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• Snapchat announces activations for FIFA World Cup 2026

  10-06-2026 23:29 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The app will offer new in-app fan gear, themed Lenses, and exclusive player insights and creator coverage of the games.
  
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• Pinterest adds Amazon Storefront linking

  10-06-2026 23:17 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  Eligible creators can now include affiliate links in the Pins, allowing their followers to easily shop products directly from the app.
  
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• Instagram extends Your Algorithm to the main feed

  10-06-2026 23:11 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The feature allows users to customize their feeds and choose what topics they’re interested in, based on individual in-app activity.
  
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• LinkedIn launches its eighth puzzle game

  10-06-2026 22:47 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  Wend combines traditional word search puzzles with Wordle-style gameplay, and offers another way for users to engage in “friendly competition,” said a company exec.
  
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• LinkedIn launches its own Creator Marketplace

  10-06-2026 22:36 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The new section will offer brands an opportunity to partner with creators in the U.S. and Canada in order to reach their followers.
  
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• Snapchat implements new restrictions for users under 16

  10-06-2026 21:25 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  Younger teens won’t be able to share Spotlight videos or Stories outside of their mutual friend groups, although the change doesn’t impact Snaps.
  
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• Americans are more dissatisfied with how their democracy is working than people in other high-income countries

  10-06-2026 20:52 via pewresearch.org
  
  A large majority of Democrats (86%) are dissatisfied with how American democracy is working. Around half of Republicans (51%) say the same.
  
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• You can now tell Instagram’s algorithm exactly what you want to see on your main feed

  10-06-2026 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram is giving users real control over their feeds with Your Algorithm, a feature that lets you add and remove topics across the whole app.
  
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• Political Typology

  10-06-2026 20:25 via pewresearch.org
  Political Typology The political typology uses survey data to classify the American public into nine political groups based on responses to 30 questions about their political values and beliefs. The goal of this long-standing project is to go beyond people’s partisan leanings or vote choices and provide a deeper understanding of the American political landscape. […]
  
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• How the political typology groups compare

  10-06-2026 20:15 via pewresearch.org
  
  Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics.
  
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• Unconventional Right

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Unconventional Right are a Republican-oriented group with conservative values in many areas – but not across the board. Largely supportive of restrictions on immigration and concerned about its impact on the country, they are also skeptical of efforts to promote diversity in workplaces and schools. Unconventional Right are one of nine groups in Pew Research […]
  
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• Tuned-Out Middle

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Tuned-Out Middle are defined largely by their relatively low levels of interest in politics and participation in elections. While they are roughly equally likely to associate with the Republican and Democratic parties, most don’t identify as partisans, and they tend not to hold strong positions on political issues. Just 32% voted in the 2024 election. […]
  
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• The political typology illustrates gaps in political values by age, race and ethnicity

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  The prevalence of Pew Research Center’s nine political typology groups varies considerably by age and across racial and ethnic groups. This variation mirrors these demographic divides in American politics today – both overall and in each of the partisan coalitions. This analysis is part of Pew Research Center’s 2026 Political Typology. To learn more about […]
  
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• Pragmatic and Polite Right

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Pragmatic and Polite Right hold a mix of conservative, moderate and somewhat liberal issue positions: They skew more conservative on economics and the role of government, while tilting more liberal on issues related to race and in their orientation to the rest of the world. They are also moderate in their style, prizing civility and […]
  
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• Order and Opportunity Left

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Order and Opportunity Left are the largest group in the political typology, making up 18% of the American public. They generally support a larger federal government with more services and are critical of some aspects of the economic system. But they couple this with a greater sense of economic individualism than the typology groups more […]
  
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• No Apologies Right

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  No Apologies Right are overwhelmingly supportive of President Donald Trump’s agenda and the Make America Great Again movement. They take very conservative stances across a wide range of issues, and nearly all identify as Republicans or lean toward the party. No Apologies Right view the United States as standing above all other countries and are […]
  
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• Loyal Liberals

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Loyal Liberals have broadly progressive political values across many issue areas and a strong allegiance to the Democratic Party. Highly educated and relatively secure economically, they are strong supporters of the United States’ traditional diplomatic alliances. Loyal Liberals are one of nine groups in Pew Research Center’s 2026 Political Typology. To learn more about the […]
  
