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Western Mass Man Killed In Shooting Outside Boys & Girls Club During Girls' Basketball Game Western Mass Man Killed In Shooting Outside Boys & Girls Club During Girls' Basketball Game Western Mass Man Killed In Shooting Outside Boys & Girls Club During Girls' Basketball Game
Western Mass Man Killed In Shooting Outside Boys & Girls Club During Girls' Basketball Game A Western Massachusetts man died after a shooting near a high school girls' weekend basketball game that sent children diving underneath bleachers, witnesses said.  Craig Jones, 37, of South Hadley, faces a murder charge in the Sunday, Oct. 11, shooting that killed Ricky Arroyo, 35, of Chicopee, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni said on Wednesday.  Holyoke police were called to Nick Cosmos Way around 1 p.m., when they found Arroyo suffering from a gunshot wound. Responders rushed him to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries.  Witnesses told Western Mass …

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Brockton Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip In Raynham Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future Brockton Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip In Raynham Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future Brockton Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip In Raynham Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future
Brockton Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip In Raynham Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future At just 18, Jean Charles was building websites and a future, known for his big smile and sense of humor. But all that ended during a routine trip to pick up breakfast. Charles, of Brockton, was struck and killed around 6:15 a.m. Oct. 6 as he crossed Route 44 near 430 New State Highway in Raynham. He was heading to Dunkin'. A GoFundMe campaign created to help his family said that walk was part of his normal morning routine. "He was just an 18-year-old young man going about his morning, with no idea that he would not be returning home," organizer Andrera Cabrera wrote. "It is heartbreaking t…

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Man Indicted On Murder Charges In North Reading OUI Crash That Killed Father, Daughter, 8: DA Man Indicted On Murder Charges In North Reading OUI Crash That Killed Father, Daughter, 8: DA Man Indicted On Murder Charges In North Reading OUI Crash That Killed Father, Daughter, 8: DA
Man Indicted On Murder Charges In North Reading OUI Crash That Killed Father, Daughter, 8: DA A Massachusetts man faces two second-degree murder charges after prosecutors say he crashed into a Honda at nearly 100 mph while intoxicated, killing an Andover father and his 8-year-old daughter in North Reading. Matthew Sweeney, 21, of Paxton, was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury in connection with the Aug. 22 crash on Route 28, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and North Reading Police Chief Mark Zimmerman announced Tuesday, Oct. 13. Samir Naili, 35, and his daughter, Kashmira Naili, 8, died at the scene. Both lived in Andover. Kashmira was preparing to start third gr…

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MA ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones MA ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones MA ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones
MA ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones One of the Northeast's wealthiest regions is climbing the ranks of the nation's most expensive places to buy a home, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2026 list of the nation's 100 most expensive ZIP codes by median home sale prices. The real estate data website's report showed the New York City metropolitan area claiming a record 25% of the rankings. The NYC region had 31 ZIP codes on the list, tying California's Bay Area for the most ZIP codes in the rankings. New York state had 20 ZIP codes in the rankings, up from 15 in 2025. The Hamptons dominated New York…

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by Chris Spiker
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6 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Wisconsin Woods 6 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Wisconsin Woods 6 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Wisconsin Woods
6 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Wisconsin Woods Six people were killed when a small plane crashed in Wisconsin, leaving investigators searching for answers about the flight’s final moments. Five adults and one child were aboard when the aircraft went down on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Town of Dellona, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office. The Piper was returning from Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Menomonie, Wisconsin. Authorities have not yet released the occupants’ identities. Dispatchers received multiple reports of a downed aircraft around 9:31 p.m. Emergency personnel found the crash site in a densely wooded area north of Park …

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MA Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' MA Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' MA Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age'
MA Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…

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Power Grid Emergency Issued In Three States: What To Know About Unusual October Alert Power Grid Emergency Issued In Three States: What To Know About Unusual October Alert Power Grid Emergency Issued In Three States: What To Know About Unusual October Alert
Power Grid Emergency Issued In Three States: What To Know About Unusual October Alert The world's largest power grid operator has issued an emergency alert as unusually warm October weather and widespread equipment outages put pressure on electricity supplies across the region, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. PJM Interconnection issued a Maximum Generation Alert and Load Management Alert for Tuesday, Oct. 13, as higher electricity demand and planned equipment outages put pressure on the regional power supply. The alerts mean power companies are being asked to keep as much equipment running as possible, including postponing maintenance that could take power plants or t…

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Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison
Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison The American Airlines passenger who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties during a flight that was diverted to Maryland is now facing a much bigger problem on the ground. Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, was indicted on charges stemming from a confrontation aboard a Dallas-to-Newark flight that was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County on Thursday, Sept. 3. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment on Tuesday, Oct. 13, alleging that Lundeen assaulted a fellow passenger and interfered with flight attendants and cre…

