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Trump signals willingness to work with Democrats on health care

President Trump suggested Thursday that he would be willing to work with Democrats on the issue of health care, as concerns over rising insurance premiums grow. “What a nice group of Democrats,” Tr…

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:52 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Kirby Air Riders team is disbanding soon, but game could get another balance patch

According to director Masahiro Sakurai, the team behind Kirby Air Riders will be disbanding soon. At this point there largely isn’t a reason to keep everyone together. Development is finished, and as previously announced, the game isn’t getting DLC. However, we’re likely to get one more balance patch. Sakurai shared the following on social media: “As discussed in Air Riders...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:49 AM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Prep talk: Santa Margarita's Isaia Vandermade has become sack machine in playoffs

Isaia Vandermade and Santa Margarita will face De La Salle on Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship football game.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Broadcom's AI Business Is Growing Fast. Here's Why the Stock Is Tanking Anyway.

Broadcom on Thursday said its AI revenue will double in the current quarter, but shares slumped as investors focused on narrowing margins after a major run-up in the stock price.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • investopedia.com
What's on the agenda for Toure today?

Yes, that's right - Manchester City assistant Kolo Toure will be facing the cameras this lunchtime to preview Sunday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace. Boss Pep Guardiola has a "personal matter" to deal with so is not around today but is expected to return to work on Saturday and will be in the dugout at Selhurst Park. Toure is likely to field questions about City's magnificent win at Real Madrid during the week and the title race as it reaches an important juncture.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:43 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Google quietly makes a major Play Store change Android users will hate

Google Play Store now gives you less freedom

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:29 AM EST • Technology • androidpolice.com
‘This place will win’: Business leaders say West Palm Beach is becoming America’s next big boomtown

West Palm Beach has evolved from its retirement haven days, as tech firms, financial giants and entrepreneurs flock to one of the country's most sought-after business destinations.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
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Review: 'Stereophonic' at the Pantages can't hit Broadway's high notes

The Hollywood Pantages presents the L.A. premiere of David Adjmi's Tony-winning play 'Stereophonic.' The work, which includes original music by Will Butler, exposes the behind-the-scenes drama of a 1970s rock band recording a new album while on the brink of massive superstardom.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
First look at One UI 8.5 on Galaxy S23 Ultra: What’s new and what’s missing

Samsung has started working on One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S23 Ultra, which was confirmed through the software server’s listing. The update will bring plenty of new features to the device, and the first hands-on video has just arrived. Folks over at SamMobile gained access to internal One UI 8.5 and installed the firmware on […]

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:29 AM EST • Technology • sammyfans.com
SNOW FOX | Business, childcare and church closings/delays for Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

This list will be updated frequently.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • wdrb.com
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Blues focus on net-front play as Blackhawks arrive

The St. Louis Blues will try to tighten up their defensive-zone coverage on Friday night when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:38 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Uber CEO says robotaxis are a 'trillion-dollar-plus' business — and one market will drive the boom

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says robotaxis are a "trillion-dollar-plus" business and he expects Asia to drive the wave of autonomous expansion.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Canada is figuring out what to do with its stockpiles of US alcohol

At least four provinces will be using the sales of their American liquor to fund food banks and charities.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:02 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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What expiring ACA subsidies mean for Massachusetts health care

Congressman Stephen Lynch said the change will be dramatic.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:12 PM EST • Health • wcvb.com
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Lara Croft will return in Tomb Raider: Catalyst and a new remake

Amazon is publishing two new Tom Raider games in the next two years: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis in 2026 and Tomb Raider: Catalyst in 2027.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:58 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Get Ready to Ride the Light: Diablo 4's Next Expansion Adds Paladin Class, Revamps the Endgame

A second new class will also be included in the expansion, which focuses on the fight against Mephisto.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:50 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
‘Control’ Sequel Game ‘Resonant’ Set for 2026 Release From Remedy Entertainment

The sequel to the video game "Control" will be available in 2026 according to developer Remedy Entertainment.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:07 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
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City Colleges of Chicago Director and ISU Health Sciences alumna becomes first Black person in Illinois to hold a doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science

When she learned she was the first Black person in Illinois to hold a *Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) she was “flabbergasted,” and not because she earned the doctorate, but because she knows it’s a catalyst for “something much bigger than me."

