F. concert after breaking his foot at Coachella: The “Day ‘n’ Nite” rapper, who was scheduled to perform at Chase Center this summer ...
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Quick Glance: Kid Cudi Cancels Tour, Breaks Ankle at Coachella
- Kid Cudi announced the cancellation of his upcoming Insano: Engage the Rage World Tour, including a stop on July 31 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, after realizing his broken ankle is 'much more serious' than expected.
- The Insano tour was set to kick off its U.S. leg on June 28 in Austin, Texas, and wrap up with a show in Los Angeles on August 30. A planned trip to Europe in early 2025 remains uncertain.
- The rapper stated that ticket holders will be personally contacted and offered full refunds. Furthermore, details regarding new tour dates will be released shortly.
- Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, is a graduate of Shaker Heights High School.
The story of the 49ers’ Michael Carter, owner of 1 medal and 3 rings: Michael Carter never worried much about an NFL career. But when the San Francisco 49ers ...
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How San Francisco’s toxic political culture enables abusers: Accusations about repeated sexual abuse by rising political star Jon Jacobo were no secret before an ...
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Could TikTok be banned in US? Here’s what would have to happen: While a U.S. ban on the video app TikTok is possible, legislation that passed the House this week ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick 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.
Megan Thee Stallion adds S.F. date to Hot Girl Summer Tour: The Grammy Award-winning rapper is bringing her Hot Girl Summer Tour to Chase Center this June.
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Gavin Newsom has a plan to expedite abortion access for Arizonans: Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced new legislation to give Arizona doctors temporary ...
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NHL-worst Sharks fire coach David Quinn after historically bad season: The San Jose Sharks fired head coach David Quinn on Wednesday after the team finished an ...
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Quick Glance: San Jose Sharks Fire David Quinn After Two-Season Tenure as Head Coach
- San Jose - Feeling that his team needed a new voice as it transitions into another phase of its rebuild, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier fired his friend, David Quinn, as head coach on Wednesday after just his second season.
- An emotional Grier stated that he finalized his decision to dismiss Quinn late Tuesday night. Recently, Grier met with players and others in the organization to discuss the Sharks' future needs following their NHL-worst record this season.
- Grier also revealed that assistant coaches Scott Gordon, Brian Wiseman, Ryan Warsofsky, and goaltending coach Thomas Speer are still part of the organization but are free to explore other opportunities. The incoming replacement for Quinn will have the authority to decide whether to retain these coaches.
- At present, Grier indicated that no other significant organizational changes are under consideration, stating that 'there's probably some other things that need to be reviewed. But that’s what we had to take care of right now.'
Giants’ bullpen bashed by Mets after Blake Snell lands on 15-day IL: The San Francisco Giants were forced into scramble mode Wednesday when starter Blake Snell ...
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Bay Area Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi gets her own Barbie doll: Kristi Yamaguchi, a figure skating star from the Bay Area, has inspired a Barbie doll in her ...
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Quick Glance: Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi Honored with Barbie Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
- Mattel has released a new doll in the famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi's likeness that pays homage to her victorious performance at the 1992 Olympics.
- Timed for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the doll features details like Yamaguchi's gold ribbon in her hair, her celebratory bouquet, and white skates.
- Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating, has transitioned her success into becoming a bestselling author and advocate for children's literacy.
- The toymaker's latest launch is part of its Inspiring Women Series, honoring remarkable heroines and empowering young girls to dream bigger.
Want to see contact, speed and joy? Giants' Jung Hoo Lee is the answer: When the San Francisco Giants signed Jung Hoo Lee, Korea’s Grandson of the Wind promised ...
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Apes on horseback spotted on a San Francisco beach. Here’s why: The stunt was part of an eye-catching marketing ploy for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ...
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Paid articlePaid San Pablo names new police chief: A 21-year veteran of the San Pablo Police Department will serve as the city’s first Asian American police chief ...
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Paid articlePaid Why 2024 NFL Draft is important for 49ers’ ability to afford success: The San Francisco 49ers have 10 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. While they have no specific ...
