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• Shooting near ABQ Circle K leaves one dead

  11-02-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On midday Saturday, police said a person is in critical condition after a shooting. Now, they're reporting one person has died.Authorities in Albuquerque said there was a reported shooting at 12:20 p.m. at a Circle K in the 900 block of Juan Tabo Boulevard NE. Two victims had gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital.What’s new for Medicare in 2023?Police originally said one victim is not expected to survive because they were critically injured. La
  
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• Albuquerque shooting leaves victim in life-endangering condition

  11-02-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, police said a person is in critical condition after a shooting. The incident happened in northeast Albuquerque.
  Authorities in Albuquerque said there was a reported shooting at 12:20 p.m. at a Circle K in the 900 block of Juan Tabo Boulevard NE. Two victims had gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital.What’s new for Medicare in 2023?Police said one victim is not expected to survive because they were critically injured. Homicide detect
  
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• Who's 'Nils Sjöberg'? One of Rihanna's big hits was written by this pop star under a fake name

  11-02-2023 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — As Rihanna takes the halftime stage for Sunday's Super Bowl LVII, it's the perfect time to take a deep dive into her nearly 20-year discography. (Her first album was released in 2005.) As you come across the superstar's 2016 single "This Is What You Came For," with Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, you may be surprised to learn one of pop music's other biggest superstar women helped pen the song.But she wasn't originally listed on the credits for the dance track.Instead, Harris and so
  
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• Albuquerque Police: Suspected drunk driver kills woman on sidewalk

  11-02-2023 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Friday night crash killed one person, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said. The driver involved is suspected of driving under the influence.
  According to APD, a woman was killed on a sidewalk after a truck hit her. The truck driver is suspected of being drunk.
  Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police investigate string of homicides on same daySports: Super Bowl rushing record held by New Mexico native for 35 yearsTrending: Forensic geologist
  
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• Mississippi sees 1,000% increase in syphilis cases in newborns, state health officer says

  11-02-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  (WREG) – With the number of congenital syphilis cases rising in Mississippi, doctors across the Mid-South are expressing their concerns.
  Former Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, who led the state's fight against COVID-19, expressed his concerns on Twitter last week, saying "syphilis among newborns should be a thing of the past … but in MS we have seen a >1000% increase since 2016."In another tweet, Dobbs said about 40% of expecting mothers who contract syphilis d
  
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• Man arrested in Santa Fe murder case from November 2022

  11-02-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) arrested someone wanted in connection to a homicide. The killing happened in November 2022. Albuquerque trainer accused of abusing dogs, letting them return home aggressiveAccording to SFPD, Erik Ibarra-Salcido, 21, of Santa Fe, was wanted in the murder of Armando Torres, 32. Torres was found near Camino Capitan and Galisteo Road on the evening of November 14 and died the following day.Ibarra-Salcido was arrested on Februar
  
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• Use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, depression and chronic pain – a researcher discusses recent trials, possible risks

  11-02-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - New research is exploring whether psychedelic drugs, taken under strict medical supervision, might help in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. SciLine interviewed Dr. Jennifer Mitchell – a professor in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Science in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco – to discuss what scientists have found so far a
  
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• Public school enrollment dropped by 1.2M during the pandemic – an expert discusses where the students went and why it matters

  11-02-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Student learning took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just how much is only becoming clear nearly three years after the World Health Organization declared the pandemic and nearly all U.S. public schools pivoted to online instruction for at least several months in March 2020.However, the data guiding the nation’s efforts to help kids catch up does not generally include the students who experienced the most dramatic learning disruptions.Nationwide testing results
  
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• Snacks and other food items banned in the US

  11-02-2023 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Few things define a culture quite like its food, and the United States is no different. From regional favorites like collard greens and cornbread to the country's allegiance to boxed macaroni and cheese, the U.S. is a place of seemingly endless gastronomic choices. However, some foods are practically impossible to find stateside, and that's because they've landed on the banned food list.That's right, there are certain foods eaten throughout the world that simply aren't allowed in the
  
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• 5 injured when plane collides with bus at Los Angeles International Airport

  11-02-2023 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  At least five people were injured when an American Airlines jet collided with a passenger shuttle bus at Los Angeles International Airport Friday night.The crash happened on the south side of the airport as the plane was being towed from a gate to a parking lot on a taxiway, airport officials said.
  The plane, an Airbus A321, was not full of passengers, however, there were passengers on the bus.Five people were treated by paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department. Four were transported to n
  
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• Millions of Americans are problem gamblers – so why do so few people ever seek treatment?

