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8 hours ago

Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement says

The U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House on Saturday, and a bystander also was shot, a law enforcement official said. Both individuals were said to be in critical condition, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.
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fromFortune
8 hours ago

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House as Trump was inside | Fortune

Shots were reported near the White House, prompting FBI and Secret Service response and sheltering of journalists; no injuries were reported immediately.
Washington DC
fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Man approaches White House checkpoint and fires shots at officers, US Secret Service investigating

A man fired shots at officers at a White House checkpoint; emergency services responded, the FBI supported the Secret Service, and the suspect was taken to hospital.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Extended volley of gunshots heard near White House as agencies respond

Gunshots near the White House prompted a press briefing room sprint, White House lockdown, and Secret Service and FBI response while officials worked to corroborate reports.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

US police responding to reports of shots fired near White House

US law enforcement responded to reports of shots fired near the White House; no injuries were reported immediately, and the president was inside during the incident.
Washington DC
fromFortune
8 hours ago

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House as Trump was inside | Fortune

Shots were reported near the White House, prompting FBI and Secret Service response and sheltering of journalists; no injuries were reported immediately.
Washington DC
fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Man approaches White House checkpoint and fires shots at officers, US Secret Service investigating

A man fired shots at officers at a White House checkpoint; emergency services responded, the FBI supported the Secret Service, and the suspect was taken to hospital.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Extended volley of gunshots heard near White House as agencies respond

Gunshots near the White House prompted a press briefing room sprint, White House lockdown, and Secret Service and FBI response while officials worked to corroborate reports.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

US police responding to reports of shots fired near White House

US law enforcement responded to reports of shots fired near the White House; no injuries were reported immediately, and the president was inside during the incident.
fromBoston.com
9 hours ago

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House

Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room. U.S. Secret Service officers kept them from leaving. There were no immediate reports of injuries or information about the circumstances. On X, the Secret Service said it was "aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW" - one block from the White House - and was "working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground."
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fromVulture
2 days ago

Why Don't We Singer Jack Avery's Ex Arrested in Plot to Have Him Killed

Two agents came to the former Why Don't We member and current solo artist's house looking to talk to him. "Jack hasn't done anything wrong," the agents told his mom. "We think he's a victim of something." The FBI went on to explain to Avery and his family that "someone hired someone" to kill him.
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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants "data in near real time"

FBI plans direct access to camera networks to expand intelligence sharing, but access is constrained by opt-in policies and state laws limiting ALPR data sharing.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Washington DC

Kash Patel Refuses to Say Who Paid for Him and His Girlfriend to See George Strait Concert from Private Luxury Suite

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Hannity Tells Embattled Kash Patel, Obviously, You're Doing an Incredible Job'

Kash Patel was praised for his FBI leadership while he attributed attacks on churches and synagogues to faith-based intolerance and evil.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Kash Patel's bizarre, lavish outings are becoming a serious problem for the FBI

VIP snorkeling and a luxury concert trip involved FBI resources, raising concerns about government use and celebrity-influenced leadership culture.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kash Patel Refuses to Say Who Paid for Him and His Girlfriend to See George Strait Concert from Private Luxury Suite

FBI Director Kash Patel declined to identify who paid for a private luxury suite at a country concert, amid scrutiny of his travel and partner security details.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial

Patel’s Hawaii trip included a military-coordinated VIP snorkel near the USS Arizona that the FBI did not disclose amid criticism of blending travel with leisure.
SF politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

FBI Director Kash Patel faces accusations of excessive alcohol consumption

Kash Patel faces mounting alcohol-related allegations, legal action, and public ridicule, while Senate testimony and media coverage further damage his standing.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

As Kash Patel's crash-out continues, questions mount over inflated FBI statistics

FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations of excessive drinking and erratic conduct during a contentious Senate hearing, escalating confrontations over fitness and FBI statistics.
#james-comey
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

James Comey Has No Regrets About Reopening Hillary Probe Just Before 2016 Election But Says He Might've Done One Thing Differently

