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KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC is dropping Pepsi from its drink menu after 40 years and switching to Coca-Cola at restaurants across the US. The fried chicken chain announced the new Coca-Cola partnership in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. Coca-Cola products will begin replacing Pepsi beverages in January 2027, and the change is expected to be completed at all US locations by the end of March. The switch ends a relationship dating back to 1986, when PepsiCo purchased KFC. The chain continued serving Pepsi products even after PepsiCo spun off KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell into what became Yum! Brands. Some inter…

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Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report
Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report A White House appointment billed as a fresh start has ended almost before it began. President Donald Trump fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday, Oct. 16, after less than a week in the job, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Zacharia's appointment to the position was announced Friday, Oct. 9. Trump told reporters earlier in the day that he had encouraged the 41-year-old Zacharia to reconsider remaining in the highly visible position. “Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider,” Trump said while recounting their conversation. “Kati…

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Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since 2021, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. That's more than triple the national inflation rate of 22% during the same period. The personal finance website found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, compared with $9.91 in 2021. FinanceBuzz analyzed prices at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albert…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports
Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports A popular cookie chain has closed dozens of stores nationwide in 2026, including several in the Northeast, amid plunging sales and growing financial problems, according to reports. At least 60 Crumbl locations have permanently closed in 2026 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the fan-run website Crumbl Cookie Flavors. The closures come as the chain faces declining customer traffic and concerns that more stores could shutter. Crumbl was founded in Utah in 2017 and became the nation's largest cookie chain in 2023. The company has grown to more than 1,000 locations nationwid…

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Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back
Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Helping an injured kitten on the side of a Maryland road has cost a longtime school bus driver her livelihood. Now, thousands of people are fighting to get her back behind the wheel. Cynthia Morgan, 67, spent 11 years transporting students in Harford County. This month, she was removed from her position along the North Harford Elementary School route after allowing a 10-year-old boy to rescue a kitten along Heaps School Road in Pylesville. The incident has drawn national attention, with nearly 12,000 people signing a petition demanding her reinstatement. A GoFundMe is helping offset he…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade
Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade The woman who oversaw some of Netflix's biggest hits, including "Stranger Things," "Wednesday," and "Squid Game," is leaving the streaming giant after nearly a decade. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, is departing the company, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive, will replace her beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The shakeup comes one day after Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that the company was cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs yet d…

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'Bonnie And Clyde' Couple Arrested In Sprawling Jewelry Theft Spree Reaches Four States: Feds 'Bonnie And Clyde' Couple Arrested In Sprawling Jewelry Theft Spree Reaches Four States: Feds 'Bonnie And Clyde' Couple Arrested In Sprawling Jewelry Theft Spree Reaches Four States: Feds
'Bonnie And Clyde' Couple Arrested In Sprawling Jewelry Theft Spree Reaches Four States: Feds A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde traded bank robberies for stolen necklaces, using hugs and sleight of hand to make off with thousands of dollars in jewelry from unsuspecting victims in Maryland and beyond, according to DHS. The Romanian couple, Rudi Lacatusu and Mirabela Lacatusu, have been linked to at least 14 reported jewelry thefts across Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, prompting federal authorities to compare them to one of America's most notorious criminal duos. "This 'Bonnie and Clyde' illegal alien couple from Romania has been charged with grand larceny after allegedl…

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Selma Blair Still Set For 90s Con Appearance Despite Flight Arrest Selma Blair Still Set For 90s Con Appearance Despite Flight Arrest Selma Blair Still Set For 90s Con Appearance Despite Flight Arrest
Selma Blair Still Set For 90s Con Appearance Despite Flight Arrest Selma Blair signed up to talk all things ’90s at a Hartford convention this weekend, but many people may be more interested in what she has to say about the past week. The "Cruel Intentions" star will appear at 90s Con Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16-18, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, but her appearance seemed up in the air following a public outburst on a cross-country flight.  The 54-year-old star was arrested Sunday, Oct. 11, following an alleged altercation with two flight attendants aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York. Police arrested her afte…

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Worcester Father Of 3 Killed In Head-On Jamaica Plain Crash After Oncoming Car Goes Airborne Worcester Father Of 3 Killed In Head-On Jamaica Plain Crash After Oncoming Car Goes Airborne Worcester Father Of 3 Killed In Head-On Jamaica Plain Crash After Oncoming Car Goes Airborne
Worcester Father Of 3 Killed In Head-On Jamaica Plain Crash After Oncoming Car Goes Airborne A central Massachusetts husband and father of three daughters was killed over the weekend in a head-on crash in Boston. Now, his community is coming together to help his family cover funeral costs and meet future financial needs. Ilir Janko Melka, 48, of Worcester, was killed in the crash on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 11, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. The other driver, an unidentified 18-year-old, was traveling at more than 50 mph — more than twice the road’s 25 mph speed limit — before his car jumped a concrete barrier and landed on Melka’…

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Chicopee Man Killed In Shooting Outside Holyoke Boys & Girls Club During Girls' Basketball Game Chicopee Man Killed In Shooting Outside Holyoke Boys & Girls Club During Girls' Basketball Game Chicopee Man Killed In Shooting Outside Holyoke Boys & Girls Club During Girls' Basketball Game
Chicopee Man Killed In Shooting Outside Holyoke 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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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where
HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods is growing across the Northeast as the home decor retailer continues opening new stores nationwide. The chain has announced fall opening dates for 10 new stores on its website. Four of the new locations will be in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. The new stores are part of an ongoing expansion by parent company TJX Companies, which also operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra. TJX announced plans in 2024 to add about 141 net new stores nationwide and internationally that year, including 40 HomeGoods locations in the US, according to Retail Dive. The first Northea…