  11-02-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - The opportunity to gamble has moved from a trip to Vegas, to a drive to a local casino, to the phone in your pocket. And if you’re a sports fan, nudges to place bets have become nearly impossible to ignore, with sports gambling ads and promos routinely appearing on TV, social media, sports radio and in arenas.The stunning expansion of sports wagering following decades of casino expansion certainly gives any rational person reason to pause.For most b
  
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• Industries losing and gaining the most jobs

  11-02-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The American economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic includes an unemployment rate that has returned to 2019 levels and wage increases for lower-income workers.In December, the number of open jobs rose to 11 million but fell by 3.8% compared to the same time in 2021, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows.The country's gross domestic product did drop in the first half of the year but rose slightly in the fourth quarter. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas argu
  
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• A day in the life of a New York City 'rat killer'

  11-02-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — New York City is one of the rattiest cities in the U.S., and there are millions of rat stories from the Big Apple, but perhaps none quite like those from an exterminator.Nexstar's WPIX got a first-hand look at the never-ending job of a “rat killer” by spending the day with one who is doing his job a little differently.
  On a bright and sunny morning, Matt Deodato, with Urban Pest Management, was on the hunt for rat nests in Yorkville, Manhattan. Like many neigh
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: Firearm legislation

  11-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday likely won't be the busiest day at the Roundhouse, but there are some interesting bills being discussed in committee. February 11, legislators are set to consider several gun bills.Firearm offensesThere's already been intense debate at the Roundhouse around gun bills. But Saturday, the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee is set to consider several bills to add criminal penalties to gun offenses. House bill would lower sales tax in New MexicoT
  
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• Most expensive US military weapons and programs

  11-02-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - With tax season fast approaching, many Americans are wondering where all the revenue collected by the federal government goes. A good portion of that money will be put toward national defense, which in the popular consciousness usually pertains to weapons and military programs, but in our present era also includes elements such as cybersecurity and climate change.The national defense budget for 2023 was approved at $816.7 billion, an amount even higher than the request of $773 b
  
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• Lobos men's basketball upset at Air Force for third straight loss

  11-02-2023 07:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)-Maybe it was a sign of things to come. The UNM men's basketball team took a hit before the game tipped off against Air Force with the news that star guard Jaelen House was not being available. House was injured in practice and his absence showed as the Lobos fell to Air Force 89-77 Friday night. The win ended a six game losing streak for the Falcons and improved their Mountain West record to 4-9. Jake Heidbreder had the hot hand for the Falcons, scoring 26 points. Carter
  
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• Albuquerque teen to compete in national archery competition

  11-02-2023 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sergio Garcia, 17, has been shooting off arrows for as long as he can remember. An archery club in elementary school sparked his passion over the years.Study: Santa Fe ranks high among safe state capitalsNow, Garcia often spends seven days a week with bows and arrows."It's my pride and joy. It's not only a hobby, it's just kind of part of my lifestyle now."The Albuquerque teen is competing this weekend on a national level. One of the few from New Mexico to d
  
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• Lawsuit filed against former Torrance County clerk after misconduct allegations

  11-02-2023 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  TORRANCE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The embattled former Torrance County clerk accused of abandoning her job is now facing a lawsuit from the state. The civil lawsuit was filed against Yvonne Ptero by the State Ethics Commission Tuesday. Forensic geologist, researcher come to New Mexico to investigate mystery stonesIt alleges that she used her office for personal gain and to exchange favors.Torrance county commissioners accused Otero last year of harassing employees and botching the certif
  
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• Albuquerque trainer accused of abusing dogs, letting them return home aggressive

  11-02-2023 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Allegations against an Albuquerque dog trainer are stacking up. She's accused of abusing animals and duping their owners by charging thousands of dollars to do it.One family claimed they need to find a new home for their dog after they sent her to train with Lisa Berry. The couple isn't alone. Now, the attorney general is getting involved. 934 citations issued in Albuquerque’s new license plate crackdownLinda and Victor Davis were excited when their ne
  
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• 13-year-old charged for shooting man in Santa Fe

  11-02-2023 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Police Department has charged a teen for shooting a man on Sunday. They said officers were sent to an apartment complex on Camino Alire just after 9 that evening.Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police investigate string of homicides on same daySports: Super Bowl rushing record held by New Mexico native for 35 yearsTrending: Forensic geologist, researcher come to New Mexico to investigate mystery stonesAlbuquerque: Walmart to close Albuquerque
  
