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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
Chicago-based Dutch Farms bids ‘north of $20M’ to buy bankrupt Oberweis Dairy: Brian Boomsma, the owner of Chicago-based Dutch Farms, made the stalking horse bid ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/chicago-based-dutch-farms-makes-bid-to-buy-bankrupt-oberweis-dairy/
Confiscate Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for Ukraine's ...
nzz.ch/international/russische-gelder-beschlagnahmen-die-usa-schrauben-am-internationalen-recht-ld.1827574
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
First brick-and-mortar Wayfair store to open in Wilmette this May: Developers have announced a Thursday, May 23 opening for the first physical store for the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/first-brick-and-mortar-wayfair-store-to-open-in-wilmette-this-may/
Makeover to give Chicago Heights food pantry a supermarket feel: A federal grant will help Respond Now in Chicago Heights turn its food pantry into a space that ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/makeover-to-give-chicago-heights-food-pantry-a-supermarket-feel/
America is uniquely ill-suited to handle a falling population: Which is a worry, because much of it is already shrinking
economist.com/briefing/2024/04/18/america-is-uniquely-ill-suited-to-handle-a-falling-population
Mega-warehouses heap more pollution on hard-hit Illinois neighborhoods: Proliferation of hubs for online shopping disproportionately sited in low-income ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/illinois-mega-warehouses-air-quality-pollution-inequality
Illinois Reparations Fund Was Transferred To A Black-Owned Bank: “This Is A Very, Very Big Deal”
essence.com/news/money-career/illinoiss-reparations-fund-liberty-bank/
Oak Park trustees OK liquor licenses, agree to cocktails being served with breakfast
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/oak-park-trustees-ok-liquor-licenses-agree-to-cocktails-being-served-with-breakfast/
Logistics Campus at former Allstate headquarters off to slow start, with plans for lab-grown meat plant on hold
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/former-allstate-campus-upside-foods/
ShotSpotter Keeps Listening for Gunfire After Contracts Expire: Internal emails suggest that the company continued to provide gunshot data to police in cities ...
wired.com/story/shotspotter-keeps-listening-contracts-expire/
Farmer protests fail to materialize in the USA, but farmers lack youth: Farmers in the USA are entrepreneurs and not recipients of subsidies ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/us-getreideguertel-ld.1827371
Dartmoor in the spotlight amid game-changer plan for Devon: Major change is on the cards across key sites in the county as it looks to benefit from Freeport ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dartmoor-spotlight-amid-game-changer-9240658
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
Kroger and Albertsons propose selling off more Illinois stores in bid for merger approval
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/kroger-albertsons-will-sell-off-more-illinois-stores-illinois-divestiture-plan/
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
Forest call for release of VAR audio as FA probe referee blasts: Forest issued an extraordinary post on social media soon after the final whistle at Goodison ...
newvision.co.ug/category/sports/forest-call-for-release-of-var-audio-as-fa-pr-NV_186494
Quick Glance: Nottingham Forest Criticizes Refereeing Decisions and Warns of VAR Bias
- Nottingham Forest issued a remarkable statement criticizing the refereeing decisions.
- Following the defeat to Everton, the club raised concerns about potential bias from a VAR official.
- A disputed penalty claim involving Ashley Young sparked controversy and was dismissed.
- Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his disappointment with the refereeing decisions.
A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246125248/black-bear-cub-trees-north-carolina-video
Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/siblings-killed-suspected-intoxicated-driver-crashes-childs-birthday-p-rcna148696
Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Wind and solar in limbo: Long waitlists to get on the grid are a ‘leading barrier’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/clean-energy-waitlist-illinois/
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Vanda Pharmaceuticals case over sleep-drug patents: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by Vanda Pharmaceuticals ...
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-rejects-vanda-pharmaceuticals-case-over-sleep-drug-patents-2024-04-22/
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
Cops responding to gunfire find one of their own fatally shot, Chicago police say
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TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
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.
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties ｜ DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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The O’Hare rebuild is mired in negotiations and potential changes. Here’s how another airport finished construction.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/ohare-construction-budget-delay/
Groups battling opioid crisis express frustration over state’s speed in distributing millions of dollars from legal settlements
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/opioid-settlement-fund/
Aurora close to getting new restaurant in spot near Paramount Theatre: The Aurora Civic Center Authority is close to a deal for a new restaurant in the former ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/aurora-close-to-getting-new-restaurant-in-spot-near-paramount-theatre/
Teamsters local unions including one in Urbandale hit Pepsi with unfair labor practices charge
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2024/04/22/urbandale-teamsters-local-90-join-others-in-complaint-pepsico-labor-complaint-nlrb/73411164007/
Garden gnomes and porch swings: Lively front yards linked to more connected residents
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/20/1245918231/garden-gnomes-porch-swings-lively-front-yards-connected-happier-neighbors
UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/un-sicherheitsrat-usa-palaestina
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Chicago Public Schools launches a new, ‘more equitable’ funding model: CPS is finalizing a budget and funding plan they claim will benefit all of the district’s ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-public-schools-launches-a-new-more-equitable-funding-model/
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
wionews.com/world/blinken-says-us-not-involved-in-any-offensive-operation-713037
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ‘evolution of the leadership’ needed at CTA: The governor's comments come as embattled agency President Dorval Carter looks to ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/pritzker-cta-leadership/
Michigan football lands first recruit of Sherrone Moore era, top rated player in Illinois
freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2024/04/22/michigan-football-lands-nate-marshall-top-player-illinois/73413279007/
Chicago’s response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/migrant-influx-black-residents-response/
Bank of Canada Gov. Macklem Says Inflation Edges ‘Closer to Normal’: Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem says inflation is getting “closer to normal” and officials ...
