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It’s been nearly two years since a jury convicted rapper Tory Lanez of shooting Megan Thee Stallion after a Los Angeles party in July 2020. Now, in a new documentary, Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, is taking the public through the tumultuous years leading up to Lanez’s December 2022 criminal trial. Megan Thee Stallion. In the documentary, Megan often speaks somberly or through tears when she details the harassment. In the documentary, Megan expressed frustration about the focus on her sexual relationships.

Persons: It’s, Tory, Megan Thee, Megan Pete, Kelsey Harris —, Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion, ” Megan, Megan, Daystar Peterson, Milagro Gramz, ”, You’re, ’ ” Megan, “, …, ’ Gayle King, King, Onuorah, “ There’s, Meg, ” Onuorah, she’s Organizations: Los, Texas Southern University, Daystar, CBS, NBC News, Prevention Locations: Los Angeles, New York City

☆ UK's Conservatives name Kemi Badenoch as new leader, shifting the party further to the right
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Conservative leadership contender Kemi Badenoch delivers a speech on the final day of Conservative party conference at Birmingham ICC Arena on October 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England. LONDON — The U.K.'s opposition Conservative Party on Saturday named right-wing Kemi Badenoch as its new leader, closing a long-drawn-out runoff after the Tories' landslide electoral defeat ushered in a moment of reckoning for the party. Badenoch ousted Robert Jenrick to secure the top job, replacing outgoing leader and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. "It is the most enormous honor to be elected to this role," Badenoch said, giving her maiden speech as party leader shortly after the results were announced. The ultimate winner was decided by Conservative Party members, with Badenoch receiving 53,806 votes to Jenrick's 41,388.

Persons: Kemi Badenoch, Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, Rishi Sunak, Tory, Jenrick, James, Keir Starmer's Organizations: Conservative, Birmingham ICC Arena, Conservative Party, Tories, Conservatives, Keir Starmer's Labour Locations: Birmingham, England, Badenoch

☆ Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative leadership contest, pitching party to the right after blowout UK election loss
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Rob Picheta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Badenoch defeated Robert Jenrick in a vote of party members by 53,806 votes to 41,000, after a months-long contest to replace Rishi Sunak as leader. Her task now is to revive a party still coming to terms with its worst ever election result. A contentious campaignTwo Conservatives contested this election, but many in the Labour party feel like they won it. Kemi Badenoch is congratulated by her husband Hamish, Robert Jenrick and wife Michal Berkner after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest on Saturday. On policy, however, Badenoch is sure to drag the opposition party to the right.

Persons: CNN — Britain’s, Kemi Badenoch, Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, Rishi Sunak, She’s, Keir Starmer, ” Badenoch, Liz Truss, Sunak, Jenrick, Hamish, Michal Berkner, Dan Kitwood, Nigel Farage, Brexiteers, “, ” Starmer’s Organizations: CNN, Conservative Party, Labour, Tory, Conservatives, Conservative, Spectator, Reform, Britons, Liberal Democrats, BBC, European Union, European, Human, Starmer Locations: British, ”, Britain, Nigerian, Nigeria, McDonald’s, Badenoch, Europe, Rwanda

☆ 4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and our retail stocks are well-positioned to thrive, according to Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group. Telsey Advisory expects value-seeking to be a key theme among shoppers this year, which puts companies with reputations for good deals on solid ground. Overall, the firm expects holiday retail sales up between 3% to 3.5% this year, compared with 4.6% growth last year and a 5.4% increase in 2022. Costco has had a good year so far, and that should continue in the final months of 2024, Telsey Advisory argued. Big picture Telsey Advisory selecting these four Club stocks as preferred names this holiday season reflects their competitive chops within their respective categories.

Persons: Dana Telsey, Milton, we've, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Thomas Trutschel Organizations: Telsey Advisory, Costco, TJX Companies, Telsey, Walmart, CNBC, National Retail Federation, Hurricanes, U.S, Amazon Prime, Photothek, Getty

☆ Election stressing you out? Here’s what to watch to unplug
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —As the nation and the world waits and watches for the results of the US presidential election this week, it’s safe to say that tensions may be running high. ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’(from left) Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine in "Red, White & Royal Blue." The movie was so cheeky and popular, it just might lead to a sequel. Directed and cowritten by Beatty, the movie was nominated for a best original screenplay Oscar at the time. ‘Dick’(from left) Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams and Dan Hedaya in "Dick."