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• Bill proposes idea of open primary elections in New Mexico

  11-02-2023 05:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A push for open primary elections is making its way through the Roundhouse. The idea is proposed in a Senate bill.Senate Bill 73 allows independent voters to vote in the major party primary of their choice, whether that's the Democratic, Republican, or Libertarian ballot.For years, lawmakers have tried unsuccessfully to get similar proposals across the finish line. IRS: New Mexicans won’t need to pay federal taxes on rebates or relief paymentsThe current bill
  
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• Sandia baseball playing for late Coach Eaton

  11-02-2023 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the high school baseball season begins this month, the state runner-up Sandia Matadors are playing for something beyond themselves. It has been a tough off-season for the team, as they suffered the loss of their head coach named Chris Eaton."When we first found out about it, it was definitely a shock. I mean, we were really sad. I knew him before I even got to Sandia, so he has motivated and impacted me since I was 10 years old." NMSU suspends men’s
  
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• IRS: New Mexicans won't need to pay federal taxes on rebates or relief payments

  11-02-2023 04:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The IRS has made an announcement about rebates and relief payments. They said New Mexicans who received those payments from the state will not have to pay federal taxes on that income.“This is great news. Now, taxpayers and preparers can move forward with filing their 2022 income tax returns,” said Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke. House bill would lower sales tax in New MexicoWhile the state's Taxation and Revenue Department had
  
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• What team? Wildcats! Carlsbad lineman finds home at University of Arizona

  11-02-2023 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico high school football player is Power Five bound. Carlsbad offensive lineman Tylen Gonzalez has committed to play for the University of Arizona beginning in the fall. Big Game rushing record-holder Timmy Smith is in Van Tate’s Sports OfficeThe 6'7", 290-pound lineman is expecting to play left tackle for the Wildcats and hopes to show off his technique and physicality at the next level. In addition to playing on offense, Gonzalez played defense
  
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• NMSU suspends men's basketball season, report says

  11-02-2023 03:53 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University is shutting down the men's basketball season for the time being. Per a report from KTSM, there are new allegations surrounding the team separate from the ongoing investigation involving player Mike Peake and a deadly shooting in Albuquerque.Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police investigate string of homicides on same daySports: Super Bowl rushing record held by New Mexico native for 35 yearsTrending: Forensic geologi
  
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• NMSU suspends men's basketball season

  11-02-2023 03:53 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University is shutting down the men's basketball season for the time being. There are new allegations surrounding the team separate from the ongoing investigation involving player Mike Peake and a deadly shooting in Albuquerque.Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police investigate string of homicides on same daySports: Super Bowl rushing record held by New Mexico native for 35 yearsTrending: Forensic geologist, researcher come to N
  
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• Senators look to expand access to methadone treatment through legislation

  11-02-2023 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to a 2021 CDC report, New Mexico had the sixth-highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the country. Two state senators are trying to pass legislation that would expand access to treatment for opioid addiction across the state.
  Senate Bill 213 would allow registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who are employed by opioid treatment programs to dispense methadone for take-home treatment. Sandia High grad supporting Super Bowl flyover"It's goin
  
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• Bernalillo County seeks employees through virtual job fair

  11-02-2023 01:38 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- After the success of their first virtual job fair last month, Bernalillo county is holding another one. It's scheduled for Wednesday, February 15.“Our staff learned some things during January’s virtual job fair and hopefully so did our future employees who came to check it out,” said Human Resources Director Bernadette Perez, “Keep an eye on our job board and when you see a job of interest, apply. Then come to the virtual job fa
  
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• Alec Baldwin’s lawyers file new motion for gun law charge that didn’t exist at time of ‘Rust’ shooting

  11-02-2023 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, Alec Baldwin's lawyers filed a motion saying the government is unlawfully charging him with a firearm enhancement charge. The charge is connected to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Santa Fe movie set in 2021. The Santa Fe District Attorney and special prosecutor said they are actively reviewing all applicable laws to ensure they have the strongest case to secure justice for Halyna Hutchins. A New Mexico criminal defense lawyer agr
  
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• 934 citations issued in Albuquerque's new license plate crackdown

