Scientists say they have identified a new genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease Findings suggest people who have two copies of the APOE4 gene are likely to develop the neurological condition.
Jak Jones vs Kyren Wilson LIVE: World Snooker Championship final score and updates from day two

Jak Jones faces Kyren Wilson in the final at the Crucible as both players look to land a first major title

Kate Beckinsale hits back at rumours she was hospitalised for plastic surgery

‘I hate adding to this conversation but I’m doing it because insidious bullying of any kind over time takes a toll,’ Beckinsale said

41-gun salute marks first anniversary of King Charles’ coronation

A 41-gun salute was held in London’s Green Park today (6 May), to mark one year since King Charles’ coronation.

RFK Jr Super PAC will sue Meta after campaign infomercial temporarily blocked

Super PAC backing the environmental lawyer-turned-conspiracy theorist claims censorship

Painting nearly sold off for £1,280 is a lost Caravaggio, says Spain’s Prado museum

Authorities halted an auction of the work and put an export ban on it

Book Review: Memoirist Lilly Dancyger’s penetrating essays explore the power of female friendships In 2021 Lilly Dancyger’s first book, “Negative Space,” was praised for its unflinching portrait of her father’s heroin addiction
French bakers beat Guinness World Record with baguette longer than superyacht

France has taken back the title for the ‘world’s longest baguette’ after bakers came up with a baton measuring 140 metres.

Person falls to their death during Ohio State graduation

Students were visibly upset as the ceremony continued on Sunday afternoon

Hospital operator Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy protection Hospital operator Steward Health Care has filed for bankruptcy protection, but pledged to maintain the eight hospitals it operates in Massachusetts
Putin cut out deer’s heart and gave it to Silvio Berlusconi on hunting trip

The former Italian prime minister hid behind tree to be sick after Putin handed him bizarre gift proclaiming it to be an exceptional meal, a former senator has revealed

Crawley announce last-minute postponement of League Two play-off against MK Dons

The Red Devils have been forced to reschedule the first leg with Crewe Alexandra set to play Doncaster later today in the other League Two play-off semi-final

John Swinney becomes SNP leader and Scottish first minister in waiting

The former deputy first minister was the only person to put himself forward to succeed Humza Yousaf, who is expected to formally step down this week

Trump threatened with jail over gag order violations: ‘$1,000 fines are not serving as a deterrent’

Trump’s gag violations in his hush money trial ‘constitute a direct attack on the rule of law,’ judge warns

Ed Sheeran flabbergasted as George Russell takes him for 150mph spin on Miami GP track

Ahead of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, George Russell took Ed Sheeran for a 150mph lap of the track - leaving the singer shaken by the speed.

Iris Law shares Met Gala preparation night before fashion event

Iris Law has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at her skincare routine the night before the Met Gala.

The yearly memorial march at the former death camp at Auschwitz overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war U.S. university presidents have joined Holocaust survivors and thousands of Israelis for a yearly memorial march at the site of Auschwitz
They shared a name — but not a future. How two kids fought to escape poverty in Baltimore Two kids named Antonio grew up together in the streets of east Baltimore surrounded by poverty and gun violence
Italy's RAI journalists strike over budget streamlining, complain of censorship and media repression Some journalists at Italy’s state-run RAI are on strike to protest budget streamlining and what they say is an increasingly repressive atmosphere in Italy for media
Kidnapped baby found alive two days after her mother and another woman were found dead

The girl’s sister was found injured in the park where their mother was killed

Kim Kardashian relentlessly booed by Tom Brady fans at Netflix roast

Kim Kardashian appeared at Tom Brady’s Netflix roast last night (5 May), but what she wasn’t prepared for, was the booing from the crowd as she got on stage.

