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Thursday's drop ended the longest winning streaks in two years for the S&P 500 (.SPX) and the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 posted its highest closing level since Sept 19. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Acquire Licensing RightsAll 11 S&P 500 sectors ended in positive territory, led by a 2.6% gain for the technology sector (.SPLRCT). For the week, the Dow rose about 0.7%, the S&P 500 gained 1.3% and the Nasdaq climbed 2.4%. Data on Friday showed U.S. consumer sentiment fell for a fourth straight month in November, and households' expectations for inflation rose again.

Persons: Illumina, Jerome Powell, ”, Chuck Carlson, Rick Meckler, Brendan McDermid, ” Meckler, Lewis Krauskopf, Amruta, Maju Samuel, David Gregorio Our Organizations: Nasdaq, CPI, Dow, Federal, Investors, Treasury, Horizon Investment, Cherry Lane Investments, Dow Jones, Traders, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, NYSE, Thomson Locations: Hammond , Indiana, New Vernon , New Jersey, New York City, U.S, New York

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 27, 2023. Thursday's decline ended the longest winning streaks in two years for the S&P 500 (.SPX) and the Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC). The S&P 500 touched its highest level since Sept 20. All 11 S&P 500 sectors were in positive territory, with technology (.SPLRCT) leading the way, up 2.2%. On the Nasdaq, advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.5-to-1 ratio, while the Nasdaq recorded 49 new highs and 318 new lows.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Illumina, Jerome Powell, ”, Rick Meckler, ” Meckler, Lewis Krauskopf, Amruta, Maju Samuel, David Gregorio Our Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, CPI, Dow, Nasdaq, Federal, Investors, Treasury, Cherry Lane Investments, Dow Jones, Nvidia, Microsoft, NYSE, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, New Vernon , New Jersey, New York

TORONTO (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist knew the call — if it was indeed coming — would light up his phone in the early evening. The Hockey Hall of Fame’s selection committee was busy in Toronto paring down its 2023 list. The 2012 Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL’s top netminder headlines the class set to be inducted Monday night. The first Swedish goaltender to be inducted, Lundqvist won 61 more times in the playoffs before his career ended in 2020 because of a heart condition. Hitchcock, fourth on the NHL victories list with 849, won the Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999 in a 22-season career behind NHL benches.

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[1/2] FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. MSCI's gauge of global stock performance (.MIWD00000PUS) shed 0.05%, while the pan-European STOXX 600 index (.STOXX) lost 0.06%. Against a basket of currencies, the dollar index rose 0.332% to 105.61, with the euro down 0.31% to $1.0682. Treasury yields slid, having unwound some of their rally last week after the Fed left rates unchanged following a policy meeting. The two-year's yield, which reflects interest rate expectations, fell 1.3 basis points to 4.928%, while the 10-year slipped 7.5 basis points at 4.587%.

Persons: Toby Melville, Jerome Powell, Neel Kashkari, Austan Goolsbee, Rick Meckler, we've, Michael Hewson, Brent, Tom Wilson, Tom Westbrook, Ankur Banerjee, Lincoln, Kim Coghill, Christina Fincher, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: London Stock Exchange Group, City of, REUTERS, NEW, Federal Reserve, Minneapolis, Chicago, Cherry Lane Investments, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Reserve Bank of Australia, Treasury, Fed, CMC, Thomson Locations: City, City of London, Britain, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Europe, U.S, New Vernon , New Jersey, Asia, Pacific, Japan, London, Singapore

☆ Italy, France and Germany agree on launches of Ariane 6 and Vega-C
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Giuseppe Fonte | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A worker of Ariane Group stands in front of a Ariane 6 rocket's Vulcain 2.1 engine, prior to the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, in Vernon, France January 12, 2021. Christophe Ena/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsROME, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Italy, France and Germany on Monday have reached a deal underpinning future launches of the delayed Ariane 6 and Avio's (AVI.MI) smaller Vega-C rockets, Italy's industry minister said. The smaller Vega-C has been grounded since Dec. 22 after a failed launch. Italy has been campaigning for the rocket to be marketed separately from ArianeGroup subsidiary Arianespace, which currently sells and operates all major European launches. The three-way agreement was signed during a European Space Agency (ESA) ministerial meeting in Seville, Spain.

