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Summer Lee beats primary challenger after facing pressure over Israel-Gaza : The race in Pennsylvania’s 12th District was considered a first test for the “Squad” ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/pennsylvania-primary-election-summer-lee-win/
Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
- Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.
- During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.
- The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.
- Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon: The secretary of state’s visit comes as Democrats and Republicans are vying to appear tougher on China.
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/asia/blinken-arrives-in-china.html
Quick Glance: Deep Disagreements Despite Improved US-China Relations
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai to engage with his Chinese counterparts.
- Although US-China ties are on a steadier footing, numerous unresolved issues persist.
- Topics such as trade, military communication, and tensions in Taiwan strain relations.
- The US threatens sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers, school staff to carry concealed handguns
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/23/tennessee-bill-concealed-handguns-schools-teachers-staff/73431609007/
“You support the genocide in Palestine!”
Mayor of New York City Eric Adams was confronted on a flight departing from Miami by a pro-Palestinian woman who was ... Show more
US denies ‘double standards’ on Israel; Columbia, Yale crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-us-denies-double-standards-on-israel-columbia-yale-crack-down-on-pro-palestinian-protesters/
Nancy Pelosi Calls on Netanyahu to Resign: The former House speaker told Irish outlet RTE the Israeli prime minister's approach to the war in Gaza was "terrible ...
newsweek.com/pelosi-netanyahu-gaza-resign-1893283
Inside Dems' thinking on saving Mike Johnson: “I don’t think we should penalize a speaker for doing the right thing,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer.
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/democrats-mike-johnson-ouster-vote-00153802
Anti-Biden Impeachment Witness Tony Bobulinski Sues Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin for Defamation
thedailybeast.com/anti-biden-impeachment-witness-tony-bobulinski-sues-democratic-rep-jamie-raskin-for-defamation
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Suspect arrested in break-in at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's home, police say: Police in Los Angeles have arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home ...
apnews.com/article/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-intruder-e5b521d0220f9752a1dd9aad0d61d12c
Quick Glance: Barnard College Protest: Student Sanctioned and Homeless
- Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, details campus protest violence and sanctions.
- Hirsi and fellow students suspended after pro-Palestinian protest, left without housing and food.
- Suspended students, like Hirsi, struggle with homelessness and lack of support after sanctions.
- Barnard College's response to the protest sparks free speech debate and criticism.
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary: Police say a Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist has been arrested in the ...
apnews.com/article/minnesota-senator-arrested-legislature-5565424572092b725e2a15c15b73a339
Israel-Hamas War: No Human Rights Double Standard for Israel, US Says: The US is examining allegations of human rights and international law violations in Gaza — ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/blinken-denies-us-human-rights-double-standard-for-israel
Blinken visits Beijing: Now the US wants to sanction Chinese banks: The threat from Washington is already affecting payment transactions between Russia and China ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/blinken-besucht-peking-jetzt-wollen-die-usa-chinesische-banken-sanktionieren-li.2208744
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be ‘murdered in jail’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-taylor-greene-trial-murder-b2533420.html
Columbia Faculty Walk Out Over Student Suspensions, Arrests for Gaza Protests: While expressing gratitude for solidarity actions, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—whose ...
commondreams.org/news/columbia-university-protests
Ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker took the stand in former President Trump's hush money trial, saying that he and former President Trump spoke ... Show more www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/live-blog/trump-hush-money-live-updates-day-6-rcna148919/rcrd39742
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Potholes over foreign policy: City leaders want to move on from Israel-Gaza debate
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/potholes-vs-foreign-policy-00153721
Far-left, pro-Palestinian flyer takes aim at Eric Adams over his support of Israel in unhinged rant: 'F--k you'
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/foul-mouthed-flyer-slams-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-on-miami-flight-f-k-you-youre-always-partying/
Israel-Hamas War: No Human Rights Double Standard for Israel, US Says: The US is examining allegations of human rights and international law violations in Gaza — ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/blinken-denies-us-human-rights-double-standard-for-israel
Ilhan Omar weighs in on Columbia protests where daughter was arrested: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday applauded the solidarity among the Columbia University ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4612422-ilhan-omar-weighs-in-on-columbia-protests-that-got-her-daughter-arrested/
Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel groups are ramping up ...
