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The Economist Group May 10
Why Gen X is the real loser generation: Don’t cry for millennials or Gen Z. Save your pity for those in their 50s
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/05/08/why-gen-x-is-the-real-loser-generation
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REAL ID is now required for air travel in America. Here’s what to expect at airports across the US
edition.cnn.com/2025/05/07/us/real-id-travel-dmv-passport-license
I learned financial literacy young, but still earned credit card debt: My parents taught me how to budget and save when I was just 8 years old ...
businessinsider.com/financial-literacy-young-earned-credit-card-debt-2025-5
Worried About the Economy Amid Trump’s Tariffs? Building an Emergency Fund Can Help.
nytimes.com/2025/05/10/your-money/trump-tariffs-economy-savings.html
Image from the original article. Source: Bill Gates to close foundation in 2045, decades earlier than planned: Bill Gates marked the 25th anniversary of the foundation by announcing it would wind down ...
businessinsider.com/bill-gates-close-gates-foundation-decades-earlier-planned-2025-5
Key FactsBill Gates Announces $200 Billion Charity Plan by 2045
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Bill Gates plans to donate over $200 billion through his foundation by 2045, criticizing Elon Musk for cuts to US foreign aid.
- Gates is accelerating his wealth divestment to combat diseases and reduce poverty.
- He warns that funding cuts could lead to increased mortality rates in the coming years, emphasizing that philanthropy cannot fill the gaps left by governments.
- The Gates Foundation's budget will reach $9 billion annually by 2026, with plans to spend around 99 percent of Gates' fortune by 2045.
The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one.— Gates expressed this in an interview with the Financial Times regarding the impact of cuts to the US foreign aid budget.
Wedding plan becomes a funeral for building collapse victim: NAKHON PHANOM - Jakkrit Sirarak was saving money from his construction job in Bangkok so that he ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3020807/wedding-plan-becomes-a-funeral-for-building-collapse-victim
There’s method in Donald Trump’s madness, says the architect of Project 2025: Paul Dans argues that the system needed smashing and rebuilding
economist.com/by-invitation/2025/04/29/theres-method-in-donald-trumps-madness-says-the-architect-of-project-2025
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Labor releases election promise costings including saving of $6.4bn from cutting more consultants
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/28/labor-releases-election-promise-costings-including-saving-of-64bn-from-cutting-more-consultants
Cheap and easy ways to stock your emergency go bag: Putting together a go bag doesn't have to be daunting or expensive. Here's how to create a functional kit ...
npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5320173/budget-emergency-go-bag
How did Trump’s first 100 days impact your 401(k)? It’s time to look: Here we are, 100 days into the second term of President Donald Trump, and those of us ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/business/how-did-trumps-first-100-days-impact-your-401k-its-time-to-look/
BNN Bloomberg May 06
‘Real problem’: One third of Canadians say down payment costs blocking homeownership, according to survey
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/real-estate/2025/05/06/real-problem-one-third-of-canadians-say-down-payment-costs-blocking-homeownership-according-to-survey/
Democratic-led states sue Trump for blocking wind energy projects: Lawsuit also filed over administration’s cuts to health and human services that destroy ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/05/state-lawsuit-trump-wind-energy-policy
Why Israel plans to limit life-saving aid into Gaza. And, Diddy's trial begins today
npr.org/2025/05/05/g-s1-64278/up-first-newsletter-israel-gaza-war-diddy-trial-trump-constitution
The CDU/CSU and SPD have signed: What you need to know about the coalition agreement
focus.de/finanzen/altersvorsorge/die-grosse-uebersicht-das-bringt-der-koalitionsvertrag-fuer-rentner-sparer-arbeitnehmer-mieter-und-immobilienkaeufer_f6adc4fd-1c08-48f5-8189-942dcee91d83.html
$1million for being racist? America beyond saving as white mom nets a fortune after slurring a 5-year-old Black autistic boy
wegotthiscovered.com/social-media/1million-for-being-racist-america-beyond-saving-as-white-mom-nets-a-fortune-after-slurring-a-5-year-old-black-autistic-boy/
Image from the original article. Source: 'I think that nation will be crushed very shortly' — Trump says he's 'saving' Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/i-think-that-nation-will-be-crushed-very-shortly-trump-says-hes-saving-ukraine/
Key FactsZelensky Presses Trump for Stronger Stance on Putin
Apr 30 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
- President Zelensky met with Trump during Pope Francis' funeral to urge a tougher stance on Putin and a complete ceasefire.
