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WIRED @wired.com · 7h
More than half of the men surveyed in a new Harvard study claimed to recognize AI leaders who were, in fact, totally fictional.
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Men Can’t Stop Faking How Much They Know About AI
More than half of the men surveyed in a new Harvard study claimed to recognize AI leaders who were, in fact, totally fictional.
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Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 11h
Can we give someone other than the usual IPC and public health failures an opportunity to actually do something about preventing COVID infections? The apathy of the medical leaders who allowed COVID to become endemic so they can pretend it's not their fault is really starting to get old.
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COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital
“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 6h
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) on X
Deeply saddened by the passing of @HelenBranswell, a journalist of integrity and professionalism. Throughout her career, Helen demonstrated an unwavering commitment to evidence, science and truth, hel...
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 21h
It hurts to share this news. Helen was a legend of health journalism and a longtime (fierce)!competitor and friend.
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Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 08/10/2026
Ontario narrows out-of-country drug funding rules after cancer patient court victory, The Canadian Press reports. Read more at canadahealthwatch.ca #CdnHealth
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits -- from 51 units to 300. Dunn House is more humane way to helping vulnerable people, Dr. Andrew Boozary says, by @liamdevlincasey.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca @jryerson.bsky.social
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Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits | CBC News
A Toronto hospital network is set to greatly expand its unique permanent housing program that largely serves homeless people who visit hospital emergency departments an inordinate amount of time.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Why are Canada’s health care standards so different for Indigenous people? Miranda Mamakwa died after she wasn’t able to access required care, revealing how far we are from fulfilling the TRC’s Calls to Action, by @tanyatalaga.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... @theglobeandmail.com
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Opinion: Why are Canada’s health care standards so different for Indigenous people?
Miranda Mamakwa died after she wasn’t able to access required care, revealing how far we are from fulfilling the TRC’s Calls to Action – and how denialism makes that much harder
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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A look at the questions on the Oct. 19 referendum in Alberta
Here are the questions Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is sending to a provincewide vote on Oct. 19. Question 1: Do you support the government of Alberta taking increased control over immigration for t...
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What 5,000 Human Hearts Taught Me About Breakthroughs | Dr. Subodh Verma. The TEDxUofTMississauga talk that has garnered 45 million views. stmichaelsfoundation.com/our-stories/... www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqY9... via @unityhealthto.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social
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What 5,000 Human Hearts Taught Me About Breakthroughs | Dr. Subodh Verma | TEDxUofTMississauga
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The normal retirement age is rising in many developed countries. How long can Canada cling to 65? by Frederick Vetesse www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe... via @theglobeandmail.com
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
RFK Jr. keeps finding new ways to undermine trust in vaccines, from splitting combination shots into single does to undercounting measles deaths to embracing misinformation, by Jessica Grose www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/o... via @nytopinion.nytimes.com
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Opinion | Kennedy Keeps Finding New Ways to Undermine Trust in Vaccines
Four are dead in Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak. But the C.D.C. isn’t yet convinced.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The U.S. government is poised to take a share of revenue from some pharmaceutical sales in Canada and other countries under deals drug makers struck with the Trump administration, newly disclosed documents suggest, by @hannay.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco... @theglobeandmail.com
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U.S. government can take share of Canadian drug sales under pricing deals, documents suggest
Canada one of eight countries targeted in agreements struck with Pfizer and Eli Lilly
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Deepfake doctors peddling bogus cures are becoming more convincing — and very little can be done to stop them. AI ads featuring likenesses of prominent physicians endanger patients and erode public trust, experts warn, by @laurenpelley.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/health/... via @cbcnews.ca
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Does that ad feature a real doctor or is it a deepfake scam? It's getting more difficult to tell, experts warn | CBC News
Physicians warn AI-generated ads featuring the likenesses of prominent doctors are scamming patients out of their money, putting Canadians’ health at risk and eroding public trust. Yet there’s still n...