Persons: Emmanuel Macron, Christophe Ena, Safran, Urso, Arianespace, Josef Aschbacher, Giuseppe Fonte, Cristina Carlevaro, Federico Maccioni, Tim Hepher Organizations: Ariane, Rights, Airbus, Space Agency, ESA, Soyuz, Thomson Locations: Vernon, France, Italy, Germany, Europe, Vega, Milan, Avio, Seville, Spain, Ukraine

Walk up to Lafayette Avenue between Fulton Street and Bedford Avenue for one of the best parties along the course. You can also catch runners at several points in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, along Bedford Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and Nassau Avenue. Take the L train to Bedford Avenue, the M or J train to Marcy Avenue or the G train to Nassau Avenue or Greenpoint Avenue. The Q subway line stops at several points along this stretch. North of 96th Street, use the 6 subway line to get to this part of the course.

Persons: It’s, Alexander, Duke Ellington, Charles A, Dana, Harlem Meer, “ Organizations: New York, Brooklyn, Barclays Center, Lafayette, Bedford, Queens, ., Dana Discovery Center, Park, Columbus, West Locations: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Staten, Bay Ridge, Sunset, Park, Flatbush, Fulton Street, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bedford, Lafayette Avenue, Nassau, Avenue, Vernon, Jackson, . Manhattan, Manhattan, Bronx, Harlem

☆ CDW misses third-quarter revenue estimates as customers lower tech spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 1 (Reuters) - CDW (CDW.O) reported third-quarter revenue below estimates on Wednesday on lower demand for the company's information technology solutions as customers struggling with high borrowing costs cut back spending and defer projects. The company, however, beat third-quarter profit estimates on the back of higher margins and reduced discretionary spending. CDW posted adjusted earnings of $2.72 compared with analysts' estimates of $2.60 per share. The Vernon Hills, Illinois-based company reported lower sales from its corporate and small business segments and also at its UK and Canadian operations. Its public unit was the only outlier, with healthcare and education customers driving sales up 1.5% compared to the year before.

Persons: CDW, Harshita Mary Varghese, Tasim Zahid Organizations: Thomson Locations: Vernon Hills , Illinois

☆ These are the 10 best places to buy a vacation house in the U.S. based on rental performance, yearly expenses and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Evolve, a vacation rental company, ranked the best places in the U.S. to buy a vacation house right now. In October, Evolve, a vacation rental company, released its ranking of the best places to buy a vacation house right now. 1 place to buy a vacation house right now, according to Evolve. 2 best place to buy a vacation house right now. The Evolve report states that the median rental revenue for Holland is $44,577, the example cap rate is 8.8% and the median listing price is $355,544.

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☆ See photos of the last prison ship still operating in the US. The 5-story vessel is slated to close this week.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Associated Press | Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

America's last functional prison ship, New York's Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, is closing. The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center was originally meant to solve overcrowding at Rikers Island. Vernon C. Bain currently houses 500 incarcerated people, though it has 800 beds. Inmates can be seen playing basketball on the Vernon C. Bain court. It's unclear what the future for the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center is after inmates are all transferred out.

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The state hasn't wavered as a conservative stronghold in the modern era, and its last Democratic governor was denied a second term 20 years ago. A former mayor of tiny Nettleton, Presley is wrapping up his fourth term as a state utility regulator for northern Mississippi. One of the most famous Black Mississippi residents, Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman, recently joined him at a campaign event. Presley has raised more campaign cash than Reeves this year, and he's attracting larger and more diverse crowds than any Democrat running for Mississippi governor in a generation. Presley says the new method of electing a governor gives him a better chance than the old one.

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☆ Hong Kong, Facing an Exodus, Offers Money for Babies
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Selina Cheng | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Hong Kong isn’t alone in struggling with a falling birthrate. Singapore and South Korea also pay parents to have children. Photo: Vernon Yuen/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesHONG KONG—Hong Kong’s government is grappling with an exodus of citizens and a plummeting birthrate. Its solution: Subsidize baby-making. Those who choose to remain in the city are increasingly opting out of having children: Hong Kong’s fertility rate is the lowest in the world.

