MediaTek Aims to Beat Qualcomm With New Flagship Smartphone Chip

Image: MediaTekMediaTek’s smartphone chips typically play second fiddle to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, but MediaTek just announced its new flagship Dimensity 9000 system-on-chip, and it features a number of notable firsts.The Dimensity 9000 is both the first smartphone chip to be built using TSMC’s new 4nm process and the first chip to feature Arm’s new Cortex-X2…

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The Fed Soc Debate Turns Inward

Is concentrated corporate power a greater threat to individual freedom than government power? The Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention is an annual homecoming that matches the most loyal university’s affair in zeal and affection. The Mayflower Hotel in Washington fills with tenured law professors fleeing starstruck 1Ls, federal judges holding court about baseball around coffee…

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‘Succession’ and ‘Moonlight’ Composer Nicholas Britell Joins UMPG

The sought-after composer has signed a worldwide publishing deal with UMPG. Nicholas Britell Emma McIntyre/Amazon Studios Universal Music Publishing Group has signed composer Nicholas Britell to a worldwide publishing deal. Known best for his iconic, Emmy-winning theme for HBO’s Succession as well as scores for major films like Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk, Vice, The…

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Grupo Firme Perform Their Hits ‘Ya Superame’ & ‘Me Gustas’ at 2021 Latin Grammys

The Regional Mexican group won best banda album at the early awards ceremony. Grupo Firme Courtesy of Nederlander Concerts Grupo Firme took center stage at the 2021 Latin Grammys on Thursday night (Nov. 18) to perform two of their biggest hits. Wearing different outfits that best represent their styles, the six-member group first performed their…

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S&P Trying to Snag Some of That Snazzy Meme Stock Energy by Mining Twitter

Photo: Emmanuel Dunand (Getty Images)The S&P Dow Jones Indices is monitoring stock Twitter in real-time to see how positively people feel about 200 S&P 500 companies (Tesla) with the top sentiment scores. Today, it launched two Twitter sentiment analysis tools to measure the level of positivity toward companies (or their profit potential) via “$cashtags.” According…

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Gloria Estefan, Anitta & More Kick Off 2021 Latin Grammys With Epic Opening Medley

Farina, Diego Torres, Giulia & Pedro Castro also performed in the colorful medley of “Abriendo Puertas,” “Cuando Hay Amor” and “Magalenha.” Gloria Estefan Formento & Formento Gloria Estefan, Anitta, Farina, Diego Torres, Giulia and Pedro Castro kicked off this year’s 22nd annual Latin Grammys with a colorful medley performance of “Abriendo Puertas,” “Cuando Hay Amor”…

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Camilo Performs Feel-Good ‘Vida De Rico’ & ‘Kesi’ Medley at 2021 Latin Grammys

The Colombian singer-songwriter leads the 2021 Latin Grammys with 10 nominations. Camilo Courtesy Photo Camilo performed his cumbia “Vida de Rico” and champeta-infused “Kesi” at the 22nd annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night (Nov. 18), bringing his feel-good energy to the stage. The Colombian singer-songwriter was presented by his wife and singer Evaluna Montaner…

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Rwanda: Rwanda Hails African Museum

The construction of the Museum of African Liberation is set to be a game changer in making Africans originators of their own history, a top Rwandan government official has said. Speaking on Tuesday after touring the Museum of African Liberation in Warren Park, Harare, visiting Rwandan Minister of Defence, Retired Major General Albert Murasira commended…

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Conor McGregor Says He ‘Severely Damaged’ Leg Training Before Poirier Fight

Conor McGregor I ‘Severely Damaged Left Leg’ Training Before Poirier Fight 11/17/2021 4:38 PM PT Conor McGregor claims it wasn’t Dustin Poirier who gruesomely broke his leg during their trilogy fight … ’cause the limb was “severely damaged” heading into the scrap. The 33-year-old former UFC double champ made the declaration in a series of…

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Death toll in B.C. expected to rise after record flooding devastates province

Recreational vehicles burn at a business surrounded by floodwaters in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian PressPremier John Horgan has declared a state of emergency in British Columbia, granting the province extraordinary powers to deal with the devastation of this week’s historic rainfall and flooding, which has displaced thousands from their homes…

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Taylor Swift Releases an Even Sadder Version of ‘All Too Well’ for ‘Sad Girl Autumn’: Listen

“One of the saddest songs I’ve ever written just got sadder.” Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant If you just now stopped crying after watching Taylor Swift‘s emotional performance of “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, it’s time to get your tissues back out. On Wednesday (Nov. 17), Swift released…

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Robinhood Reveals Hackers Stole ‘Several Thousand’ Phone Numbers