Book Review: Coming-of-age meets quarter-life crisis in Fiona Warnick's ambitious debut 'The Skunks' Isabel’s just trying to do better in a world buzzing with diametrically opposing views of what that means
They shared a name — but not a future. How two kids fought to escape poverty in Baltimore Two kids named Antonio grew up together in the streets of east Baltimore surrounded by poverty and gun violence
Columbia University cancels commencement ceremony after Gaza protests rock campus

Columbia has cancelled its commencement ceremony on 15 May for smaller celebrations, citing ‘security concerns’ as one of the main reasons

How British drivers have blazed Formula One trail as Lando Norris joins win list Norris became the 21st British driver to win a F1 grand prix with his success in Miami.
Activists in Bangladesh march through universities to demand end to Israel-Gaza war Thousands of activists in Bangladesh backed by the ruling party's student wing have demonstrated in the nation's capital and elsewhere to demand an end to the Gaza-Israel war and the establishment...
New Liberia forest boss plans to increase exports, denies working with war criminal Charles Taylor In an interview with The Associated Press, the new head of Liberia's forest management authority, Rudolph Merab, said he would work to increase timber exports and cut regulations
Boeing is set to launch NASA astronauts for the first time after years of struggle Boeing is counting down for its first astronaut launch after years of struggle
Lib Dems to table no confidence motion in Rishi Sunak to force June general election

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey will table the motion as soon as parliament returns after a brutal set of local elections for the Conservatives

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 12-18 Celebrities having birthdays during the week of May 12-18 include singer Janet Jackson, movie director-producer George Lucas and actor Megan Fox
For farmers, watching and waiting is a spring planting ritual. Climate change is adding to anxiety As climate change drives an increase in spring rains across the Midwest, it can mean more anxiety for farmers eager to carry out the ritual of spring planting
A look back at Kris Hallenga’s ‘living funeral’ as breast cancer activist dies aged 38

CoppaFeel! founder and breast cancer campaigner, Kris Hallenga, has died at the age of 38, the charity has confirmed.

Tom Brady roast hits a nerve for the GOAT with joke about massage

The NFL star got up from his seat and approached Jeff Ross, warning him ‘Don’t say that s*** again’

Who is new SNP leader and first minister-in-waiting John Swinney?

John Swinney is first in line to take over from Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister after his only opponent to become SNP leader dropped out - however, it’s not his first time leading the...

Argentinian president appears to not know who Liz Truss is - despite branding him her ‘favourite’

President of Argentina, Javier Milei was caught off-guard not knowing who Liz Truss is - despite the former prime minister naming him her "favourite" Conservative leader.

UK weather: Met Office issues warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding on bank holiday Monday

The Met Office has issued ‘danger to life’ thunderstorm warnings for bank holiday Monday

London is an embarrassment thanks to its lack of public loos

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Mapped: Where is Rafah and why is Israel invading it?

Rafah, with a population of 1.4 million, was initially a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza

Naoya Inoue is vulnerable after all – but more dangerous than ever after knockout of Luis Nery

In round one, the pound-for-pound star was dramatically dropped for the first time in his career, but he fought back to brutally stop Nery and stay undisputed

Columbia University cancels main commencement after protests that roiled campus for weeks Columbia University is canceling its large university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next, the...
John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after being confirmed as Scottish National Party leader A former head of the Scottish National Party is expected to be Scotland's next leader
Chad holds presidential election after years of military rule Voters in Chad have headed to the polls on Monday to cast their ballot in a long delayed presidential election that is set to end three years of military rule under interim president, Mahamat Deby...
The Latest | Israeli military orders evacuation of parts of Rafah ahead of possible ground invasion Israel’s military has ordered tens of thousands of people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to begin evacuating, signaling that a long-promised ground invasion could be imminent
Israel orders evacuation of Rafah

The IDF warned of “extreme” military action in southern Gaza, while Hamas decried what it called a “dangerous escalation”

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Final preparations concluding as Putin to be sworn in as Russian president

The inauguration is scheduled to take place at the Kremlin on Tuesday

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What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills? Russia's Defense Ministry has declared that the military will hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons
West is dragging Poland into war – fugitive judge

Tomasz Szmydt, who is seeking asylum in Belarus, says Warsaw’s foreign policy is dictated by the US and its allies

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Massive rescue effort as floods inundate southern Brazilian metropolis Historic flooding has left the wealthy Brazilian city of Porto Alegre underwater, with more than 80 people dead and many awaiting rescue.
Rishi Sunak invites Tory MPs to post-election debrief in desperate bid to calm nerves

Exclusive: As furious plotters accused their colleagues of ‘giving up on beating Labour’ and ‘accepting their fate’, as efforts to topple Mr Sunak stalled, the PM invited backbenchers to attend ...