  11-02-2023 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police is delivering on a promise to go after drivers in cars without license plates following a widespread warning last week. In the last six days, APD says teams of officers have issued nearly 1,000 citations for "license plate related infractions." New Mexico lawmakers want to raise liquor tax to 25 cents per drinkAlbuquerque's Field Services Bureau and the Traffic Unit started the operation on Saturday, February 4, days after APD Chief Harold
  
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• Scam victims getting checks from $125M settlement

  11-02-2023 01:05 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) — If you were a victim of a scam and paid money through MoneyGram, you may be getting your money back.On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that refund checks worth over $115 million are on their way to almost 39,000 people whose claims were approved.The checks come after MoneyGram made a $125 million settlement with the FTC in 2018 to resolve allegations that it failed to meet agreements to crack down on consumer fraud involving money transfers.
  In 2021, people wh
  
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• Suspect arrested for 2020 Downtown Albuquerque murder

  11-02-2023 01:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested 46-year-old Patrick Alvarado for a 2020 murder. Alvarado is accused of shooting and killing a rival motorcycle gang member outside of a Downtown Albuquerque bar on Central Avenue.Alvarado initially claimed the shooting was in self-defense when he was first detained on the night of the shooting. Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department discovered new evidence tieing Alvarado to the incident after the cas
  
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• Multiple human smuggling attempts stopped in El Paso Sector

  11-02-2023 01:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported Friday that numerous human trafficking operations have been disrupted in the El Paso Sector. According to a Department of Homeland Security press release, 56 human smuggling events have been stopped in the past week alone, resulting in the apprehension of over 300 smuggled migrants. The release also states that since October, agents have discovered 67 stash houses with over 875 migrants intercepted. Migrants turn back
  
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• New Mexico team returns after crossing Atlantic Ocean for mental health fundraiser

  11-02-2023 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A team of New Mexico first responders has finished a boat race across the Atlantic Ocean. Team Guardian crossed the finish line in Antigua last week and say they're happy to be back on land.      "The feeling when we stepped off on land after, you know, 51 or 52 days was amazing, a little wobbly," explained Captain Mark Pfetzer.  House bill would lower sales tax in New MexicoTeam Guardian said their journey across the A
  
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• Ripoff in ripped jeans: FBI offers reward in Albuquerque bank robbery case

  11-02-2023 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local authorities are searching for a suspect in a bank robbery. They said the incident happened Friday mid-morning by a man being dubbed as the "Ripped Jeans Robber." Bicyclists say Albuquerque trail is getting dangerousThe FBI, alongside the Albuquerque Police Department, said a man walked into a bank in a shopping center on Coors Boulevard Friday around 11:20 a.m. He allegedly demanded money from the teller and left with an undisclosed amount of mone
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers want to raise liquor tax to 25 cents per serving

  11-02-2023 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lawmakers are trying to increase the state liquor tax. Experts said they haven't raised the tax in 30 years.
  "House Bill 230 proposes to increase and modify the liquor excise tax collected from a tax per liter gallon or barrel sold to a flat 25 cents per drink."Lawmakers said the goal of this is to reduce excessive consumption of alcohol in the state. They explained 25 cents is minimal compared to how much it costs taxpayers already to subsidize excessive drinking.
  
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• Suspects in New Mexico dog pack killing released from jail

  11-02-2023 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – A mom and son accused of allowing five dogs to kill a Tucumcari man will be allowed release from jail while awaiting trial. Mary Montoya, 50, and Kristopher Morris, 27, are both charged with possession of a dangerous dog and involuntary manslaughter. New Mexico compound leader pleads guilty in suspected terrorism caseOn the first day of February, investigators say a group of five dogs mauled 64-year-old Stanley Hartt to death. Hartt was out walking near T
  
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• Study: Santa Fe ranks high among safe state capitals

  11-02-2023 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City Different has made a list ranking the state capitals of the U.S. on how safe they are. Santa Fe came in at number 20 in WalletHub's 2023's Best State Capitals for Safety & More study.Each city on the list was ranked across four different dimensions: affordability, economic well-being, quality of education & health, and quality of life. Those dimensions were evaluated by using 49 relevant metrics such as cost of living and population and income
  
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• California considering in-state tuition for students from Mexico

  11-02-2023 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- California Assemblyman David Alvarez has introduced a bill that would allow Mexican students who live within 45 miles of the border to pay in-state tuition at community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties.According to Southwestern Community College administrators, the current international student rate per unit is $291.If the bill passes — Assembly Bill 91 — students from Northern Baja California would pay $46 per unit, the same as other students
  
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