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#immigration
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Rubio Is Using Red Scare-Era Immigration Provision to Go After Protesters

The U.S. government is using a 1952 immigration provision to target pro-Palestine advocates, threatening free speech rights in the process.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment

The US government's treatment of immigrants has escalated to shocking human rights violations, infringing on constitutional rights and humanitarian principles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
US politics

Eric Swallwell Goes OFF on Kristi Noem Over Photoshopped Photo of Abrego Garcia Tattoos: I Have a Bullsh*t Detector!'

Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Rubio Is Using Red Scare-Era Immigration Provision to Go After Protesters

The U.S. government is using a 1952 immigration provision to target pro-Palestine advocates, threatening free speech rights in the process.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment

The US government's treatment of immigrants has escalated to shocking human rights violations, infringing on constitutional rights and humanitarian principles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
US politics

Eric Swallwell Goes OFF on Kristi Noem Over Photoshopped Photo of Abrego Garcia Tattoos: I Have a Bullsh*t Detector!'

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Forget the DEI hires meet Trump's latest WTF hire | Arwa Mahdawi

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes his medical opinions, including vaccines, are irrelevant.
Calls for more qualified individuals in US health positions have become urgent.
The nomination of Dr. Casey Means raises concerns about qualifications and experience.
#cybersecurity
London startup
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Ex-Twitter AI ethics lead Rumman Chowdhury is worried about Musk's impact on the federal government | TechCrunch

Rumman Chowdhury criticizes Elon Musk's chaotic management style, warning of detrimental impacts on U.S. government agencies and cybersecurity.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Trump takes revenge on SentinelOne exec

The US government revoked Chris Krebs's security clearance, impacting SentinelOne and its ties to US agencies.
Chris Krebs was fired for affirming election integrity, emphasizing the need to counter anti-American conspiracy narratives.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

TeleMessage, a modified Signal clone used by US govt. officials, has been hacked | TechCrunch

A hacker exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, extracting sensitive data related to U.S. government officials and companies using its modified encrypted messaging services.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Ex-Twitter AI ethics lead Rumman Chowdhury is worried about Musk's impact on the federal government | TechCrunch

Rumman Chowdhury criticizes Elon Musk's chaotic management style, warning of detrimental impacts on U.S. government agencies and cybersecurity.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Trump takes revenge on SentinelOne exec

The US government revoked Chris Krebs's security clearance, impacting SentinelOne and its ties to US agencies.
Chris Krebs was fired for affirming election integrity, emphasizing the need to counter anti-American conspiracy narratives.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

TeleMessage, a modified Signal clone used by US govt. officials, has been hacked | TechCrunch

A hacker exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, extracting sensitive data related to U.S. government officials and companies using its modified encrypted messaging services.
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago

Stockholm v Trump: 'If US embassy wanted a building permit, they would have a problem'

It's bizarre, because it goes against everything we stand for, and also against Swedish law. All municipalities are working with anti-discrimination. It's unbelievable.
NYC politics
fromTheregister
6 days ago

GAO finds billions in govt savings, all without Elon

"If agencies could save 10 percent of duplicative IT investments they could save one hundred million dollars or more," said Lucas-Judy, who was one of the main overseers of the report.
Non-profit organizations
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

White House fires head of Copyright Office amid Library of Congress shakeup

The termination of Shira Perlmutter may be linked to her recently released report on AI and copyright issues.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

May 10: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

"The remains of the late Chief Justice [Salmon P.] Chase were borne to St. George's Church... clothed in a black dress coat and encased in an elegant rosewood coffin..."
NYC music
#journalism
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

100 days and 100 of the most hilarious, horrific, and heinous things done by the Trump administration

UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Documentary uncovers identity of Israeli soldier who shot Shireen Abu Akleh

The documentary identifies the Israeli soldier responsible for the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and exposes efforts to avoid accountability.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

100 days and 100 of the most hilarious, horrific, and heinous things done by the Trump administration

Donald Trump's administration has demonstrated numerous blunders in just 100 days, affecting the U.S. and global landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Brazil rejects US request to designate two gangs as terrorist organizations

We don't have terrorist organizations here, we have criminal organizations that have infiltrated society.
US news
#international-relations
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Anthropic CEO says spies are after $100M AI secrets in a 'few lines of code' | TechCrunch

Dario Amodei warns about algorithmic espionage by China targeting U.S. AI firms, urging government intervention.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The morning after Trump's so-called 'Liberation Day': US president ignites historic trade war, EU to now prepare countermeasures

New tariffs announced with a baseline of 10% for all countries, with select exemptions such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

