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Law
fromIndependent
52 minutes ago

Boy who abused young sister was viewing pornography online from age six

Unsupervised internet access enabled a 13-year-old's sexual abuse and online dissemination of 64 identifiable images of his six-year-old sister.
Music
fromIndependent
10 hours ago

Everyone's talking about: Parasocial relationships - but is the false intimacy fuelled by social media harmful?

Music and social media foster a sense of connection that drives deep fan investment in celebrities' private lives, risking unhealthy parasocial engagement.
Public health
fromFuturism
4 hours ago

Social Media Is Absolutely Nuking Children's Brains, New Research Finds

Increased social media use among children is significantly associated with rising inattention and ADHD diagnoses, unlike TV or video game use.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 hours ago

Mohamed Salah breaks silence with cryptic social media amid rising tensions

The tension surrounding Mohamed Salah and Liverpool continues to escalate after the Egyptian forward broke his silence on social media for the first time since being left out of the squad to face Inter Milan in the Champions League. The 33-year-old's future at Anfield has been shrouded in uncertainty ever since his explosive outburst last week, in which he claimed he had been thrown under the bus by someone within the club.
Soccer (FIFA)
Science
fromMail Online
4 hours ago

What the f***? Americans use the 'f-word' more frequently than Brits

Americans use the f-word most frequently, while Australians produce the widest and most creative range of f-word spelling variants on social media.
#antisemitism
fromLady Freethinker
16 hours ago

New Lady Freethinker Report Finds Over a Billion Views on Animal Cruelty Videos

A new report compiled by investigators at Lady Freethinker, Scrolling Through Cruelty, reveals thousands of disturbing videos circulating openly on major social media platforms, where animals are tortured and killed, forced into staged rescues, pitted against one another in fights, and even sexually abused - all for views, clicks, and profit. Collectively, these videos racked up an astonishing 1 billion+ views. The most common animal cruelty content documented was monkey torture, animal fighting, and fake rescues, where animals are deliberately put into dangerous situations so perpetrators can film dramatic "rescues."
Pets
Social media marketing
fromPhys
16 hours ago

To slang or not to slang? That is the question for marketing pros

Slang in marketing effectiveness depends on match with brand personality and target audience; appropriate slang boosts engagement while mismatches reduce effectiveness.
fromwww.forbes.com
1 day ago

Inside Pink Palm Puff: The Fashion Powerhouse

Few brands have captured the zeitgeist quite like Pink Palm Puff (PPP). With their signature embroidered hoodies and holiday pajama sets that blend cozy comfort and coastal-preppy style, PPP has exploded into a cultural staple, amassing nearly one million TikTok followers and a sprawling audience across all social platforms. Each product drop turns into a viral event, solidifying the brand's role as a bonafide pillar for originality and style in today's youth fashion landscape.
Fashion & style
Soccer (FIFA)
fromenglish.elpais.com
19 hours ago

The Peruvian boy who commentated on the Copa Libertadores final from a hilltop and conquered Europe

A 15-year-old Peruvian, Cliver Huaman Sanchez, rose from Andean farm labor to a global social-media sports commentator with over a million followers and international recognition.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
22 hours ago

'Costco For The Win Again!!' - Shoppers Are On The Lookout For The Latest Fudgy Bakery Treat - Tasting Table

Costco introduced a large peanut butter chocolate fudge for about $14.99, prompting enthusiastic social media reactions and comparisons to Reese's and a discontinued pie.
#meta-platforms
fromBenzinga
1 day ago
Business

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

fromBenzinga
5 days ago
Business

Assessing Meta Platforms's Performance Against Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

fromBenzinga
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Market Analysis: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

fromBenzinga
1 week ago
Business

Exploring The Competitive Space: Meta Platforms Versus Industry Peers In Interactive Media & Services - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

fromBenzinga
1 day ago
Business

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

fromBenzinga
5 days ago
Business

Assessing Meta Platforms's Performance Against Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

fromBenzinga
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Market Analysis: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

fromBenzinga
1 week ago
Business

Exploring The Competitive Space: Meta Platforms Versus Industry Peers In Interactive Media & Services - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Social media use damages children's ability to focus, say researchers