Comey said he would make the same decision to reopen the Clinton email investigation and regretted only whether he should have delegated it to the attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Comey Blasts Daughter's Illegal' Firing: That's Stupid, That's Immoral'

Maurene Comey’s firing was called illegal, immoral, and stupid, with family members facing burdens for speaking against the Trump administration.
US politics
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
2 weeks ago

Former FBI Director James Comey waives NC court appearance in Trump threat case

James Comey waived his North Carolina court appearance after surrendering in Virginia, amid charges tied to an Instagram post interpreted as a threat to President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

James Comey Has No Regrets About Reopening Hillary Probe Just Before 2016 Election But Says He Might've Done One Thing Differently

Comey said he would make the same decision to reopen the Clinton email investigation and regretted only whether he should have delegated it to the attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Comey Blasts Daughter's Illegal' Firing: That's Stupid, That's Immoral'

Maurene Comey’s firing was called illegal, immoral, and stupid, with family members facing burdens for speaking against the Trump administration.
US politics
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
2 weeks ago

Former FBI Director James Comey waives NC court appearance in Trump threat case

James Comey waived his North Carolina court appearance after surrendering in Virginia, amid charges tied to an Instagram post interpreted as a threat to President Trump.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force specialist charged with spying for Iran

The FBI is offering $200,000 for information that could lead to the arrest of a former Air Force intelligence specialist who was charged in 2019 with spying for Iran. In an announcement Thursday, the FBI said it is still trying to locate Monica Witt, who it believes defected to Iran in 2013. The agency said it believes she "likely continues to support (Iran's) nefarious activities."
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kash Patel Accuses of Inflating FBI Arrest Stats Big Time

Patel allegedly inflated FBI arrest statistics and manipulated the Most Wanted list by adding fugitives shortly before capture and using arrest-credit practices.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Expands Administration's War on Progressives

The 2026 counterterrorism strategy expands efforts to target “domestic terrorist organizations,” raising concerns about criminalizing dissent and undermining civil liberties.
#ufos
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Is the Pentagon's UFO dump a political distraction?

The Department of Defense released 162 UFO-related files from multiple agencies, prompting online scrutiny of what is real and what is not.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

UFO disclosure to come in days as first files are sent for release

The US government is set to publicly release UFO documents soon, following a directive from President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Is the Pentagon's UFO dump a political distraction?

The Department of Defense released 162 UFO-related files from multiple agencies, prompting online scrutiny of what is real and what is not.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

UFO disclosure to come in days as first files are sent for release

The US government is set to publicly release UFO documents soon, following a directive from President Trump.
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The FBI Director Proved He Will Lie about Criminal Defendants - emptywheel

For example, the AP reported the spat, "FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange," without noting that Kash's claim that he was in Italy on business (which AP notes) is tantamount to a confession that he was drinking on the job.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Kash Patel's Performative Deflections

FBI Director Kash Patel refused to directly answer whether lying to Congress is a crime, repeatedly sidestepping the question during a Senate hearing.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

What's Going On!?' Top Dem Grills Kash Patel Over Reports of FBI Investigating Journalists

Murray began during Tuesday's budget hearing, adding: There are reports that you're using FBI resources to investigate journalists for reporting. What's going on? And that is absolutely not what this committee intended when we funded the Bureau. Patel replied, Senator, I greatly appreciate the question, and I continue to say unequivocally: This FBI is targeting and investigating no journalists.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

So Did You!' Kash Patel Gives Head-Scratching Reply When Being Accused of Lying to Congress

FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed over alleged false statements and whether Patel lied to Congress during a Senate hearing.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Senator Presses Kash Patel on Beer-Chugging Olympics Trip

CHRIS COONS: Director, I have to ask you one last question. You attended the Olympics in Milan. How much did your trip cost? And to what extent did that help you carry out your mission as director of the FBI? KASH PATEL: I greatly appreciate the question, senator. As you know, the FBI and [Department of Homeland Security] are responsible for the security of the Olympics, the World Cup, the F1, the Super Bowl, and everything else. We had 250,000 Americans travel to Milan. We're proud that we stood up our jock there and had zero major security incidences involving American citizens.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Disgusted and Shocked': Ex-FBI Head Details Trump Admin's Political Purge of Federal Law Enforcement