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☆ Sexual misconduct allegations directed at former MrBeast collaborator are baseless, law firm probe finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Chloe_Melas.Jpg | Chloe Melas | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

A third-party legal probe into Jimmy Donaldson’s MrBeast LLC found that allegations of sexual misconduct directed at the top YouTube creator’s company were baseless. In a social media post Friday, Donaldson wrote on X that an investigation into allegations regarding his company had concluded. But the law firm wrote in its assessment that “allegations of sexual misconduct (e.g., pedophilia, grooming, child pornography, etc.) In a post on X, LavaGS said private investigators reviewed all the DMs and interactions between them and Tyson. "It was incredibly difficult having my name thrown around in a public forum without being given the opportunity to share the truth," LavaGS wrote Friday.

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Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati attends a press conference in Paris, France, on October 24. “We are doing our best and are optimistic that within the next few hours or days we will have a ceasefire,” Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Wednesday in an interview with Lebanese media outlet Al Jadeed. Any progress at lowering temperatures in the region will be considered a win inside the White House. CIA Director Bill Burns was in Cairo on Thursday for discussions on Gaza and Lebanon, including a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Read more about the diplomatic push.

Persons: Najib Mikati, Sarah Meyssonnier, Benjamin Netanyahu, ”, Netanyahu, Biden, –, Bill Burns, Abdel Fattah El, Amos Hochstein, Brett McGurk, Hochstein Organizations: Reuters American, CIA, White Locations: Paris, France, Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, Cairo, Iran

☆ Amazon said its shoppers keep choosing cheap items – and that's good for business
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon's customers are buying cheap products, the retailer's top execs said in its Thursday earnings call. Amazon reported a strong third quarter, beating earnings expectations. While these items "often have a lower average selling price," Olsavsky said that these buying patterns are still a net positive for Amazon. Representatives for Amazon did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, sent outside business hours. Its net sales for the quarter hit $158.9 billion, outperforming analyst expectations of $157.3 billion.

Persons: execs, —, we're, Andy Jassy, Brian Olsavsky, Olsavsky, Jassy, Wells Fargo Organizations: Service, Amazon's, Amazon, Business Locations: North America

☆ Bank of Japan likely to stay course with a rate hike in December or January, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Lin Lin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

After a messy election, the Bank of Japan decided to hold its benchmark policy rate at 0.25%, as expected. These outlook risks highlight that the timing of the next BOJ rate hike could depend heavily on developments overseas, as well as the exchange rate and its impact on the Japanese economy, Otani added. He added that it would surpass the 13 trillion yen ($84.6 billion) allocated in last year's supplementary budget. When Ishiba returns, he is expected to hold an extraordinary Diet session, during which he hopes to pass the supplementary budget plan, according to local news. Then I would probably rule out a rate hike in December, because that would create a lot of uncertainty about the fiscal situation."

Persons: Kazuo Ueda, Stefan Angrick, Angrick, Akira Otani, Goldman Sachs, Otani, Marcel Thieliant, Shigeru Ishiba, Ishibia, Ishiba, Thieliant Organizations: Japan, Bank of Japan, Moody's, Liberal Democratic Party, Asia Pacific, Capital Economics, CNBC, Democratic Party Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Brazil

☆ Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Loading chart...LONDON — U.K. borrowing costs posted two days of gains right after the Labour government unveiled a huge package of borrowing and tax rises in its Wednesday budget — but analysts downplayed the possibility of a second "mini-budget" crisis in the British bond market. The 10-year gilt yield , representing medium-term borrowing costs for the government, was slightly lower on the day at 11:20 a.m. London time. Yields move inversely to prices, so higher yields represent a sell-off in bonds — and an aversion to funding U.K. debt. The incident sent bond yields soaring so rapidly, they threatened to destabilize pension funds. Loading chart..."The market is right to be concerned" about the U.K. fiscal outlook, Mohit Kumar, chief financial economist for Europe at Jefferies, told CNBC.

