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A representative of the Taliban said the group supports President Donald Trump's reelection on Friday, according to CBS News.
"When we heard about Trump being COVID-19 positive, we got worried for his health, but seems he is getting better," a senior leader reportedly said.
Tim Murtaugh, the campaign director for Trump's reelection, told Insider he rejected the group's endorsement.
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The best Chromebook deals we're expecting from Amazon Prime Day 2020
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.AsusSeveral Chromebooks are once again expected to go on sale this Amazon Prime Day 2020, which is now just around the bend after a lengthy setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Chromebook deals might be a bit tougher to find this year than on Prime Days past.As CNN reports, there's been a shortage of laptops available in late 2020 due to manufacturing delays and a sharp increase in demand as a res -
Prime Video movie and TV show rentals and purchases are up to 50% off for Amazon Prime Day 2020, and available to stream right now
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.AmazonAmazon Prime Video is offering a selection of movies and TV shows to rent or buy for up to 50% off, which are available to stream right now.Prime members may also subscribe to channels such as Epix and Lifetime Movie Club for $0.99 per month for up to two months, which can be canceled at any time.New movie releases like "1917" are $2.99 to rent, while "Jumanji: The Next Level" is $8.99 to purchase. Or -
A North Carolina university went into lockdown after it received a threat about its Black Lives Matter mural
Newly painted "Black Lives Matter" mural along 5th Avenue outside Trump Tower in New York City
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The University of North Carolina Asheville campus went into lockdown the morning of October 9 after the campus received an email threat demanding that the university's Black Lives Matter mural be painted over, according to UNC Asheville's BulldogAlert.
The specifics of the threat were not released.
The lockdown was lifted about 10 hours later, though an investigation is still underway, accordi -
Ted Cruz says the November election could be a 'bloodbath of Watergate proportions' for the GOP
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks at a committee hearing in Washington.
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GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said on Friday that the party could experience "a bloodbath of Watergate proportions" in the November elections.
"If people are going back to work, if they're optimistic, if they're positive about the future, we could see a fantastic election," Cruz said.
Cruz was referring to the Watergate scandal, which prompted then-President Richard Nixon to resign from the presidency -
The best Nintendo Switch deals we expect on Amazon Prime Day 2020 — plus 2 early deals live now
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Ben Gilbert/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day 2020 will deliver thousands of deals to Amazon Prime members once again, and it might be the best way to get your hands on this year's hottest video game console, the Nintendo Switch.The Switch has been the bestselling gaming console during a record-setting year for video game sales, drawing in millions of new players with its un -
Democrats and Republicans rip into the White House's $1.8 trillion stimulus offer, dampening chances of $1,200 stimulus checks and coronavirus relief before the election
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin explained ongoing negotiations over a forthcoming stimulus package.
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Republicans and Democrats are assailing the Trump administration's $1.8 trillion stimulus offer.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the plan "insufficient" and said it amounted to "one step forward, two steps back in a letter to House Democrats.
Senate Republicans magnified the criticism of the deal, Politico reported, with some ta -
Trump's target on diversity and inclusion trainings already has organizations holding off on executing them
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Experts said the Trump administration's messaging around diversity and inclusion training is stoking "white resentment" and "white grievances" ahead of the November election.
President Trump's recent executive order prohibits federal workforce, uniformed services, government contractors, and federal grants from being used to promote "race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating."
The order criticizes diversity training that includes messages that racism "is interwoven into e -
Stocks face a turbulent path forward if Democrats sweep in November, Morgan Stanley says
Mark Makela/Getty ImagesA Democratic sweep in November would place stocks on a rollercoaster ride through the end of the year, Morgan Stanley strategists said Friday.US equities are among the few assets poised for a "detour" should a so-called blue wave take place. The market's steady climb would reverse temporarily before correcting in 2021, the analysts said.Stocks would initially dip on fears of higher corporate taxes and uncertainty around future stimulus, according to the bank.Once the part -
2 suspects in Michigan kidnapping plot are US Marines who were recently-discharged
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.