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:38 PM EST • Science • colleges.ccc.edu
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Week 15 Cowboys prediction will make Eagles fans nervous

The Cowboys won't go away.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:23 PM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks

China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over 30 years.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:03 PM EST • Health • apnews.com
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Ravens fans will hate Week 15 prediction vs. Bengals

This will not go down well in Baltimore.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:36 PM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
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Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech

UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:34 PM EST • Technology • bbc.com
YouTube TV to offer new plans, including Sports package with ESPN

YouTube TV will expand its subscription options in 2026 with more than '10 genre-specific packages' including a Sports Plan with ESPN.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:19 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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iOS 26 Code Leak Reveals Apple Smart Home Hub Details

Apple is working on a smart home hub that will rely heavily on the more capable version of Siri that's coming next year. We've heard quite a bit about the hub over the last two years, but a recent iOS 26 code leak provides additional insight into what we can expect and confirms rumored features. Macworld claims to have access to an internal version of iOS 26 that references several upcoming Apple devices, including the home hub.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:02 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Many Obamacare premiums expected to spike after votes on health care plans fail

The Senate failed to pass two different health care plans, which means premiums will spike for many people who rely on Obamacare. One breast cancer survivor told NBC News she feels caught in the middle of a political fight. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:52 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Seahawks To Host Small Businesses At Marketplace During Inspire Change Gameday On Sunday

During pregame of Sunday’s game vs. the Colts, there will be a marketplace featuring small businesses that are a part of Seattle’s Hawks Huddle small business partnership.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:39 PM EST • Business • seahawks.com
2025 NFL Week 15 Picks: Best Bets for Every Game

Will Hill delivers his best bet for EVERY NFL Week 15 game, beginning with Falcons-Buccaneers on Thursday.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:05 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
AI Bubble Or Business Revolution? Essential Business Insights

Most AI companies will fail, yet the industry will transform business. The trial and error economy drives today's AI revolution alongside significant risks.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Business • forbes.com
Lamont pledges $70M for health care after US Senate deadlocks

CT will spend $70 million of the emergency surplus funds it set aside to partly offset the looming loss of millions in ACA subsidies.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Health • ctmirror.org
Health insurance subsidies expire this month but Congress can't agree on a fix : The NPR Politics Podcast

The enhanced subsidies 22 million Americans use to help pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of this month, and when they do, many Americans will see their insurance premiums balloon. We discuss Democrats' and Republicans' competing proposals to address rising healthcare costs and whether Congress is likely to come to an agreement before — or after — the looming deadline. This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:41 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push

The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to hand Republicans two more seats, dealing President Donald Trump a rare rebuke from his own party in the face of the president’s months-long campaign to pressure the GOP supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:37 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 12 #445

Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Sports • cnet.com
Video Health care in jeopardy for millions as Senate votes down competing proposals

Cynthia Cox, vice president of health policy group KFF, says premiums will likely increase next month for people who buy their health insurance on the ACA marketplace.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:42 PM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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Ben Davis' Mr. Football headed back to familiar sport for Notre Dame basketball

The reigning Mr. Football played for Marcus Freeman and the Irish football team, and will pull double duty this winter - and he won't have to introduce himself to many teammates.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:34 PM EST • Sports • indystar.com
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How Investors May Respond To Elevance Health (ELV) Expanding AI Assistant Access And Adding Schulman To Board

Elevance Health recently expanded access to its AI-powered Virtual Assistant for about 22 million commercial members and announced that Amy Schulman, a senior healthcare executive and governance expert, will join its board and sit on the Audit and Finance Committees in January 2026. Together, these moves highlight Elevance Health’s push to blend digital-first member support with strengthened board oversight in healthcare innovation and regulatory strategy. We’ll now examine how the broader...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
AETH Entertainment and Kartoon Studios Partner to Launch TaleSphere Studios

New Live-Action Banner to Produce Family and Youth Entertainment; First Project, “Real Santa” BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON), a global producer and distributor of children’s and family entertainment, and AETH Entertainment, a full service entertainment studio, today jointly announced they have teamed up to launch TaleSphere Studios, a joint venture that will produce live-action youth and family focused entertainment. “This marks an

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Can Jasmine Crockett’s Vibes-Based Politics Work in Texas?