- The 15-minute conversation on April 26 was the first face-to-face meeting since a tense February encounter.
- Zelensky highlighted the need for security guarantees before making concessions, while Trump reconsidered his approach to Putin.
- Trump expressed concerns about Russia's intentions and indicated that recognition of Crimea as Russian should come from the U.S., not Ukraine.
"It would be a serious violation of international law and undermine global norms on sovereignty and territorial integrity."— Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Merezhko regarding the recognition of Crimea as Russian territory.
Column | How did Trump’s first 100 days impact your 401(k)? It’s time to look.: Here we are, 100 days into the second term of President Donald Trump ...
wapo.st/43akYCY
Frontline police officers barred from carrying life-saving drug naloxone: At least two Australians die of an opioid-related overdose every day ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/frontline-police-officers-barred-from-carrying-life-saving-drug-naloxone-20250421-p5lt4b.html
GAMINGbible Apr 26
Saving Private Ryan's opening scene still hailed as cinema's most brutal depiction of war
gamingbible.com/news/tv-and-film/saving-private-ryans-hailed-as-cinemas-most-brutal-depiction-of-war-556699-20230725
‘Angels sent by God’: Kashmiriyat lives on as pony 'wallah', guide, locals shield guests from harm
thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/angels-sent-by-god-kashmiriyat-lives-on-as-pony-wallah-guide-locals-shield-guests-from-harm/article69493647.ece
Olivia Rodrigo Accepts Planned Parenthood Award, Praising Org’s ‘Life-Saving Work’
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/olivia-rodrigo-planned-parenthood-catalyst-change-award-1235324908/
Family of 5 buys generic groceries, cuts subscriptions to save money: My family of 5 saves money on groceries by meal-planning and checking per-unit prices ...
businessinsider.com/family-saving-money-tips-generic-brands-cut-back-subscriptions-2025-4
Why the AI Doll Trend Can be Harmful: Digitally-enhanced, ultra-polished AI dolls of real people are all over social media – but experts advise we approach these ...
voguearabia.com/article/ai-doll-trend-on-instagram
Dutton refuses to answer when asked if he’ll help his son buy a house: Peter Dutton has made $30 million worth of property transactions during his life ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-refuses-to-answer-when-asked-if-he-ll-help-his-son-buy-a-house-20250414-p5lrln.html
Image from the original article. Source: Class action lawsuit in California: Plaintiffs accuse Tesla of odometer manipulation
spiegel.de/auto/tesla-klaeger-werfen-elon-musks-unternehmen-manipulation-der-kilometerzaehler-vor-a-098c9c1a-7efe-43d7-b056-b27a384506f0
Key FactsLawsuit Against Tesla for Odometer Manipulation
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Tesla faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged odometer manipulation.
- The lawsuit claims the company adjusted odometers to hasten warranty expirations.
- Lead plaintiff Nyree Hinton states that his Model Y displays inaccurate mileage, causing early warranty issues.
- The plaintiffs seek damages for potentially over one million affected vehicles in California.
Image from the original article. Source: ECB cuts interest rates again - | what savers and investors need to know: The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its interest rates for the seventh time in a ...
focus.de/finanzen/news/leitzins-bei-2-25-prozent-ezb-senkt-schon-wieder-die-zinsen-was-das-fuer-sparkonto-und-kredite-bedeutet_id_260557510.html
Key FactsECB Lowers Rates Amid Economic Concerns
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- The ECB has reduced the deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.25 percent, expressing a more pessimistic view on the economic outlook.
- Lagarde emphasized the importance of transparency and data-driven decisions in an uncertain macroeconomic environment.
- The impact of U.S. tariff policies is seen as negative for the economy, with long-term effects on inflation still unclear.
- The ECB remains vigilant and will base its decisions on inflation forecasts, current price drivers, and the effects of interest rate changes on the real economy.
"More than ever now we need to be data-dependant. And we need safe, reliable data."— Christine Lagarde emphasizes the need to rely on reliable data to make informed monetary policy decisions.