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• Leftward Progressives

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  As their name suggests, Leftward Progressives hold progressive views across nearly every issue area. Deeply supportive of expanding government services and the social safety net, they overwhelmingly support legal abortion and rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. This majority White group is deeply concerned about racial and ethnic discrimination in U.S. society. Leftward […]
  
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• Left-Out Left

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Left-Out Left are a Democratic-oriented group marked by low expectations of the political system and a feeling that they are not well-represented. They largely doubt that political action will meaningfully improve their lives. And while they like the Democratic Party considerably more than the Republican Party, their evaluations of Democrats are lukewarm at best. Left-Out […]
  
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• How voting, political participation and news sources differ across political typology groups

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into nine groups based on their political values and attitudes. Some groups are very ideologically consistent and deeply partisan, while others represent different combinations of values and are more ideologically mixed. But the groups also vary in the relative importance they place on politics itself and the extent […]
  
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• How the political typology groups feel about the Republican and Democratic parties

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  The 2026 Pew Research Center political typology identifies nine distinct groups in the American public, some highly ideological and partisan, others more ideologically mixed. While partisan affiliation was not a factor in developing the nine typology groups, some groups are firmly in the Democratic camp, while others are overwhelmingly Republican. But several groups include sizable […]
  
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• How foreign policy values and issues cut across the political typology groups

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  The 2026 Pew Research Center political typology reveals a rich portrait of how Americans view the nation’s place in the world, the strength and use of its power, its relationships with other nations and many current foreign policy hotspots. While some foreign policy dynamics in the typology track traditional ideological and partisan divides, that is […]
  
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• Faith First Conservatives

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Faith First Conservatives are deeply conservative in their political values and are stalwart supporters of the Republican Party and Donald Trump, though their political style is not as uncompromising as No Apologies Right (the other typology group firmly at the core of the Republican coalition). They are highly religious and hold traditional stances on many […]
  
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• Appendix C: The history of the political typology

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  The Pew Research Center political typology aims to sort Americans into groups based on their political values and beliefs. The current study – Pew Research Center’s ninth political typology study since the first one in 1987 – is based on a survey conducted among 10,357 adults on Nov. 17-30, 2025. Previous versions of the political […]
  
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• Appendix B: Typology group creation and analysis

  10-06-2026 20:03 via pewresearch.org
  
  Pew Research Center’s 2026 political typology divides the public into nine groups. The assignment of individuals to one of the nine groups is based on their responses to 30 questions about social and political values. The table below lists the items used in the construction of the typology groups. Items included in the typology construction […]
  
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• Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

  10-06-2026 20:02 via pewresearch.org
  
  Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.
  
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• Political Typology 2026

  10-06-2026 20:00 via pewresearch.org
  
  Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match.
  
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• ChatGPT ads get measurement boost from new LiveRamp partnership

  10-06-2026 20:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  Working with LiveRamp could help shore up OpenAI’s ad business ahead of its expected IPO, where revenue generation will be watched closely.
  
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• The best early Prime Day air fryer deals you can shop right now

  10-06-2026 18:42 via mashable.com
  
  Best early Prime Day air fryer deals at a glance: Best mini air fryer deal Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Mini Air Fryer (4QT)$64.99(save $65)Get DealBest large air fryer deal Chefman XL 6-in-1 Air Fryer (14QT)$89.99(save $60)Get Deal
  Prime Day is almost here — and Amazon isn't waiting for the official start to roll out discounts. This year's sale kicks off on June 23, but early deals on small kitchen appliances are already live, and air fryers are among the standouts.SEE ALSO:iRobot Roomb
  
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• Cordless power tool deals are already live at Amazon before Prime Day starts

  10-06-2026 18:32 via mashable.com
  
  Best early Prime Day deals on cordless power tools:Best DeWalt dealDeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit$169 at Amazon(save $80)Get DealBest Craftsman dealCraftsman V20 Power Tool Combo Kit$299 at Amazon(save $70)Get DealBest Hoto dealHoto SNAPBLOQ S-A01 3.7V Electric Screwdriver$79.99 at Amazon(save $20)Get Deal
  Summer is the ideal time to tackle home DIY projects. The paint will dry quicker, there's more hours of daylight, and maybe some friends around to help out. If you h
  
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• Upgrade your tech with the best early Prime Day Amazon Fire Tablet deals