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Two of the men charged with terrorism-related crimes and a plot to kidnap the Michigan governor are Marine Corps veterans, a service spokesperson said to Marine Corps Times.
Joseph Morrison, 26, was a Marine reservist who reportedly discharged as a lance corporal, on Thursday, the same day the charges were announced.
Another Marine veteran, 23-year-old Daniel Harris, was an infantryman and was discharged in 201 -
Amy Coney Barrett reveals she signed ad that called Roe v. Wade 'infamous'
Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
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Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump's nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, signed on to an ad that labeled the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion as "infamous" in 2013, according to Bloomberg.
Barrett previously omitted information revealing that she had signed on to an anti-abortion ad in 2006.
Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee said that the process for collecting relevant documents "has be -
The Trump administration makes a $1.8 trillion stimulus offer to Democrats, which includes $400 federal unemployment benefits and $1,200 direct payments
President Donald Trump
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The Trump administration made a $1.8 trillion stimulus offer to Democrats, but they spurned it and said it didn't do enough to tackle the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
It contains $1,200 direct payments, $400 weekly federal unemployment benefits, and significant aid to states.
The White House's renewed push for federal aid ahead of the election is a stark reversal from three days ago when Trump pulled the plug on negotiations.
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Cindy McCain praises Joe Biden in a new campaign ad, calling him a president who would 'put service before self'
Cindy McCain speaks onstage during the U.S.VETS Salute Gala on November 05, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Cindy McCain, the wife of late Senator John McCain, appeared in an ad in support of the Biden-Harris 2020 campaign.
In the ad, McCain said Democratic nominee Joe Biden would be "a president who will honor our fallen heroes. And a president who will bring out the best in us. Not the worst."
President Donald Trump once referred to John McCain, a war ve -
Trump yard sign taped with razor blades sliced a Michigan town worker's hand and left him needing 13 stitches
The President Donald Trump 2020 campaign lawn sign with razor blades.
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A President Donald Trump 2020 campaign lawn sign lined with razor blades sliced a Commerce Township, Michigan worker's fingers on October 7, causing him to get 13 stitches, the Detroit Free Press reported.
The razor blades were taped to the bottom edge of the campaign sign, cutting three of the worker's fingers when he attempted to move it for violating a city ordinance, according to the Oaklan -
The best laptop deals we expect on Amazon Prime Day 2020 from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and more
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.AmazonAmazon Prime Day brings some of the best deals on laptops on an annual basis – this year set back a bit for obvious reasons. In recent years, Prime Day laptop deals have rivaled those on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and this year's event is no exception, especially given how close it is to both. This year, however, could be somewhat different from years past when it comes to laptop deals, -
Get a free $10 credit to spend during Prime Day when you shop at Whole Foods online or in-store — here's how it works
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Shannon Stapleton/ReutersRight now, you can get a free $10 credit for Amazon Prime Day 2020 when you spend $10 or more at Whole Foods online or in-store.Spend money on things you already need and get free money to spend on Amazon from 12 a.m. PST on October 13, to 11:01 p.m. PST on October 15.Check here for more of the best kitchen deals you'll find during Amazon Prime Day, including several early deals you -
17-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg endorses Joe Biden
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg talks to the media before meeting with EU environment ministers in Brussels
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Greta Thunberg, the teen activist from Sweden who made waves for urging world leaders to take climate change seriously, endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden Saturday.
"Just get organized and get everyone to vote #Biden," Thunberg said on Twitter.
There are just weeks to go before the November presidential election, and the Biden campaign has positioned itself aga -
The best kitchen deals you'll find on Amazon Prime Day 2020, including 9 early deals you can shop now
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Amazon; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderAmazon Prime Day 2020 is coming, and with it, great kitchen deals. Though you probably can't renovate your kitchen with Prime Day deals alone, you can look forward to some deep discounts on countertop kitchen appliances and supplies.Amazon has already announced upcoming discounts on Cuisinart, Instant Pot, Le Creuset, Pyrex, and more. Last year we saw additional deals o -
A federal judge blocks Texas from limiting voters to one ballot drop-off site per county and forcing them to travel long distances to cast ballots
An election worker guides voters in cars at NRG Stadium, the only drive-through mail ballot drop-off site in Houston.