thehill.com/homenews/4606301-pro-israel-groups-target-progressive-lawmakers-primaries/
Quinton Lucas is right: Migrants already legal to work might as well lift KC’s economy | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article287906450.html
Biden will need more than endorsements | Letters to the editor: A reader is unimpressed that Kennedy family members are endorsing Joe Biden over one of their own ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/biden-needs-more-than-endorsements-letters-to-the-editor/
Racist dog whistle: the right wing has weaponized ‘DEI’: The decades-old term is about egalitarianism – but conservatives have turned it into a three-letter ...
theguardian.com/culture/2024/apr/21/dei-language-conservatives-baltimore
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons: The former chair of the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee introduced a bill Friday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605774-former-jan-6-panel-chair-bill-secret-service-protection-felons/
The American people are petrified: For those truly paying attention, there is no mystery as to why the voice of independent candidate for President Robert F ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4606943-the-american-people-are-petrified/
Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part.: After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/technology/tiktok-ban-bill-congress.html
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Menendez Corruption Trial Delayed for One Week: The senator’s trial will start May 13, a week later than planned, to give defense lawyers more time to prepare.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/menendez-bribery-trial-delay.html
Former Arkansas governor, US Sen David Pryor dies at 89: David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator who was one of the state’s most beloved and ...
apnews.com/article/david-pryor-death-arkansas-governor-a4ce049c412b4d16b616a18e7c8f9422
Johnson safety plan slow out of the gate, but mayor vows ‘root causes’ approach will work
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/johnson-safety-plan-slow-out-of-gate/
The Biden administration unveiled a final set of sweeping changes to Title IX, the federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination at ... Show more
Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-81e991c9f82e77b2fe13f8a3e0e25349
Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers following Lewiston mass shooting
pbs.org/newshour/nation/sweeping-gun-legislation-approved-by-maine-lawmakers-following-lewiston-mass-shooting
Why Jamie Dimon defends DEI when so many CEOs have gone silent: The JPMorgan chief isn't backing away from diversity programs.
axios.com/2024/04/19/jamie-dimon-dei-jpmorgan
Harry Siegel: Eric Adams is losing New Yorkers by the numbers: The fundamental problem for Mayor Adams right now isn’t his agenda.
nydailynews.com/2024/04/20/harry-siegel-eric-adams-is-losing-new-yorkers-by-the-numbers/
Congressman James Comer's House Oversight Committee hearing erupted into chaos as the Kentucky Republican sparred with Representative Jamie Raskin ... Show more
US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-has-agreement-fisa-reauthorization-will-vote-friday-night-schumer-says-2024-04-20/
Key architect of Eric Adams straw donor scheme pleads guilty to larceny : A key architect of a straw donor scheme to help get New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4602976-key-architect-of-eric-adams-straw-donor-scheme-pleads-guilty-to-larceny/
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon calls bitcoin a 'fraud' and 'Ponzi scheme' : JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon just launched another scathing attack on the biggest crypto and said ...
businessinsider.com/jamie-dimon-bitcoin-crypto-ponzi-scheme-fraud-currency-blockchain-jpmorgan-2024-4
Opinion | Is Jan. 6 the Political Winner Democrats Think It Is?: A Supreme Court ruling against the government could shift the focus to prosecutorial overreach.
