31 minutes ago Michael van Gerwen reacts to major change that every darts fan noticed and confesses it may be permanent

The Green Machine looks to be on the backburner as the Dutch superstar shakes things up

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17 hours ago Ruud van Nistelrooy told me to join a big club – so I snubbed Man United and signed for Liverpool

Ruud van Nistelrooy served Manchester United one of the most exciting young forwards on a silver platter – but then Liverpool came calling

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37 minutes ago Katie Price slams weight loss claims and admits 'real reason' for transformation

Reality star Katie Price has faced accusations about her her dramatic weight loss but the former glamour model has now hit back at concerns over her changed appearance

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5 hours ago ‘I don’t like corporate boxes’: Jeremy and Ben Corbyn on Arsenal, coaching and Starmer

The former Labour leader and his son reveal how football changed their family, and discuss the pleasure and pain that comes from loving such a voraciously capitalist sportLast Saturday morning, with the biting cold and bright sunshine providing a perfect day for football, Jeremy Corbyn climbed off his bicycle at Tufnell Park playing fields. I joked about a red bike being appropriate for his politics and his beloved Arsenal but Corbyn just smiled and gazed at the teeming pitches.His eldest son, Ben, is a scout for the Arsenal academy and runs the London Football School which coaches around a thousand young footballers. They range in age from three to 18 and there are 42 LFS teams. Continue reading...

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23 minutes ago Tommy Robinson supporters start London march while their hero remains in prison as anti

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have begun marching towards Westminster. Before setting off, the protestors sang 'Rule, Britannia!' and chanted 'We want Starmer out'.

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24 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick jokes it 'annoys me' as stars celebrate tour 'replacement' after exits

They were drafted in amid changes to the hit dance show's live tour

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34 minutes ago Darts referee slams crowd during Luke Littler match with furious demand

Luke Littler faced a hostile crowd during his win over Andy Baetens in the first round of the World Masters, with referee Kirk Bevins forced to intervene to stop the whistling

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21 hours ago The Apprentice fans spot moment hotel romp duo caught feelings before rule break

The Apprentice fans have spotted the moment Amber-Rose Badrudin and Keir Shave caught feelings for one another before they were caught in a hotel together while filming for the show

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4 hours ago Revealed: How 4ft disabled pensioner Alan Barnes spent £330k fortune raised by kind stranger following horror attack... and why they no longer speak

EXCLUSIVE: Disabled pensioner Alan Barnes had £330K raised for him after being attacked in 2015 while moving his bins.

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17 hours ago Scream brings iconic character back from the dead for new movie amid planned fan boycott

Scream, which was first released in 1996, is returning next year with an iconic character who died in the first movie after some major changes to the production of the seventh instalment

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25 minutes ago Liverpool transfer news: Mo Salah to Saudi twist as stunning deadline day swoop emerges

The January transfer window is almost over but Liverpool are still involved in a number of transfer sagas, including the futures of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk

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26 hours ago Stephen Bunting addresses claims he celebrated Masters win with 'night of passion'

Darts hero Stephen Bunting has reacted to claims he celebrated his Masters triumph last year in style as he addressed plans to have a third child

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80 minutes ago After Nestlé confirms it is discontinuing rare Kitkat bar, it launches three ‘game

Nestlé has introduced new designs to ‘create moments of connection’ between people sharing the chocolate bar.

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5 hours ago Surprise Sky TV update confirmed and it's coming to millions of UK homes this month

Sky is rolling out some major changes to its streaming service and here's what's new.

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22 hours ago Michael Smith suffering from arthritis as darts champion makes statement on injury hell

Michael Smith was beaten 3-1 by Danny Noppert in the first round of the Winmau World Masters on Thursday, and the former world champion has since opened up on his injury struggles

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89 minutes ago CCTV image of man police want to speak to released after woman sexually assaulted in Salford

'Our investigation is at a stage now where we can ask the public for assistance'

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1 hour ago ‘People wanted change’: Scranton felt the pinch – but are Trump tariffs the answer?

Voters in Biden’s home town turned to Trump to lower prices, but some are wary of the president’s economic plansThe annual Downtown on Ice festival is under way in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Ice sculptures are dotted around the city – there was little chance of them melting as an Arctic blast pulled temperatures down to 15F (-9C).Inside Boscov’s, a 100-year-old department store, Sue Sloan says she can’t wait for spring. The 60–year-old housekeeper says she’s also looking for other changes. “Everything is so expensive,” she says. “Food prices, eggs, meat, gas, electricity, everything. It’s terrible,” she says. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Martin Lewis MSE names four banks paying you up to £175 to make easy change

Money saving guro Martin Lewis has revealed four bank providers who are offering huge sums of money to switch with them. The process includes other perks such as free hotel stays

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22 hours ago Manchester United's summer transfer priority just shifted after 'struggling' comment

Man Utd's plans for the summer transfer window might change after Ruben Amorim switched Kobbie Mainoo's position.