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A US federal judge ruled on Friday preventing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from reducing the number of mail-in ballot drop-off sites to one site per country, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Abbott's order would have required people to travel for miles just to reach one ballot drop-off location, which Democrats saw as voter suppression.
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As troops sour on Trump, he brags about his accomplishments, including a new Army uniform
US troops take photos of President Donald Trump aboard the USS Wasp at JMSDF Yokosuka base, south of Tokyo, May 28, 2019.
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President Donald Trump's support among US troops has waned in recent months, and more and more former military leaders are speaking out against him in the weeks ahead of the election.
Trump has responded by touting what he sees as major accomplishments for the military, including taking credit for the new Army uniform based on the iconic World War II-e -
Democrats warn Lindsey Graham not to go through with a 'reckless' Supreme Court hearing after he refused to get coronavirus test
Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California.
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Democratic senators from the Judiciary Committee sent a stern letter to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, warning not to proceed with the Supreme Court nomination hearing next week for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Graham recently refused to take a coronavirus test.
"No plausible public health or scientific rationale justifies proceeding with Senate Judiciary Committee hearings next week," the Democrat -
10 ways business leaders can support their employees' mental health during the pandemic, according to a psychologist
Leaders should create a culture of empathy and honesty for remote workers.
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Dr. Shauna Springer is an author, expert on trauma, and chief psychologist at Stella Center, a treatment center for trauma-related symptoms.
Just as companies prioritize tech support and productivity aids for working virtually, Springer says they should also focus on supporting their employees' mental health.
Leaders should create a culture of empathy and understanding and be accommodating to -
One of the men involved in the plot to kidnap Michigan governor had 'rage issues,' report says
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addresses the media about the flooding along the Tittabawassee River, after several dams breached, in downtown Midland
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One of the six men charged by the FBI with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had shown signs of "rage issues" while a member of the Michigan Home Guard, BuzzFeed News reported.
The man, Adam Fox, also appeared to want to incite violence against racial justice protesters earlier this year, Michigan Home Gu -
I'm a professional bridesmaid who charges at least $2,000 per wedding — here's how I went about setting my rates
Jen Glantz is an entrepreneur and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire.
Jen GlantzJen Glantz is an entrepreneur and founder of the company Bridesmaid for Hire, for which she works as a professional bridesmaid in the weddings of complete strangers. When she first began her out-of-the-box business, Glantz struggled to figure out how much she should charge clients for her services.After studying the rates of other industry professionals like wedding planners and coordinators, Glantz started off char -
Poisonous furry caterpillars that look like wigs are popping up in Virginia
A furry puss caterpillar, the larva stage of the southern Flannel moth, Megalopyge opercularis.
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The furry puss caterpillar, the larval stage of the southern flannel moth, is one of the most poisonous caterpillars in the US.
According to the Virginia Department of Forestry health team, these caterpillars have been spotted in the eastern part of the state.
The puss caterpillar's hairy coat hides venomous spines — its sting can send people to the hospital.
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Chris Christie released from hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis and weeklong stay
Former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey at the White House.
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Former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey was released from the hospital on Saturday after a week-long stay to fight COVID-19.
Christie, who aided President Trump in debate preparations, also attended the White House Rosen Garden event announcing the president's Supreme Court nominee.
Christie said that he would reveal more about his current condition in the coming days.
According to CNN, Christie is takin -
SCOTT GALLOWAY: Tesla is the story stock of the decade, and Robinhood is the fuel
Tesla CEO Elon Musk dances onstage during a delivery event for Tesla China-made Model 3 cars in Shanghai.
