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• Rainbow Six Siege's Para Bellum Update Ditches Tower - GameSpot Daily

  06-06-2018 23:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Operation Para Bellum comes to PS4, Xbox One, and PC very soon with some changes, as new social features head to Overwatch.
  
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• Westworld Season 2, Episode 7: 21 New Things We Learned In "Les Ecorches"

  06-06-2018 23:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Westworld Season 2, Episode 7 spoilers ahead!
  We always knew Westworld Season 2 was going to be bloody, from the moment hosts started shooting at the end of Season 1. Episode 7, "Les Ecorches," continued the trend. Blood of human and hosts alike flowed through the halls of the Mesa and beyond this week.It wasn't all fire and fury, though. There were some tender moments, like the one between Dolores and Abernathy, and plenty of massive revelations, too. We learned how Ford survived in the Cradle,
  
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• E3 2018: Watch EA's Press Conference Right Here This Saturday

  06-06-2018 23:52 via gamespot.com
  
  It's almost E3 2018, and that means lots of press conferences to watch. The first of them, EA's, takes place on Saturday, June 9, starting at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. As in past years, you'll be able to watch here on GameSpot, as we'll be hosting all of the big briefings that run through June 12.Come back on Saturday to watch the entire show, which is called EA Play. We'll also have a pre-show beginning at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM PT, and then a post-show after EA wraps up. If you can't watch or prefer
  
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• 17 Game Sequels We Hope To See At E3 2018

  06-06-2018 23:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Whether they're direct continuations that carry on the events of the previous game or unrelated follow-ups that share a general theme, gamers love--and love to hate--video game sequels. While you can argue that the emphasis on sequels seems to overshadow the creation of new, original IP, sometimes sequels produce unique experiences in their own right. Like the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild--the characters and themes are the same, but the game was a refreshing take on the entire open-world
  
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• Woman in Violent New Jersey Beach Arrest Rips Cops: 'They Think They Can Do Whatever They Want'

  06-06-2018 23:41 via yahoo.com
  The announcement that the officers will not be charged does not sit well with Emily Weinman.
  
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• E3 2018: EA Press Conference Liveblog

  06-06-2018 23:25 via gamespot.com
  
  The wave of E3 2018 briefings kick off Saturday with EA's big show in Hollywood. Called EA Play, the show is expected to bring big news on EA's biggest upcoming games like Battlefield V and Anthem, as well as the suite of EA Sports titles. Of course, we're also expecting surprise game reveals.If you can't watch the livestream, which we're hosting here on GameSpot, you can follow along with all the news in our liveblog here on this page. We'll be giving you a blow-by-blow rundown of all the big a
  
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• Skate 3 Servers Mysteriously Come Back Online, Fueling Skate 4 Speculation

  06-06-2018 23:22 via gamespot.com
  
  The servers for Skate 3 have suddenly come back to life. Skate fans are already returning to play on user-created Community Parks or rejoining online play. EA hasn't yet gone on record as to why the game's servers are back online, but plenty of players are speculating that this is a sign that Skate 4 is on the horizon.It certainly would make sense. The Skate franchise has been beloved by many for years, and plenty of players have been clamoring for another game. Plus, E3 2018 is days away and EA
  
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• San Diego Fan Makes Epic Foul Ball Catch With Her Beer Cup -- And Celebrates Like A Boss

  06-06-2018 23:20 via yahoo.com
  A woman attending Tuesday night's game between the San Diego Padres and
  
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• Scott Pruitt Gives Nonsensical Explanation For Chick-Fil-A Controversy

  06-06-2018 23:07 via yahoo.com
  Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is defending an
  
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• We think we figured out what IHOP’s name change means

  06-06-2018 23:03 via yahoo.com
  IHOP has mastered the art of flipping everyone's world upside down and we're here to offer some comfort. On Monday, the breakfast chain announced that after 60 years of identifying as the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) it's re-branding to IHOb. And while no one knowsfor sure what the lowercase b stand for, after journeying down a dark internet hole we've got apretty good idea. Burgers, baby. ?????????????????????????????????????????? SEE ALSO: This attempt at making a giant macaron fell
  
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• RFK's birthplace marking 50 years since his assassination

  06-06-2018 22:44 via yahoo.com
  BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Anecdotes and remembrances of John F. Kennedy's younger brother on the 50th anniversary of his death highlighted a special "Jack and Bobby" tour at the former president's birthplace on Wednesday.
  