Persons: Hong Kong isn’t, Vernon Yuen Organizations: HONG Locations: Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, HONG KONG, Beijing

☆ Hong Kong property sales could surge after easing measures — but don't expect prices to pop
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Vivian Kam | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Residential buildings in Hong Kong, China on October 23, 2023. He doesn't expect the move to reverse downward trend in Hong Kong's property prices as interest rates remain high. He expects the policy address will give property prices "a chance to stabilize" and for volumes to pick up. HIBOR refers to the interest rate for interbank borrowing, while prime rate is determined by individual banks. Risks for Hong Kong property

Persons: Vernon Yuen, John Lee, Ken Yeung, Buggle Lau, KC Mok, Mok, Kitty Yiu, Yiu, Eugene Law, Law Organizations: Getty, Hong, Midland Realty, CNBC, Hong Kong Locations: Hong Kong, China, Hong

☆ $100 billion property giant Prologis sealed a huge EV charging station deal. It hints at a new opportunity for real estate investors.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Daniel Geiger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Late last year, it installed 38 chargers for electric trucks operated by Maersk at two sites in the Los Angeles area. There were 1.8 million conventional medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles operating in the state in 2021, according to data from the California Air Resources Board. Arnold said electric charging sites might be more lucrative than traditional industrial outdoor storage properties. The EV-charging business' chicken-and-egg problemOne of the biggest constraints to the development of charging sites is the availability of power. PDS operates about 320 diesel rigs, Gillis said, but because of the rules, will purchase "20 to 30 electric trucks" a year to steadily electrify its fleet.

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☆ Wall St falls more than 1%; yields rise, investors assess earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Caroline Valetkevitch | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2023. The S&P 500 passenger airlines index (.SPLRCALI) dropped 5.6%. Shares ended the day down 6.8%. Tesla ended the regular session down 4.8% and Netflix ended the session down 2.7%. The S&P 500 posted 12 new 52-week highs and 25 new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 25 new highs and 252 new lows.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Netlix, homebuilding, Rick Meckler, Joe Biden, Morgan Stanley's, Tesla, Ankika Biswas, Shashwat Chauhan, Sruthi Shankar, Arun Koyyur, Vinay Dwivedi, Nick Zieminski, David Gregorio Our Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Airlines, Dow, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Cherry Lane Investments, Procter, Gamble, United Airlines Holdings, Dow Jones, U.S, Tesla, Netflix, NYSE, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, New Vernon , New Jersey, Israel, Gaza, Bengaluru

Women dress in graduation gowns at the West Kowloon Cultural District in front of the Hong Kong Skyline in Hong Kong (Photo by Vernon Yuen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors looked ahead to key U.S. consumer inflation data, which will inform the Federal Reserve's rate decision in its policy meeting beginning Oct. 31. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 added 0.31%. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened 1% higher, with shares of Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing up nearly 1% ahead of its full-year earnings report due later in the day. South Korea's Kospi rose 0.75% at the opening bell, holding near two-week highs.

Persons: Vernon Yuen Organizations: Kowloon Cultural, Hong Kong Skyline, Getty Images, Nikkei, Retailing Locations: Kowloon, Hong Kong, Asia, Pacific, Australia, Japan

☆ Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dead at 84
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rudolph Isley, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Isley Brothers, has died, his family announced. But I know he’s in a better place,” Ronald Isley, Rudolph’s brother and Isley Brother band co-founder, told CNN in a statement on Thursday. A representative for The Isley Brothers told CNN that Rudolph died Wednesday. The Isley Brothers band was formed in the mid-1950s when Rudolph, Ronald, O’Kelly and Vernon Isley started a gospel quartet as teenagers. The Isley Brothers: (l to r) Rudolph, O'Kelly and Ronnie, performing together in an undated photo.