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2 hours ago Tottenham linchpin admits Liverpool boss Arne Slot failed with transfer approach

Tottenham star Micky van de Ven has proved an inspired signing but in the past has very much been on Arne Slot's radar with the Liverpool boss failing twice with bids

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1 hour ago Fans in stitches over moment Bob Dylan's Grammy appearance was interrupted

Fans are remembering the time Bob Dylan performed at the Grammy Awards and was usurped by protest artist Michael Portnoy, who ran on stage with the words 'Soy Bomb' on his chest

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17 hours ago Live Euromillions results for Friday, January 31: The winning numbers from £24m draw and Thunderball

You can find the winning Euromillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday night's draw here. You could win a life-changing sum if you match the correct numbers

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27 hours ago Former world darts champion Michael Smith reveals he is suffering from arthritis in his throwing hand

Smith made the revelation after losing in the first round of the revamped World Masters on Thursday night

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3 hours ago Man Utd target Patrick Dorgu makes telling admission as transfer takes next step

Manchester United have been chasing Patrick Dorgu for much of the January transfer window and a move for the Leece wing-back is now edging closer as he speaks out

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2 hours ago Luke Littler rival claims teen star 'can be quite lazy' despite World Championship win

Luke Littler scaled the mountain when he claimed the World Championship title last month but James Wade, whom he faces next up, claims the teenager can be lazy

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22 hours ago Bee Network bosses speak out on school bus ‘teething issues’ after complaints

"It's disgusting, honestly"

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31 hours ago How to fight fascism with the Raccoons of the Resistance! Bring your own refreshments | First Dog on the Moon

The Simple Sabotage Field Manual is going viral! All the kids are reading itSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Ange Postecoglou sees light at end of tunnel regarding Tottenham’s injury crisis

Micky van de Ven returned on Thursday after a lengthy absence and will be required again at Brentford.

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2 hours ago Barbara Hepworth’s string sculptures exhibited in public for first time

Artist’s fascination with string is focus of show opening next week with works not seen beyond private collectionsFor more than 60 years, Barbara Hepworth’s Winged Figure has loomed over London’s Oxford Street, hanging off the side of its John Lewis store. Made of aluminium and incorporating slender rods, it is one of dozens of “string” sculptures the Cornwall-based artist created during her five-decade career.Unlike Winged Figure, many of these works have never been publicly displayed. That is about to change as they go on show in a London gallery in the first ever dedicated exhibition on Thursday. Continue reading...

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23 hours ago Damon Heta calls out World Championship sponsor for not paying £60k nine

Damon Heta stunned the Ally Pally crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship in December when he hit a perfect nine-dart leg - but he's yet to receive his £60,000 prize

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4 hours ago Lauryn Goodman 'vows to make drastic change' as ex Kyle Walker announces shock Italy move

Lauryn Goodman's relationship with Kyle Walker has been mired in scandal, and now the TV personality has shared her next move following the former Manchester City star's transfer to AC Milan

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2 hours ago Luke Littler brushes off idiotic whistlers to stay in tune for Masters glory – 'I just had to get that win'

The Nuke faces James Wade tonight after a rapid-fire opening success over Andy Baetens in Milton Keynes.

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24 hours ago Stunning Mediterranean island just 3 hours and £62 return flight from UK perfect for winter sun

The destination is a favourite amongst British holidaymakers and it's not hard to see why - it's within easy reach and is an English-speaking nation

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4 hours ago Dimitri van den Bergh reveals darts injury hell after coffee table incident

The world No. 18 returned to action on Friday when he took on Gary Anderson in the first round of the Winmau World Masters tournament, and it's been a painful time for the Belgian darts star

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2 hours ago Michael van Gerwen makes PDC rule change stance clear after darts star's rant

Former world champion Michael van Gerwen has spoken out after a darts rule change made by the PDC in January was met with strong condemnation by lesser-ranked players

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25 hours ago Next shoppers are bagging a £24 dress in three colours that 'compliments any figure'

"Brilliant fit. Sits snuggly and it holds in all the right places, it really compliments my figure and I got lots of nice comments at the event I wore it at"