Berlin recalls ambassador to Russia

Alexander Lambsdorff will leave for one week for consultations over an alleged hacking operation by Moscow

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Russian intelligence claims US wants to replace Zelensky 

The Ukrainian president is losing the battle for the “hearts and minds” of the populace, the SVR has said...

These simple seared pork chops boast the flavors of porchetta without all the work Italian porchetta is spit-roasted pork flavored with herbs, fennel and garlic
Inquiry into South Africa fire that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the...
Chad holds presidential election after years of military rule Voters in Chad have headed to the polls on Monday to cast their ballot in a long delayed presidential election that is set to end three years of military rule under interim president, Mahamat Deby...
Nepal map on new currency note threatens to reignite border row with India

Kathmandu’s new map adds 335 sq km of contested land to Nepal and angers New Delhi

Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with Western officials Russia's Defense Ministry says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons
Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior when fighter jet released flares Australia says a Chinese fighter jet has endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares in international waters
EU state needs spare parts from Russia to keep public transport running – media

Latvia’s passenger rail operator says there are no alternatives in the bloc for servicing Soviet-era trains

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Highlights from the 2024 Met Gala exhibit: Sleeping Beauty would wake up for these gowns Sure, she was a royal princess and all
US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat drills on the Philippines’ northernmost island, along the strategic Bashi Channel off southern Taiwan
Spain's Prado Museum confirms rediscovery of lost Caravaggio. Painting will be unveiled May 27 Spain’s Prado Museum has confirmed that a painting that was due to be auctioned in Madrid in 2021 is in fact a work by Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio that was considered lost
British Airways flight from Bermuda to London evacuated after ‘bomb threat’

The alleged threat was sent in to LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda

An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the...
Nuclear weapons drills a response to ‘escalation’ – Kremlin

Recent statements by politicians in some NATO states have sparked a new “unprecedented round of tension,” spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said

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The EU's executive decides to end legal standoff with Poland over democracy concerns The European Union’s executive has decided to end its 6-year dispute with member state Poland
US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat drills on the Philippines’ northernmost island, along the strategic Bashi Channel off southern Taiwan
Kristi Noem suggests Joe Biden’s German Shepherd should suffer the same fate as dog she shot

‘How many people is enough people to be attacked and dangerously hurt before you make a decision on a dog?’ Noem said this weekend

Watch live: Donald Trump’s criminal trial over hush money payment continues

Donald Trump’s hush money trial continues in New York today (6 May), after day 10 of the case wrapped up last week.

Rafah assault looks imminent as hope fades for Israel-Hamas cease-fire Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Scientists discover important link between diet and cancer risk

Scientists say it is important to raise ‘awareness of impact of diet and weight control in management of cancer risks’

CoppaFeel! founder Kristin Hallenga dies aged 38

Campaigner was responsible for getting cancer education included into the school cirriculum

Rescuers smash roof with brick to save baby from Brazil floods

Footage from a body-worn camera has captured the moment rescuers smashed through the roof of a home to save a baby from the floods in Brazil.

Over 100 Ukrainians blocked from leaving country every day – border service

Those forced to stay back are either not eligible or lack the proper documentation, spokesman Andrey Demchenko has said

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Warren Buffett predicts ‘higher taxes are likely’ since the national debt won’t pay for itself Asked at Saturday's shareholder meeting why Berkshire Hathaway sold 115 million shares in Apple stock over the past quarter, Buffett warned it may have to pay higher corporation tax. Read More
How Rita Moreno uses honors like an upcoming public television award to further her philanthropy Rita Moreno says it was always in her nature to be generous – to hold doors for people and help lighten a mother’s load if she was struggling with shopping bags and children
Tony Hinchcliffe faces backlash for ‘misogynistic’ Kim Kardashian joke at Tom Brady roast

Reality star was subject of brutal jokes at Netflix comedy event

Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party
No international pressure can stop Israel – Netanyahu

The Israeli PM has pledged to destroy Hamas even if the Jewish state has to do it alone

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Mother arrested for throwing disabled son into crocodile-infested canal in India

Woman says her husband considered child a burden and they frequently quarrelled about it

