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Evening News: Cleo Smith Kidnapper Terence Kelly Jailed

05 Apr 2023

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Prime Energy Drinks: Why Are Our Kids Hooked On Them?

04 Apr 2023

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Kids across the country are obsessed with Prime Energy Drink which has recently made it way to Australian shores.  The interest in the drink has pare...

Evening News: Jarryd Hayne Found Guilty Of Rape

04 Apr 2023

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Sick As A Dog: Why Vets Face Such Poor Mental Health

03 Apr 2023

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We all know Aussies love their animals, but did you know there are more pets than humans in Australia? Most of us would do anything for our fur babies...

Evening News: Malka Leifer Found Guilty Of 18 Charges

03 Apr 2023

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What Is Roommate Syndrome & Why Is It Killing My Relationship

02 Apr 2023

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Remember when you and your partner moved in together? How exciting it was to set up house like you're in a real adult, grown up relationship? Fast for...

Evening News: Former US President Donald Trump Has Been Indicted

31 Mar 2023

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What If It Was A Million Dead Koalas? Menindee Locals Struggle After Fish Kill

30 Mar 2023

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Earlier this month, the locals in Menindee woke up to discover millions of fish had died in their neck of the Darling Baaka River. And it's not the fi...

Evening News: Closing Statements in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Collision Trial

30 Mar 2023

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US School Shooting: The Phone Call Every Parent Dreads

29 Mar 2023

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Earlier this week 6 people, including 3 children, were murdered when someone opened fire in a school in Nashville.  Australian actress Tammin Sursok ...

Evening News - Serial’s Adnan Syed Has Murder Conviction Reinstated

29 Mar 2023

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I Cant Afford My Mortgage, How Can I Afford My Pet?

28 Mar 2023

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The cost of living crisis is hitting some Aussies pretty hard.  So when you have some tough financial decisions to make, like whether to buy food or ...

Evening News: New Details Emerge From Nashville School Shooting

28 Mar 2023

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How To Break Up With My Narcissistic Family Members

27 Mar 2023

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Breaking up with a romantic partner is hard, breaking up with a friend is harder...but is breaking up with a family member, especially a parent, the h...

Evening News: MP Suspended Over Rally Attended By Neo Nazis

27 Mar 2023

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What TV Show Succession Teaches Us About The Murdoch Family Empire

26 Mar 2023

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Since it first aired, the hit TV show Succession - which follows the internal power struggles of a rich family and their media empire - has had people...

Evening News: Chris Dawson To Face Trial More Charges

24 Mar 2023

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“It's Terrifying”: How Trans People Feel After Those Rallies

23 Mar 2023

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We've been hearing a lot about anti trans rallies happening around the country this week. A British Women's Rights activist has been holding speaking ...

Evening News: Evening News: Fertility Apps Accused Of Selling Off User Data

23 Mar 2023

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Most Aussies Know Harmony Day But Almost None Know Its Dark Past

22 Mar 2023

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Right now, it's Harmony Week here in Australia, and March 21 marks Harmony Day, a day where businesses, schools and organisations are told to wear ora...

Evening News: New Law In France Leads To Mass Protests And Arrests

22 Mar 2023

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Can China Actually Hack My Phone Through TikTok?

21 Mar 2023

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It has more than 1.5 billion users in more than 150 countries, but Governments all over the world are now cracking down on TikTok, telling their own s...

Evening News: Hobart Anti-Trans Rally Flop & 'Dear Friends' Putin & Xi Meet

21 Mar 2023

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Are They My Eggs Or Ours? The Donation Debate

20 Mar 2023

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Egg donation. It's a life-changing gift. In Australia it is illegal to pay a woman to donate her eggs but some women, like Stefania, do it out of the ...

Evening News: Nazi Salute Ban For Victoria After Rally

20 Mar 2023

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How Do Banks Go Bankrupt?