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• Police: Man steals armored vehicle from National Guard base

  06-06-2018 22:44 via yahoo.com
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An Army National Guard officer accused of stealing an armored personnel carrier from a Virginia base and leading police on a more than 60-mile (100-kilometer) chase was driving under the influence of drugs, police said Wednesday.
  
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• Was Kate Spade Inspired to Kill Herself by the Death of Robin Williams?

  06-06-2018 22:43 via yahoo.com
  Spade's sister said that she became fixated on details of the 63-year-old actor's 2014 death.
  
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• Republicans Say They're Concerned About Scott Pruitt. Their Votes Say Otherwise.

  06-06-2018 22:33 via yahoo.com
  House Republicans handed scandal-plagued Environmental Protection Agency
  
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• GOP gets wiped out in California senate race

  06-06-2018 22:30 via yahoo.com
  In the State of Nixon and Reagan, no Republican running for U.S. Senate got more than 9% of the vote against Dianne Feinstein one of the Democrats leading the investigation of the Trump campaign & Russian operatives.
  
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• Two EPA staffers leave as Scott Pruitt scandal worsens

  06-06-2018 22:29 via yahoo.com
  Rachel Maddow reports on two EPA staffers leaving the agency as the scandal of Scott Pruitt trying to use the influence of his public office to get his wife a Chick-fil-A franchise reaches a new level of corruption even for Pruitt.
  
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• Avenatti: Cohen colluded with Stormy’s former lawyer

  06-06-2018 22:29 via yahoo.com
  Stormy Daniels' lawyer, Michael Avenatti, discusses the new lawsuit he filed on behalf of Daniels alleging collusion between Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and Daniels' former lawyer, Keith Davidson.
  
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• Trump quiet on Puerto Rico death toll at hurricane-preparedness briefing

  06-06-2018 22:28 via yahoo.com
  President Trump did not address the controversy over the death toll in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria during his public remarks before a briefing at FEMA on Wednesday.
  
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• ‘Thanks Pal’ – Stormy’s former lawyer cozy with Trump lawyer

  06-06-2018 22:28 via yahoo.com
  Lawrence reviews the text messages revealed in a new lawsuit from Stormy Daniels that show an apparently friendly relationship between Stormy Daniels' former lawyer and Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen.
  
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• Huge Xbox One Sale Announced Celebrating E3 2018

  06-06-2018 22:27 via gamespot.com
  
  E3, the biggest gaming convention on the planet, will kick off soon, and Microsoft is celebrating by putting on what it's calling "the biggest Xbox sale of the year." At the Microsoft Store and other participating retailers, you'll find temporary price drops on Xbox One hardware, services, and games. There's a lot of money to be saved, so read on to find out what kind of deals you'll be able to find when the sale begins on Thursday, June 7.On the hardware side of things, you can save $10 off Xbo
  
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• Xbox One Game Deals This Week, Including $10 Red Dead Redemption

  06-06-2018 22:25 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has reset its weekly sale, so a whole new batch of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are available for discounted prices. You'll need to have an Xbox Live Gold account to qualify for some of the deals (indicated with an asterisk below), but others are available to everyone. Let's dive in and see what games are on sale this week--but don't wait too long, because they go back to full price on Monday, June 11.Rockstar games are the headliners this week, with Red Dead Redemption down to $10 / &p
  
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• The Best PS4 Games On Sale Now In The US PlayStation Store