Watch live: Holocaust survivors gather for ‘March of the Living’ at Auschwitz

Thousands are expected to gather at Auschwitz in Poland today (6 May) in honour of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The UN nuclear watchdog chief travels to Iran as its monitoring remains hampered The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog has traveled to Iran where his agency faces increasing difficulty in monitoring the Islamic Republic’s rapidly advancing nuclear program
Starship will be bigger than the Great Pyramids, Elon Musk says

The biggest rocket ever built is expected to launch later this month

‘We are in danger because of NATO membership’: Turkish Patriotic party is sounding the alarm

The chairman of Türkiye’s Vatan Party speaks about the influence of the US, Palestine, and Israel, and the future of NATO

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Sahel state electing president after three years of military rule

Chad’s interim leader, who is running for office, took power after rebels murdered his long-ruling father in 2021

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China President Xi's European charm offensive turns to trade and 'fair competition' as he meets with France's Macron As France prepares to host the Summer Olympics, Macron said he would ask Xi to use his influence to make the Games “a diplomatic moment of peace.” Read More
Western leaders are ‘infantile morons’ – Medvedev

The US and its allies need a reminder of the nuclear risk posed by the Ukraine conflict, Dmitry Medvedev believes

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India seeks Interpol’s help to track down politician facing sexual assault charges

MP Prajwal Revanna fled the country after almost 3,000 videos featuring 300 women were made public

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Danish King Frederik and his Australian-born wife visit Sweden on their first official trip abroad Denmark’s King Frederik X has arrived in Stockholm with his Australian-born wife Queen Mary, as they begin their first official visit abroad as new Danish monarchs
Lando Norris crowd surfs in behind the scenes footage from first F1 win

McLaren have shared the behind-the-scenes moment and elated Lando Norris got to celebrate with his team after winning the Miami Grand Prix.

Democrats race to design ways to best use AI in 2024 campaign The technology that could transform American elections — and perhaps threaten democracy itself. Read More
Single-sex toilet law proposed for new buildings Legislation is needed to address safety, privacy and dignity concerns, minister Kemi Badenoch says.
Lando Norris: Donald Trump told me he was my ‘lucky charm’ after first F1 win The Englishman won the Miami Grand Prix.
Murder probe as man stabbed to death after fight in Tower Hamlets

There have been no arrests after a man was knifed to death in Bethnal Green

'The Fall Guy' posts weak $28.5 million opening, providing Hollywood a lukewarm start to the summer movie season The modest start for “The Fall Guy” hints at larger concerns for the film industry. Read More
The Latest | Third week of witness testimony in Trump's hush money trial is set to kick off Witness testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to resume
Everything you need to know about the Met Gala 2024

The Met Gala is taking place in New York City this evening (6 May), and celebrities along with fashion icons, will grace the red carpet at the Met Museum.

Satellite images show Russia no longer using Crimean bridge to supply troops in Ukraine

Exclusive: After repeated Ukranian attacks on Kerch Bridge, Vladimir Putin’s forces are relying on land routes through annexed eastern Ukraine to supply frontlines, analysts say

Charging hippo bites tourist boat’s rear motor in furious chase

Cameras have caught the moment a hippo charged at a tourist boat on the Chobe River, Namibia, and bit its rear motor.

Jeannie Epper, trailblazing Hollywood stuntwoman, dies at 83

Jeannie Epper, the trailblazing stuntwoman who appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows, including 'Wonder Woman' and 'Dynasty,' has died at 83.

‘We deserve more’: US workers’ share of the pie dwindles

Bureau of Labor Statistics releases latest estimate of how much labor receives of national income, showing bleak decline

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Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive.
Boeing hopes to polish its reputation with Starliner crew capsule launch

Company, which has been plagued by safety issues in its avionics wing, will send two astronauts to the ISS in its new spacecraft

Boeing has an opportunity on Monday night to restore some...

L.A. influencers, businesses live or die on TikTok's algorithm. Now they fear for the future

After President Biden signed a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S., experts say the economic ramifications could be significant.

Vanessa Hudson has provided a soft landing for Qantas as the airline cuts deal with ACCC

While the new CEO has stemmed some of the reputational damage of the past, the $120m fine is a clear success for the ACCC

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How rental ‘libraries of things’ have become the new way to save money

From baby clothes to popcorn makers, borrowing items rather than buying them is a growing trend

A year into motherhood and I can confirm two things: babies grow too fast and clothing them...

Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tour Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend the bulk of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continent’s eastern half
Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall St's advance fueled by cooler jobs data Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street ended Friday with the best day for the stock market in over two months
As the Channel tunnel turns 30, England needs to grow up and acknowledge its deep bond with France | Jonn Elledge

The two countries have been been at odds over the centuries. But could there a better symbol of our link than this engineering coup?

The first passenger train from England to France...

Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI The Biden campaign and top Democrats are wrestling with how best to use artificial intelligence, exposing the party’s anxiety over falling behind Republicans in the race to deploy technology that...
What to know about Trump strategist's embrace of AI to help conservatives Brad Parscale, the digital guru behind Donald Trump's surprise 2016 presidential victory, has become an evangelist about the power of artificial intelligence to transform how Republicans campaign...
Another Crab’s Treasure: this indie hit has clawed its way into my subconscious

Australian studio Aggro Crab has a hit on its hands – and behind all its jokes and excellent crustacean combat lies an uncomfortable truth about our world

The Arcane Kids, a video game...

Husband, Financial Planner With Over $400K Debt, Is Confused Why His Wife Won't Combine Finances

The pandemic has caused an increase in the number of people seeking financial advice in the US. Many seek help with repaying debt, budgeting, and retirement planning due to high living costs,...

Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party
With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here's how his first song post-stroke came to be With artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis has his voice back
Premier League referee to wear camera to offer insight into demands of being a match official The referee for the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United on Monday will wear a camera on his head for a program that will be broadcast later this year to offer an...
Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI The Biden campaign and top Democrats are wrestling with how best to use artificial intelligence, exposing the party’s anxiety over falling behind Republicans in the race to deploy technology that...
What to know about Trump strategist's embrace of AI to help conservatives Brad Parscale, the digital guru behind Donald Trump's surprise 2016 presidential victory, has become an evangelist about the power of artificial intelligence to transform how Republicans campaign...
Brad Parscale helped Trump win in 2016 using Facebook ads. Now he’s back, and an AI evangelist Brad Parscale was the digital campaign operative who helped engineer Trump’s 2016 presidential victory with the heavy use of Facebook ads
Husband, Financial Planner With Over $400K Debt, Is Confused Why His Wife Won't Combine Finances

The pandemic has caused an increase in the number of people seeking financial advice in the US. Many seek help with repaying debt, budgeting, and retirement planning due to high living costs,...

Boeing hopes to polish its reputation with Starliner crew capsule launch

Company, which has been plagued by safety issues in its avionics wing, will send two astronauts to the ISS in its new spacecraft

Boeing has an opportunity on Monday night to restore some...

Scientists create vaccine with potential to protect against future coronaviruses

Researchers say experimental shot is step towards goal of creating vaccines before a pandemic has started

Scientists have created a vaccine that has the potential to protect against a...

We all want to cut out the bad parts of ourselves. It won’t work, and it won’t make us happier

Trauma, vulnerability, dependency … like it or not, we can’t just wish them away

When I was a little girl, I cried a lot. I used to wish ferociously that I was not such a crybaby. I...

Starwatch: look out for the colours of the Spring Triangle

Three stars with vastly different surface temperatures make up the grouping known as an asterism

Today we’ll look at a pattern of stars, a grouping known as an asterism, that heralds the...

US Christian Couple Start Anti-Woke School Designed Around 'Traditional American Values'

The Exodus Institute, which started with just one student in May 2022, has grown to become a thriving educational institution under the leadership of Kali and Joshua Fontanilla. Today, the...

South London Journalism School Opens to Promote Representation in UK Media

The media industry has recently been debated due to its lack of diversity. According to a report by the Sutton Trust, only 0.02% of journalists are Black, and 80% of top editors attended private...

Japan Airlines' New CEO Wants Japan to Not Be Surprised When Women Become President

Japan Airlines has appointed its first female president and CEO, Mitsuko Tottori. The historic appointment of Mitsuko Tottori as the first female president and CEO of Japan Airlines is a beacon...

Businesses Say Post-Brexit Border Checks Causing Chaos, With Price Hikes Hitting Consumers

Businesses say newly introduced post-Brexit border checks are causing disruptions, jacking up companies' operating costs and passing on price hikes to consumers.

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