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5 hours ago Luke Littler match descends into chaos as commentator slams 'morons' and ref intervenes

Luke Littler's latest head-to-head, which saw the 18-year-old qualify for the second round of the World Masters against rival Andy Baetens, saw the crowd go wild as the referee was forced to intervene

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26 hours ago What happens if the Euromillions jackpot goes unclaimed? £83m lottery jackpot still up for grabs

Players are being urged to check their tickets to see if they have won a life-changing sum

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5 hours ago Coronation Street's Daisy star shocks fans with real accent before cobbles exit

ITV Coronation Street fans have been left open-mouthed after hearing actress Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, speak in her real accent for the first time

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3 hours ago Voices: Fatigued by apps, I flew almost 10,000 miles for a date – here’s what happened

Sick of dating apps and forced encounters, I uprooted my life and embraced being single, writes entrepreneur Lucy Rout. Then, I met a guy who changed everything – and I followed him to a different country after just three dates

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33 hours ago Climate change bosses at green quango landed nearly £500,000 in exit packages

MSPs have hit out at the deals agreed for two former senior staff at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency

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5 hours ago Today's rugby news as Jamie Roberts expects immediate change and Shaun Edwards gives Wales verdict

The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond

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3 hours ago It's clear Britain can't survive without immigration. Now Labour must convince voters | Simon Jenkins

Yet more evidence shows that we will only rely on it more as time goes on. It’s time to debate it without toxic rhetoricBritain needs immigrants. According to the Office for National Statistics this week, Britain’s “indigenous” population in the 2030s will be static and ageing. Growth in population will be buoyed only by immigrants, their number predicted to rise by 5 million over the next seven years. Thank goodness, surely, for them.As this debate lurches back into public discourse, it is cursed by the ease with which xenophobia delivers political gain. The fact is that Britons have turned massively in favour of immigration over the past half century. In the 1950s and 1960s, roughly 80%-90% wanted it to stop. Then the inflow was under 250,000 a year and Enoch Powell could forecast “rivers of blood”. Net migration was below zero.Simon Jenkins is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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36 hours ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Strange, surreal and sexy: 31 images that changed the way we see our bodies

From dancers to divas, amputees to activists: what images of the human form throughout the decades tell us about who we areThere is no image more compelling to us than to see another human being naked. Thouusands of years of evolution and desire, of empathy and curiosity, hardwire us to stare. The sight is visceral, electrifying, irresistible. It is familiar and forbidden; innocence and sin. The naked body is there in the bathroom mirror every morning, but to see another always feels like stumbling on a secret. A salt-twist of narcissism heightens our emotions, so that looking at a nude feels very different from admiring a watercolour landscape. Ethics come into it. In the history of portraiture, it is the nudes that are the most honest, or the most exploitative – or sometimes both.Photographs are part of the fabric of everyday life for all of us, in a way charcoal sketches or oil paintings are not. So when a nude is not a sketch or a painting but a photograph, the intensity ratchet...

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4 hours ago How Prince Louis is the spitting image of close Royal Family relative who he has an adorable bond with

Join us as we take a closer look at the playful resemblances between Prince Louis and his grandfather Michael Middleton.

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6 hours ago Small UK businesses complain of being caught unawares by EU ‘red tape’

New safety regulations have led SMEs to stop sales to bloc and Northern Ireland while they work out how to complySmall businesses are warning they have had to pause selling their products in the European Union and Northern Ireland since mid-December while they work out how to comply with new EU product safety regulations that caught many of them unawares.Skye Weavers, a small family business on the Isle of Skye, says it has missed out on sales of its scarves, shawls and blankets to customers in both markets after halting internet orders from those locations because of the rule change. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago I watched 90s sitcom I'm Alan Partridge and had to turn off the poor man's Michael Scott after one episode

I’m Alan Partridge may have laid the groundwork for the likes of The Office’s David Brent and Michael Scott but he was certainly more of a prototype than the finished product.