Persons: Rachel Reeves, Reeves, Liz Truss, BOE, Susannah Streeter, Hargreaves Lansdown, It's, Streeter, CNBC's, Sterling, Mohit Kumar, We've Organizations: LONDON, Labour, Wednesday, Bank of England, Deutsche Bank, Hargreaves, U.S ., Jefferies, CNBC Locations: London

☆ Jets vs Texans: Garrett Wilson makes potential catch of the year as New York defeats Houston to snap five-game skid
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson made a catch of the year candidate on Thursday night as New York beat the Houston Texans 21-13 to end their five-game losing streak. The play bore striking similarity to another all-time great catch at MetLife Stadium. “(Beckham) got two feet down, the ball was gonna land out of bounds, and it was Odell, man,” Wilson told reporters. It was amazing.”Wilson explained what was going on in his head while the ball was traveling through the air during the extraordinary catch. “Honestly, you’re not thinking about much, ‘How can I make a play?’” Wilson told Prime Video’s Kaylee Hartung after the game.

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☆ A millennial who decorates for Christmas early doesn't care some people think it's too soon. It brings her joy and peace.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Bolio — a 27-year-old stay-at-home mom and content creator from Fowler, California, near Fresno — began decorating for Christmas before October was even over. "A lot of the people who complain about it are those who love Halloween, so they don't want to see Christmas decorations," she said. "Retailers used to wait until Halloween had passed to put out the Christmas decor, now we're more likely to see Halloween and Christmas sections side-by-side," Canaves said. AdvertisementHer Christmas aesthetic isn't just red and greenBolio shops for decorations from At Home, HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx, and Michaels. Courtesy of Jessica BolioBolio plans to finish decorating the rest of her house for Christmas soon.

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☆ Israel plans to use lasers to shoot down incoming missiles
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Nadeen Ebrahim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Dubbed the Iron Beam, the shield aims to use high-power lasers to counter an array of projectiles, including missiles, drones, rockets and mortars, Israel’s defense ministry said this week. “The initial capability of the ground-based laser system… is expected to enter operational service within one year,” he said. Israel first unveiled a prototype of the Iron Beam in 2021 and has since been working to get it up and running. From Social MediaIt is unclear if Iran has developed a laser defense system of its own. Experts say the Iron Beam could also act as a deterrent to further attacks by Iran or its proxies.

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☆ Serbia: Eight killed after railway station roof collapses in Serbia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Sophie Tanno | Stephanie Halasz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Eight people were killed in the Serbian town of Novi Sad on Friday when the roof of a railway station collapsed, according to the country’s interior minister. Rescuers were at the scene of the accident within minutes of an emergency call being made, according to Dacic. APSerbia’s Prime Minister, Milos Vucevic, offered his condolences to families of victims affected by the incident, while thanking first responders. According to CNN affiliate N1, the railway station’s roof was renovated in 2021. More renovation work took place months later, and the building was officially reopened on July 5 this year.

Persons: Ivica Dacic, ”, Milos Vucevic Organizations: CNN, Ministry, Serbia’s Locations: Serbian, Novi Sad

• US officials are heading to the Middle East in a renewed push to resolve the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and to deter an Iranian response to Israel’s strikes last week. The White House said Iran should not respond, but the US was ready to assist Israel’s defense. • Israeli strikes near the historic city of Baalbek killed at least 19 people, Lebanese authorities said. • Aid entering Gaza has sunk to the lowest level since the war began last year, UN data shows. Only 836 aid trucks entered the enclave so far in October, far short of the pre-war average of 500 trucks per day.

Persons: ”, Israel Organizations: CNN Locations: Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, Iran, Baalbek

☆ Trump, with a vest and props, turns his attention to trashing Biden over ‘garbage’ gaffe
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Biden has personally denied calling Trump supporters “garbage,” saying his comment on a video call Tuesday night been misinterpreted. “One of my people came in and said, ‘Sir, you know the word ‘garbage’ is the hottest thing right now. Sir, would you like to drive a garbage truck?” Trump said. “They pulled up this garbage truck. “And just the other day, a speaker at his rally called Puerto Rico ‘a floating island of garbage,’” Biden said.