wsj.com/articles/is-jan-6-the-political-winner-democrats-think-supreme-court-prosecutorial-overreach-8cc8e9ce
Bob Menendez’s Possible Legal Defense: My Wife Did It!: Unsealed court documents reveal that at his upcoming federal bribery trial, Senator Bob Menendez might ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/bob-menendezs-possible-legal-defense-my-wife-did-it.html
Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Some Latinos say immigrants hurt their social status, research shows: The findings come as civil rights advocates worry about rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
axios.com/2024/04/18/latino-immigrants-election-policy-deportation-discrimination
Top Adviser to Mayor Adams Is Hit With a Second Harassment Lawsuit: The aide, Timothy Pearson, was accused of harassing and retaliating against a second police ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/nyregion/timothy-pearson-lawsuit.html
#Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and #Hamas reacted strongly after the #UnitedStates vetoed Palestine's bid for full UN membership on April 18.
Lawmakers: China ‘killing’ US with fentanyl: A pair of lawmakers from different sides of the aisle sounded the alarm over China’s role in America’s fentanyl ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4600324-bipartisan-lawmakers-gimenez-krishnamoorthi-china-killing-us-fentanyl/
Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
- A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.
- The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.
- The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.
- Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
Bitcoin is a “Decentralized Ponzi Scheme,” JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon Reiterates Negative Stance
coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/bitcoin-is-a-decentralized-ponzi-scheme-jp-morgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-reiterates-negative-stance
Green racket: DC mayor took ‘economic development’ trip to Masters on taxpayers’ dime
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/green-racket-dc-mayor-took-trip-to-masters-on-taxpayer-dime/
Rabbit hole of bribes: Autocrats attack Democrats with strategic corruption. The loopholes in the international financial system make it possible.
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/korruption-russland-katargate-spione-1.6564232
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Walz, St. Paul leaders urge support for copper wire theft bill: 'We've got to get in front of it'
startribune.com/weve-got-to-get-in-front-of-it-walz-st-paul-leaders-urge-support-for-copper-wire-theft-bill/600359620/
Qatar calls Hoyer’s criticism of its mediation efforts in Gaza ‘not constructive’
thehill.com/policy/international/4598560-qatar-calls-hoyers-criticism-of-its-mediation-efforts-in-gaza-not-constructive/
Help! My Mother-in-Law’s Conspiracy Theory Obsession Is Tanking Our Family Business.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/dear-prudence-uncensored-seeking-sanity.html
US expects to hit Iran with new sanctions ‘in the coming days’ — Yellen: Yellen said Iran’s oil exports “remain in focus as a possible area” ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642145
Smartmatic settles defamation suit against right-wing network OAN: Attorneys for the voting equipment company filed to dismiss its case against the San ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-16/smartmatic-settles-libel-case-with-right-wing-network-oann
Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
- Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.
- The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.
- OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.
- While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
Baltimore's first Black mayor and the city were scrutinized nationally after bridge collapse.
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/17/baltimore-bridge-collapse-brings-hate-to-citys-first-black-mayor/73341512007/
Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump
Trump’s increasingly charged criminal trial: This case was always bound to have major political implications. Here’s what we can say so far.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/18/campaign-moment/
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Swalwell accuses Clay Travis of jury tampering in Trump trial: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) accused conservative media personality Clay Travis of jury tampering ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4594964-trump-hush-money-trial-swalwell-clay-travis/
Robbins: Elizabeth Warren’s backbone AWOL on Israel: When Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, running for re-election and eager to placate the untethered ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/robbins-elizabeth-warrens-backbone-awol-on-israel/
On the difficulty of finding an objective jury for Trump: For the first time, a criminal trial against an ex-US president begins. Half of the potential jurors ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/usa-trump-schweigegeldprozess-stormy-daniels-1.6555784
Qatar slams Democratic congressman calling on US to 'reevaluate' Qatar ties: Qatar’s embassy in Washington denounced senior Democratic lawmaker Steny Hoyer for ...