‘Thank Tinubu for saving you from impeachment’, Wike tells Fubara: Mr Wike told reporters he was willing to forgive his successor, provided Mr Fubara showed ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/789003-thank-tinubu-for-saving-you-from-impeachment-wike-tells-fubara.html
Sebastian Stan Got Marvel Role Amid 'Hot Tub Time Machine' Residuals: Sebastian Stan's acting career was surviving off the residuals he earned from ...
variety.com/2025/film/news/sebastian-stan-marvel-offer-hot-tub-time-machine-residuals-1236374290/
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Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online: Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program ...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/californians-now-buy-opioid-reversal-drugs-state-online-121019823
Mortgages: Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder: Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cwy7n9441r5o
NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds: Exclusive: Britons found to have ‘lost out’ while rest of Europe benefits from ...
theguardian.com/science/2025/apr/20/nhs-cancer-patients-denied-life-saving-drugs-due-to-brexit-costs-report-finds
Dutton, Albanese duck questions about policies that could ‘fuel the housing price fire’
theage.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-refuses-to-answer-when-asked-if-he-ll-help-his-son-buy-a-house-20250414-p5lrln.html
ELLE Apr 11
'It Was A Shock': The White Lotus' Michelle Monaghan Reveals Her True Thoughts About That Finale
elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a64443311/the-white-lotus-finale-michelle-monaghan/
Trump lifts rule restricting water use to end 'war on showers': The standards were intended to make dishwashers, showerheads, refrigerators ...
euronews.com/green/2025/04/11/make-americas-showers-great-again-trump-reverses-us-water-and-energy-saving-measures
Image from the original article. Source: Trump Admin Plans To End The IRS Direct File Program For Free Tax Filing, AP Reports
huffpost.com/entry/irs-direct-file-trump-eliminate_n_6800001fe4b0485a7732b212
Key FactsTrump Administration Moves to End IRS Free Filing Program
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS Direct File program, which allows free electronic tax filing.
- Users praised the program, developed during Biden's presidency, for its simplicity, but it faced opposition from Republicans and tax preparation companies.
- Development of the program was halted when IRS staff were instructed to cease work on it.
- Critics claim this decision disregards taxpayers’ needs and may lead to a return to costly tax preparation services.
"Trump and Musk want to take that away."— Senator Elizabeth Warren, a proponent of building out Direct File, stated this in response to the elimination of the program.
Notes From Poland Apr 15
Tusk declares end of "naive globalisation" and calls for "rebuilding of national economy"
notesfrompoland.com/2025/04/15/tusk-declares-end-of-naive-globalisation-and-calls-for-rebuilding-of-national-economy/
What the coalition agreement means for pensioners, savers, and others.: The coalition agreement is in place. FOCUS online shows what the SPD, CDU ...
focus.de/finanzen/altersvorsorge/die-grosse-uebersicht-das-bringt-der-koalitionsvertrag-fuer-rentner-sparer-arbeitnehmer-mieter-und-immobilienkaeufer_c0d5218c-65bc-4dde-bef2-a6ff3feedf0e.html
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers: Experts say the change could put non-English speakers at risk of missing ...
cnn.com/2025/04/08/weather/warning-translation-noaa-nws-cuts/
A new era at Licensing: I am taking the liberty to speak on behalf of most citizens by saying that the words “convenience” and “Licensing Division” rarely belong ...
trinidadexpress.com/opinion/letters/a-new-era-at-licensing/article_0464b3eb-4f6a-4e32-984b-4e9188000b9b.html
Gen Z coffee lovers discover new way to combat insane java prices with new 'home café’ trend
nypost.com/2025/04/09/lifestyle/gen-z-coffee-lovers-discover-new-way-to-combat-insane-java-prices-with-new-home-cafe-trend/
What the coalition agreement means for pensioners, savers, and employees: The coalition agreement is in place. FOCUS online shows what the SPD, CDU ...
focus.de/finanzen/altersvorsorge/das-bringt-der-koalitionsvertrag-fuer-rentner-sparer-arbeitnehmer-und-mieter_c0d5218c-65bc-4dde-bef2-a6ff3feedf0e.html
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers: The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/national-weather-service-no-longer-translating-products-non-english-rcna200126
1News Apr 05
How daylight saving affects our bodies and our health: About one-third of the world adjust their clocks seasonally, moving forward in spring and back in autumn.