Social media use among children aged 10–14 is associated with increased inattention symptoms and may contribute to rising ADHD diagnoses.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Warning over 50,000 scam that can harm your health and bank balance

Scammers are using social media to steal nearly £50,000 from Brits via fake beauty treatments and counterfeit cosmetics, with women disproportionately targeted.
#sharenting
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Famous mums react to viral 'sharenting' ad: 'We never shared our children's faces online. I didn't want them to be recognisable to strangers'

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Famous mums react to viral 'sharenting' ad: 'We never shared our children's faces online. I didn't want them to be recognisable to strangers'

#generative-ai
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago
Marketing tech

AI Is Bringing MFA To Social Media. Here's How Advertisers Can Avoid It | AdExchanger

Generative AI enables mass production of low-quality made-for-advertising (MFA) content on social platforms, wasting ad spend, eroding media quality and damaging brand trust.
fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

Our Enshittified Internet Can't Handle The Lack Of New GTA 6 Info

Generative AI and platform algorithms enable realistic fake GTA VI footage to spread widely, worsening online misinformation and degrading major social platforms.
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago
Marketing tech

AI Is Bringing MFA To Social Media. Here's How Advertisers Can Avoid It | AdExchanger

EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 day ago

X shuts down the European Commission's ad account the day after major fine

X terminated the European Commission's ad account for exploiting an Ad Composer bug to artificially amplify reach after a roughly $140 million DSA fine.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Online child safety advocates urge California lawmakers to increase protections

California is advancing social media and AI regulations to protect children, but advocates say stronger, faster action is needed amid rising online harms.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Researchers Concerned to Find That Five-Year-Olds Are Already Deeply Hooked on Brain Rot Content

That's why it's so worrisome that we're inadvertently subjecting a large group of these children to an epic amount of internet brain rot that's disrupting that crucial period, according to an analytical report from researchers at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a British policy group focused on people in poverty - a state of affairs that's likely resulting in sprawling deleterious outcomes.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 days ago

22-year-old Australian TikToker raises $1.7 million for 88-year-old Michigan grocer after chance encounter weeks earlier | Fortune

The 88-year-old Michigan grocery worker was handed an oversized check for $1.7 million Friday, the result of a remarkable fundraising campaign by a young Australian man with an extraordinary following on social media. "No, no," Bambas said, wiping tears and sniffles in front of reporters. "Thank you. Oh, my God." Sam Weidenhofer, 22, is using his powerful platforms to spread kindness - and money - on a visit to the United States. He met Bambas at a Meijer store in Brighton in southeastern Michigan about two weeks ago and recorded a TikTok video for his 7.7 million followers in which the General Motors retiree explained why he's still working as he approaches 90, following the death of his wife, Joan, after a chronic illness in 2018.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

What's the harm in a like'? This is how micro-cheating' works on your cell phone

which he wrote after a friend told him that he'd been messaging a woman every day for months. But we didn't sleep together, no way I respect my girlfriend, the friend clarified. What other situations can involve cheating? When the avenues for contacting others be they acquaintances or strangers are endless, and when we have direct access to countless photos and videos of other people (whether they're normal, suggestive, or explicit) how is the concept of fidelity altered in 2025?
Relationships
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Mental health

Progress in Mental Health Services Can Bring New Hope

Social media, telemedicine, genetics, and collaborative interdisciplinary care are expanding access and improving treatment for severe mental illnesses amid persistent social challenges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Mental health

Instagram users are scrolling out of habit not addiction, study finds

Research indicates excessive social media use is a habit, not an addiction, though it correlates with negative mental-health effects and reduced self-esteem.
#parenting
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

AI deepfakes of real doctors spreading health misinformation on social media

AI-generated deepfake videos manipulate doctors' images and words on social media to promote supplements and spread health misinformation targeting menopausal women.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Reform revokes council leader's party membership

Ian Cooper lost Reform UK membership after racist social media posts; he remains leader of Staffordshire County Council but not leader of its Reform group.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Why do I watch it if I hate all the characters?': Nine shows people love to criticize but can't stop watching