The champion of the clapback is the ultimate advocate of base mobilization as a path to victory. It’s not clear it will work statewide.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:14 PM EST • Politics • nymag.com
AETH Entertainment and Kartoon Studios Partner To Launch TaleSphere Studios; Will Focus On Live-Action With ‘Real Santa’ As Debut Film

TaleSphere Studios, a joint venture of Kartoon Studios and AETH Entertainment, has launched with 'Real Santa' as its first project.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:42 PM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
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Apple AirTag 2: Four New Features Found in iOS 26 Code

The AirTag 2 will include a handful of new features that will improve tracking capabilities, according to a new report from Macworld. The site says that it was able to access an internal build of iOS 26, which includes references to multiple unreleased products. Here's what's supposedly coming: An improved pairing process, though no details were provided. AirTag pairing is already fairly simple, but there's room for improvement with the naming and emoji selection.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Senate rejects dueling health care bills as Obamacare deadline looms

The result virtually guarantees insurance subsidies used by more than 20 million Americans will lapse at the end of the year.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says OpenAI Deal Gives Entertainment Giant 'A Way In' to AI

The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI announced a deal Thursday that will make Disney characters available through the ChatGPT maker's image and video generation tools, and see Disney invest $1 billion in OpenAI.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Entertainment • investopedia.com
Google debuts 'Disco,' a Gemini-powered tool for making web apps from browser tabs

Google Labs is testing a product that will work with your browser tabs to make web apps for you.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Goldman on Lander challenge: ‘Politics will have to wait ’til 2026′

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday declined to comment on New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s (D) decision to challenge him in the party primary, instead homing in on legislative tasks to c…

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:37 PM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Settles Lawsuit with NASCAR: 'Going to Grow the Sport'

Michael Jordan’s race team will continue to compete in NASCAR after Thursday's settlement. Here's what to know.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:22 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Mayor Adams weighs in on his legacy, achievements

He will leave as New York City’s second Black mayor, and the first one-term mayor in more than three decades.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December, but it did not provide a specific date. We expect the update to be released by early next week. iOS 26.2 includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, such as a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Gallatin College MSU student uses certificate to bolster his business

Dan Hill, a 55-year-old entrepreneur, will graduate on Friday, Dec. 12, with a professional certificate in business management.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:04 AM EST • Business • montana.edu
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Cursor Launches an AI Coding Tool For Designers

The 300-person startup hopes bringing designers aboard will give it an edge in an increasingly competitive AI software market.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
'Heated Rivalry' stars talk overnight success, butt tweets, and viral moments

'Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are still processing those fans tweeting about their butts. The actors get into the spicy drama's runaway success and go behind the scenes of viral moments.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Ayaneo Pocket Play is a reincarnation of the Xperia Play

Ayaneo’s first smartphone is set to launch soon. Ayaneo is entering the smartphone market, and its first device will take a different approach from the...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:42 AM EST • Technology • gsmarena.com
Nothing Phone (4a) allegedly adds new color and a big price hike, leaker claims

According to a leaker, Nothing Phone (4a) will launch with a new color variant, but also a much higher price point.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:55 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
HR's big challenge with AI will force HR people to reinvent themselves

Workers fear AI, so one of HR's biggest challenges is getting workers to trust and adopt it by building credibility and addressing employee concerns.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:08 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
The Last Days of Matthews Arena, Boston’s Overlooked Sports Cathedral

Northeastern’s 115-year-old Matthews Arena will host its final game this weekend before demolition begins for a new facility.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • si.com
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Man Utd financial results: Cost-cutting having an impact in first quarter numbers for new financial year

Redundancies and other cost-cutting measures at Man Utd have been reflected in their latest quarterly financial results; there have been small losses that will not be significant for a business of their size; the results will also not affect their plans for the January transfer window

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • skysports.com
Live updates: Dueling Senate health care plans come up for votes; US, Venezuela tensions rise

Senators will go on record Thursday on competing health care plans that try to address enhanced ObamaCare tax subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. A vote on the Democrats’ three-ye…

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:55 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Pets dream just like humans, and the science behind it will surprise you | - The Times of India

Witnessing pets twitching in their sleep sparks curiosity about their inner worlds. Scientific studies reveal mammals, including our pets, exhibit bra

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Superbet Group becomes Super Technologies, shaping the future of digital entertainment ecosystems

BUCHAREST, Romania, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superbet Group, a leading company in the global technology and entertainment space, announces its rebrand as Super Technologies. The new identity, which will be simply known as Super, reflects the company’s evolution, its expanded vision for the future, and its commitment to building innovative solutions for a rapidly changing world. At the same time, the company will continue to operate its commercial brands across existing territories, with

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Entertainment • uk.finance.yahoo.com
Ravens Sports Network Broadcasting DII Soccer Championship Weekend in Spanish

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- For the third straight season, Franklin Pierce's Ravens Sports Network will be on the road the NCAA DII men's and women's soccer championships this weekend. FPU students Erik Valdovinos and Elliot Scholes traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo. to live stream all six games this weekend in Spanish.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:34 AM EST • Sports • northeast10.org
Memphis People in Business for Dec. 11, 2025

