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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16h
This is priceless. Check out how local news is reporting on Sen Eric Schmidt’s clown-show grilling of Jack Smith. They found Jack Smith at the game… “Top corner, section 109, row 1. In fact, that seat doesn’t even exist in Atlanta.”
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 8h
One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself The suspect called the police at 00:45 BST, almost an hour before a farmer also dialled 999 after seeing men in balaclavas. Police say a quantity of petrol but no explosive devices were found
bbc.co.uk
One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself
He made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 9h
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was unexpectedly diverted after a physical fight between the pilots, Israeli officials told local media. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 21h
Maga can lie all they like about what happened but Schmitt made himself look a total dick and they know it A Republican senator’s look of horror was caught on camera as her colleague’s attempts to catch out former special counsel Jack Smith blew up in his face.
independent.co.uk
Senator’s look of horror after she realizes colleague’s huge gaffe
A Republican senator’s look of horror was caught on camera as her colleague’s attempts to catch out former special counsel Jack Smith blew up in his face. Senator Eric Schmitt accused Smith of perjury...
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 23h
A quantity of petrol but no explosive devices were found during searches of the three vans near RAF Fairford in the west of England, counter-terror police have said. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
RAF Fairford: 'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles
Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Another evil, performative, fake christian "Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage He has been remanded in custody, with a provisional trial date set for 1 March. The defendant, wearing a grey t-shirt and holding a copy of the Bible, did not enter a plea during the hearing"
bbc.co.uk
Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage in Channel
Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land Guardian analysis finds facilities to be built in some of the driest areas as outcry grows over water needed to power AI Of 809 planned datacenters 517 are in locations that have been in drought conditions throughout the past year
theguardian.com
Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land
Guardian analysis finds facilities to be built in some of the driest areas as outcry grows over water needed to power AI
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Fairford suspects from different parts of London Counter Terrorism Police have been giving more details about the five men arrested near RAF Fairford on Sunday morning. The five are all UK nationals and they are being held under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (Pace), police say.
Fairford suspects from different parts of London
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Counter Terrorism Police have been giving more details about the five men arrested near RAF Fairford on Sunday morning.

The five are all UK nationals and they are being held under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (Pace), police say.

They are a 24-year-old from Camden, north London, three men aged 23, 24 and 25 from Westminster, and one aged 24 from Willesden, north-west London.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
RAF Fairford: Five men arrested for ‘preparing a terrorist act’ near airbase used by US Bomb disposal experts are examining a number of vehicles after a major incident was declared near the military airbase, which is also used by the US Air Force www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
independent.co.uk
RAF Fairford: Five men arrested for ‘preparing terrorist act’ near airbase used by US
Bomb disposal experts are examining a number of vehicles after a major incident was declared near the military airbase, which is also used by the US Air Force
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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
♻️ SUNDAY RECYCLING REMINDER ♻️ Please be advised that the Leftover Roast Dinner Recycling Receptacle is now OPEN. Accepted items: 🥔 left over Roast potatoes 🍗 Chicken 🥣 Gravy Simply deposit directly into the opening provided. Thank you for recycling responsibly
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Micronesian Dumbo Octopus Shows Off for the Camera One of the most spectacular deep-sea animals ever captured on our ROVs' cameras is undoubtedly the dumbo octopus, a likely multispecies group in the genus Grimpoteuthis. Nautilus Live nautiluslive.org/video/2026/0...
nautiluslive.org
Micronesian Dumbo Octopus Shows Off for the Camera
One of the most spectacular deep-sea animals ever captured on our ROVs' cameras is undoubtedly the dumbo octopus, a likely multispecies group in the genus Grimpoteuthis. We spotted this pastel cephalo...
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Denmark is trolling Trump.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Former members allege that teenage girls and young women were sexually exploited, they were regularly pressured and coerced into “dating” and having sex with multiple men who were also Midtown members, a former member said she believes that what happened to her could be described as sex trafficking
theguardian.com
Brendan Carr was a member of a rogue Alcoholics Anonymous group some labeled a ‘cult’
Carr was a member of the group in his teens and 20s. There is no evidence Trump’s powerful FCC chair participated in any inappropriate conduct
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Oldham saga continues — and Reform falls apart Raja Miah has abandoned them, their leader has quit and now they’re making deals with Labour their own supporters are calling them “treacherous snakes” on Facebook, and a Reform councillor has personally rang Miah up to call him a “twat”
manchestermill.co.uk
The Oldham saga continues — and Reform falls apart
Raja Miah has abandoned them, their leader has quit and now they’re making deals with Labour
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Staffordshire Council leader Ian Cooper resigns over alleged racist social media comments stepping down just days after Reform UK revoked his party membership over allegations he posted racist comments on social media. www.itv.com/news/central...