This isn't a new phenomenon. Hate-watching, which we'll generously call ironic viewing, has been documented since the 1990s, though it's probably always been around and has reached its peak thanks to social media and to streaming, which lets you binge-watch episodes. There's no longer time to wonder whether you really want to keep wasting your time on a show you only watch so you can mock it.
Television
#misinformation
Humor
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Eat the rich: Nobody skewers the finance bro like this Boston fitness instructor

Johnny Hilbrant Partridge, aka PE Guy, turned a smug rich-person character into viral social media fame and is launching a PE Guy podcast.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 days ago

Who is The United Strand? Why Manchester United fan Frank Ilett is refusing to cut his hair

A Manchester United fan has amassed over 1.5 million followers on social media, solely through the decision to avoid cutting his hair. The Red Devils have not had it easy since Ruben Amorim arrived at the club, finishing 15th last season, and though there are some green shoots, they are still prone to bouts of rocky form. If you're struggling to picture how rocky it's been at Old Trafford, content creator Frank Ilett has a nifty visual representation.
Manchester United
#racism
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Asking Eric: Her Facebook behavior has goaded me into a juvenile response

Uneven Facebook engagement often reflects algorithmic visibility and personal online habits, not necessarily personal dislike or the true strength of real-world friendship.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

What does Drake 'Drake Maye' Maye mean? Even Mike Vrabel and Kayshon Boutte aren't sure

He only has one nickname listed on his Pro Football Reference page, and it's his own first and last name. There's no Tom Terrific or TB12-style nickname for the second-year quarterback yet. He's Drake "Drake Maye" Maye. Patriots left tackle Will Campbell appeared to get a kick out of it when he poked his head into one of Maye's press conferences last month.
National Football League
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Tom Lahren Shockingly Praises Hillary Clinton Over TikTok

Short-form social media platforms like TikTok are driving youth exposure to misinformation and contributing to increased antisemitism via fringe influencers.
Venture
fromInquirer.com
5 days ago

Philadelphia athletes, social media influencers, and 'Shark Tank' winners among those on the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Eighteen individuals with Philadelphia ties were named to Forbes 30 Under 30 2026 across diverse fields, including athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers.
Pets
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

The Dogist' Elias Weiss Friedman explores how dogs make lives better through new book and online video series | amNewYork

Elias Weiss Friedman (The Dogist) documents dogs worldwide through photography and social media, sharing stories that celebrate companionship, joy, and the human-dog bond.
fromBenzinga
6 days ago

Market Analysis: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers.
Business
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Jake Tapper Breaks Down Trump Sleeping' at Cabinet Meeting: Not Abnormal for a 79-Year-Old'

President Trump appeared to nod off during a Cabinet meeting, prompting viral mockery and commentary noting late-night social media activity as a possible cause.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

30 Under 30 Social Media 2026: Beyond The Algorithm, These Creators Are Making Millions-And Real World Impact

Gen Z creators leverage social platforms to educate, mobilize, build businesses, and earn substantial income, reshaping influence and expanding the creator economy.
fromSocial Media Explorer
6 days ago

Navigating AI-Driven Marketing: Balancing Efficiency and Authenticity - Social Media Explorer

Marketing through the ages has always depended on human effort, but now AI's greatest strength is its ability to analyze large amounts of data in a very short time. Marketers no longer have to spend long hours reviewing daily reports, as machines now spot trends, forecast customer behavior, and identify new marketing opportunities. The AI-driven platforms are capable of: Figuring out the audience groups that are going to convert
Artificial intelligence
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Short Films in Focus: Off the Face of the Earth (with Michael Pantozzi) | Short Films in Focus | Roger Ebert

Pantozzi's premise remains intriguing throughout, even if we're not exactly rooting for Tim in any capacity. He's not always likable or charitable, and the way he treats his mother will put some viewers off. Still, Pantozzi builds the tension nicely and knows how to slowly reveal the nuts and bolts of the mystery at hand. Robertson is especially good as his poor mother, who only has the best intentions for her son and cannot wrap her head around his depression.
Film
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Waymo driverless taxi drives directly into active LAPD standoff

A video posted on social media has shown an occupied Waymo driverless taxi driving directly into the middle of an active LAPD standoff in downtown Los Angeles. As could be seen in the short video, which was initially posted on Instagram by user Alex Choi, a Waymo driverless taxi drove directly into the middle of an active LAPD standoff in downtown Los Angeles. The driverless taxi made an unprotected left turn despite what appeared to be a red light, briefly entering a police perimeter.
Tech industry
fromPR Daily
1 week ago