19 Mar 2023

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The US is in a 'banking crisis' with a number of banks going bust and potentially hundreds more on shaky ground. The same has also been happening in E...

BONUS: You Had Questions For The NSW Premier, We Asked Them

17 Mar 2023

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If you're in New South Wales you're probably aware that there's an election coming up in a week's time.  Running in that election is current Premier ...

Evening Headlines Why New Zealand Is Banning TikTok On Government Phones

17 Mar 2023

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A ‘Disgusting Slur’ & The NRL’s Racism Problem

16 Mar 2023

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Last week NRL Rabbitohs player, Latrell Mitchell was allegedly subject to a racial slur from a Sydney Roosters fan during a game.  Tonight, Mitchell ...

Evening News: 330,000 Customer Records Stolen In New Cyber Attack

16 Mar 2023

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A Quick & Dirty Explainer on AUKUS

15 Mar 2023

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Have you been hearing the word AUKUS a lot over the past few days?   You've probably heard it has something to do with submarines and it's costing A...

Evening News: Nuclear Subs Criticism Rises As Former PM Unloads

15 Mar 2023

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Got Questions About The Voice? We Do Too

14 Mar 2023

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Australians will soon be asked to vote in a referendum to constitutionally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people through a First Na...

Evening News: Woman Told To Leave Court After Breastfeeding Protest

14 Mar 2023

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First Protests, Now Poison: What Is Happening To Girls In Iran?

13 Mar 2023

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Since November last year between 800-1200 schoolgirls across Iran have been falling ill.  It's a terrifying crisis, and one who don't have answers fo...

Evening News: Jarryd Hayne's Third Trial Begins

13 Mar 2023

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Aussie First: How A Mother Gifted Her Daughter Her Uterus

12 Mar 2023

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Two years ago Kirsty Bryant was excited to meet her first baby. But after a traumatic birth experience, she needed a hysterectomy to stop a haemorrhag...

Evening News: Uproar After Breastfeeding Mother Kicked Out Of Victorian Courtroom

10 Mar 2023

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How Do We Change A Medical System Made By Men For Men

09 Mar 2023

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How often are women's health conditions misdiagnosed? Well, it turns out, quite often.  The medical system all over the world has been, and remains, ...

Evening News: Man Jailed For Insulting The Thai King

09 Mar 2023

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The Questions Left Behind After Alex Murdaugh’s Guilty Verdict

08 Mar 2023

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It's the case that's been unpacked on Netflix's new docuseries, Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. A story with five people dead under unusual or s...

Evening News: Investors Join Forces To Fight For Melissa Caddick Funds

08 Mar 2023

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A 10th Rate Rise & Still High Inflation: So How Are We Meant To Live?

07 Mar 2023

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Another month, another rate rise from the Reserve Bank of Australia.  The interest rate has gone up for the 10th consecutive meeting, taking the cash...

Evening News: Grace Tame’s Abuser In Court Over Harassment Allegations

07 Mar 2023

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The Dangers Of Prince Harry’s On The Spot ADHD Diagnosis

06 Mar 2023

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Over the weekend Prince Harry was back doing yet another interview. This time with Dr Gabor Maté, an expert in trauma and childhood development who d...

Evening News: Perth Family Of Boy With Down Syndrome Facing Deportation

06 Mar 2023

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Could You Live In A Tiny Home? It Might Be An Answer To The Housing Crisis

05 Mar 2023

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Australia's rental market is less affordable than ever, with low vacancy rates and rising rent levels contributing to a housing crisis. With converted...

Evening News: First Court Appearance For Toyah Cordingley’s Accused Killer

03 Mar 2023

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Sorry Cat People, Science Proves Owning A Dog Good For Your Health

02 Mar 2023

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There's a reason we call dogs "man's (and woman's of course) best friend". They're loyal, loving and oftentimes, considered to be an additional family...