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Scott Galloway is a bestselling author and professor of marketing at NYU Stern.
The following is his recent blog post and video, republished with permission. It originally ran on his blog, "No Mercy / No Malice."
Galloway says today's financial crisis is partially due to a widespread, imperfect belief that the market always goes up.
This optimism causes an asset bubble — when -
Amazon Prime Day 2020: The best deals live now, buying advice, and everything else you need to know for October 13-14
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Amazon Prime Day 2020 will start on Tuesday, October 13 and run through Wednesday, October 14.
Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day 2020 begins in just a few days, bringing more than one million exclusive deals to Amazon Prime subscribers over a 48-hour period. Prime Day 2020 will officially take place on October 13 and 14, but Amazon is already offering early-ac -
The US still has a lot more to do to actually hold ISIS accountable
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The extradition of two ISIS notorious members to the US on terrorism charges this week is a poignant reminder of the dark and lingering legacy of the so-called caliphate.
But the case underscores how the idea of international justice has been hollowed out, with countries obstructing or ignoring its practice based on their own interests, writes Candace Rondeaux.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
The extradition to the United States this week of two of the Islamic Sta -
North Korea just unveiled what appears to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile, and it's huge
A man watchs a television show North Korea ruling party's founding 75th anniversary day military parade released by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) at the Seoul Railway Station on October 10, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea.
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North Korea unveiled what appears to be a massive new intercontinental ballistic missile at a big military parade Saturday.
Expert North Korea watchers said in early analysis the road-mobile, liquid-fueled missile was massive, with one susp -
Canada's 'beautifully surprising' basic income study shows how business needs to reconsider human nature
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
REUTERS/Blair Gable
For 12 months, a select group of homeless people in Canada received a total of $7,500 in cash payments, no strings attached.
The initiative was part of the New Leaf project, a joint study into the effects of giving people in poverty a "basic income" as a means of rehabilitation.
One researcher called the results of the study "beautifully surprising," as participants could finally purchase higher-quality food and find stable housing.&nb -
Nine people who attended Trump's rally in Minnesota have contracted coronavirus
President Donald Trump speaks during a "Great American Comeback" rally at Bemidji Regional Airport in Bemidji, Minnesota, on September 18, 2020.
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Nine people who attended President Donald Trump's September 18 rally in Bemidji, Minnesota have contracted the coronavirus, according to state health officials.
Of those nine, two have been hospitalized with one currently in an intensive care unit.
Minnesota Department of Health spokesperson Erin McHenry told Ins -
A Kellogg professor of finance says housing sales will increase during the pandemic, but rental and commercial markets won't be as lucky
The pandemic will likely have a positive impact on housing sales, but not rentals and commercial real estate.
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Residential sales will experience a massive lift during the pandemic, according to Charles Nathanson, an associate professor of finance at the Kellogg School of Management.
More homeowners are looking to use their savings from limited vacation and entertainment spending for larger homes and spaces, especially as working remotely continues.
However, Nathanson -
Politicians still don't understand the tech companies they're supposed to keep in check. That's a problem.
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Big Tech companies have never controlled more of our lives. But, we don't have many politicians who understand the intricacies and nuances of technology to properly hold the industry accountable.
Recent hearings in the UK and Australia show just how incompetent politicians are at understanding technology.
Part of the issue is pride and part is due to generational differences. Regardless, we need politicians who can ask the right questions and create -
Lonely, burned out, and depressed: The state of millennials' mental health in 2020
Millennials suffer from burnout, depression, and loneliness.
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The state of millennials' mental health in 2020 is looking grim.
Depression and "deaths of despair" are on the rise among millennials, many of whom suffer from loneliness, money stress, and burnout in the workplace.
But millennials are changing the way people look at mental health by being more open about their issues and destigmatizing therapy.
If you're struggling, call the SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800 -
PRESENTING: How a 16-year-old trading card reseller turned his hobby into a multimillion-dollar side business
Andrew Park.