Brian Driscoll said Kash Patel offered him acting FBI director role with vetting tied to political activity and that the request shocked him.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
US politics

FBI Raids Home of Scientist for Alleged Records Violation - as Trump Weakens Record Policies for Himself

The Trump administration arrested a scientist for alleged record-keeping violations amid ongoing legal issues regarding Trump's immunity from such laws.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Disgusted and Shocked': Ex-FBI Head Details Trump Admin's Political Purge of Federal Law Enforcement

Brian Driscoll said Kash Patel offered him acting FBI director role with vetting tied to political activity and that the request shocked him.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

FBI Raids Home of Scientist for Alleged Records Violation - as Trump Weakens Record Policies for Himself

The Trump administration arrested a scientist for alleged record-keeping violations amid ongoing legal issues regarding Trump's immunity from such laws.
Information security
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence

Ransomware attacks increasingly include threats of physical violence, with a significant share of incidents involving harm to staff who refuse to pay.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

FBI Denies There's a Criminal Investigation Into Reporter Who Wrote Unflattering Kash Patel Story

The FBI denies any criminal or national security leak investigation targeting Sarah Fitzpatrick’s reporting about Kash Patel workplace behavior.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

FBI arrests man who allegedly held up two Boston banks in quick succession

The criminal complaint details that on April 28, two individuals - one allegedly Harris - entered the Santander Bank at 2189 Washington St. in Roxbury at 10:10 a.m. Security footage showed a man, allegedly Harris, wearing a black "Champion" sweatshirt. The second individual reportedly pointed a firearm at bank staff and demanded money, then dragged the branch manager from her station, threatening to shoot her. They left in a light blue Toyota Rav4 without taking any cash, according to the criminal complaint.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

House Judiciary Dems Troll J. Edgar Boozer' Kash Patel Over Atlantic Report About His Personalized Bourbon Merch

Democrats used allegations of Kash Patel’s alcohol use to criticize him publicly, while Patel denied claims and pursued legal action.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 05.07.26 - Above the Law

FBI raids Virginia state senator's office over vague corruption claims, DOJ returns evidence in long-running corruption case involving $20k stolen from a lawmaker for a child's burial.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Jen Psaki eviscerates Kash Patel for giving out personalized bourbon bottles: "Stay classy" - LGBTQ Nation

Jen Psaki criticizes FBI Director Kash Patel for giving out personalized bourbon bottles as gifts, calling them demoralizing.
#journalism
fromJezebel
1 month ago
Media industry

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on Kash Patel's girlfriend

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fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The FBI Is Reportedly Investigating a Leak to an Atlantic Writer

The FBI is reportedly investigating a journalist over a story about Director Kash Patel's behavior, raising concerns about press freedom.
Media industry
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on Kash Patel's girlfriend

fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Did FBI Director Kash Patel use AI to rip off the Beastie Boys?

The roughly-two minute video used the instrumental version of the song 'Sabotage,' and footage nearly identical to the original music video, interspersed with what appeared to be authentic footage of FBI agents conducting their work.
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Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Sucker-punching FBI agent on Brooklyn sidewalk gets recently paroled ex-con another year

Darren McKenzie was sentenced to a year and a day for assaulting an FBI agent shortly after being released on parole.
#cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago
Information security

FBI Warns of Surge in Hacker-Enabled Cargo Theft

Cyber-enabled cargo theft is surging, with hackers targeting brokers and carriers using sophisticated methods.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago
Information security

FBI: China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem 'out of control'

China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem, linked to state security, poses significant cybersecurity threats and operates with profit-driven motives.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FBI: China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem 'out of control'

China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem, linked to state security, poses significant cybersecurity threats and operates with profit-driven motives.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

When I watched the girls loving this man, I felt sick': the woman who exposed a polygamous paedophile

Christine Marie and Tolga Katas infiltrate a polygamous cult to expose sexual abuse, gaining community trust and working with the FBI to secure convictions.
History
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston FBI division recovers 17th century urn stolen from Italian church years ago