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Gambling-related ER visits have almost doubled since Ontario opened market to private companies, study finds. Jump was most acute in the 10 to 29 age group, which saw a 154% increase in admissions, by @jenniferyang.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Gambling-related ER visits have almost doubled since Ontario opened market to private companies, study finds
Jump was most acute in the 10 to 29 age group, which saw a startling 154% increase in admissions
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 30 workers including the entire science department, The Canadian Press has learned.
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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Great investigation - keeping government business secret in Ontario @ijbstories.bsky.social ijb.utoronto.ca/news/freedom...
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Freedom of information? Here’s what Ontario’s government doesn’t want you to know - Investigative Journalism Bureau
We filed an FOI for refused FOIs. Here’s what we found.
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Donald Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts after new tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca
Trump says "the Canadian Government, including Canadian Provinces, have banned American Small Businesses and Companies from selling into their Government Procurement Markets."
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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The #CDC #measles page still doesn't list any measles-related deaths in 2026. But the coroner in Lancaster County, PA has reported that at least 1 of 2 recent deaths linked to measles was due to measles. The CDC site was updated today. Will another update follow? www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/w...
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Quebec will not administer free flu shots this fall
Quebec was the second province after Alberta to stop providing free COVID-19 vaccines to its population last year
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Government of Canada launches Canada’s Responsible Data Centre Development Principles - Canada.ca
New framework commits data centres to protecting electricity ratepayers, limiting water use and delivering lasting benefits for Canadians
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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ANALYSIS: 'Lake America' makes one thing clear: we can’t trust U.S. tech companies | TVO Today
The president’s decree is dumb. Why is anyone going along with it?
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Blayne Haggart @bhaggart.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
In reality, Canada still faces the Sidewalk Labs problem, since US tech is embedded in all parts of government and society, from Microsoft office products to governments’ continued insistence on using X to make announcements. Unlike Europe, they”re doing nothing to change this. From Jan:
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Microsoft’s AI deal promises Canada digital sovereignty, but is that a pledge it can keep?
As the U.S. government becomes increasingly authoritarian and issues threats to other countries, can Canadians trust U.S. tech companies with their data?
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Iris Gorfinkel: How Dolly Parton’s 5 prescriptions could fix public health
Looking back, her humanitarian work deserves an encore. What stands out most is her gift for communication — one that public health would be wise to study.
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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When health advice becomes political identity - Healthy Debate
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? What to know as cyclosporiasis outbreak lingers | CNN
As federal health officials continue to investigate this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has been tied to iceberg lettuce, many people are wondering: Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? For now, t...
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government | Globalnews.ca
The model is set to allow doctors to offer private services while also working in the public system, starting with elective surgeries like hip and knee replacements.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Australian state of Queensland has passed tough new laws on ebikes and e-scooters. Will the world follow? Tinister says laws target ‘young hooligans,' but cycling advocates say changes most affect law-abiding riders, by Andrew Messenger www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... via @theguardian.com
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Queensland has passed tough new laws on ebikes and e-scooters. What do they mean for riders, and will the world follow?
Transport minister says laws target ‘young hooligans’ holding ‘communities to ransom’, but cycling advocates say changes most affect law-abiding riders
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Emergency physicians say this summer’s patient levels are unprecedented. System is caving in before our eyes, ER doc says, by @alannasmith.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Emergency physicians say this summer’s patient levels are unprecedented
Health care system is no longer on the brink of collapse but caving in before our eyes, says an ER doctor
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Pediatricians: Yes, e-scooters can be dangerous but banning them is not the answer. Kids, teens and adults are being injured by an ecosystem failure, not a single bad decision. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... via @thestar.com
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Pediatricians: Yes, e-scooters can be dangerous but banning them is not the answer
Kids, teens and adults are being injured by an ecosystem failure, not a single bad decision.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Caregiver creep: how helping elderly relatives can snowball into a full-time job. Assisting an ageing loved one can start with small tasks but may lead to full-time caregiving, by Laura House www.theguardian.com/wellness/202... via @theguardian.com @cdncaregiving.bsky.social
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Caregiver creep: how helping elderly relatives can snowball into a full-time job
Assisting an ageing loved one can start with small tasks but may lead to full-time caregiving that requires more support
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The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 30/08/2026
Gwynne Dyer: It’s really about sovereignty, not trade, and Canada stands a fair chance of winning. www.hilltimes.com/2026/08/27/c...