A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • commercialappeal.com
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Mamdani and top New York rabbis will meet privately, but their core divide remains unresolved

The Friday after Zohran Mamdani won, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch gave a sermon saying that he believed the incoming New York mayor’s criticisms of Israel aligned with Hamas and that critics of Israel wanted to separate “good Jews” from “bad Jews” in a way that endangers the city’s Jewish community.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
The health care affordability wars

The Senate will vote on competing health care bills today, and both Democrats and Republicans claim their plans are the more affordable option for tens of millions of enrollees.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • politico.com
Mental health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can't be ignored

William Skipworth’s three-part investigation in the New Hampshire Bulletin has laid bare the ongoing traumas experienced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The community’s response has been swift — shock, grief, and a collective demand for action to prevent future harm. As the dust settles, pressing questions are emerging about oversight and accountability: Which […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:55 AM EST • Health • newhampshirebulletin.com
Maker’s Mark nets first sports league sponsorship with Unrivaled

The bourbon brand will have a significant presence around the women's basketball league both on-premise and digitally.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:31 AM EST • Sports • marketingdive.com
Is the universe ending sooner than we thought? New physics suggests a much shorter lifespan | - The Times of India

Science News: A groundbreaking study from Radboud University suggests the universe may end in approximately 10^78 years, significantly earlier than the previously assumed 10^1100 years. By revisiting Hawking radiation, researchers argue that all compact massive objects will evaporate, altering our understanding of cosmic lifespans.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:54 AM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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🎧 Bournemouth 'will be hurt' if Semenyo leaves

Jordan Clarke was joined by former AFC Bournemouth defender Joe Partington on the Cherries: Unpicked podcast. Bournemouth's star attacker Antoine Semenyo has received interest from six Premier League clubs over a January move.

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Tiny tracker following monarch butterflies during California migration

When this monarch butterfly hits the sky it won't be traveling alone. In fact, an energetic team of researchers will be following along with a revolutionary technology that's already unlocking secrets that could help the entire species survive.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:16 AM EST • Science • abc7news.com
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Legal tech is too big for one winner, says Harvey's CEO

Even with an $8 billion valuation, Harvey's CEO says no company will dominate the $1 trillion legal market.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:04 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS  - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • gjia.georgetown.edu
Mets showing interest in Cardinals' Willson Contreras: reports

The Mets reportedly approached the Cardinals with interest regarding a potential trade for three-time All-Star Willson Contreras.

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Coca-Cola is getting a new CEO. He's a company veteran.

The beverage company's COO, Henrique Braun, will become its next CEO on March 31, 2026, the company said on Wednesday. He will succeed James Quincey.

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Chandler's Will Mencl named ALL-USA Football Team QB finalist

Chandler's Will Mencl is the definition of a dual-threat quarterback, and he has been named an ALL-USA Football Team finalist after a huge season.

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YouTube TV Launching Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles in Early 2026

YouTube TV will be updated with more than 10 genre-specific television packages in 2026, YouTube announced today. The upcoming YouTube TV Plans will be more affordable than the current version of YouTube TV, which is priced at $82.99 per month. There will be packages for sports, news, family, entertainment, and more. A YouTube Sports Plan will include top broadcast networks along with all ESPN networks and sports networks like FS1 and NBC Sports networks.

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Depleted Trail Blazers wrap trip vs. struggling Pelicans

The injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers will aim to end their five-game road trip on a high note when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.

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NFL Week 17 schedule: Texans-Chargers, Ravens-Packers chosen for Saturday doubleheader

Week 17 will feature a pair of compelling Saturday games

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Google DeepMind to build materials science lab after signing deal with UK

Big Tech group will work with Sir Keir Starmer’s government to enhance AI use across public sector

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AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors

A new partnership with Google DeepMind will help to turn cutting-edge AI into real benefits for working people.

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Google DeepMind agrees to sweeping research collaboration with the U.K. government

The partnership will focus on nuclear fusion, discovering new materials, AI safety, and the societal impacts of AI.

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UT Southwestern biochemist to receive O’Donnell Award from TAMEST

Yunsun Nam, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, will receive the 2026 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Biological Sciences from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology (TAMEST) for her research into how RNAs and proteins interact at the molecular level. Her work has shed light on gene regulation, cancer biology, and RNA-based therapeutics.