The US has enacted a blanket ban on romantic relationships between American personnel in China and Chinese citizens.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Washington DC

Scott Bessent Catches Maxine Waters Off Guard by Revealing They Met at Party in the Bahamas: You Were Much Better at the Electric Slide'

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Anthropic CEO says spies are after $100M AI secrets in a 'few lines of code' | TechCrunch

Dario Amodei warns about algorithmic espionage by China targeting U.S. AI firms, urging government intervention.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The morning after Trump's so-called 'Liberation Day': US president ignites historic trade war, EU to now prepare countermeasures

New tariffs announced with a baseline of 10% for all countries, with select exemptions such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

The US has enacted a blanket ban on romantic relationships between American personnel in China and Chinese citizens.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Washington DC

Scott Bessent Catches Maxine Waters Off Guard by Revealing They Met at Party in the Bahamas: You Were Much Better at the Electric Slide'

#climate-change
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Global impact of Trump's dismissal of climate scientists DW 05/06/2025

The dismissal of nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment signals a troubling shift in US climate science policy.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Trump admin may be trying to sabotage the National Climate Assessment

The future of the National Climate Assessment is in jeopardy due to funding cuts and author dismissals.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Global impact of Trump's dismissal of climate scientists DW 05/06/2025

The dismissal of nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment signals a troubling shift in US climate science policy.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Trump admin may be trying to sabotage the National Climate Assessment

The future of the National Climate Assessment is in jeopardy due to funding cuts and author dismissals.
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Judge slams US govt for lying, orders mass rehiring of staff

A federal judge ruled that six US agencies must rehire employees wrongfully terminated by the Trump administration.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

'Totally broken': how Trump 2.0 has paralysed work at US science agencies

Trump administration's spending cuts hinder scientific operations across federal agencies.
Scientists are restricted by lack of funding, hiring freezes, and operational constraints.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top US officials weigh in on the unprecedented security leak to The Atlantic

A journalist was mistakenly added to a sensitive military group chat, raising alarms about security protocols in the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Judge slams US govt for lying, orders mass rehiring of staff

A federal judge ruled that six US agencies must rehire employees wrongfully terminated by the Trump administration.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

'Totally broken': how Trump 2.0 has paralysed work at US science agencies

Trump administration's spending cuts hinder scientific operations across federal agencies.
Scientists are restricted by lack of funding, hiring freezes, and operational constraints.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top US officials weigh in on the unprecedented security leak to The Atlantic

A journalist was mistakenly added to a sensitive military group chat, raising alarms about security protocols in the Trump administration.
#google
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
4 weeks ago

DOJ targets Google's AI strategy in landmark antitrust battle

The US government aims to curb Google's potential to monopolize AI alongside its search functionalities.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
4 weeks ago

DOJ targets Google's AI strategy in landmark antitrust battle

The US government aims to curb Google's potential to monopolize AI alongside its search functionalities.
Marketing tech
fromNewsmax
2 weeks ago

US Asks Judge to Break up Google's Ad Tech Business

The US government demands a breakup of Google's ad business due to illegal monopoly findings.
Marketing tech
fromLe Monde.fr
2 weeks ago

Google monopoly trial: US government asks judge to break up the ad tech business

The US government demands a breakup of Google's ad tech monopoly after a court ruling.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Google's high-stakes hearings begin as DOJ pushes to break up tech giant's monopoly

Google faces a possible breakup as the U.S. government prosecutes it for operating an illegal monopoly in search.
#tariffs
US politics
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

How U.S. guns fuel violence south of the border - High Country News

Trump's tariff policy towards Mexico is controversial and linked to broader issues of gun smuggling and violence.
The Mexican government is legally challenging U.S. gun manufacturers over their role in the trafficking of firearms.
Gun trafficking significantly impacts both Mexico and the U.S., complicating immigration and security discussions.
US politics
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

How U.S. guns fuel violence south of the border - High Country News

Trump's tariff policy towards Mexico is controversial and linked to broader issues of gun smuggling and violence.
The Mexican government is legally challenging U.S. gun manufacturers over their role in the trafficking of firearms.
Gun trafficking significantly impacts both Mexico and the U.S., complicating immigration and security discussions.
#bitcoin
US politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

White House Draws Line Between Bitcoin And Digital Assets At Its First Crypto Summit, In EO

The U.S. government will establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and aims to accumulate Bitcoin without incurring costs to taxpayers.
US news
fromHackernoon
6 years ago

Is the U.S. Secretly Accumulating Bitcoin? | HackerNoon

The U.S. government may be warming up to the idea of holding Bitcoin as part of its strategic reserves.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Introducing Congressman Nicholas Begich, An OG Bitcoiner