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Canada vs. United States: evenly matched - The Hill Times
Canada’s "trade war" with the United States, ignited on Aug. 21 when Prime Minister Mark Carney .feature_content_sec, .feature_content_sec div {max-width: 900px!important;} To keep reading, subscribe…
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Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · 28/08/2026
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MapQuest @mapquest.com · 27/08/2026
We’re not changing it.
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Study estimates at least 1 in 4 former NFL players had brain disease linked to repeated head impacts | CBC News
At least one in four National Football League (NFL) players had evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, at the time of their death, finds a new study from one of the American research te...
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Marit Stiles @maritstilesndp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I wrote to Doug Ford today: recall the legislature now so we can pass emergency protections for Ontario workers and businesses.
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The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 24/08/2026
UNLOCKED | Matt Gurney: Carney must be grateful for at least one bit of runway: a delay on next Quebec referendum www.hilltimes.com?p=515567
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NPR @npr.org · 24/08/2026
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR. n.pr/4zBvnWF
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'It embarrasses me to be involved': Inside the National Guard D.C. deployment
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR.
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 24/08/2026
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Online gambling increased among Ontario teenagers, survey finds
Mental health also improved in several measures compared to 2023, among students in Grade 7 to 12
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WHO @who.int · 24/08/2026
Loneliness contributes to 871 000 deaths globally each year. In the second episode of our brand-new Off the Record podcast, we explore the impact loneliness can have on health and well-being, and discuss the solutions that can help address it. Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/4gnFaa4
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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Do you have an #aging parent who wants to stay at home for as long as possible? Learn about “Nursing Home Without Walls” 🇨🇦 created to help seniors stay at home longer. Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA @cihica.bsky.social #seniors
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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New HHS Report on Gender-Affirming Care Rife With False Information
“As soon as you politicize any sort of healthcare it's a really slippery slope.”
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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2 more lithium-ion battery fires reported in Toronto
Toronto's fire chief says there have been 85 fires related to the batteries, which are commonly found in smartphones, e-bikes and toys
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Federal health minister Marjorie Michel warns Alberta’s plan to expand private care may violate federal law. Bill 11 allows some physicians to provide publicly covered care while offering some privately paid services, by @raisapatel.bsky.social www.thestar.com/politics/hea... via @thestar.com
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Health minister warns Alberta’s plan to expand private care may violate federal law
Alberta’s controversial Bill 11 allows some physicians to provide publicly covered care while offering some privately paid services.
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Doug Johnson 🇨🇦 @smikooman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Like most Trump's pronouncements, it featured a litany of lies and unscientific bafflegab. Trump: "Vats of vaccine are currently pumped into your child's body... I've seen proof of it. Where they have a vaccination that looks like the size of a bottle of soda poured into a little child's body." 🤦‍♂️
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
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Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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'An exponential rise': Canadian pediatricians document severe e-scooter injuries, deaths in children, teens | CBC News
From skull fractures to ICU admissions, pediatric specialists across Canada say severe e-scooter trauma in kids is becoming routine — and current rules are failing to protect them.
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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CHEO says e-scooter injuries on the rise as police launch crackdown | CBC News
Ottawa's children's hospital has seen a drastic increase in injuries related to e-scooters at its emergency department, as police crack down on their misuse.
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k @klmscan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Ottawa now allows AI to help decide who advances in federal hiring, but is there enough oversight? - The Hill Times
New Public Service Commission guidance explicitly allows artificial intelligence to help determine which candidates advance in the federal hiring process, but experts and unions question whether there...
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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Rapid-testing system at LTC homes cut ER transfers of seniors by 11% for respiratory infections that could be treated in the home. @ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
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Rapid on-site testing at LTC homes could prevent 8,000 ER visits across Canada every year, trial finds
The use of rapid, on-site testing at long-term care homes in Canada could prevent 8,000 emergency department visits every year, according to the findings of a recently published trial.
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