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
A24's apparently AI-generated 'Civil War' ads mocked, Chicago scene is laughable: After "Civil War" topped the box office A24 promoted the film with AI-generated ...
businessinsider.com/a24-ai-generated-ads-civil-war-movie-mocked-backlash-chicago-2024-4
The O’Hare rebuild is mired in negotiations and potential changes. Here’s how another airport finished construction.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/ohare-construction-budget-delay/
College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1243709966/college-student-parents-child-care-costs
Review: Lovely ‘Music Man’ at Marriott Theatre is all about Marian the librarian: Why does Marian the librarian fall for that slick con man Harold Hill ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/review-lovely-music-man-at-marriott-theatre-is-all-about-marian-the-librarian/
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Johnson’s ambitious $1.25B bond plan, $70M migrant proposal pass City Council: Their passage gives Johnson much-needed money to continue the daily churn of ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/johnsons-ambitious-1-25b-bond-plan-70m-migrant-proposal-pass-city-council/
Creditor Betrayals Pit Invesco Against Bain in Bankruptcy Rumble: Matthew Brooks stared at the numbers glowing on his screen in disbelief. Somehow ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/creditor-betrayals-pit-invesco-against-bain-in-bankruptcy-rumble
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Kentucky cicadas in 2024 include annual and Brood XIX varieties. What's the difference?
courier-journal.com/story/news/2024/04/22/cicada-broods-2024-kentucky-lengthy-cicada-season-annual-brood-xix-brood-xii/73409497007/
Uber rolls out blue checkmark system for rider verification in Chicago, 11 other cities
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/uber-verification-safety-feature-chicago-pilot/
America is uniquely ill-suited to handle a falling population: Which is a worry, because much of it is already shrinking
economist.com/briefing/2024/04/18/america-is-uniquely-ill-suited-to-handle-a-falling-population
Electron videography captures moving dance between proteins and lipids: In a first demonstration of "electron videography," researchers have captured a ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-electron-videography-captures-proteins-lipids.html
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
nzz.ch/international/taliban-herrschaft-in-afghanistan-uno-beklagt-1600-menschenrechtsverstoesse-bei-inhaftierungen-durch-taliban-ld.1541939
How a west Louisville housing development is 'changing the culture of this community'
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/22/housing-development-transform-two-west-louisville-neighborhoods/72629034007/
Woman drowns in Pa. boating accident on the Susquehanna’s West Branch : Two others made it to shore safely early Saturday evening in the Winfield area of Union ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/woman-drowns-in-pa-boating-accident-on-the-susquehannas-west-branch.html
Paid articlePaid Proposal for fourth Taco Bell to be built in Naperville goes to planning/zoning commission
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/naperville-city-taco-bell-planning-zoning-commission/
Military vehicle hauling trailer overturns near I-81 bridge in Cumberland County: The military vehicle flipped on its side after being involved in a crash with a ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/military-vehicle-hauling-trailer-overturns-near-i-81-bridge-in-cumberland-county.html
Paid articlePaid Bridge that attracts logjams on Kankakee River will be removed: Work will begin soon on removing a major source of logjams by U.S. 41 on the Kankakee River.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/bridge-that-attracts-logjams-on-kankakee-river-will-be-removed/
More safeguards needed to protect kid influencers: One issue is that child influencers are considered to be working when they post monetised content on social ...
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/04/21/more-safeguards-needed-to-protect-kid-influencers
Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.
csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0417/usc-commencement-valedictorian-speech-canceled
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Aldi Is Getting Rid of Scanners, Cashiers, and Checkout Lines with the Help of AI
foodandwine.com/aldi-checkout-free-technology-aldigo-8636095
Cook County Health Foundation expansion dropped amid spending questions: The report questioned how leadership of the Cook County Health Foundation spent nearly ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/cook-county-health-foundation-expansion-dropped/
Photos: EcoFest at NewBo City Market: EcoFest, billed as the Corridor’s ‘premier Earth Day celebration’ attracted people of all ages to interact with educational ...
thegazette.com/photos/photos-ecofest-at-newbo-city-market/
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Stay Ahead With AI at Strategic Marketing West 2024: Stay ahead with AI at Strategic Marketing West 2024 by getting the latest integration of artificial ...
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MATC will soon choose a new president. First, candidates will travel to campus for public Q&A's
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/04/19/candidates-for-matc-president-will-travel-to-campus-next-week/73382404007/
Man charged in transport of Masters golf tournament memorabilia taken from Augusta National
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/17/man-charged-in-transport-of-masters-golf-tournament-memorabilia-taken-from-augusta-national/
Tinley Park proposed budget calls for more money for police, stormwater management work
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/tinley-park-proposed-budget-calls-for-more-money-for-police-stormwater-management-work/
A24’s New AI-Generated ‘Civil War’ Ads Generate Controversy: The new posters show epic 'Civil War' battle scenes. There's just one problem.
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/a24-civil-war-posters-controversy-1235876340/
11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...
apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-9da5a7e58814ed55ceea1ca55401af85
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Biden administration issues new rules on airline fees and refunds: The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds ...
apnews.com/article/airlines-junk-fees-baggage-delays-c4a93f9ee9a2bf7d9ee07394183a0374
Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
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