middleeasteye.net/news/qatar-slams-democratic-congressman-calling-us-reevaluate-qatar-ties
New report estimates U.S. fraud losses exceed $233 billion annually: The U.S. government may have lost $1.6 trillion as a result of fraud between 2018 and 2022 ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/government-fraud-gao/
John Fetterman Shoots Down Biden’s Approach on Iran: “It’s astonishing that we are not standing firmly with Israel,” the Democratic senator said on Sunday.
thedailybeast.com/john-fetterman-shoots-down-bidens-approach-on-iran
Kennedy on support of Israel: ‘If we turn the other cheek to them, we’re going to get it in the neck’
thehill.com/policy/international/4593248-rep-kennedy-on-support-of-israel-if-we-turn-the-other-cheek-to-them-were-going-to-get-it-in-the-neck/
Now it’s up to Israel: De-escalate or retaliate against Iran?: Tehran’s barrage of drones and missiles was a face-saving maneuver, successfully repulsed ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/14/iran-attack-israel-failed-deescalate-retaliate/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Sen. John Fetterman says Biden should not rule out US involvement in an Israeli campaign against Iran
foxnews.com/media/sen-fetterman-president-biden-us-response-iran-attacks
Opinion | The Big Bank Elizabeth Warren Loves: There has never been a taxpayer scam like the federal student-loan forgiveness program.
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Oregon Sees Massive Surge in People Trying to Buy Guns: According to data from the NICS, Oregon saw a 43 percent change in firearm background checks from ...
newsweek.com/oregon-see-surge-gun-background-checks-1890605
Biden to meet with Iraqi PM amid tension over troops, renewed ISIS threats: President Biden will meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4590389-biden-to-meet-with-iraqi-pm-amid-tension-over-troops-renewed-isis-threats/
Olayemi Olurin Talks Grilling Eric Adams on ‘Breakfast Club’: Activist Olayemi Olurin channeled many New Yorkers’ frustrations when she publicly challenged Mayor ...
thecut.com/article/olayemi-olurin-eric-adams-the-breakfast-club-interview.html
A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of war
apnews.com/article/summer-lee-israel-hamas-progressive-democrats-primaries-5608acf78e2e79f36d68f5a664005bee
30 Years Later, Rwanda Genocide Shows Consequences of U.S. Refusal to Prevent Mass Killing
democracynow.org/2024/4/9/rwanda_genocide_30th_anniversary_commemorations
Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late: 'The damage is done'
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ruben-gallego-says-repealing-arizonas-total-abortion-ban-now-little-la-rcna147734
"We will continue all our efforts to de-escalate the situation. Ending the crisis in Gaza as soon as possible, in particular through an immediate ceasefire ... Show more
‘What does ‘corruptly’ mean?’: Supreme Court has tough questions over bribery prosecutions that could affect Chicago cases
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/what-does-corruptly-mean-supreme-court-has-tough-questions-over-bribery-prosecutions-that-could-affect-chicago-cases/
Pompeo hits Biden over response to Iran threat: ‘Not even a deterrent’: Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized President Biden’s response to an ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4591984-pompeo-hits-biden-over-response-to-iran-threat/
Michigan Gov. Whitmer won't weigh in on whether Israel's war in Gaza is 'genocide'
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/14/whitmer-wont-weigh-in-on-whether-israels-war-in-gaza-is-genocide/73319397007/
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will have separate bribery trials, judge rules: A federal judge has ruled that Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will ...
apnews.com/article/menendez-bribery-trial-f1c6c43a83252c1e4816996214abb60b
Hochul and lawmakers on verge of $235B budget deal: Budget deal expected to include a sweeping housing plan.
politico.com/news/2024/04/12/hochul-and-lawmakers-on-verge-of-235b-budget-deal-00152096
GOP Affirms 2025 Tax Plan If Trump Wins: More Giveaways to the Rich: "There are 20 years of data showing trickle-down economics doesn't work ...
commondreams.org/news/trump-gop-tax-cuts
Former Obama advisor: Kushner engaged in ‘level of corruption that we’ve just never seen’ with foreign relations
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