Photo: Olivier Douliery / AFP (Getty Images)More than a week after popular investment and trading platform Robinhood revealed that hackers had obtained access to a “limited amount” of its customers’ personal information, the company has now stated that some of the stolen information included thousands of phone numbers.In a Tuesday blog update, Robinhood said that…

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Namibia: Connect-Africa App Helps Visually and Hearing Impaired

Pelgrina Ndumba (34), who is visually impaired, and Ester Lumbu, (32), who is hearing-impaired, have developed a mobile and web application (app), called Connect-Africa, to help solve some ICT challenges they face with their disabilities. The app assists the visually impaired by detecting, among others, the denomination of Namibian banknotes, newspaper articles, programmes, medical labels…

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Lagos Traffic: Sanwo-Olu Commissions Multi-Level Car Park

The multi-level car park and facility building in Onikan commissioned by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on November 16, 2021.Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned the Onikan multi-level car park to tackle the perennial traffic jam in Lagos Island.The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting…

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Will continue to take firm, decisive steps against cross-border terrorism: India’s swipe at Pakistan during UNSC meet

India will continue to take firm and decisive action against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, New Delhi’s representation said here on Tuesday, asserting that the onus is on Islamabad to create a conducive atmosphere for any meaningful dialogue which can be held only in an atmosphere free of terror, hostility and violence. “India desires normal…

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Billie Eilish Performs as Sally at ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Concert: Watch

Billie Eilish took the stage with Danny Elfman for Disney’s live-to-film concert experience of Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ in Los Angeles. Billie Eilish performs onstage during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park on Oct. 2, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Rich Fury/Getty Images Billie Eilish took the stage with Danny Elfman for Disney’s…

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Travis Scott’s Latest Nike Shoe Launch Postponed ‘Out of Respect’ After Astroworld Tragedy

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner confirmed Blount’s tragic death in a post he shared Sunday (Nov. 14), tweeting, “I am saddened to learn of Ezra’s death this evening. Our city tonight prays for his mom, dad, grandparents, other family members and classmates at this time. They will need all of our support in the months and years to…

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US CDC lowers its COVID-19 travel advisory for Pakistan, India

— Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lowered its COVID-19 travel advisory to “Level One: Low” for Japan, India, Pakistan, Liberia, Gambia, and Mozambique.The CDC separately advised against travel to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Iceland because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in those countries.The CDC raised its travel recommendation…

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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Benefit As Afreximbank Pledges U.S.$40 Billion for Continental Trade

Pan African financier Afreximbank will inject US$40 billion in the next five years to support intra- African trade, with Zimbabwe expected to be one of the beneficiaries. Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah made the announcement at the Intra African Trade Fair (IATF) underway in Durban South Africa. President Mnangagwa is one of the African Head of…

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Velas and GPNFTS Partner, Bringing Lightning TPS to the Racing NFT World

Velas and GPNFTS have partnered, using Velas’ lightning-quick cross-chain blockchain to bring Motorsports to new levels of collectability and engagement. Press Release – Nov 15, 2021 16:58 EST ZUG, Switzerland, November 15, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Various blockchains compete for traction in the NFT industry today, yet they fail to provide the necessary infrastructure required for…

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Zimbabwe: Top Zanu-PF Officials Arrested As Factional Fights Turn Ugly

Two top Zanu PF Mashonaland West provincial officials were arrested by police last week after threatening to assault acting provincial chairperson, Abia Mujeri as tensions in the fractured ruling party escalate. Following their arrest, provincial secretary for security, Tommy Mwanza, and deputy secretary for the commissariat, Nigel Murambiwa were questioned at Chinhoyi Central Police Station’s…

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Tokyo authorities uncover $320m China-based investment scheme in Japanese real estate using cryptocurrencies, Asia News

Tax authorities in Tokyo uncovered a China-based scheme where 27 billion yen (S$320 million) was invested in Japanese real estate to avoid the watchful eyes of Beijing, China – all using cryptocurrencies. According to Japan’s The Asahi Shimbun, officials from the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau were conducting a tax audit on a photo studio company for…

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Rep. Jim Clyburn calls Steve Bannon’s claims of taking over local elections “poppycock”

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Bannon’s defiance of the Jan. 6 Select Committee’s investigation is just a distraction, says Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn. “He should just really stop trying to divert attention from the problems that we need to deal with.” The Congressman also discusses…

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Follow live: Rodgers, Wilson back in action at chilly Lambeau

Passing YardsGBRushing YardsSEAGBReceiving YardsSEAGB Total YardsTurnoversPossession1st Downs Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI 54304 Line: GB -3.0 Over/Under: 49 Attendance: 78,235 96%Capacity: 81,441Referees: Rick Patterson, Bruce Stritesky, Greg Yette, Boris Cheek, Brad Allen, Danny Short, Daniel Gallagher AJ Dillon runs for a pair of 4th-quarter TDs in Packers’ winAJ Dillon runs for a pair of 4th-quarter…