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6 hours ago ‘Are we dating the same guy?’: Women turn to Facebook to uncover cheating and violence

Experts say use of groups to warn others about dangerous men is indictment on governments’ failure to keep women safe“Any info on Chris* please? Thanks.” The words in a Facebook post, above three pictures of a man. In the comments, a woman replies: “He was also posted a few days ago by someone.”Further down, a second woman replies: “I’m shaking, I’m his fiancee.” Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Woman who posted two unwise words on her own wanted appeal found hiding in pile of toys

Greater Manchester Police discovered the woman hiding beneath a pile of children's toys after she left a brazen, two-word comment on a wanted appeal on Facebook as a warrant was issued for her in court

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7 hours ago Why 'very vulnerable' Scotland faces 'managed retreat' as storms of climate change worsen

Leading expert in disasters – from terrorist attacks to tsunamis – warns Scotland is facing floods that will damage the economy

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5 hours ago In Trump’s fantasy politics, he can accomplish anything – but reality will prevail | Andy Beckett

His second term seems to represent an unassailable victory for conservative white men – but soon he’ll be another incumbent in an anti-incumbent worldWhy exactly is Donald Trump’s new presidency so disorienting? So far, explanations have tended to focus on its manic pace, contempt for political conventions and blatant subversion of supposedly one of the world’s most robust democracies.But all these elements were also present in his first presidency. Meanwhile, other features of both his terms, such as his cult of personality, scapegoating of immigrants and accusation that liberal elites have caused national decline, are standard practice for hard-right strongmen, and have been for at least a century.Andy Beckett is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Labour warned it risks losing support for net zero if costs not spread fairly

Exclusive: Chief climate adviser calls on Starmer to make ‘strong, confident’ case for green UK that public can buy intoEnsuring that the costs of decarbonisation are shared fairly across society must be a top priority for ministers or they risk losing public support for net zero, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves should be making a “strong, confident” case for decarbonisation as an engine of economic growth, according to Emma Pinchbeck, the chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, the independent statutory adviser. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Snooker No1 Judd Trump’s ‘life has changed for the better' in new Hong Kong home

Judd Trump has become a leading figure in snooker and has now moved to Hong Kong after gaining residency in the region, where he will be based with his girlfriend, Maisy Ma

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10 hours ago Man Utd get shock Alejandro Garnacho transfer exit route as Mathys Tel decision changes everything

Latest Manchester United transfer rumours with an update on Alejandro Garnacho, Mathys Tel and Patrick Dorgu

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6 hours ago World Masters Darts 2025 order of play: full schedule and day 3 start times as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries headline

The World Champion is the headline act with the show now fully up and running at Arena MK.

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11 hours ago A whiff of bias and a troubling cloak of secrecy being thrown around vital scrutiny of the momentous Bill to legalise assisted dying: ANDREW PIERCE reports

Facing potential defeat in the landmark vote on her assisted dying Bill, which would herald the biggest social change in Britain for decades, the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater made a heartfelt pledge.

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6 hours ago World Masters Darts 2025 order of play: full schedule and Day 3 start times as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries headline

The World Champion is the headline act with the show now fully up and running at Arena MK.

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11 hours ago I was 46, fit and healthy and felt completely normal. How could I have a rare and aggressive liver cancer with an abysmal survival rate, asks royal commentator KATIE NICHOLL

It was Valentine's Day when my world turned upside down. I was on a half-term break in Suffolk with my children. We were pottering around with my parents when my phone rang.

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6 hours ago The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again | Sidney Blumenthal

Trump’s pretense as king has quickly devolved into his strutting insult routine. He will always exploit tragedy to display his self-regardOutrages of Donald Trump’s rancid character topple over each other so rapidly and in such volume that they long ago became banal. His vileness is unremarked upon, his rottenness unworthy of further commentary. Trump’s offensiveness is an unspoken assumption. Rules and norms exist for him to break. More, he is rewarded. Meta, after discarding monitoring of hateful content and disinformation on Facebook, is paying him $25m in tribute to settle his lawsuit against it for having banned him after his attempted coup on January 6 and his potential “instances of violence” and threats to “public safety”. All is forgiven, if not forgotten. There are no gates; there are no gatekeepers. Let the bad times roll.But Trump crashed through a new boundary after an army helicopter collided with an airliner about to land at Washington’s Reagan National airport on 29 ...

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12 hours ago Former Fox Sports reporter accuses top executive of sexual assault in lawsuit

Julie Stewart-Binks filed lawsuit on Friday in Los AngelesFormer reporter is suing network and exec Charlie DixonDixon is also co-defendant in separate January complaintA former Fox Sports reporter and anchor filed a lawsuit Friday against the network and top executive Charlie Dixon, saying he sexually assaulted her after coaxing her up to his hotel room to discuss Super Bowl plans in 2016 and was later pushed out of her job for fighting back.Julie Stewart-Binks said in her complaint, filed in Los Angeles county superior court, that she was inspired to speak up after a former hairstylist for Fox Sports filed a lawsuit on 5 January saying a former host had made repeated unwanted sexual advances toward her and that Dixon had groped her. Continue reading...

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