Congressman Nick Begich introduced The BITCOIN Act of 2025, aiming for the U.S. to acquire 1 million bitcoin and protect citizens' rights to self-custody their assets.
US politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

White House Draws Line Between Bitcoin And Digital Assets At Its First Crypto Summit, In EO

The U.S. government will establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and aims to accumulate Bitcoin without incurring costs to taxpayers.
US news
fromHackernoon
6 years ago

Is the U.S. Secretly Accumulating Bitcoin? | HackerNoon

The U.S. government may be warming up to the idea of holding Bitcoin as part of its strategic reserves.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Introducing Congressman Nicholas Begich, An OG Bitcoiner

Congressman Nick Begich introduced The BITCOIN Act of 2025, aiming for the U.S. to acquire 1 million bitcoin and protect citizens' rights to self-custody their assets.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Government officials are kind of bad at the internet | TechCrunch

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's tech mishaps have exposed sensitive military information through unauthorized communications.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Sen. wants U.S. travel policies eased before '26 WC

This has turned ordinary travel into a needlessly grueling ordeal for tourists, business travelers, lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens.
Washington Nationals
#international-students
US news
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says

The federal government is reinstating the legal status of international students after they challenged sudden terminations in court.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says

The federal government is reinstating the legal status of international students after they challenged sudden terminations in court.
fromAol
3 weeks ago

Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge

The spokesperson for the Transportation Department criticized the U.S. Attorney's Office lawyers, claiming they acted either out of incompetence or an intentional obstruction towards ending congestion pricing.
NYC politics
#national-security
US politics
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

US Government Says TikTok Deal is Getting Close

TikTok's future in the U.S. may be secured before the April 4th deadline.
A deal for TikTok is anticipated to address national security concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Justice Department Implements Critical National Security Program to Protect Americans' Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries

The Justice Department launched a Data Security Program to thwart foreign adversaries' access to U.S. sensitive data.
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

REVEALED: The UFO sightings taken seriously by the US government

The US government is increasingly concerned about unidentified flying objects, particularly near military installations.
US politics
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

US Government Says TikTok Deal is Getting Close

TikTok's future in the U.S. may be secured before the April 4th deadline.
A deal for TikTok is anticipated to address national security concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Justice Department Implements Critical National Security Program to Protect Americans' Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries

The Justice Department launched a Data Security Program to thwart foreign adversaries' access to U.S. sensitive data.
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

REVEALED: The UFO sightings taken seriously by the US government

The US government is increasingly concerned about unidentified flying objects, particularly near military installations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

GOP Senator Pushes Conspiracy Theory That 9/11 Was an Inside Job: My Eyes Have Been Opened'

Sen. Ron Johnson implied government involvement in 9/11 during an interview, questioning the collapse of Building 7 and echoing conspiracy theories.
#public-health
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Is Embracing Infection

The U.S. is actively dismantling its public health infrastructure, leading to a resurgence of infectious diseases.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.
USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Is Embracing Infection

The U.S. is actively dismantling its public health infrastructure, leading to a resurgence of infectious diseases.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.
USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.
#nvidia
Silicon Valley
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Nvidia C.E.O. Meets With Chinese Trade Officials in Beijing

Nvidia faces scrutiny over sales to China amid changing U.S. regulations and ongoing commitments to the Chinese market.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

US government imposes license requirement on Nvidia H20 exports | TechCrunch

Nvidia now requires a license to export H20 AI chips to China due to new U.S. controls, anticipating significant financial impact.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Chip stocks update: Nvidia, AMD, TSMC, Intel share prices fall after Trump's export license demand

Nvidia faces a $5.5 billion financial charge due to new U.S. export license requirements for its H20 chips, affecting its stock and revenues.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Nvidia C.E.O. Meets With Chinese Trade Officials in Beijing

Nvidia faces scrutiny over sales to China amid changing U.S. regulations and ongoing commitments to the Chinese market.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

US government imposes license requirement on Nvidia H20 exports | TechCrunch

Nvidia now requires a license to export H20 AI chips to China due to new U.S. controls, anticipating significant financial impact.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Chip stocks update: Nvidia, AMD, TSMC, Intel share prices fall after Trump's export license demand

Nvidia faces a $5.5 billion financial charge due to new U.S. export license requirements for its H20 chips, affecting its stock and revenues.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation

The closure of the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Hub raises concerns over U.S. efforts to combat foreign disinformation.
#state-department
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google takes advantage of federal cost-cutting with steep Workspace discount

Google has long been on the lookout for ways to break Microsoft's stranglehold on US government office software, and the current drive to cut costs may be it.
Digital life
#travel
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