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Africa: Blinken to Visit Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal to Discuss Ethiopian Crisis

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal next week to discuss security issues and other topics, the State Department said Thursday. In Abuja, Blinken and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will discuss collaborating on international health security, expanding energy access and security and other issues, it said. Blinken, Kenyan President…

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Mozambique: Rule of Law Prevails On Chang Extradition – but At a Price

The decision that Mozambique’s former finance minister be extradited to the US will test Pretoria’s relations with Maputo. Johannesburg’s High Court kept Pretoria legal, but also sent ripples of dismay among some quarters in Mozambique and no doubt across Southern Africa when it ordered Manuel Chang’s extradition this week. Mozambique’s ex-finance minister will face corruption…

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Ex-NBA Player’s Daughter Socked 2 Girls Weeks Before Viral Sucker Punch

Ex-NBA Player Corey Benjamin Daughter Socked Two Girls … Weeks Before Viral Sucker Punch 11/13/2021 12:50 AM PT TMZSports.com The daughter of ex-NBA player Corey Benjamin was involved in another on-court fight just weeks before her viral sucker punch … new video, obtained by this publication Sports, shows. The violent altercation went down in mid-September in…

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Timbaland Creates Bored Ape Yacht Club Metaverse Entertainment Brand

AIP’s Bored Apes will function similar to digital idols like Miquela, who acts as a front-facing digital performer for songs. Those who opt to purchase these AIP NFTs will gain access to exclusive perks, including merchandise, events, studio sessions, custom art and concerts, all contained within the metaverse. To bring these static NFT characters to life, AIP…

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First Stream Latin: New Music From Francisca Valenzuela, Pedro Capó & More

Don Omar & Nio García, “Se Menea” (Unisono/Saban Music Group) A fusion of urban and tropical rhythms, where old-school meets contemporary, Don Omar brings back those fast, clipped merengue sounds he’s known for. In a recent exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Billboard, Nio García tells Don Omar how he’s studied him all his life and that it…

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AMC CEO Proudly Declares That the Company Now Accepts Various Cryptocurrencies as Online Payment

Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images)AMC, one of the biggest memestocks of them all, is embracing another meme power player: cryptocurrency. And its CEO is really excited about it.CEO Adam Aron proudly tweeted on Friday that the company would now accept a slew of cryptocurrencies for online payment. Prefacing with “drumroll, please,” Aron announced that bitcoin,…

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Uganda: ‘Start Caring

Cape Town — AllAfrica’s Jerry Chifamba spoke with Cynthia Kinyera, a young Ugandan who was one of a few people who defended climate activist Vanessa Nakate from harsh tweets after Nakate said Ugandans are dying because of the climate crisis in the East African country affected by droughts and floods. To your understanding, how much…

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8 Ways Sabrina’s Archie Comics History Spells Mischief for Riverdale

Sabrina as she appears in Archie’s Madhouse #22.Image: Dan DeCarlo Orlando Busino Bob White Vincent DeCarlo/Archie ComicsIn Riverdale’s upcoming sixth season, the long-running CW Archie adaptation is finally living up to its crossover potential by calling Kiernan Shipka’s Sabrina Spellman in for a little assistance. If you want to know more before the premiere, there’s…

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Africa: Placing Gender On the Front Burner of Climate Change Action

Glasgow, Scotland — There is a commitment from member countries at the ongoing Climate Change Conference (COP26) to promote gender-responsiveness programmes in climate change related activities. Climate change has become one of the most defining policy issues of the 21st century. From changing weather patterns that threaten food security, to rising sea levels, that increase…

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The Acute Leukemia Advocates Network and Scientific Education Support announce new strategic collaboration in acute leukemia

12 November 2021 The Acute Leukemia Advocates Network (ALAN) and Scientific Education Support (SES) are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration for patients with acute leukemias. The aim is to achieve improved disease awareness and education through initiatives using SES’ expertise in communications and medical education and utilising ALAN’s patient leadership in acute leukemias. Both…

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Cuba’s New ‘Patria y Vida’ Revolution: Watch El Funky’s First U.S. Interview With Yotuel and Beatriz Luengo

Osorbo and El Funky collaborated in “Patria y Vida” (Country and Life), the subversive song penned by a group of Cuban artists whose title is a direct rebuke to the communist Cuban government and its “Patria o muerte” (Country or Death) slogan. The song was originally penned by Romero (formerly of hip hop group Orishas),…