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Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…

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McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters
McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo Buckets with new designs showcasing some of Disney's most famous villains. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Disney to release the limited-edition Boo Buckets starting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter. The collectible pails will be available with Happy Meals at participating McDonald's restaurants while supplies last. The new collection features Disney villains instead of the traditional Halloween characters offered in recent years. The 2025 lineup included returning favorites Ghost, Pumpkin, and Gob…

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Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning
Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Federal regulators are issuing an urgent warning about nearly 400,000 pressure cookers after dozens of incidents involving hot food and liquids being sprayed unexpectedly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers to stop using about 393,000 Power Quick Pot pressure cookers on Thursday, Oct. 15. The appliances' lids can open while they're still pressurized, causing hot contents to shoot out and potentially injure people nearby. The warning involves 6-quart Power Quick Pot electric pressure cookers with model number Y6D-36. The stainless-steel appliances have black lids, button…

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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where
HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods is growing across the Northeast as the home decor retailer continues opening new stores nationwide. The chain has announced fall opening dates for 10 new stores on its website. Four of the new locations will be in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. The new stores are part of an ongoing expansion by parent company TJX Companies, which also operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra. TJX announced plans in 2024 to add about 141 net new stores nationwide and internationally that year, including 40 HomeGoods locations in the US, according to Retail Dive. The first Northea…

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Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…

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McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters
McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo Buckets with new designs showcasing some of Disney's most famous villains. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Disney to release the limited-edition Boo Buckets starting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter. The collectible pails will be available with Happy Meals at participating McDonald's restaurants while supplies last. The new collection features Disney villains instead of the traditional Halloween characters offered in recent years. The 2025 lineup included returning favorites Ghost, Pumpkin, and Gob…

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Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning
Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Federal regulators are issuing an urgent warning about nearly 400,000 pressure cookers after dozens of incidents involving hot food and liquids being sprayed unexpectedly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers to stop using about 393,000 Power Quick Pot pressure cookers on Thursday, Oct. 15. The appliances' lids can open while they're still pressurized, causing hot contents to shoot out and potentially injure people nearby. The warning involves 6-quart Power Quick Pot electric pressure cookers with model number Y6D-36. The stainless-steel appliances have black lids, button…

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Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant
Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating Covid-19 Variant The COVID-19 variant picture is shifting again, with one widely circulating strain drawing attention for an unusual symptom. CDC genomic surveillance identifies SW.2 as the leading US strain. The latest available estimates place it at 21 percent of cases, followed by XFG.1.1 at 16 percent and RW.1.1 at 9 percent, according to a Nebraska Medicine report. XFG, commonly called “Stratus,” has been associated with a hoarse, scratchy, or raspy voice. Patients may also develop a sore throat, dry cough, fever, fatigue, and other familiar COVID-19 symptoms. Wired reported that doctors identified ho…

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'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores 'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores 'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores
'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores A woman's essay about men spending too much time on the toilet has sparked a full-blown battle of the sexes, with women sharing horror stories and men firing back over what some see as the last place they can get some peace. Olivia Howell, CEO of Fresh Start Registry, a divorce support network, published a Substack essay titled "We Need to Talk About Weaponized Pooping" in September. In it, Howell recalled waiting at the top of the stairs as a child for her father to finish using the bathroom, long before smartphones existed. Back then, men brought books and magazines into the bathroom…

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'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post
'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post "Dancing With the Stars" pro and Bergen County, NJ resident Val Chmerkovskiy has issued a public apology after referencing Will Smith's infamous 2022 Oscars slap in a since-deleted social media post. The day after the show's first-ever "Super Bowl Night," Chmerkovskiy wrote on TikTok, "You almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night." The post appeared to be directed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba following a tense exchange with fellow pro Jenna Johnson, who is Chmerkovskiy's wife. Inaba had criticized Johnson's choreography with partner Harry Shum Jr., saying their samba lacked dance…

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New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie The story behind legendary designer Bob Mackie’s death has become more complicated than first disclosed. A death certificate obtained by Us Weekly lists a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as immediate causes of death. Mackie was 87. A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs when there is bleeding in the space surrounding the brain. The records say Mackie suffered a fall on Friday, Sept. 11, at the home of his longtime design director, Joseph McFate. Mackie had been staying in McFate’s guest house, and a healthcare professional was present when he fell, his representative told the …

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‘Today’ Show Co-Host Dylan Dreyer Shares Deeply Personal News ‘Today’ Show Co-Host Dylan Dreyer Shares Deeply Personal News ‘Today’ Show Co-Host Dylan Dreyer Shares Deeply Personal News
‘Today’ Show Co-Host Dylan Dreyer Shares Deeply Personal News A familiar face on morning television has offered a candid glimpse into a major change behind the scenes at home. NBC “Today” co-host and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, 45, confirmed during the Thursday, Oct. 15, episode of her podcast, “The Parent Chat,” that her divorce from Brian Fichera is final. “Why does my mom live with me?” Dreyer asked during the podcast episode. “What is happening in my house that I have now taken up residence and have my mom as a roommate? As you know, I’m recently divorced,” Dreyer said. “So, my mom has been staying with me for months at a time.” Dreyer said her m…

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