  06-06-2018 22:24 via gamespot.com
  
  A new week means a new set of games has gone on sale on the PlayStation Store. This week's discounts include deals on a number of games that don't often go on sale. PS Plus members get an extra 10% off some of the games, sweetening the deal even further. Let's dig in and see what PS4 games we can save money on this week.To kick things off, you can buy Destiny 2 + Expansion Pass for $40. That's a big discount, and it's a bundle you'll need if you want to play the newly announced expansion Destiny
  
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• The Best PS4 Games On Sale Now At The PlayStation Store In The US

  06-06-2018 22:24 via gamespot.com
  
  A new week means a new set of games has gone on sale on the PlayStation Store. This week's discounts include deals on a number of games that don't often go on sale. PS Plus members get an extra 10% off some of the games, sweetening the deal even further. Let's dig in and see what PS4 games we can save money on this week.To kick things off, you can buy Destiny 2 + Expansion Pass for $40. That's a big discount, and it's a bundle you'll need if you want to play the newly announced expansion Destiny
  
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• Beyoncé And Jay-Z Show Off Twins Rumi And Sir During 'On The Run II' Tour

  06-06-2018 22:15 via yahoo.com
  Beyonce and Jay-Z have revealed images of their twins, Rumi and Sir Carter,
  
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• Chip and Joanna Gaines of 'Fixer Upper' Fame Slapped With $40,000 Fine Over Lead-Based Paint

  06-06-2018 21:59 via yahoo.com
  The Environmental Protection Agency says it reviewed several seasons of the Gaines' hit show to find that 33 properties were renovated "without adequate lead paint protections."
  
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• Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn - Trailer

  06-06-2018 21:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Play as the Shaquille O'Neal in Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn out now on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
  
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• Biggest PS4 Games Of E3 2018: The Last Of Us 2, Spider-Man, And More

  06-06-2018 21:56 via gamespot.com
  
  We're nearly five years into the PS4's life cycle, which means it's going to be all about the games at E3 2018. It's possible some of kind of big tech or hardware may be teased, but it's far more likely that Sony will wait on those types of announcements in favor of details for its latest games. Here are some of the biggest PS4 games we're assuming are going to be at this year's E3. We hope most of them are playable, but even if some only show up as a trailer, it's another chance to hear more a
  
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• The Most Anticipated Games Of E3 2018

  06-06-2018 21:53 via gamespot.com
  
  There's plenty of exciting new games that we're eager to see more of at E3 2018. With so many major companies bringing their best games to the show, there's likely to be a fair amount of surprises in store. Despite the recent leaks, we're hoping that this year's show yields an assortment of notable announcements worth getting hyped up towards.Here, in alphabetical order, are some of the biggest games we're most looking forward to seeing. Many of these titles have been confirmed, but others are
  
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• 2 Top Scott Pruitt Aides Resign From EPA

  06-06-2018 21:53 via yahoo.com
  Two top Environmental Protection Agency aides resigned this week as a fresh
  
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• Biggest Xbox One, PS4, And Nintendo Switch Games Of E3 2018

  06-06-2018 21:49 via gamespot.com
  
  We're several years into the the life cycle of the PS4 and Xbox One, and Nintendo just released the Switch last year, which means one thing for E3 2018: it's going to be all about the games. Sure, there's always the possibility of some of kind of big tech or hardware tease, but it's more likely that the major console companies will save any of those types of announcements for another time. Instead, the focus is going to be on gameplay and trailers for many of the games we already know are fast-
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2: What We Want And Know At E3 2018

  06-06-2018 21:43 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar Games doesn't usually have a large presence at E3; it tends to announce details about its latest games on its own schedule. But seeing as Red Dead Redemption II is only a few months away, it's possible we'll hear more about the upcoming open-world Western at this year's big event. To prepare for what's ahead, let's break down what we already know about Red Dead Redemption II, and what we're hoping to see at E3 2018.What We Know So FarRed Dead Redemption II was revealed on October 20, 20
  