The biggest PR Daily events coming in 2026 - PR Daily

It's a year of new challenges, new opportunities and new ways to grow your team's knowledge - and boost their profile. All year long, PR Daily offers a variety of in-person and online events. From our flagship PR Daily Conference, held for the first time in Brooklyn, New York, to awards programs to get your team the recognition they deserve, there are events that fit your needs, style and budget.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Social media chipping away at attention spans' of pupils Ofsted chief

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
US politics
#relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Tanya Sweeney: If having a boyfriend is no longer Insta cool, is it finally OK to be a happily single independent woman?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Tanya Sweeney: If having a boyfriend is no longer Insta cool, is it finally OK to be a happily single independent woman?

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Suicide Prevention and Treatment in Adolescents

Adolescent suicide is increasing; take suicidal talk seriously, watch risk factors and social-media effects, use evidence-based therapies, and contact 24/7 Lifeline at 988.
fromMedium
1 week ago

Dawn of the undead peripheral

The toxicity of his products is exceeded only by his gormless demeanour (let he who is without sin, cast the first stone). Yet, even those who consider him an enemy of humanity must admit that Zuckerberg possesses a talented grasp on the fundamentals of technology trends. Despite the clinical efficiency of his businesses in spreading misery, or perhaps proof of how well the product has been engineered underneath the hood - offerings like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, it is fair to acknowledge, are tightly-built products.
Tech industry
#rage-bait
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Online marketing

2025 was filled with rage bait. Why Oxford Dictionary's word of the year makes total sense

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Online marketing

2025 was filled with rage bait. Why Oxford Dictionary's word of the year makes total sense

fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Think the viral meme of that legislator is funny? - Harvard Gazette

Schadenfreude seems to permeate American politics these days as viral clips and memes of politicians making real or AI-generated gaffes and off-color remarks are gleefully shared by ideological foes. The German word, which means taking delight in another's misfortune, describes a response that was once taboo to express openly. Now it's been embraced by partisans as a powerful weapon to reinforce political support and group identity.
Philosophy
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Why people choose not to share news

Deliberately withholding news on social media is an active choice that shapes which stories enter public discourse versus remain private.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent

Octogenarian nuns refuse a conditional gag-order that would end social media and legal recourse while asserting the right to remain in their convent.
Mental health
fromBustle
1 week ago

Why I Deleted All Of My Texts, DMs, & Emails

Deleting messages and posts masked regret but digital records and ongoing impulsive posting sustained anxiety, leading to sobriety and reluctant TV pitching.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Will banning kidfluencers help protect kids? | CBC News

Governments propose banning financial and material incentives for kidfluencers and set age-based account restrictions to protect minors from exploitation.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

Why Personal Brands Are The Future Of Business Growth And Trust

Personal brands can become more recognizable and valuable than corporate logos, driving trust, attention, and business success.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tired of being a woman in 2025? Why not become a nun | Emma Beddington

Interest in nuns and nun-inspired imagery reflects women's search for community, purpose, and escape from modern chaos rather than strict religiosity.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Who the Hell Is Actually Using Facebook Dating?

It's just a mom thing to be on Facebook, I guess,
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Parasocial' named Cambridge's 2025 word of the year

The word has taken on even greater meaning in the age of social media, where we have unparalleled access to the lives of influencers, online personalities, and celebrities via phones. Take Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The news triggered mass hysteria online, with many displaying genuine raw emotion for a couple they've never even met. Or British singer Lily Allen, whose latest album West End Girl details a breakup and sparked a "parasocial interest in her love life," according to the Cambridge Dictionary.
Psychology
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Can Influencers be automated with AI?