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Reform mayor criticised for 'appalling' online posts Reform UK mayor of Redditch is facing an investigation into her social media - after a series of historic posts emerged showing her criticising black, Asian and LGBT communities. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Redditch Reform mayor under fire for social media posts
An X account belonging to councillor Sue Eacock was deleted after the BBC contacted her about the posts.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A judge will decide whether a suspended Reform UK councillor's post about Nigerians was simply "offensive" and protected by his right to freedom of expression or "grossly offensive". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
bbc.co.uk
Judge to decide if Sunderland councillor Facebook post is protected
Sunderland councillor Glenn Gibbins is due to stand trial over an online post about Nigerians.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
NYT: Sources Confirm Haaretz Report of Oct. Warning to Netanyahu Two sources, including a person who spoke directly with United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed, confirmed that the Emirati leader warned Netanyahu of a "major attack" by Hamas shortly before October 7, 2023,
haaretz.com
NYT: Sources confirm Haaretz report of UAE president's Oct. warning to Netanyahu
According to two sources who spoke to The New York Times, the Emirati leader warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an impending 'major attack' by Hamas
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
CEO loses job over viral photo of family in ‘Lake America’ sweatshirts www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
independent.co.uk
CEO loses job over viral photo of family in ‘Lake America’ sweatshirts
President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America in a controversial move last month
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Shy Dumbo Octopus Hides Inside Its Own Tentacles While diving off the central California coast, the team of E/V Nautilus encountered this Dumbo Octopus (named for its ear flaps) lingering on the sea floor. nautiluslive.org/video/2015/0...
nautiluslive.org
Shy Dumbo Octopus Hides Inside Its Own Tentacles
While diving off the central California coast, the team of E/V Nautilus encountered this Dumbo Octopus (named for its ear flaps) lingering on the sea floor.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Manchester City have "been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching" sources have told BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
Man City charges latest: City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches
Reaction as sources tell BBC Sport that Man City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of financial rules they were accused of breaching.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack Cyber-criminals who hacked the FBI say they have extremely sensitive medical data for thousands of its special agents. BBC News has seen samples of the stolen "fitness-for-work" medical examinations
bbc.co.uk
Special agents blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump standing outdoors on a tarmac 

Overlay text: Bold white text across the lower half reads, "Winnie the Pooh and triggered."
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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Just as nature intended: a herd of buffaloes making their way to a natural waterhole to drink, wallow and cool off. Protecting wildlife means protecting the habitats and freedom they need to live naturally, without fear. Learn more: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Wamata has found a new toy! Rescued alone and in poor condition from Tsavo East in September 2024, Wamata has come a long way. Once shy and withdrawn, she is now very much part of the Nursery herd – and has plenty of energy for a little morning play. A sturdy log is all she needs!
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thug jailed for throwing bottle at migrant protest Somerville, 42, was given a two-year sentence after previously pleading guilty to violent disorder at the city's crown court www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for bottle throwing at Eastney migrant protest
Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here's a neat thing! My mom retired after 25+ as a children's librarian at public libraries yesterday. (It was very cool! Hundreds of former Story Hour kids arrived, some as adults!) I let Ed Markey's office know in case they wanted to send a nice email back and they sent this! He's still got it!
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Anti-migrant protester Danny Tommo arrested after boat with emergency worker on damaged in Channel arrested on suspicion Section 11 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990, criminal damage, criminal damage with intent to endanger life, and under Section 58 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995
hampshire.police.uk
Man arrested after boat damaged in English Channel
A man has been arrested after a boat that had an emergency responder on board was damaged in the English Channel.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
UKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz. The Company Security Officer of a cargo vessel reports being stuck by an unknown projectile. The vessel is on fire and adrift. All crew have been evacuated with 2 casualties reported. www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmt...
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Two RAF pilots ejected and parachuted out of their plane before the training aircraft crashed. North Wales Police said the pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk aircraft were being treated for minor injuries following the incident in the Pencarnisiog area of Anglesey.
bbc.co.uk
RAF plane crash on Anglesey as two pilots eject
North Wales Police says the pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk aircraft are being treated for minor injuries.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Burnham: UK to fight Russian disinformation Farage: Why are they targetting reform? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not permit its airbases to be used for a pre-emptive US strike on Iran, the Guardian has been told. earlier in February he had described it as the “best” deal Starmer could make in the circumstances.
theguardian.com
Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’
US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitions
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
trump lied "Lukashenko says Belarus doesn’t have enough potash for Trump “Even if we wanted to supply [potash] to other, Western markets, we simply do not have those volumes,” said the Belarusian president." www.politico.eu/article/bela...