1news.co.nz/2025/04/06/how-daylight-saving-affects-our-bodies-and-our-health/
‘We won’t give up’: SCDF rescuers recall saving quake victim trapped under collapsed building
straitstimes.com/singapore/we-wont-give-up-scdf-rescuers-recall-saving-quake-victim-trapped-under-collapsed-building
Colts release kicker Matt Gay, saving nearly $3 million on salary cap: The Indianapolis Colts have released Matt Gay just two years after making him the highest ...
apnews.com/article/colts-matt-gay-released-0a1cbedb66fd009c927ab30e560ebb7b
MSNBC.com Apr 08
OPINION:
‘They are looking for the hostage taker to find a dignity saving off ramp,’ Nicolle Wallace on Trump
National Weather Service halts automated translation for alerts: The pause could affect the millions of Americans who speak a language other than English at home ...
wapo.st/3Eda6L2
Best tips for buying groceries cheaply, from mom of 12: I've discovered tips for saving money on food and buying groceries cheaply for my big family ...
businessinsider.com/best-tips-buying-cheap-groceries-for-big-family
State mulls policy to encourage saving culture among Kenyans: Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said Kenyans have developed a habit of ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001515795/state-mulls-policy-to-encourage-saving-culture-among-kenyans
'I'll never be able to retire': The 45 to 60-year-olds with no pensions: A third of Gen Xers have just £10,000 or less saved for their retirement ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/never-retire-45-60-no-pensions-3605130
Scientists work to restore wild ocelot populations with fertility treatments: While ocelots are widespread in South and Central America, in the United States ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/scientists-work-to-restore-wild-ocelot-populations-with-fertility-treatments
1News Apr 04
Daylight saving ends overnight - don't forget to change your clocks: Daylight saving officially ends at 3am on Sunday.
1news.co.nz/2025/04/05/daylight-saving-ends-overnight-dont-forget-to-change-your-clocks/
ORF boss Weißmann on the salary debate: “No one will be spared from savings”: ORF Director General Roland Weißmann wants to cut salaries and reduce staff ...
kleinezeitung.at/politik/innenpolitik/19549558/orf-generaldirektor-weissmann-zu-gehaltsdebatte-ja-wir-hinterfragen
Why DOGE Could Actually Increase the Deficit: Some of Musk’s haphazard cuts will produce tiny savings in terms of salary while forfeiting much larger ones down ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/03/doge-deficit-trump-elon/682227/
cosmo.ph Mar 29
Sofia Andres Shares Her *Honest* Thoughts About Being A Young Mom: 'It took me by surprise when I became pregnant at a young age.'
cosmo.ph/relationships/sofia-andres-thoughts-on-being-a-young-mom-a5147-20230914
Time-variable grid charges: Who can save on electricity prices?: Reducing electricity costs through intelligent control: Since April, this has also been possible ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/zeitvariable-netzentgelt-strompreis-deutschland-smart-meter-100.html
Trump admin reviews $9 billion in Harvard funding amid campus antisemitism crackdown
timesofisrael.com/trump-admin-reviews-9-billion-in-harvard-funding-amid-campus-antisemitism-crackdown/
ICE to release Venezuelan man seeking to give his brother kidney transplant: Jose Gregorio Gonzalez had been detained by ICE after he accompanied his brother ...
wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/ice-releases-man-seeking-life-saving-transplant-for-brother-after-a-month-in-custody/
Investing for young people: ETF savings plan and junior portfolio: Starting to invest early can be worthwhile. But what are young people actually allowed to do? ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/ratgeber/geldanlage-teenager-investieren-tipps-100.html
Central Coast man earns house deposit by collecting 450,000 cans and bottles: A NSW man has gone to great lengths to cash in on recycling, returning almost half ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-29/house-deposit-gathered-using-return-anearn-recycling-scheme/105082928
Eureka woman sues Providence hospital chain over emergency abortion denial: A Eureka woman who nearly bled to death while miscarrying twins last year is suing ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/eureka-woman-sues-catholic-hospital-chain-over-emergency-abortion-denial/
Lots of kindness, but no plan yet: The federal, state, and local governments commit to joint efforts for budget consolidation and structural reforms ...
kleinezeitung.at/politik/innenpolitik/19541145/viele-freundlichkeiten-aber-noch-kein-plan
Tax shock in Germany: SPD now wants to get its hands on assets, stocks, ETFs, real estate, and income
boerse-online.de/nachrichten/geld-und-vorsorge/steuerschock-in-deutschland-das-koennte-jetzt-auf-aktionaere-und-steuerzahler-zukommen-20377362.html
Clocks go forward - but should daylight savings be scrapped?: "Spring forward, fall back" has been part of our calendar for more than 100 years - but ...