  10-06-2026 18:12 via mashable.com
  
  The best early Amazon Fire Tablet dealsBest Kids Amazon Fire Tablet DealAmazon Fire 7 Kids tablet$54.99(Save $55)Get DealBest Midrange Amazon Fire Tablet DealLike-New Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet and Stylus Pen Creativity Bundle$145.98(Save $4)Get DealBest High-End Amazon Fire Tablet DealLike-New Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet Creativity Stylus Bundle$229.98(Save $7)Get Deal
  Everyone knows that Amazon loves to discount its own devices during its Prime Day events. So far, though, the early Prime Day table
  
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• 20+ book deals Im sending to the group chat before Prime Day even begins

  10-06-2026 17:59 via mashable.com
  
  The best early Prime Day book deals at a glance:Best hardcover book deal"Crux" by Gabriel Tallent$14.67(save $15.33 with on-page coupon)Get DealBest paperback deal"The Girl Who Was Taken" by Charlie Donlea$7.50(save $12.45)Get DealBest Kindle book deal"Kill For Me Kill For You" by Steve Cavanagh$2.99(save $16)Get Deal
  It's nearly Amazon Prime Day, which officially runs from June 23 through 26, but if you don't feel like waiting, there's already plenty of live deals to shop. Besides offering thre
  
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• Tons of Fitbits are on sale ahead of Prime Day

  10-06-2026 17:37 via mashable.com
  
  Best early Prime Day Fitbit deals at a glance:Best deal overall Fitbit Charge 6$99.95(save $60)Get DealBest runner-up dealFitbit Versa 4$149.95(save $50)Get DealBest budget deal Fitbit Inspire 3$79.95(save $20)Get Deal
  Amazon's Prime Day sales event is right around the corner (I can't believe it's that time of year again!), and I'm genuinely shocked by the deals we're seeing this early in the game. SEE ALSO:Amazon's early Prime Day deals include some great options for Father's Day
  Usually, Amazo
  
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• Using Claude Fable 5 means your data will be collected. It’s not optional.

  10-06-2026 17:29 via mashable.com
  
  Anthropic just released its most powerful public model yet — Claude Fable 5. However, along with the model's release, the AI giant also made a significant update to its data retention policies.Fable 5 was released to the public on Tuesday. Fable 5 is a "safe for general use" version of Anthropic's most powerful model, Mythos, which has been restricted from public use due to its potentially dangerous cybersecurity capabilities. Anthropic created a set of safety guardrails for Fabl
  
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• New safety rules for under-16 Snapchat users

  10-06-2026 17:28 via mashable.com
  
  Snapchat is rolling out new content-sharing protections for 13- to 15-year-old users. The platform announced Wednesday that younger teens will get a "friends-only" experience for their Spotlight posts. That public feed consists of vertical videos short-form similar to Instagram Reels or TikTok. SEE ALSO:Survey: Teens regularly see harmful content, messages on Snapchat
  The new rules make Spotlight content posted by 13- to 15-year-olds visible only to the user's mutually accepted friends. Previous
  
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• The Roborock RockNeo Q110H robot lawn mower just landed at Amazon, and its on sale for just 1 week

  10-06-2026 17:25 via mashable.com
  
  Roborock makes some of Mashable's favorite robot vacuums that efficiently keep our floors clean indoors. But the brand knew some robots prefer a life spent outdoors. As of June 10, the Roborock lineup of robot lawn mowers has a new model, and it's one of the most affordable options available.Opens in a new windowCredit: RoborockRoborock RockNeo Q100H$1,169 at Amazon $1,299 Save $130 Get DealSEE ALSO:Amazon's early Prime Day deals include some great options for Father's Day
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• The Social Reckoning teaser: Jeremy Strong nails Mark Zuckerbergs voice in Social Network sequel

  10-06-2026 17:14 via mashable.com
  
  A lot has changed since David Fincher's The Social Network hit theaters in 2010.That film examined the founding and meteoric rise of Facebook, as well as CEO Mark Zuckerberg's (Jesse Eisenberg) tumultuous relationship with co-founder Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield). However, Facebook's trajectory since then, from its data breaches to Zuckerberg cozying up to President Donald Trump, has generated enough material for several more movies. SEE ALSO:'Whalefall' trailer dares to ask: But what if you
  
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• Accenture acquires Whalar agency to gain creator economy advantage

  10-06-2026 16:37 via marketingdive.com
  
  The shop has managed more than $600 million in creator campaigns and is credited with its creative and measurement expertise.
  