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WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’
Watch: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ A giant humpback whale crashed into a boat off the coast of Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 10. The shocking collision was captured on video by Steven Heid, who shared the clip on social media. The whale approached Heid’s boat quickly as he was fishing in Moriches Inlet, the video shows. It appeared to be feeding, as dozens of fish are seen flying through the air in the moments before the whale slammed into the boat’s side. View this post on Instagram While the whale made solid contact with the side of the boat, appearing to even “bite” the sid…

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Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces CT Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Arrest In Explosives Case Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces CT Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Arrest In Explosives Case Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces CT Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Arrest In Explosives Case
Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces CT Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Arrest In Explosives Case A Connecticut man charged with making bombs after police searched his home during a domestic disturbance investigation was previously accused of making explosives in a 2010 case that led to his father’s arrest.  Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested on Oct. 3 at his home on Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield. He was charged with illegally possessing explosives, manufacturing bombs, and three misdemeanor counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. According to his arrest warrant, police began investigating after a woman told troopers that Javanainen kept unlocke…

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Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities
Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities A Long Island husband and wife were hit with animal cruelty charges after their dog was found severely emaciated, weighing nearly half his expected weight, authorities said. Michael O’Brien, 39, and Jenecia O’Brien, 37, both of Sound Beach, failed to provide enough food, water, and veterinary care for their dog, Kobe, from early this year into October, the Suffolk County SPCA said Tuesday, Oct. 13. Kobe, a 5-year-old Coonhound-Boxer mix, weighed just 37 pounds when he was brought for veterinary care, well below the expected 65 to 67 pounds for a dog of his breed and age, the SPCA said. Kob…

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Nationwide Pain Reliever Recall Covers More Than 112,000 Bottles Nationwide Pain Reliever Recall Covers More Than 112,000 Bottles Nationwide Pain Reliever Recall Covers More Than 112,000 Bottles
Nationwide Pain Reliever Recall Covers More Than 112,000 Bottles A nationwide recall involving more than 100,000 bottles of a familiar pain reliever could warrant a closer look inside your medicine cabinet. Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling 112,932 bottles of Amazon-branded Extra Strength Acetaminophen after consumers reported discolored caplets, according to the FDA enforcement report. The affected product contains 500 milligrams of acetaminophen per caplet and was distributed across the US. The recall covers specific lots in three bottle sizes: 200-, 500-, and 1,000-count containers. The FDA lists the recall as ongoing and has no…

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Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits
Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits Netflix is slashing about 1,000 jobs in its largest round of layoffs ever as the streaming giant restructures its operations despite soaring profits. Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees about the cuts on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Wall Street Journal was first to report on the layoffs, which will affect about 6% of Netflix's workforce. Netflix hasn't announced how many workers will lose their jobs in each department or where the cuts will be concentrated. Most layoffs will reportedly impact employees in Netflix's product, technology, legal, and human resources de…

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Major Grocery Chain Offers $39 Thanksgiving Dinners For 10 As Inflation Keeps Rising Major Grocery Chain Offers $39 Thanksgiving Dinners For 10 As Inflation Keeps Rising Major Grocery Chain Offers $39 Thanksgiving Dinners For 10 As Inflation Keeps Rising
Major Grocery Chain Offers $39 Thanksgiving Dinners For 10 As Inflation Keeps Rising Aldi is promoting a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $4 per person as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for Americans. The discount supermarket chain is offering a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed 10 people for under $39, Aldi said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The promotion was announced on the same day new federal data showed inflation rising to 3.7%. The holiday meal includes a turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and many other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving shouldn't require a calculator or a coupon strategy," Aldi CEO Atty McGrath said.&…

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Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall
Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall More than 30,000 Mercedes-Benz luxury cars are being recalled because a brake hose problem can make it harder for drivers to stop. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 30,064 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Oct. 2. The affected vehicles include certain S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG sedans from model years 2022 through 2025. The front brake hoses may weaken over time because of heat and mechanical stress. The hoses can eventually rupture and leak brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the distance neede…

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Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One
Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Mexican Grill is going big with its takeout bags, giving customers a chance to win a massive three-foot-wide version. The chain unveiled its limited-edition "Big A** Chipotle Bag" on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The 170-liter tote bag celebrates the chain's Family Meals, which are designed to feed four to six people. The oversized bag measures 36 inches wide, 24 inches tall, and 12 inches deep. "A Big A** Meal deserves a Big A** Bag," said chief brand officer Fernando Machado. "We took one of the most recognizable parts of the Chipotle experience, gave it an outsized upgrade, …

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Nationwide Pain Reliever Recall Covers More Than 112,000 Bottles Nationwide Pain Reliever Recall Covers More Than 112,000 Bottles Nationwide Pain Reliever Recall Covers More Than 112,000 Bottles
Nationwide Pain Reliever Recall Covers More Than 112,000 Bottles A nationwide recall involving more than 100,000 bottles of a familiar pain reliever could warrant a closer look inside your medicine cabinet. Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling 112,932 bottles of Amazon-branded Extra Strength Acetaminophen after consumers reported discolored caplets, according to the FDA enforcement report. The affected product contains 500 milligrams of acetaminophen per caplet and was distributed across the US. The recall covers specific lots in three bottle sizes: 200-, 500-, and 1,000-count containers. The FDA lists the recall as ongoing and has no…

