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Drivers Rescued, Hotel Evacuated: Nor'easter Floods NJ Roads, Forces Closures Drivers Rescued, Hotel Evacuated: Nor'easter Floods NJ Roads, Forces Closures Drivers Rescued, Hotel Evacuated: Nor'easter Floods NJ Roads, Forces Closures
Drivers Rescued, Hotel Evacuated: Nor'easter Floods NJ Roads, Forces Closures Several people had to be rescued from vehicles as a powerful Nor'easter flooded roads and caused widespread closures across New Jersey on Sunday morning, Sept. 27, authorities said. Flooding was causing problems across the state Sunday morning, according to 511NJ. Atlantic County Route 40 was closed in both directions east of Franklin Avenue in Egg Harbor Township as of 6:24 a.m. due to flooding. Bergen County In Edgewater, high-water rescue crews were called to the Comfort Inn at 10:09 a.m. Saturday to help evacuate the hotel as river levels rose during the storm, according to Edgewate…

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Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On NJ Family, Prosecutor Says Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On NJ Family, Prosecutor Says Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On NJ Family, Prosecutor Says
Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On NJ Family, Prosecutor Says Three family members were hospitalized after being attacked by their dog in Central Jersey, authorities said. Sayreville police received a 911 distress call at 7:22 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, from a man who said his girlfriend, mother, and stepfather were being attacked by the dog, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said. Officers arriving at the scene shot the dog to stop the attack, Estremera said. The three family members were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in stable condition, where they were being treated for their injuries, authorities said. The incident rem…

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NJ Breakfast Spot Closing After 19 Years NJ Breakfast Spot Closing After 19 Years NJ Breakfast Spot Closing After 19 Years
NJ Breakfast Spot Closing After 19 Years A longtime South Jersey restaurant is closing its doors after 19 years in business. T.W. Howells, located at 341 W. White Horse Pike in Pomona, announced it will permanently close at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, according to a notice posted by the restaurant. “After 19 wonderful years in business, we are saddened to announce the closure of T. W. Howells on October 2, 2026, at 2:00PM.” The restaurant thanked its customers, staff, suppliers, friends, and community members for nearly two decades of support. "It has been a privilege to serve you and we will always cherish the memories, friends…

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Audi Driver, 21, Killed In Route 78 Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer: Police Audi Driver, 21, Killed In Route 78 Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer: Police Audi Driver, 21, Killed In Route 78 Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer: Police
Audi Driver, 21, Killed In Route 78 Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer: Police A 21-year-old Maryland man was killed when his Audi struck a parked tractor-trailer on Route 78 in New Jersey early Sunday, Sept. 27, authorities said. Jourdain Nicholson, of Riverdale, was heading west near milepost 15.4 in Union Township when he lost control of the Audi around 3:34 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The Audi ran off the right side of the highway and struck the rear corner of the parked tractor-trailer, according to Lebron. Nicholson was subsequently pronounced dead. The crash remained under investigation Sunday. No additional information was ava…

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Details Emerge In Deadly Police Shooting Near NJ Walmart Details Emerge In Deadly Police Shooting Near NJ Walmart Details Emerge In Deadly Police Shooting Near NJ Walmart
Details Emerge In Deadly Police Shooting Near NJ Walmart A 37-year-old man armed with a knife was shot and killed by police after officers found him holding a woman who had suffered multiple stab wounds inside a vehicle in Cape May County, authorities said. The man killed was identified as Andre Moore by a GoFundMe launched by his family. Middle Township police encountered a disabled vehicle at Route 9 and Satt Boulevard in the Rio Grande section of the township around 10:21 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, according to additional details released by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office. Officers approached the vehicle and heard screaming coming from …

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Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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BET Host, Radio Legend Angela Stribling Dies BET Host, Radio Legend Angela Stribling Dies BET Host, Radio Legend Angela Stribling Dies
BET Host, Radio Legend Angela Stribling Dies Angela Stribling, a former BET host, jazz artist, and longtime radio personality whose voice became a staple in Washington, DC, and beyond, has died, loved ones announced on social media Sunday, Sept. 27. She was 58 years old. A cause of death was not made public. Her friend and former BET colleague Ed Gordon was one of many mourning her loss. “So very sad to hear Angela Stribling has passed away. We worked together and became friends during our years at the network and remained friends once we both moved on to other opportunities.” Stribling hosted several shows during her years at BET, …

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Philly Laundromat Burglar Assaults Officer During Arrest: Police Philly Laundromat Burglar Assaults Officer During Arrest: Police Philly Laundromat Burglar Assaults Officer During Arrest: Police
Philly Laundromat Burglar Assaults Officer During Arrest: Police A Philadelphia man accused of repeatedly burglarizing the same Bucks County laundromat assaulted an officer as police moved in to arrest him, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Stanley Petroski, 37, was identified as the man who burglarized Feasterville Laundromat at 709 Bustleton Pike twice within three days, according to the Lower Southampton Township Police Department. The first burglary happened around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, when surveillance video captured Petroski forcing his way into a rear room of the laundromat, police said. Before entering, Petroski spray-paint…

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Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy
Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy A defining voice from the MTV-era new wave boom has gone silent. Naked Eyes announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, that Pete Byrne, the singer and songwriter for the British synth-pop group, had died at age 74. Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, following a brief illness, according to the announcement posted on the band’s website. He was best known as half of Naked Eyes, the duo he formed with musical partner Rob Fisher in 1982. The pair scored one of the era’s most enduring pop hits with their synth-pop version of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Always Somethin…