David ParkIn 2017, Andrew Park purchased a basketball trading card of Giannis Antetokounmpo for $40,000. Three years later, it sold at an auction for a record-breaking $1.81 million.The 16-year-old from California has successfully turned his passion for collecting and reselling cards into a lucrative side business by leveraging his online network, buying during off seasons, and occasionally making risky investments.He looked back on his journey and shared with Business Insider in a -
Bob Dole says none of his Republican friends on the presidential debate commission support Trump
Former Republican Senator Bob Dole of Kansas.
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Former Republican Sen. Bob Dole, the 1996 GOP presidential nominee, said that he's "concerned" about anti-Trump sentiment among members on the Commission on Presidential Debates.
On Twitter, Dole suggested the commission was "biased" and might not treat Trump fairly.
The commission usually works behind the scenes, but the Oct. 15 presidential debate was thrown into turmoil by President Trump's coronavirus diagno -
From pay cuts to permanent work-from-home, here's how Silicon Valley companies are thinking about the future of work
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The world's biggest tech companies have varying plans for the future of work.
Some companies, like Twitter and Slack, have said employees never need to return to the office.
Others, like Microsoft, are reportedly adopting a hybrid model where employees report to the office only a few days per week.
Companies like Amazon and Salesforce are adopting new benefits to help out working parents, like subsidized back-up childcare and extended paid leave.
At -
The best tech deals we're expecting from Amazon Prime Day 2020
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Amazon; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyThe best part of Amazon Prime Day is no doubt the deals on tech products, like headphones, laptops, and more. Usually, tech devices are expensive investments that you really have to mull over, but when a lot of the best products go on sale, it's much easier to just hit "Add to Cart." Luckily for you, Prime Day is just around the corner. -
Hustling your way to the top isn't always the best strategy. In the long run, slowing down can actually help you get more done.
Slowing down can help you reflect on your weaknesses and focus on bigger decisions.
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Raj Jana is the founder of JavaPresse Coffee Co., an ecommerce business and subscription service.
He believes reflection is critical when it comes to learning, growing, and celebrating your successes, and that you shouldn't rush to accomplish everything at once.
Slowing down can help you follow your intuition, approach stressful situations more calmly, and focus on long-term career strateg -
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Black people are free to 'go anywhere' in South Carolina so long as they're conservative
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 3, 2020. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
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Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said Friday during a candidate forum that Black Americans are safe in the state as long as they're conservative.
"If you're a young African American, an immigrant, you can go anywhere in this state. You just need to be conservative, not liberal," Graham said.
The Republican senator als -
Meet 2020's Rising Stars of Wall Street from firms like Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Apollo
Grayscale Investments; Goldman Sachs; Bank of America; Deutsche Bank; Samantha Lee/Business InsiderAs Wall Street navigates a health pandemic that's changed the way we work and dramatically changed the economic landscape, we take a look at the players rising up despite the challenges and grasping opportunities as they see them.From launching game-changing groups within global financial institutions, to having a hand in restructuring entertainment giants like AMC, these 25 stood out as the leader -
Take a look inside one of Levi's new futuristic stores, offering an 'endless aisle' experience and a tailor shop where customers can customize clothes
Levi's just opened its first NextGen store in NorthAmerica.
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Levi's is opening more of its NextGen stores in the US.
The locations prioritize customization and the company's digital capabilities.
Levi's plans to open about 100 new small-format stores over the next few years, and some of those will be NextGen stores, according to the company.
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Levi's is reimagining its stores for the future of retail.The apparel maker just open -
International students who come to the US to study are a huge boost for the country and our economy. But their fate is on the ballot this November.
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International students contribute more than $41 billion to the U.S. economy.
In recent months, international students have been under relentless attacks by the Trump administration, including last week’s proposed rule targeting students from 59 countries.
Voters have a chance to make a choice that would strengthen America’s workforce and global economic competitiveness, while promoting a long-term strategy to keep talent in America.
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