US won't say whether it's facilitating return of mistakenly deported man, despite judge's order

"It is my understanding based on official reporting from our Embassy in San Salvador that Abrego Garcia is currently being held in the Terrorism Confinement Center in El Salvador ... He is detained pursuant to the sovereign, domestic authority of El Salvador."
US news
#tiktok
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch

TikTok faces ongoing scrutiny over user data access and security concerns, leading to significant legal and legislative challenges in the U.S.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch

TikTok's future remains uncertain amidst ongoing U.S. scrutiny and potential sale opportunities, with its valuation reportedly reaching $60 billion.
US Elections
fromPoynter
1 month ago

As the US deadline for TikTok looms, Trump says he wants to keep it alive - Poynter

TikTok's fate in the U.S. hinges on potential sale or ban amid data privacy concerns.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Marketing tech

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch

Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch

TikTok faces ongoing scrutiny over user data access and security concerns, leading to significant legal and legislative challenges in the U.S.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch

TikTok's future remains uncertain amidst ongoing U.S. scrutiny and potential sale opportunities, with its valuation reportedly reaching $60 billion.
US Elections
fromPoynter
1 month ago

As the US deadline for TikTok looms, Trump says he wants to keep it alive - Poynter

TikTok's fate in the U.S. hinges on potential sale or ban amid data privacy concerns.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Marketing tech

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch

#elon-musk
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk's Top Lieutenant Who Oversees DOGE

Elon Musk's influence is reshaping the U.S. government through his lieutenant Steve Davis, who has unprecedented access to sensitive data.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk's Top Lieutenant Who Oversees DOGE

Elon Musk's influence is reshaping the U.S. government through his lieutenant Steve Davis, who has unprecedented access to sensitive data.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Flying to Greenland, Vance Is Visiting a Place That Doesn't Want Him

Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland faces local opposition amid protests and a scaled-back agenda due to backlash from Greenland's government and citizens.
#international-broadcasting
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by July, Analysis Finds

The U.S. may run out of cash by mid-July if the debt limit isn't raised.
The X-date signifies when the U.S. might default on its obligations.
#hamas
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Intensified violence in Gaza following a ceasefire and legal disputes over deportations highlight escalating tensions in the region and in U.S. judicial actions.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Detained Columbia activist Khalil's wife slams claims he is Hamas supporter

Noor Abdalla defends her husband against US allegations of Hamas support, labeling them as baseless and politically motivated.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Intensified violence in Gaza following a ceasefire and legal disputes over deportations highlight escalating tensions in the region and in U.S. judicial actions.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Detained Columbia activist Khalil's wife slams claims he is Hamas supporter

Noor Abdalla defends her husband against US allegations of Hamas support, labeling them as baseless and politically motivated.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Nearly 80% of Americans Don't Know the Share of Taxes Paid by the Top 1%

65% of taxpayers see the tax code as overly complex, with majority calling for its reform.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ferrets, water testing and future scientists at risk due to DOGE spending cuts

Federal spending cuts jeopardize the operations of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Staff at the Department of the Interior are struggling to fulfill mandated responsibilities amid budget cuts.
Black Lives Matter
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Detained Columbia student calls arrest 'anti-Palestinian racism'

Khalil's arrest highlights perceived anti-Palestinian racism in the U.S. and raises concerns about suppression of pro-Palestinian activism.
US news
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Trump guts the 83-year-old Voice of America

Trump signs an executive order impacting Voice of America, resulting in 1,000 employees on indefinite paid leave.
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

OpenAI wants to trade gov't access to AI models for fewer regulations

OpenAI seeks government model reviews for regulatory exemptions, aiming to enhance U.S. AI competitiveness against global rivals.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

OpenAI wants all the data and for US law to apply everywhere

OpenAI is seeking government support for AI development by promoting fair use copyright laws and opposing restrictive regulations from foreign entities.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

OpenAI wants to trade gov't access to AI models for fewer regulations

OpenAI seeks government model reviews for regulatory exemptions, aiming to enhance U.S. AI competitiveness against global rivals.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

OpenAI wants all the data and for US law to apply everywhere

OpenAI is seeking government support for AI development by promoting fair use copyright laws and opposing restrictive regulations from foreign entities.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Arrests of Columbia pro-Palestine activists will not save Israel's image

The Trump administration's crackdown on university protests reflects a broader attempt to suppress Palestinian rights activism in the U.S.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Republicans say Medicaid is safe. But budget math says otherwise

House Republicans face a tight deadline to pass spending bill to avert shutdown.
Extending Trump-era tax cuts may require significant cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.
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