news.sky.com/story/clocks-go-forward-this-weekend-but-should-daylight-savings-be-scrapped-13335364
Poilievre pledges to cut income tax, saving average worker $900 a year: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will introduce an income tax cut that will ...
cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-conservative-tax-cut-1.7491457
Experts wanted to cancel a holiday - | This one can Germans do without: Experts want to cancel a holiday for the debt package in order to save costs ...
derwesten.de/politik/feiertag-ostern-gestrichen-bip-id301490893.html
Why DOGE Could Actually Increase the Deficit: Some of Musk’s haphazard cuts will produce tiny savings in terms of salary while forfeiting much larger ones down ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/03/doge-deficit-trump-elon/682227/
Comment: Because Berlin's swimming pools are supposed to save money, bathers now have to freeze
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/kommentar-weil-die-berliner-baeder-sparen-sollen-muessen-die-badegaeste-nun-frieren-li.2310124
Why Ellen Pompeo Won't Let Her Daughter Watch Her 'Grey's Anatomy' "Underwear" Scenes
instyle.com/ellen-pompeo-daughter-underwear-scenes-greys-anatomy-11699797
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Golf industry tees up fight to keep daylight saving time: The move is intended to stave off efforts to establish permanent standard time, which would leave less ...
fastcompany.com/91293540/golf-industry-tees-up-fight-daylight-saving-time
ELLE Mar 16
A Source Reveals If Taylor Swift Secretly Worked on Lady Gaga’s ‘How Bad Do U Want Me’
elle.com/culture/music/a64087617/taylor-swift-lady-gaga-how-bad-do-u-want-me-collaboration-rumor-explained/
When does daylight saving time end in 2025 in Australia? Here's when the clocks will change
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/when-does-daylight-saving-end-australia-2025-april-6/105084452
Cuts to citizen's income: Social association sends Merz a warning.: While the black-red coalition negotiations are underway, the VdK head warns against ...
fr.de/politik/kuerzung-beim-buergeld-sozialverband-schickt-merz-eine-warnung-zr-93644446.html
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Federal workers ‘don’t deserve’ their paychecks: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said federal workers “don’t deserve” their paychecks ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Job cuts at Mercedes: Car giant pays up to €500,000 for termination: The automotive industry is forced to cut costs and is cutting jobs. Mercedes-Benz now wants ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/mercedes-bis-zu-500-000-euro-abfindung-bei-freiwilliger-kuendigung-zr-93639629.html
Key FactsMercedes Offers High Severance Payments for Layoffs
Mar 21 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: auto-motor-und-sport.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: auto-motor-und-sport.de
- Mercedes-Benz aims to reduce staff through generous severance packages that can reach up to 500,000 euros.
- Voluntary employees can expect substantial severance payments within a limited timeframe from April to July 2024, with a team leader having 30 years of service potentially receiving over 500,000 euros.
- Key employees are excluded from this offer, and the severance program is expected to conclude by March 2026, while job security for 91,000 workers has been extended until the end of 2034.
- Severance payments are subject to income tax, resulting in significant amounts owed to the tax authorities.
Terminally ill Scots baby hotel staff refused to help pictured for first time: Baby Charlie was denied use of a life saving device he needs at the Duck Bay Hotel ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/terminally-ill-scots-baby-hotel-34879466
The high price of saving money on lunch: Today from The Detail: The school lunch debacle has deteriorated so much that there is an increasing clamour to rip it ...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/03/14/the-high-price-of-saving-money-on-lunch/
How DOGE’s IRS Cuts Could Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save: The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means ...
propublica.org/article/how-doge-irs-cuts-will-cost-more-than-savings-trump-musk-deficit
Image from the original article. Source: Thousands of Canadians sign petition to revoke Musk's citizenship: The petition accuses Musk of acting against Canada's national interest and undermining its ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cwydeppzggno
Key FactsPetition Seeks to Revoke Musk's Canadian Citizenship
Feb 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- More than 200,000 Canadians signed a petition calling for the revocation of Elon Musk's citizenship due to his association with Donald Trump.
- Launched by author Qualia Reed, the petition criticizes Musk for acting against Canada's national interests as a Trump advisor.
- Musk, who holds Canadian citizenship through his mother, is accused of undermining Canadian sovereignty by supporting Trump.
- Canadian law permits citizenship revocation in certain cases, and the petition will be open for signatures until June 20, 2025.
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