The FBI recovered a stolen 17th-century reliquary urn from an Italian church and returned it to Italy.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Jim Comey's Equal Protection Claim - emptywheel

Russotto was indicted for making multiple threats, primarily against Alina Habba, and the DOJ sought to increase his punishment by citing additional threats.
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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here's How to Lock Them Down

FBI accessed deleted Signal messages through iOS notification logs, raising privacy concerns despite Apple's update to improve data security.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Come Again?' Kash Patel And Tim Walz Battle Over Credit For Anti-Fraud Raids In Minnesota

The fraud scandal in Minnesota had actually been going on for years, and the Biden DOJ had made dozens of arrests and secured key convictions in the years prior.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

It Was a Failure!' Fox Host Grills FBI Head Kash Patel on WHCD Security Mistakes

FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the agency's rapid response to threats against President Trump while acknowledging the need for improved proactive measures.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kristen Welker Asks Trump DOJ Head If President Still Has Confidence' In Kash Patel Amid Drinking Scandal

The investigation into the White House Correspondence Dinner security breach is ongoing, with confidence in FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized despite critical reports.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud

The suspect allegedly hired models to contact victims, lure them into relationships, and then encourage them to invest in fake platforms with false profit projections.
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fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

The bill lacks meaningful constitutional safeguards and allows broad discretion to the attorney general regarding access to the 702 program.
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fromemptywheel
4 weeks ago

Kash Patel Just Invited SPLC To Demonstrate Their Importance (and His Negligence) - emptywheel

Desmond Holly's shooting at Evergreen High School received minimal media attention despite prior warnings to the FBI about his radicalization.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Apple Fixes iPhone Bug After FBI Retrieved Signal Messages

Apple fixed a bug that allowed the FBI to retrieve deleted app notification messages, enhancing user privacy with the iOS 26.4.2 update.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Apple just fixed an iOS flaw exploited by the FBI - here's what happened

iOS 26.4.2 fixes a vulnerability that allowed the FBI to access deleted Signal messages via push notifications.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Dozens of Mexican mafia members and associates arrested in SoCal operation, FBI says

FBI and local authorities arrested over two dozen Mexican Mafia members in Orange County as part of a major organized crime investigation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

NY Times' Top Editor Calls Out FBI's Escalation of Tactics to Chill and Intimidate' in Blistering Memo

FBI's investigation into a New York Times journalist raises concerns about press intimidation and chilling effects on reporting.
#defamation-lawsuit
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against MS NOW analyst's 'nightclubs' comment - Poynter

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

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fromPoynter
1 month ago

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against MS NOW analyst's 'nightclubs' comment - Poynter

A federal judge dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi, stating the comments were rhetorical hyperbole and not actionable.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

FBI Director Kashyap Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
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fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Patel: I'm No Erratic Drunk, Now Give me $250 Million

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic, claiming false statements about his behavior and capabilities.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over excessive drinking claims

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of mismanagement and excessive drinking.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Scott MacFarlane Marvels at Typos' and Bad Grammar' in Kash Patel's Lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic is criticized for numerous typos and poor grammar, raising questions about its validity.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

FBI sends plane to Cuba to stop a trans kid from accessing gender-affirming care

The FBI intervened in a custody dispute to prevent a transgender parent from providing gender-affirming care to her child in Cuba.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Steve Bannon Suggests Fox Anchor's Grilling of Kash Patel Was Sanctioned' by Trump Admin

Steve Bannon claimed Maria Bartiromo's interview with Kash Patel was a 'sanctioned hit' orchestrated by the Trump administration.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 month ago

After an explosive report on his conduct, FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic - Poynter

FBI Director Patel's erratic behavior and absence raise serious concerns about public safety and operational effectiveness within the bureau.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Grills Kash Patel About 2020 Election

FBI Director Kash Patel asserts ongoing efforts to investigate claims of 2020 election rigging and corruption against President Trump.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

The FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring standards to address workforce shortages caused by recent departures and retirements.
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