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• Bermuda Supreme Court Strikes Law Banning Gay Marriage

  06-06-2018 21:24 via yahoo.com
  The Bermuda Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that gay couples would be able to
  
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• Voters remove California judge criticized over rape sentencing

  06-06-2018 21:22 via yahoo.com
  Californians voted in a special election to unseat a state judge who drew worldwide condemnation for giving a six-month jail sentence to a Stanford University swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman.Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky, a former prosecutor appointed to the bench in 2003 by then-Governor Gray Davis next month will become the first sitting judge recalled in more than 80 years in the state.In Tuesday's election, 60 percent of the more than 176,
  
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• Video details the moments before Florida school shooting

  06-06-2018 21:19 via yahoo.com
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A just-released video interview with a campus security monitor at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School provides new details that may prompt another round of what-if questions about the Valentine's Day shooting that killed 17 people.
  
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• The Flash & Legends Of Tomorrow Star Explains Kid Flash's Exit From The Arrow-verse

  06-06-2018 21:13 via gamespot.com
  
  When the Arrow-verse returns in the fall, there will be one very important superhero missing from The CW's lineup. Keiynan Lonsdale, who appeared on both The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow as Wally West--AKA Kid Flash--is not returning to either show as a series regular.The news, which was reported by Deadline, comes after I added both Matt Ryan and Jes Macallan--playing John Constantine and Ava, respectively--as regulars in its upcoming season. After the news of his leaving the shows broke, Lons
  
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• New Incredibles 2 Clips Show New Villains And New Powers

  06-06-2018 21:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Disney has given audiences a sneak peek into the long-awaited Incredibles 2 movie which opens June 15. As many already know, the movie begins directly where the original Incredibles movie ended, with the new villain, The Underminer. Although these clips don't show any of the new characters, we do get an exciting look into an action sequence involving The Underminer as well as an idea of what domestic life has been like for the Parr super-family.The first clip shows some of what audiences loved
  
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• Deal Alert: Free Game On Steam

  06-06-2018 21:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Listen up, deal hunters: between now and June 8, you can download Fortified on Steam for free. It's not a free-play weekend or anything--the game is your to keep and play forever as long as you download it while it's free.What is Fortified? It's a strategy-game-meets-shooter that's set in a stylized version of the 1950s. Martians are invading the Earth, and it's up to you to defend the helpless citizens from the extra-terrestrial threat. You do that both by setting up defense towers and by runni
  
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• Super Cruise coming to full Cadillac lineup, other GM brands

  06-06-2018 21:00 via yahoo.com
  General Motors announced on Wednesday that its Super Cruise semi self-driving system will soon proliferate across the automaker's other brands.The system first debuted with the 2018 Cadillac CT6 and is able to handle most driving functions on divided freeways.After 2020, GM said the system will be available on every single Cadillac before it begins to roll out to other GM brands.
  
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• Arizona Cops On Paid Leave After Video Shows Them Beating Unarmed Man

  06-06-2018 20:57 via yahoo.com
  Four Arizona police officers have been placed on administrative leave after
  
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• A Bob Marley Biopic Is Sparking Up At Transformers Studio, With His Son Producing

  06-06-2018 20:44 via gamespot.com
  
  A Bob Marley biopic is on the way from Paramount Pictures and his son Ziggy Marley. Hollywood news site Deadline reported that the film is happening, but no other details about it are available.Bob Marley is a legend in the music world, having written reggae classics like "No Woman, No Cry," "Jammin," "Redemption Song," and so many more. He died in 1981 at the age of 36 from cancer.His son Ziggy is an accomplished singer-songwriter, too, having won eight total Grammy awards. He also produced mov
  
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• Teacher Says He Was Forced To Quit Over School's Transgender Student Policy

  06-06-2018 20:32 via yahoo.com
  An Indiana teacher says he was forced to resign after he refused to comply
  