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Hundreds Lose Power In Burlington County As Nor'easter Batters NJ Hundreds Lose Power In Burlington County As Nor'easter Batters NJ Hundreds Lose Power In Burlington County As Nor'easter Batters NJ
Hundreds Lose Power In Burlington County As Nor'easter Batters NJ Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power Saturday morning, Sept. 26, as a powerful Nor'easter battered the state. Jersey Central Power & Light reported 20,739 customers without power as of 11:16 a.m., with some of the largest outages concentrated in Morris, Ocean, and Sussex counties. PSE&G was reporting far fewer outages across its service territory, while Orange & Rockland reported hundreds of customers out in Bergen and Passaic counties. The outages included: Downed tree due to storms JCP&L JCP&L MORRIS: 5,694 Boonton: 77 Boonton Township: 374 …

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Storm Peels Back Roof At NJ YMCA, Closing Facility Indefinitely Storm Peels Back Roof At NJ YMCA, Closing Facility Indefinitely Storm Peels Back Roof At NJ YMCA, Closing Facility Indefinitely
Storm Peels Back Roof At NJ YMCA, Closing Facility Indefinitely A New Jersey YMCA is closed until further notice after the powerful storm that battered the region caused significant roof damage overnight, officials said Saturday, Sept. 26. Photos shared by the Sussex County YMCA, located on Wits End Road in Hamburg, show a large section of the roof peeled back from the building following the storm. "Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our members and staff, the branch is closed until further notice." A roofing company was dispatched Saturday, and YMCA officials were assessing the full extent of the damage. "We'll share updates here as soo…

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Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween
Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley is getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky twist on its classic ranch dressing. The company announced its new limited-edition Spooky Ranch on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Halloween-themed dressing keeps Hidden Valley's usual zesty and tangy blend of buttermilk, herbs, and spices but comes in an all-black color. The limited-edition dressing is available exclusively at Walmart while supplies last. A bottle costs about $4, USA Today reported. View this post on Instagram The black color comes from fruit juice and cocoa powde…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW CLASSIC” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW RICH.” The products wer…

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Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels
Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled after testing uncovered a contamination concern. New York-based Galil Importing Corp, located in Hauppauge on Long Island, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it may contain elevated lead levels, according to the company’s announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should stop using the affected product and either discard it or return it to the purchase location for a refund. The recall covers cinnamon in transparent plastic containers holding 3.2 ounces (90 grams). Shoppers should check for UPC 794711005484 and lot code GAP11…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween
Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley is getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky twist on its classic ranch dressing. The company announced its new limited-edition Spooky Ranch on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Halloween-themed dressing keeps Hidden Valley's usual zesty and tangy blend of buttermilk, herbs, and spices but comes in an all-black color. The limited-edition dressing is available exclusively at Walmart while supplies last. A bottle costs about $4, USA Today reported. View this post on Instagram The black color comes from fruit juice and cocoa powde…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW CLASSIC” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW RICH.” The products wer…

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Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels
Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled after testing uncovered a contamination concern. New York-based Galil Importing Corp, located in Hauppauge on Long Island, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it may contain elevated lead levels, according to the company’s announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should stop using the affected product and either discard it or return it to the purchase location for a refund. The recall covers cinnamon in transparent plastic containers holding 3.2 ounces (90 grams). Shoppers should check for UPC 794711005484 and lot code GAP11…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says
Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada’s leader says his government has considered a scenario few neighbors would want on their planning list. In an interview this week with The New York Times, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada has prepared for the remote possibility of a US military invasion, describing it as an “extreme tail risk.” He framed the exercise as contingency planning, not an outcome his government expects. “That’s just risk management,” Carney told The Times. “That’s not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to” prepare. The comments followed President Donald Trump’s repeated re…

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IDs Released For 6 Tourists, Including 4 Americans, Killed Near Iconic World Landmark IDs Released For 6 Tourists, Including 4 Americans, Killed Near Iconic World Landmark IDs Released For 6 Tourists, Including 4 Americans, Killed Near Iconic World Landmark
IDs Released For 6 Tourists, Including 4 Americans, Killed Near Iconic World Landmark The human toll has come into clearer focus after a catastrophic explosion near one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. Four American tourists killed in the building collapse in Greece near the Acropolis in Athens have been identified as Florida Hoxha, her husband, Ian Alexander Kirkpatrick, her brother, Florin Hoxha, and his wife, Eris Tsani, also reported as Erisa Cani. The four died Friday, Sept. 25, when an early-morning explosion destroyed a residential building on Lysikratous Street in Athens’ historic Plaka district. Iefimerida.gr, an Athens-based news outlet, reported the id…

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Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss
Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Two grieving families have allowed Ole Miss to identify the students at the center of an ongoing death investigation. The University of Mississippi has Friday, Sept. 25, that Aidan Hamilton, 18, a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, 20, a junior from Atlanta, as the students who died Monday, Sept. 21. Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus and later died after CPR attempts, while Strang died off campus, according to The Daily Mississippian, the university’s student newspaper. Original report - Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answer…

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Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NJ, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NJ, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NJ, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NJ, New Research Reveals America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Froot Loops generated the most search interest nationwide, leading in 13…

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