Persons: CNN — Rudolph Isley, Isley, ” Ronald Isley, Rudolph’s, Rudolph, Ronald, O’Kelly, Vernon Isley, Vernon, O'Kelly, Ronnie, ” “, ”, ” Rudolph Organizations: CNN, Isley Brothers, Deutsch, Hall of Fame, Billboard Locations: Cincinnati

Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers who helped perform such raw rhythm and blues classics as “Shout" and “Twist and Shout” and the funky hits “That Lady” and “It's Your Thing,” has died at age 84. “There are no words to express my feelings and the love I have for my brother. But I know he’s in a better place," Ronald Isley said in a statement released Thursday by an Isley Brothers publicist. He was among the Isleys inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Political Cartoons View All 1209 Images___This story's headline has been corrected to show that Rudolph Isley, not Ronald Isley, died.

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[1/2] Chairman Anthony Thomson (L) and Vice Chairman Vernon Hill pose with a dog outside the first branch of Metro Bank in Holborn in central London July 29, 2010. Metro declined to comment on Tuesday. A Starling spokesperson said the lender was making inroads into the big banks' market dominance. Metro is not the only smaller bank to have faced problems. One option is for smaller banks to gain scale through mergers and acquisitions.

Persons: Anthony Thomson, Vernon Hill, Toby Melville, John Cronin, Caius Capital, Monzo, Starling, We've, Morgan Stanley, Gary Greenwood, Rupak Ghose, Shore Capital's Greenwood, Ghose, Shawbrook, Jaime Gilinski, Dorita, Iain Withers, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Anousha Sakoui, Huw Jones, Amy, Jo Crowley, Sinead Cruise, Chiara Elisei, Alexander Smith Organizations: Metro Bank, REUTERS, Yorkshire, Lloyds, NatWest, HSBC, Barclays, Metro, Caius, Varde Partners, Finance, Bank of England, London Stock Exchange, The Bank of England, Prudential, Authority, Shore Capital, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Shore, Financial, Bank, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Holborn, London, Starling, Metro, Colombian

Persons: Anthony Thomson, Vernon Hill, Toby Melville, John Cronin, Caius Capital, Jaime Gilinski, Dorita, Gilinski, Monzo, Starling, We've, Morgan Stanley, Gary Greenwood, Rupak Ghose, Shore Capital's Greenwood, Ghose, Shawbrook, Iain Withers, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Anousha Sakoui, Huw Jones, Amy, Jo Crowley, Sinead Cruise, Chiara Elisei, Nelson Bocanegra, Alexander Smith, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Metro Bank, REUTERS, Yorkshire, Lloyds, NatWest, HSBC, Barclays, Metro, Caius, Varde Partners, Harvard, Forbes, Finance, Bank of England, London Stock Exchange, The Bank of England, Prudential, Authority, Shore Capital, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Shore, Financial, Bank, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Holborn, London, BOGOTA, Starling, Colombian, Latin America, Metro, Bogota

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw three of his four touchdown passes to George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers extended their dominance over the Dallas Cowboys with a 42-10 victory Sunday night. He threw two more interceptions in the fourth quarter with his only highlight coming on a 26-yard TD pass to KaVontae Turpin in the second quarter. Kittle became the first Niners player with three TD catches in a game since Vernon Davis in 2009. Purdy added a 1-yard TD pass to Kyle Juszczyk in the fourth quarter. SCORING STREAKMcCaffrey scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter after losing a fumble near the goal line earlier in the game.

Persons: — Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Purdy, Dak, Prescott, KaVontae Turpin, Dallas, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Kittle, Vernon Davis, Kyle Juszczyk, San, McCaffrey, Lenny Moore, Simpson, John Riggins, LB Leighton Vander Esch, Goodwin, Turpin, LG Aaron Banks, ___ Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Niners, Cowboys, NFL, Dallas, Arizona, 49ers, INACTIVES Cowboys, LB, C.J, LG, NEXT Cowboys, Chargers Locations: SANTA CLARA, Calif, Dak Prescott, New Orleans, Kittle, Purdy, San Francisco, Dallas, Cleveland

They’re the atheists, the agnostics, the “nothing in particular.” Many are “spiritual but not religious,” and some are neither or both. “I grew up Methodist, but I don’t follow any religion,” said John, 32. But nones said in interviews they were happy to leave religion behind, particularly in toxic situations, and find community elsewhere. While they don’t describe their explorations as spiritual, they aim to inspire wonder and purpose in their children. ___Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.