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Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits
Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits Netflix is slashing about 1,000 jobs in its largest round of layoffs ever as the streaming giant restructures its operations despite soaring profits. Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees about the cuts on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Wall Street Journal was first to report on the layoffs, which will affect about 6% of Netflix's workforce. Netflix hasn't announced how many workers will lose their jobs in each department or where the cuts will be concentrated. Most layoffs will reportedly impact employees in Netflix's product, technology, legal, and human resources de…

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Major Grocery Chain Offers $39 Thanksgiving Dinners For 10 As Inflation Keeps Rising Major Grocery Chain Offers $39 Thanksgiving Dinners For 10 As Inflation Keeps Rising Major Grocery Chain Offers $39 Thanksgiving Dinners For 10 As Inflation Keeps Rising
Major Grocery Chain Offers $39 Thanksgiving Dinners For 10 As Inflation Keeps Rising Aldi is promoting a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $4 per person as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for Americans. The discount supermarket chain is offering a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed 10 people for under $39, Aldi said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The promotion was announced on the same day new federal data showed inflation rising to 3.7%. The holiday meal includes a turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and many other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving shouldn't require a calculator or a coupon strategy," Aldi CEO Atty McGrath said.&…

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Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall
Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall More than 30,000 Mercedes-Benz luxury cars are being recalled because a brake hose problem can make it harder for drivers to stop. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 30,064 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Oct. 2. The affected vehicles include certain S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG sedans from model years 2022 through 2025. The front brake hoses may weaken over time because of heat and mechanical stress. The hoses can eventually rupture and leak brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the distance neede…

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Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One
Chipotle Unveils 'Big A**' Tote Bag: Here's How To Win One Chipotle Mexican Grill is going big with its takeout bags, giving customers a chance to win a massive three-foot-wide version. The chain unveiled its limited-edition "Big A** Chipotle Bag" on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The 170-liter tote bag celebrates the chain's Family Meals, which are designed to feed four to six people. The oversized bag measures 36 inches wide, 24 inches tall, and 12 inches deep. "A Big A** Meal deserves a Big A** Bag," said chief brand officer Fernando Machado. "We took one of the most recognizable parts of the Chipotle experience, gave it an outsized upgrade, …

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Social Security Announces Benefit Change: What Recipients Should Know Social Security Announces Benefit Change: What Recipients Should Know Social Security Announces Benefit Change: What Recipients Should Know
Social Security Announces Benefit Change: What Recipients Should Know Around 76 million Americans have a new number to factor into next year’s household budgets. The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that benefits will increase by 3.6 percent for 2027 through its annual cost-of-living adjustment, known as COLA. The adjustment translates to roughly $75 more per month for the average retired worker. Average disability and survivor benefits are expected to increase by about $59 monthly. Those are averages, not uniform increases for every recipient. The dollar change depends on the person’s benefit amount. For example, a monthly be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New No Kings Day Planned: Here's When, Where New No Kings Day Planned: Here's When, Where New No Kings Day Planned: Here's When, Where
New No Kings Day Planned: Here's When, Where A brand-new nationwide No Kings mobilization is coming, with a different focus from the mass protests that brought the movement national attention. Organizers have scheduled No Kings: Vote Early for Saturday, Oct. 17, according to the official No Kings website. The day centers on voter participation ahead of the midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 3. The coalition describes the events as nonpartisan gatherings intended to help eligible voters check their registration, understand their options, and make a voting plan. Readers can visit NoKings.org, select Find an Event, and search by ZIP code f…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its latest FluView report captures that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread early season is already underway. The CDC…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad'
Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston is mourning the actor who played his son on “Breaking Bad,” sharing memories of a bond that continued long after the cameras stopped rolling. Cranston’s Instagram tribute follows the death of RJ Mitte, on Monday, Oct. 12, in Texas at 34. “I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight,” Cranston’s post began. “RJ Mitte, my sweet son on ‘Breaking Bad’ has died. “I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm. “Born with Cerebral Palsy, he never - ever - allowed that challenge to be an excuse for anythi…

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Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message
Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message A familiar voice in rock and metal has shared a heartbreaking health update, explaining the difficult weeks behind her silence. Amanda Somerville, 47, revealed an inoperable brain tumor in an Instagram announcement on Sunday, Oct. 11. “My dear Somervillains,” Somerville began. “I owe you a personal word. Many of you have heard by now - the news has been traveling faster than I have - and I'm sorry it's taken me this long to speak to you directly. "These past weeks have been a blur of hospitals, scans, biopsies and difficult conversations, and I needed time to understand what we're facing b…

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