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• AT&T launches $3 unlimited data day pass for summer travel. Is there a catch?

  10-06-2026 16:08 via mashable.com
  
  iPad users can now access the internet without WiFi, without worrying about data limits, and without the need for a wireless carrier subscription — at least for 24 hours.AT&T just announced a new service on Wednesday called the Unlimited Day Pass. For just $3 per day, any eSIM-capable iPad can connect to the internet even without a WiFi connection. AT&T is also offering one complimentary Unlimited Day Pass for each iPad customer.Furthermore, the day pass includes unlimited wir
  
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• Watch: Taskmaster season finale challenge, the greatest pillow fight of all time

  10-06-2026 16:00 via mashable.com
  
  Taskmaster Season 21 is drawing to a close with episode 10. So, what challenge could Greg Davies and (little) Alex Horne have for celebrity contestants? Well, Mashable has an exclusive sneak peek with the clip above, featuring the challengers teaming up to capture on camera "the greatest pillow fight of all time."SEE ALSO:Everything 'Taskmaster Live' taught us about the show
  Armando Iannucci and Joanna Page make up one team, while Amy Gledhill, Joel Dommett, and Kumail Nanjiani make up the other
  
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• Amazon Editors just dropped the 20 best books of 2026 (so far) — find out what made the list

  10-06-2026 15:15 via mashable.com
  
  This has been an incredible year to be a reader. Rather than my group chats popping off about the latest buzzy show, we're talking about books. And even if we are talking about TV shows, some of the most popular, like Heated Rivalry and Off Campus, are book adaptations. The new releases of 2026 have caused quite a stir, but where should you start? Well, Amazon Editors have some thoughts.Amazon Book Editors just dropped their 20 best books of 2026 so far. This list of both fiction and non-fiction
  
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• The problem for brands isn’t their marketing strategy — it’s their structure

  10-06-2026 15:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  Organizations that fail to deliver have often hired great talent into a broken system, writes Edmunds’ Alison Steinlauf Anziska.
  
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• Insta360 unveils Luna Ultra, its Osmo Pocket competitor

  10-06-2026 15:00 via mashable.com
  
  Insta360 has officially launched the Luna Ultra, a direct competitor to DJI's upcoming Osmo Pocket 4P. Co-engineered by Leica, the dual-lens handheld gimbal camera aims to distinguish itself via its detachable touchscreen, which enables users to operate the camera from a distance without their phone.SEE ALSO:DJI just unveiled the dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4P cinematic camera at Cannes Credit: Insta360
  The Insta360 Luna Ultra has been an open semi-secret for months, teased in displays and appearing i
  
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• How Jelly Belly is repositioning its brand for ‘social epicureans’

  10-06-2026 15:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  The new “Bean Appetit” campaign is meant to reintroduce the brand to consumers after its acquisition by confectioner Ferrara in 2023.
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 10, 2026

  10-06-2026 14:00 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a drama kid.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end
  
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• My First Time at Apple Park: The Reality of WWDC26

  10-06-2026 14:00 via mashable.com
  
  There’s something different about visiting Apple Park to cover WWDC26. CNET’s Bridget Carey talks about her first visit to the developer’s conference as Apple reveals big Siri AI changes.
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 10, 2026

  10-06-2026 13:59 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you need a perfect match.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 10, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engin
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for June 10, 2026

  10-06-2026 13:59 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're good with computers.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or
  
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• Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection for under market price

  10-06-2026 13:45 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 available for $67.53, putting it below TCGplayer’s current $69.60 market price and its own $70 unopened listings.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1$67.53 at Amazon  Shop NowThe Pokémon TCG’s First Partner Illustration Collection has been hard to pin down anywhere near a sensible price since launch.
  
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• Beats Studio Buds Plus are on sale for less than $100 at Amazon before Prime Day.

  10-06-2026 13:39 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $70: As of June 10, the Beats Studio Buds + are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. This is $70 off their full price of $169.95.Opens in a new windowCredit: BeatsBeats Studio Buds +$99.95 at Amazon $169.95 Save $70.00 Get DealIf you need new earbuds ahead of summer, Amazon's here to help. Ahead of its big Prime Day sale, the retailer is offering up some excellent early deals, particularly on headphones and earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds + are one pair that's received a big price cut at the r
  
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