Evening News: Toyah Cordingley Murder Suspect Taken To Qld Police Station

02 Mar 2023

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How A Little Bit Of Drug Possession Will No Longer Land You In Jail

01 Mar 2023

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Last week Queensland put forward a proposal to relax the states drug laws by expanding the Police Drug Diversion Program.  The program would protect ...

Evening News: Aus Government Flags TikTok Concerns

01 Mar 2023

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How It Feels For A Gay Athlete When Teammates Boycott Pride Jerseys

28 Feb 2023

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For the very first time, World Pride is being held in Australia. And while the LGBTQIA+ is being encouraged and given a platform to celebrate along wi...

Evening News: Historic Moment At Screen Actors Guild Awards

28 Feb 2023

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Roald Dahl Re-Writes: The Pros and Cons of Sanitising History

27 Feb 2023

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"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Matilda", "The BFG", "James and the Giant Peach" these are just some of Roald Dahl's most famous stories written...

Evening News: Alleged Victims Of Ex-Principal Malka Leifer Give Evidence

27 Feb 2023

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‘Instagram Face’ Is Dead, The Rise Of The Snatched Face

26 Feb 2023

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"The Instagram Face" is no longer. That's the word from those in the know who say the days of Kardashian look alike faces with full lips, poreless ski...

Evening News: China Calls For Peace Talks Between Ukraine & Russia

24 Feb 2023

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One Year On From The Invasion Of Ukraine

23 Feb 2023

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One year ago, on the 24th of February 2022, Russian troops crossed Ukrainian borders and began what Russian President Vladimir Putin calls a "special ...

Evening News: NZ Search For Missing After Cyclone Gabrielle Continues

23 Feb 2023

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A Viral Photo & Many Conspiracies: Is This Really Madeleine McCann?

22 Feb 2023

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On the third of May 2007 three year old Madeleine McCann vanished from an apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal. The McCanns were visiting from the Un...

Evening News: Kathleen Folbigg Diaries “Not Admission Of Guilt” Inquiry Hears

22 Feb 2023

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Inside The Low Information Diet (And No, It’s Not For Your Gut)

21 Feb 2023

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Every day we are surrounded by endless information. We are taking things in when we check our phones, turn on the tv, go to the supermarket, get in ou...

Evening News: Olympic Drama Amid Russia And Rest Of The World

21 Feb 2023

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So, Why Doesn’t Australia Have Major Earthquakes?

20 Feb 2023

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For weeks now we've seen just how devastating the impacts of a large earthquake can be.  While Turkey and Syria were desperately trying to free peopl...

Evening News: Australian Academic Taken Hostage in Papua New Guinea

20 Feb 2023

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The Disease That’s Killing 20 Aussie Women, Everyday

19 Feb 2023

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Almost every hour of everyday an Australian woman dies of heart disease. On average, that equates to 20 women a day.  Every February, Heart Research ...

Evening News: Bruce Willis Receives Heartbreaking Diagnosis

17 Feb 2023

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World Pride Is More Than Rainbows: Don’t Forget LGBTQIA+ History

16 Feb 2023

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This weekend Sydney kicks off WorldPride, a global celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community. 17 days of events, performances, rainbows and glitter as fa...

Evening News: Desperate Rescue Op Underway For Missing QLD Miners

16 Feb 2023

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How To Survive A Shark Attack

15 Feb 2023

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Earlier this month 16 year old Stella Berry was bitten and killed by a shark in Perth's Swan River. It's the first shark fatality for Australia in 202...

Evening News: Three Killed, Gunman Dead In US University Shooting

15 Feb 2023

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What Is A Sovereign Citizen And Why Are They Considered Dangerous?

14 Feb 2023

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You might have seen some videos on the news and social media lately about people being stopped by police refusing to hand over personal details. These...

Evening News: Investigation Into Sydney Boy’s Death On Fiji Holiday

14 Feb 2023

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Mala Was 10 When School Started Giving Her Panic Attacks

13 Feb 2023

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I'm sure many of us have stories about the times we begged our parents to let us stay home from school. We'd fake tummy aches or sore heads just to ha...