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Todd Howard, Man Who Announced Elder Scrolls VI 3 Years Ago, Wants You to Know the Fallout Show Is Still Happening

They don’t want to set the world on fire, but they might have to to pass the time until the Fallout TV show.Screenshot: BethesdaMaking games is hard. So is making television. But there is something slightly ominous about Bethesda’s Todd Howard explaining why the TV show the studio announced with Amazon last year to bring…

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A Second Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Charge in Mac Miller’s Death

Ryan Michael Reavis has pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl in connection with Mac Miller’s overdose death three years ago. He’s now the second man to plead guilty to that same charge in Miller’s death, after Stephen Andrew Walter, the 48-year-old man responsible for supplying the rapper’s drug dealer with counterfeit pharmaceutical pills…

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Eric Church Sets His ‘Heart on Fire’ for Scorching 2021 CMA Awards Performance

“Heart on Fire” was released in July as the second single from the first album of Church’s ‘Heart & Soul’ three-part compilation. Eric Church literally lit up the stage for his “Heart on Fire” performance at the 2021 Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday evening (Nov. 10) live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. While setting the stage ablaze, Church…

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Miranda Lambert Lights Up CMA Awards With ‘Kerosene’-Soaked Opening Medley

What followed was a tour of some of the star’s biggest hits, including “Mama’s Broken Heart,” “Bluebird” and “Little Red Wagon.” Closing out her explosive opening number, Lambert launched into “Gunpowder & Lead,” bringing the audience to its feet as a pile of sparking pyrotechnics bloomed in the background. Lambert has reason to celebrate at…

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‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Lawyer Says Sabotage Designed to Frame Her

‘Rust’ Tragedy Armorer’s Lawyer says … Sabotage Designed to Frame Hannah 11/10/2021 2:10 PM PT Hannah Gutierrez-Reed — the armorer for “Rust” — is doubling down, claiming she was targeted for sabotage and she thinks she’s now being framed … this according to her lawyer. Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney Jason Bowles tells this publication … “We are convinced…

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Africa: Nearly 125,5 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

Cape Town — As of November 10, 2021, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  8,539,045 while over 125,419,589 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached   219,842 and  7,908,851 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases  2,924,317 and  89,387 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco…

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Jester Hoped to Bring Levity to Ailing Wife With ‘Masked Singer’ Run: ‘This Is a Giggle’

The judges didn’t know what to do with this oddball character, with Robin Thicke praising him for bringing some “metal” edge to the typically poppy prime-time series and the panel swinging wildly with their guesses. Their off-the-mark suggestions ranged from Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Ozzy Osbourne, Jack…

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Weather forecasts to get 'more accurate' as Met Éireann moves to supercomputer

Met Éireann has joined forces with weather services across Denmark, Iceland and the Netherlands for better forecasts. The State forecasters will jointly operate a new supercomputer, based in Reykjavík, for more “timely and accurate forecasts”. The forecaster says it will bring significant advancements to short-term weather forecasting, and will also be used to advance climate…

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‘Zoom Church Is Not Church,’ John MacArthur Says in Critiquing Online Services

Streaming church services may be growing in popularity, but pastor John MacArthur cautions that they must not replace in-person services because they, by definition, cannot fulfill the New Testament’s commands for Christians.”Zoom church is not church. It’s not church. It’s watching TV,” MacArthur told members of his congregation, Grace Community Church in California, during a…

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South Dakota launches impeachment probe into attorney general after fatal crash

South Dakota lawmakers on Tuesday agreed to launch an investigation to consider the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Department of Public Safety/Website  Nov. 10 (UPI) — South Dakota lawmakers have launched an investigation into whether to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, a year after he was involved in a fatal…

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Zambia: Zambians Moved Out of Ethiopia

By Joseph Banda and Emily Kuwema Zambians arriving from Ethiopia yesterday after being evacuated following President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive as hostility surges in that country. As unrest escalates in Ethiopia President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday ordered the evacuation of Zambians resident in that country and 30 of them arrived. Copyright © 2021 The Times of Zambia.…

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BBM-Sara tandem tops Times survey

FORMER senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. File Photo FORMER senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio topped the presidential-vice presidential tandem survey of The Manila Times.In the survey conducted from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, 1,500 respondents were asked, “If you were to vote for…

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Kendall Jenner ‘truly broken’ over loss of eight lives in Astroworld tragedy

Kendall Jenner ‘truly broken’ over loss of eight lives in Astroworld tragedy Kendall Jenner recently took to her Instagram account to mourn the loss of eight lives at Astroworld music festival. The 26-year-old model extended her condolences to victims’ families and others affected by the horrors of Travis Scott starrer event. “I’m truly broken for…

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