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CeeDee Lamb injury update: Cowboys WR in concussion protocol

Will CeeDee Lamb play this week? The Cowboys WR suffered a concussion in Week 14's game against the Lions. Here's the latest injury update on Lamb.

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Costco stayed out of politics. Then it sued Donald Trump.

Costco's lawsuit against the president's signature economic policy has sowed discord among its unusually loyal membership. Will shoppers defect?

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Dec 10, 2025 • 5:17 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
Sherrone Moore fired for cause by Michigan amid 'inappropriate relationship' with staffer

The Wolverines will undergo their second coaching change in three years, releasing Moore after eight years with the organization, including two as head coach

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Driscoll elected to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Terry Driscoll, whose visionary leadership transformed William & Mary Athletics over more than two decades, has been elected to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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'We need to come up with something': House Republicans struggle to agree on a health care plan

The House will vote on a health care plan before the end of the year. But a growing number of Republicans worry their party will pay the price for rising insurance premiums.

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iPad 12 Rumored to Get iPhone 17's A19 Chip, Breaking Apple Tradition

The next-generation low-cost iPad will use Apple's A19 chip, according to a report from Macworld. Macworld claims to have seen an "internal Apple code document" with information about the 2026 iPad lineup. Prior documentation discovered by MacRumors suggested that the iPad 12 would be equipped with an A18 chip, not an A19 chip. The A19 chip was just released this year in the iPhone 17, and it would be unusual for Apple to use a current-generation chip in the low-cost iPad due to cost.

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YouTube TV will offer new sports package to customers next year

The Google-owned service will offer 10 genre-specific packages in 2026.

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Truckee, North Tahoe to leave Nevada high school athletics

Truckee and North Tahoe will no longer compete in Nevada high school sports due to conflict regarding biological sex and gender identity.

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Despite US tariff hikes, global trade remains surprisingly strong

Global trade is proving far more resilient than many economists expected in the face of escalating U.S. tariffs, The Wall Street Journal writes. Despite forecasts of a decline earlier this year, the U.N. now projects global trade in goods and services will reach $35 trillion in 2025—a 7% jump driven by both higher prices and […]

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A code leak of a future iOS 26 release references codenames for the A19 iPad and M4 iPad Air, which confirms expectations that the devices will be revealed relatively soon.

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Andy Kim seeks to topple the Democratic machines in 2027

The New Jersey senator said he will be "stepping up" to take on elected officials who "fuel corrupt machine politics."

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Packers have 52 of 53 players practicing on Wednesday

The Packers had everyone but Josh Jacobs available to practice on Wednesday. The injury report will tell us more on Jacobs.

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Ron DeSantis says most Floridians won't notice 'schools of hope,' as they will be in places most people don't go

The Governor endorsed a prominent supporter's favored vendor for statewide expansion.

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YouTube TV to launch a new sports package next year

Early in 2026, YouTube TV will launch 10 genre-specific packages, including a YouTube TV Sports Plan.

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Reddit is testing verification badges

Verified users will actually be notable figures, not just people who paid for the checkmark.

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Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuelan opposition leader

She said Wednesday in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world “we must be willing to fight for freedom"

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'Can’t blame me for anything anymore': Joe Carollo's near 50-year stint in Miami politics ends

A regular fixture in local politics, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo will soon leave city hall for what could be the last time following his mayoral election loss. From his start as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the City of Miami, his time in public office featured plenty of high profile moments — such as dealing with the Elián Gonzalez saga as mayor — and controversies.

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Record-setting gift to Boston Children's to transform pediatric behavioral health

Boston Children's Hospital announced Wednesday a record gift of $100 million that it says will "transform the future of pediatric behavioral health care."

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:32 PM EST • Health • wcvb.com
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House GOP to bring vote on health care plan without ObamaCare subsidies

House GOP leaders will bring a vote next week on a package of health care bills that does not include an extension of expiring ObamaCare enhanced subsidies, as Republicans remain divided about how …

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How many wins will the 49ers finish with this season?

We walk through the remaining 49ers’ schedule and attempt to predict how many wins they’ll finish with.

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UAMS to Train 75 Community Health Workers with Support from Arkansas Office of Skills Development

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with partners to continue building the community health worker (CHW) workforce across the state after receiving $375,000 in support from the Arkansas Office of Skills Development Training Grant Program. The Office of…

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WPP CEO Cindy Rose's first 100 days show how tough the ad giant's turnaround will be

Cindy Rose faces mounting pressure to stabilize ad agency titan WPP. So far in her tenure, wins have been dampened by bad news.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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