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☆ Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A man with a shovel stands on a mud-covered street in the aftermath of torrential rains that caused flooding, in Paiporta, Spain, October 31, 2024. A view shows an area affected by heavy rains that caused flooding near Valencia, Spain, October 31, 2024. People stand next to damaged surface metro tracks in the aftermath of torrential rains that caused flooding, in Paiporta, Spain, October 31, 2024. Stranded cars are piled up on the street, following floods, in La Torre neighbourhood in Sedavi, Valencia, Spain, October 31, 2024. A woman kneels down against a wall as mud fills the street in Sedavi, Valencia, Spain, October 31, 2024.

Persons: Eva Manez, Angel Victor Torres, Mayor Maria Jose Catala, La Torre, Doce, Laura Villaescusa, Maribel Albalat, Antonio Molina, Molina's, Oscar Puente, Puente, Susana Vera, Pedro Sanchez, Ricardo Gabaldon Organizations: Rescue, Mayor, Reuters, La Torre, Interior Ministry, TVE Locations: Paiporta, Spain, Valencia, Germany, Romania, Portugal, La, Madrid, La Torre, Sedavi, Valencia city, Spanish, Utiel

☆ Miu Miu is hot right now — and Prada's chic sibling is helping it buck the luxury slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

This was largely due to the success of its sister brand, Miu Miu. AdvertisementPrada Group is defying the luxury slowdown thanks to its Miu Miu brand. Miu Miu products, like its micro skirt, have a cult following among Gen Z consumers. Related stories"Likewise, Miu Miu would probably not be experiencing this type of growth today if it hadn't been part of a larger group," Bonini added. In a note to clients on Wednesday, Bernstein analyst Luca Solca said that the brand's current trajectory "confirms our view that the market is underappreciating the growth that Miu Miu can generate in the next 12 to 18 months."

Persons: Miu Miu, —, Kering, Miuccia Prada, Emily Ratajkowski, Hunter Schafer, Hailey Bieber, Blanca Zugaza Escribano, execs, Andrea Guerra, Prada, Andrea Bonini, Miu, Bonini, Bernstein, Luca Solca Organizations: Prada, Service, Hermès Locations: China

☆ UK borrowing costs soar day after Labour government unveiled tax-raising budget
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowLONDON — U.K. bond yields spiked sharply Thursday after the ruling Labour Party unveiled a sweeping package of tax hikes and increased borrowing. Yields had already risen on Wednesday shortly after the budget announcement by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, which contained plans for £40 billion ($52 billion) worth of tax hikes and committed to substantially higher borrowing in the coming years. Despite the big moves this week, the gilt market is remaining relatively stable compared to September 2022, when the U.K. suffered its so-called "mini-budget crisis." Analysts had said ahead of the October 2024 budget that such bond market volatility was unlikely to repeat itself, largely because the U.K. inflation has dropped sharply since the Truss era. Analysts at Goldman Sachs said Thursday it would "reduce the urgency for sequential cuts in the near term."

Persons: Rachel Reeves, We've, Liz Truss, Truss, Reeves, Goldman Sachs, Morgan, Andrew Sheets, BOE, Sterling Organizations: Labour Party, Labour, ING, Budget, Conservative Party, Bank of England, Goldman, CNBC, U.S Locations: London