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Quick Glance: John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk: Positive Contract Talks
- 49ers general manager John Lynch discussed star receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is in the final year of his contract. Negotiations for a contract extension are underway.
- Aiyuk has been absent from the team, sparking speculation about a potential trade. Lynch emphasized that their goal is to have Aiyuk stay with the Niners for his entire career.
- Reports of Aiyuk requesting a trade have surfaced, possibly leading to a transaction before the draft. Lynch prefers discreet negotiations out of respect for the players.
- Despite the contract situation, Lynch expressed his expectation that Aiyuk will continue to be part of the team even after the draft. Aiyuk is considered a key player for San Francisco.
Couple accused in Home Depot worker slaying plead no contest: Benicia Knapps and David Guillory pleaded no contest to various felony charges in the shooting ...
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Why the SF Bay Area now has some of the dirtiest air in the country: According to the latest State of the Air report from the American Lung Association ...
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Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
Delaine Eastin, only woman elected California schools chief, dies, 76: A four-term state assembly member and the only woman ever elected to run the California ...
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Bay Area tech layoffs: Cancer screening company to cut 20% of workers: Bay Area tech layoffs: South San Francisco cancer screening company to cut 20% of ...
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Paid articlePaid Man who drove Tesla off cliff was mentally ill, therapist says: Dharmesh Patel was having a psychotic episode when he drove the car carrying his wife and ...
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Yosemite rockfall closes key segment of John Muir Trail: A major rockfall near Nevada Fall has covered 1,000 feet of the popular John Muir Trail with boulders ...
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Paid articlePaid Eight charged in connection to alleged attacks on S.F. deputies: Eight people incarcerated at San Francisco county jails have been charged in connection to a ...
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Oakland affordable housing project breaks ground after years of delays: The six-story, 91-unit development will be 100% below market rate, financed by a ...
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Here's where Oakland's Horn Barbecue is reopening after a fire: A fire ravaged acclaimed barbecue restaurant Horn Barbecue in Oakland. Here's where it's ...
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Lawsuit to end California's death penalty gets high-powered support: A state Supreme Court lawsuit claiming California’s death penalty law is incurably racist ...
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Allstate could start new California home insurance policies: Allstate said it plans to resume writing policies “in nearly every part of California” once new ...
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Mint Butterfield, child of Slack CEO, reported missing: Mint Butterfield, the teenage child of Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield, was reported missing after possibly ...
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Paid articlePaid Cal Hall of Fame adds eight for 2024, including Gutierrez, Gray-Lawson: Cal basketball stars Jorge Gutierrez and Alexis Gray-Lawson highlight the eight-person ...
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U.S. sets new staffing rules for nursing homes, critics say not enough: The federal government will require more nurses on staff to avoid myriad problems in ...
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Teen found dead in San Francisco driveway, family members say: A 15-year-old girl was found dead in the driveway of a San Francisco home on Saturday ...
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Paid articlePaid Actress, filmmaker Joan Chen uses movies in her SFFilm tribute to process family history
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Lynn Hershman Leeson has been using artificial intelligence in her art for decades. What does she think of AI fads?
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East Bay high school nurse revives student with Narcan on campus: A high school student was revived using the overdose-reversal drug Narcan on the campus of ...
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Paid articlePaid Bay Area Theatre Week returns with half-off tickets: The annual promotion offers steep discounts to BroadwaySF, Berkeley Rep, American Conservatory Theater and ...
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Three hospitalized after Oakland apartment building fire: Three people were hospitalized “with varying levels of burns” Wednesday after a fire tore through the ...
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Paid articlePaid Man who attempted escape from SF General was set to be freed that day: The man accused of briefly escaping from custody while in San Francisco General Hospital ...
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Police: Man riding scooter to work critically injured in S.F. hit-run: A man en route to work at a doughnut shop remained in critical condition after being ...
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Paid articlePaid Four Bay Area artists to receive $100,000 each from Rainin Foundation: For Oakland theater artist and poet Ayodele Nzinga, the fellowship “is a piece of ...
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