politico.eu
Lukashenko says Belarus doesn’t have enough potash for Trump
“Even if we wanted to supply [potash] to other, Western markets, we simply do not have those volumes,” said the Belarusian president.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
F#ck Zuck Meta bans ads for Virginia Woolf play in Spain because they relate to feminism Theatre told that Facebook and Instagram filter out ads mentioning ‘social topics’ such as civil rights or feminism www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
theguardian.com
Meta bans ads for Virginia Woolf play in Spain because they relate to feminism
Theatre told that Facebook and Instagram filter out ads mentioning ‘social topics’ such as civil rights or feminism
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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
BBC’s Bernd Debusmann: “The entire White House TV pool - including Fox, NBC, CBS and ABC - have backed CNN and will not be covering the president's trip to NY, liming opportunities for live coverage of several events.” Good news, in my opinion.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
They should have been more vocal when trump took control of the pool reporters from the WHCA, or when he banned AP over "gulf of america", or when he verbally attacked other reporters. No one gets a f#cking cookie for making weaselly arsed statements now it’s their access which may be threatened.
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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today's cartoon by Michael Ramirez for the Washington Post:
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If they think they’re screwed now wait until people have to refill their heating oil tanks for winter. A winters average worth of fuel is a 1,000 gallons of heating oil in Maine it costs approximately $5,770 in 2026, compared to roughly $3,320 in 2025, I think Susan Collins should be concerned?
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen" Footage verified by the BBC shows the wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet which the Iran-backed Houthi group says it shot down The US-made aircraft was "downed using a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile"
bbc.co.uk
Yemen: Wreckage of downed Saudi fighter jet seen in verified video
BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How unpopular is Donald Trump? The president's net approval rating is -25, down 0.1 points since last week. 35% approve, 60% disapprove, 5% not sure www.economist.com/interactive/...
economist.com
Donald Trump’s approval rating
Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
bbc.co.uk
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% despite rising inflation
Six members of the Monetary Policy Committee, which makes the decision, voted to hold the rate - while the other three wanted an increase to 4%.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Incoming flurry of irrational posts from trump, US central bank raises interest rates for first time in three years It raised rates from 3.5-3.75% to 3.75-4% The board voted unanimously, 12-0 Further rate rises expected before the end of year
bbc.co.uk
US central bank raises interest rates for first time in more than three years - follow live
The Federal Reserve has been under pressure to hike interest rates, which influence mortgages and savings, to help curb rising prices.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Poacher trampled to death by elephants while trying to shoot rhinos "For us, it's a big boost when the animals win and poachers lose," the source said. "The Kruger (park) is huge and we can't be everywhere, so it's nice when the nellies give us some help."
ca.news.yahoo.com
Poacher trampled to death by elephants while trying to shoot rhinos: Report
'For us, it’s a big boost when the animals win and poachers lose,' Kruger National Park source reportedly says
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
who votes for these f#cking idiots? Restore Britain councillor Kieran Mishchuk under fire again for sharing misinformation on Facebook A councillor has apologised for mistakenly claiming fruit pickers were part of a state-funded “invasion”.
kentonline.co.uk
Councillor apologises after claiming fruit picker buses were ‘full of migrants’
A councillor accused of spreading misinformation has wrongly claimed buses carrying agricultural workers were part of a state-funded “invasion”.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is major damage that hasn't been communicated to the public We're standing there with our eyes closed getting punched in the face These are not 'squirters' getting through. referencing language used by Hegseth We're not defending these bases. We're just watching them get destroyed
cbsnews.com
New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Three councillors from a Reform-run council have resigned following an investigation into political chaos and bullying allegations. Councillors Lyndsey Fox and Paul Sexton and a third unnamed councillor left the party which currently holds a majority in Dunham County Council.
lbc.co.uk
Three Reform UK councillors resign from party amid bullying allegations | LBC
One councilor said she never heard back from the party after raising a 'serious safeguarding issue' in July
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after being arrested on suspicion of assault he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour on Sunday. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Reform's Dan Thomas resigns as Wales leader after being arrested
Dan Thomas says he was been released without charge by the police.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest Police have released images of six men they want to speak to in connection with an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth.
bbc.co.uk
Police appeal for information on six men over anti-migrant protest
Force releases images of individuals it wants to speak to after disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview A US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children, was detained at his south London flat and flown out of the UK in August, without being first questioned by British police.
bbc.co.uk
US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.
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AlanR @alan2210.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Donald Trump Threatens to return Ted Cruz to Canada if they don’t sign his new trade deal
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