☆ US makes final ceasefire push before election but doubts progress will be made in Gaza before next US president is known
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CIA Director Bill Burns was in Cairo on Thursday for discussions on Gaza and Lebanon, including a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The US envoys also met Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant to discuss “security arrangements” related to northern Israel, Lebanon and the return of hostages from Gaza. That makes it likely the war in Gaza will continue shadowing the US contest in its final days. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the opening of the 25th Parliament session in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024. The White House offered the same message; National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said purported drafts shared online do not reflect the current state of ceasefire talks.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, ”, Najib Mikati, Netanyahu, Biden, –, Bill Burns, Abdel Fattah El, Amos Hochstein, Brett McGurk, Hochstein, McGurk, Israel, Yoav Gallant, Kamala Harris ’, “, ” Harris, Debbie Hill, Harris, Burns, Yahya Sinwar, David Barnea, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Lebanon’s Mikati, Sean Savett, CNN’s Lauren Izso, Alex Marquardt, Mostafa Salem Organizations: CNN, American, CIA, White, “, University of Wisconsin -, Getty, Democratic, Hamas, Qatari, Hezbollah, White House, National Security Locations: Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, Cairo, Iran, Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, “, Jerusalem, AFP, United States, Qatar, Egypt, Doha, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, ” Israel

☆ Amazon set to report Q3 earnings after the bell
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon will report results for the third quarter after the bell Thursday. Earnings are growing much faster, due largely to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's widespread cost-cutting efforts. Amazon is expected to report operating income of $14.7 billion during the quarter, up more than 31% from a year earlier, according to StreetAccount. During the third quarter, Amazon held its annual Prime Day megasale in July. WATCH: What to expect from Meta and Amazon earnings

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☆ Wall Street views Coinbase through an election lens and soft pedals weak earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Coinbase Global's latest earnings were even weaker than expected, but with an eye toward next week's election and its effect on cryptocurrency markets, many analysts on Wall Street say the exchange is still a buy. Coinbase also warned that an October drop in the price of ether could offset growth in nontrading revenue in the current quarter. Coinbase tumbled as much as 8.6% in early trading Thursday, touching a low of $193.56. The election outcome at one point was widely viewed as a key catalyst for the price of bitcoin. On the earnings call, CEO Brian Armstrong said he expects to see "the most pro-crypto Congress ever" next year.

Persons: Coinbase, Joseph Vafi, Genuity, Citigroup's Peter Christiansen, Christiansen, –, Brian Armstrong, Piper Sandler, Patrick Moley, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Wall, White House, Citi, Canaccord, Bank of America, SEC Locations: U.S, .

☆ Israel’s military leaders signal their work in Gaza and Lebanon is done. Will Netanyahu listen?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Mick Krever | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

It comes as Lebanon’s prime minister says that a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel could be imminent. In Gaza, he said, “if we take out the northern Gaza Brigade commander, it’s another collapse…. Amir Cohen/ReutersIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly pledged “absolute victory.” His defense minister and longtime political tormentor Yoav Gallant has bristled at that goal. That’s a far cry from the existing, maximalist war aim of eliminating Hamas’ military and governance capabilities. A spokesperson for the prime minister declined to comment.

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☆ Oil prices rise on optimism over solid U.S. fuel demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending the previous day's rally, driven by optimism over U.S. fuel demand following an unexpected drop in crude and gasoline inventories, while reports that OPEC+ may delay a planned output increase offered support. Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending the previous day's rally, driven by optimism over U.S. fuel demand following an unexpected drop in crude and gasoline inventories, while reports that OPEC+ may delay a planned output increase offered support. Nine analysts polled by Reuters had expected an increase in gasoline and crude inventories. "Expectations of a potential delay in the OPEC+ production increase were also supportive... A decision to postpone the increase could come as early as next week, two OPEC+ sources told Reuters.

Persons: Toshitaka Tazawa Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, Energy Information Administration, Reuters, Fujitomi Securities, Organization of, Petroleum, OPEC Locations: U.S, OPEC, Russia, Israel

☆ England’s last ‘witch’ may have survived execution, new research suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But new research suggests that one English woman convicted of witchcraft and condemned to be hanged may have escaped the noose. Alice Molland – who has long held the tragic record of being the last woman in England to be hanged as a “witch” – was sentenced to death in 1685. In June 1685, Avis Molland – by now widowed – emerges in court records as an informant about a potential revolt, at a time when the Duke of Monmouth was attempting a rebellion against the king. Avis Molland died a free woman eight years later. Worland has spent 18 years unearthing victims’ details, and has successfully campaigned to have memorials to executed “witches” in Colchester and Chelmsford.

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