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☆ S&P 500 ends at lowest since June 1 as data fuels rate worries
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Caroline Valetkevitch | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Dow turned negative for the year for the first time since June and ended at its lowest level since May 31. Data showed U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in August, fueling worries about a tight labor market ahead of Friday's key U.S. monthly jobs report. All but one S&P 500 sector - utilities (.SPLRCU) - were lower on the day, led by declines in consumer discretionary (.SPLRCD) and technology (.SPLRCT). Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2023. The S&P 500 posted one new 52-week high and 63 new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 15 new highs and 439 new lows.

Persons: Dow, Rick Meckler, Brendan McDermid, Raphael Bostic, Loretta Mester, advancers, Caroline Valetkevitch, Ankika Biswas, Shashwat Chauhan, Vinay Dwivedi, Maju Samuel, Richard Chang Organizations: Microsoft, Dow, Nasdaq, Federal, Investors, Cherry Lane Investments, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Dow Jones, Atlanta Fed, Cleveland Fed, Reuters, Ofcom, NYSE, Thomson Locations: New Vernon , New Jersey, New York City, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Indexes ended sharply lower as data adds to rate worries
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Caroline Valetkevitch | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2023. Data showed U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in August, fueling worries about a tight labor market ahead of Friday's key U.S. monthly jobs report. All but one S&P 500 sector - utilities (.SPLRCU) - were lower on the day, led by declines in consumer discretionary (.SPLRCD) and technology (.SPLRCT). Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said she is open to raising rates again, potentially at the bank's next meeting. While the Dow is down slightly for the year so far, the Nasdaq remains up sharply since Dec. 31 after a rally driven by enthusiasm over artificial intelligence.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Rick Meckler, Raphael Bostic, Loretta Mester, Dow, Ankika Biswas, Shashwat Chauhan, Vinay Dwivedi, Maju Samuel, Richard Chang Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Microsoft, Major U.S, Federal, Investors, Cherry Lane Investments, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Atlanta Fed, Cleveland Fed, Reuters, Ofcom, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Major, New Vernon , New Jersey, Bengaluru

☆ Indexes fall at least 1% as data adds to rate worries
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Caroline Valetkevitch | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2023. Data showed U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in August, fueling worries about a tight labor market ahead of Friday's key U.S. monthly jobs report. All but one S&P 500 sector - utilities (.SPLRCU) - were lower on the day, led by more than 2% declines in consumer discretionary (.SPLRCD) and technology (.SPLRCT). Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said she is open to raising rates again, potentially at the bank's next meeting. The S&P 500 posted one new 52-week high and 62 new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 13 new highs and 390 new lows.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Rick Meckler, Raphael Bostic, Loretta Mester, Dow, advancers, Ankika Biswas, Shashwat Chauhan, Vinay Dwivedi, Maju Samuel, Richard Chang Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Microsoft, Dow, Nasdaq, Major U.S, Federal, Data, Investors, Cherry Lane Investments, Dow Jones, Atlanta Fed, Cleveland Fed, Reuters, Ofcom, NYSE, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Major, New Vernon , New Jersey, Bengaluru

☆ See inside the lavish reception rooms at the US State Department
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Piper Hudspeth Blackburn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

"America's Collection: The Art and Architecture of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the US Department of State." Durston Saylor/Courtesy Rizzoli The Thomas Jefferson State Reception Room. Durston Saylor/Courtesy Rizzoli The James Monroe State Reception Room, which was designed by Walter M. Macomber. Durston Saylor/Courtesy Rizzoli The James Monroe State Reception Room. Durston Saylor/Courtesy Rizzoli The design of diplomacy: See inside the lavish reception rooms at the US State Department Prev NextRooms that take you back in time“America’s Collection” gives those without diplomatic credentials a chance to experience that moment.

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