Evening News: Rihanna Announces Pregnancy At Super Bowl Halftime Show

13 Feb 2023

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Do We Owe Pamela Anderson An Apology?

12 Feb 2023

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Pamela Anderson's Netflix documentary and memoir have both been released recently - detailing the most intimate moments of her life, from her turbulen...

Evening News: Aussie Found Alive In Turkey & More Rate Rises Expected

10 Feb 2023

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Is Aussie Reality TV Dead?

09 Feb 2023

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Reality TV has given us some pretty iconic moments over the years. It was often the topic of conversation in workplaces, schools & dinner tables. ...

Evening News: Aussie Killed In Turkey Quake & Alan Tudge Resigns

09 Feb 2023

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Magic Cure Or An Expensive Trip? Psychedelics Explained

08 Feb 2023

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Last week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration changed the classification of Psilocybin and MDMA to allow psychiatrists to prescribe them for use in ...

Evening News: Four Aussies Confirmed Missing in Earthquake

08 Feb 2023

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What Is A Spy Balloon & Why Are China Using Them?

07 Feb 2023

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Last week a giant balloon drifted across the United States.  Americans are saying it's a Chinese spy balloon, a claim the Chinese government denies s...

Evening News: Earthquake Death Toll Rises As Aussies Fear For Loved Ones

07 Feb 2023

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Is Ozempic Really A Weight Loss Wonder Drug?

06 Feb 2023

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You may have heard about a new miracle weight loss drug called Ozempic. Videos have been spreading online of users claiming insane weight loss in shor...

Evening News: Beyoncé And Viola Davis Win Big At The Grammys

06 Feb 2023

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Another Black Man Killed By American Police; But Why Is This Different?

05 Feb 2023

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On January 7 2023, 29 year old Tyre Nichols was brutally beaten by four police officers in Memphis, Tennessee.  He died three days later from his inj...

Evening News: Nick Kyrgios Pleads Guilty To Assault On Ex-Girlfriend

03 Feb 2023

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Bridesmaids Out, 80's Cakes In: All The Wedding Trends Of 2023

02 Feb 2023

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There's no denying that 2022 was a big year for weddings. After two years of COVID-19 forcing couples to downsize, postpone or completely cancel their...

Evening News: King Charles Axed For Indigenous Design On Future $5 Aus Notes

02 Feb 2023

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Can't Find A Rental? This Is Why

01 Feb 2023

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Finding somewhere to rent in any city or town across Australia is proving to be difficult in 2023.  There are hundreds of hopeful applicants arriving...

Evening News: Alec Baldwin Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter For Fatal Movie Set Shooting

01 Feb 2023

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What’s Going On In Alice Springs?

31 Jan 2023

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You may have heard about the crime wave being experienced by the residents of Alice Springs. Some people, including the Mayor of Alice Springs, say th...

Evening News: Record Number Of Arrests In NSW Domestic Violence Crackdown

31 Jan 2023

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The Strange World Of AI & ChatGPT Explained

30 Jan 2023

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Artificial intelligence, or A.I, has a lot of people nervous about just how much it can really do.  Here at Mamamia, we've put ChatGPT to the test an...

Evening News: Spice Girls Reunite & Hayne To Face 3rd Trial

30 Jan 2023

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Jelena Dokic: Why Can’t We Look Past Her Size?

29 Jan 2023

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Jelena Dokic has been on our screens this past fortnight commentating at the Australian Open: a job that she is more than qualified to do.  Having be...

Evening News: 5 Police Officers Charged Over 29-yo Man’s Death

27 Jan 2023

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There Are Two Types Of Parents On The First Day Of School

26 Jan 2023

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Next week, Aussie kids return to the school yard for their first day of 2023. There will be those entering those gates for the very first time, full o...

Evening News: Trump's Back On Facebook & Responses To Jan 26

26 Jan 2023

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