Brands increasingly create realistic virtual influencers to reduce advertising costs, control messaging, and potentially displace human influencers as technology improves and profits grow.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The experimental drugs being marketed by influencers as miraculous'

Why would I want to wait six months when I can inject peptides and look like the best version of myself in 30 days? Walker Harrell speaks from behind a screen that pans down to show his body slim, muscular, the kind of physique many can only attain through a strict diet and exercise regime. Except, he tells his audience, hard work isn't how he achieved this. Instead, he says, he has been injecting peptides and by following the link
US politics
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 week ago

I Quit Social Media And Was Shocked How It Transformed My Sex Life

Reducing social media and screen time can improve intimacy, self-esteem, and sexual desire by decreasing social comparison and body-image pressures.
Public health
fromAxios
1 week ago

Smoking is cool again. But it's still very deadly

Tobacco imagery is resurging in films, TV, and social media, with over half of top 2024 box-office films featuring tobacco imagery and rising visibility.
#youtube
#youth-mental-health
fromAol
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago
Mental health

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

fromAol
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago
Mental health

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

Social media marketing
fromTheSpicyChefs
1 week ago

How Wendy's Master Class In Social Media Skyrocketed Their Popularity - TheSpicyChefs

Wendy's transformed into a bold, witty social-media brand by using audacious, conversational roasting to boost engagement, virality, and brand awareness without traditional advertising.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Oakland man settles rape case by pleading no contest to assault

Eric Conley pleaded to assault likely to produce great bodily injury; rape and other sexual charges were dropped for jail, probation, and ankle monitoring.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Parents say online blackmail of kids is rising-and AI is making a bad problem worse

One in five parents supported a child who experienced online blackmail, often involving social media, encrypted messaging, and AI-generated deepfakes.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Littlejohn abuse 'disgusting and a disgrace' - Ward

Littlejohn was sent off in Crystal Palace's League Cup win over Leicester City on Sunday after an altercation with Hannah Cain. The 35-year-old appeared to grab Cain by the neck and the players fell to the ground in a second-half flashpoint. The Football Association has said it's standard three-match ban for violent conduct was "clearly insufficient" and it can seek an extended punishment if a case is "truly exceptional".
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Spend the Holidays Alone Without Feeling Lonely

The holiday season is in full swing, with its parties, get-togethers, and festive feasts. Although it can seem like a season full of endless socializing, the reality is that more people spend the holidays alone. Reasons for this trend vary and can range from the practical (avoiding expensive flight tickets) to the more personal (family conflicts or estrangements). Some people relish the quiet time alone and have created holiday rituals for themselves-crafting,
Mindfulness
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Irish influencer Madison Cawley had 275,000 social media followers at her peak - then she deleted everything

Madison Cawley rose to early Irish social-media fame as a teenager, abandoned her online presence in 2019, and has since returned.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
1 week ago

Integral Ad Science (IAS) Earnings Transcript | The Motley Fool

Company revenue rose 16% to $149M with strong social, optimization, and publisher growth, driving higher adjusted EBITDA and margin expansion.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Giuliano da Empoli: The key to Trump's success is moving fast and spectacularly, even when he contradicts himself'

Authoritarian national-populist leaders and major tech executives are colluding to control digital platforms and eliminate challenges to their power.
fromDigiday
1 week ago

As Black Friday nears, fake apologies from brands are all over Instagram

"To everyone who started using Meltdown and suddenly stopped cancelling plans because of a breakout - we owe you an apology,"
Social media marketing
Food & drink
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 years ago

Friendsgiving ideas, food tips, decor to make this Thanksgiving potluck memorable

Plan a Friendsgiving with dietary checks, delegated dishes and duties, optional pre-made orders, social-media shareables, and icebreakers to ensure inclusivity and fun.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

X's new feature revealed many popular U.S. political accounts are located in other countries

Many prominent pro-Trump X accounts are based outside the United States, raising concerns about foreign influence and misinformation targeting U.S. politics.
Marketing
fromEMARKETER
1 week ago

Diners are finding restaurant deals in their inbox and social feeds

Email newsletters and social media are primary discovery channels for restaurant promotions, outperforming paid media in driving deal awareness.
Books
fromNextbigideaclub
1 week ago

How to Stay Creative in a World That Won't Stop Distracting You

Social media's design fosters reactive behavior that undermines the receptive mental state necessary for deep creativity.
Writing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

How Content Creation Helped Me Build Confidence and Connections

Anyone can start creating content with a phone camera and willingness, leading to opportunities like PR, personal growth, confidence building, and documenting life.
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