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• Dave Bautista's "Dream Role" Is To Play Gears Of War Movie's Marcus Fenix

  06-06-2018 20:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Wrestler turned movie star Dave Bautista visited GameSpot Universe to do a Q&A with some of his fans on Twitter to discuss his career as well as his upcoming film, Hotel Artemis. He also revealed his desire to play Marcus Fenix in Universal's upcoming Gears of War film. Bautista has appeared in many sci-fi, fantasy, and action roles recently, perhaps most famously as the tough and lovable Drax in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.Happy and humble as usual, Bautista was first asked w
  
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• First Lady Melania Trump Makes First Public Appearance Since May 10

  06-06-2018 20:21 via yahoo.com
  First lady Melania Trump accompanied President Donald Trump to a briefing on
  
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• New Battlefront 2 Update Adds Alden Ehrenreich's Solo And Donald Glover's Lando

  06-06-2018 20:20 via gamespot.com
  
  Star Wars: Battlefront II is adding even more Han Solo content, including new outfits that let you play as Alden Ehrenreich's Solo and Donald Glover's Lando Calrissian from Solo: A Star Wars Story.All the new content rolls out beginning on June 12. In addition to the outfits, a new multiplayer map set on the planet Kessel--the site of the iconic 12-parsec Kessel Run--is being added to the hopper. The map supports Blast, Hero Showdown, Heroes vs. Villains, and the new Extraction mode. Extraction
  
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• President Obama Had A Run-In With A Rodent At Buckingham Palace

  06-06-2018 20:16 via yahoo.com
  When President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stayed at Buckingham
  
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• Is Britain off the hook? Donald Trump ‘mistakenly blames Canada for White House fire of 1814’

  06-06-2018 20:16 via yahoo.com
  It is a moment etched into America’s collective memory – when Britain took a torch to the White House in 1814.  But according a private conversation which leaked to CNN, Donald Trump thinks another close ally was behind the famous blaze.  The US president reportedly blamed Canada for the fire in a testy phone call this week about his new tariffs with Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister.  Mr Trudeau has opposed Mr Trump’s steel and aluminium sanctions and
  
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• Sony Announcing New PS4 Games Before E3 2018

  06-06-2018 20:03 via gamespot.com
  
  Update: The first of Sony's reveals has happened, and it's for an unexpected new Tetris game from the creator of Rez and Lumines. It's called Tetris Effect and is headed to PS4 with optional PSVR support. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming announcements. The original story follows.E3 2018 starts in a little under a week, and ahead of the massive showcase, Sony has released an announcement schedule on the PlayStation Blog leading up to its press conference on Monday, June 11. Starting We
  
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• 20% Off Everything On Ebay Today Only

  06-06-2018 19:57 via gamespot.com
  
  If you've had your eye on any item on Ebay, today could be the day you finally pull the trigger. That's because, to help you prepare for Father's Day, Ebay is running a promotion that knocks 20% off the price of any item over $50. The deal applies to anyone in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and it makes lots of purchases much more palatable--particularly game consoles. So if you've been thinking of buying a new PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch, now could be the time to buy.
  
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• 'After #MeToo, Miss America Had to Change': A Former Winner on Saying Goodbye to the Swimsuit Competition

  06-06-2018 19:55 via yahoo.com
  "I did enjoy competing in a swimsuit but looking back, it really had nothing to do with the job I went on to undertake."
  
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• Peter Jackson Clears Up Lord Of The Rings TV Show Rumor

  06-06-2018 19:54 via gamespot.com
  
  As Amazon continues to develop a Lord of the Rings TV series for its Prime Video streaming service, not a lot is known about the project. However, it was rumored that someone very familiar with the franchise was getting involved.It was previously reported that Peter Jackson--who directed the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films--was one of the people Amazon was looking to as a possible writer, director, or showrunner on the series. Jackson, on the other hand, says that is definitely not the case.S
  
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