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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
4 minutes ago
Crime
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Police Hunt for Suspect in Unprovoked Stabbing at College Railway Station.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A woman was stabbed in the chest without provocation on a railway platform near the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The victim, a 27-year-old woman, and an unidentified suspect described as a black male approximately six feet tall.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Saturday night at the UIC-Halsted Blue Line platform in Chicago.

🎯IMPACT: The suspect remains at large; the incident adds to growing concerns about violent transit crimes.

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Chicago police are searching for a man accused of stabbing a 27-year-old woman in the chest Saturday night on the UIC-Halsted Blue Line platform. Authorities said the attack appeared unprovoked as the victim sat on a bench at the station. The woman was taken to Stroger Hospital, where she was reported to be in reasonably good condition.

Police described the suspect as a black man, approximately six feet tall, and weighing between 160 and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing white pants, sneakers, an orange hoodie, a brown jacket, and a pink beanie. Investigators said he carried a knife and a gray backpack and fled the scene on foot, heading north on South Morgan Street. Surveillance footage captured the suspect at about 11:15 PM on November 8. As of Tuesday morning, he remained at large.

This attack is one of several recent incidents of random violence on public transportation. In August, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed in the neck while riding a Charlotte, North Carolina, commuter train by a black male who declared “I got that white girl” after he struck. The suspect in that case, Decarlos Brown Jr., reportedly had a criminal history with more than a dozen prior charges. Another stabbing on a Charlotte commuter bus on November 6 left a man seriously injured.

The Chicago stabbing comes amid ongoing concerns about crime in the Windy City. Over the first weekend of October, more than 30 people were shot, and five were killed in a surge of violence. Earlier reports noted that endemic theft and violent crime have driven several major retailers, including Walmart and Whole Foods, to close stores in the city’s South and West sides. The closures prompted officials to explore the idea of government-owned grocery stores to ensure food access in crime-ridden neighborhoods.

Nevertheless, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) is vigorously opposing federal anti-crime operations in the city, criticizing supposedly heavy-handed tactics under the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz.” He compared the crackdown to actions by authoritarian regimes like the Nazis.

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35 minutes ago
World

WATCH: Newly Opened Bridge in China Collapses, Plunges Into River.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A newly constructed bridge in China’s Sichuan province partially collapsed following heavy landslides, just months after its opening.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Local authorities in Maerkang city, Sichuan Road & Bridge Group, and rescue teams.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Hongqi Bridge in Shuangjiangkou, Sichuan Province, collapsed on Tuesday after being closed to traffic the day prior.

🎯IMPACT: No injuries or fatalities were reported, but the collapse underscores poor oversight in infrastructure projects.

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A section of the newly constructed, 758-metre Hongqi Bridge in China’s Sichuan province collapsed on Tuesday. The bridge was hailed as a major achievement in China’s national highway system, and served as a key connection point between China’s Sichuan province, Tibet, and its technology center in Shenzhen.

In viral footage, a section of the bridge appears to be crushed under a landslide, causing an additional length of its span to collapse. Officials in nearby Maerkang city stated that the landslide was triggered by a destabilization of the mountain above the bridge. They contend that an accumulation of water from a nearby reservoir caused cracks in the earth, which resulted in the landslide.


Prior to the collapse, police had closed the bridge, citing the landslide risk. Videos circulating online show the moment the bridge gave way, with dust billowing into the air before the road fell hundreds of meters. Additional footage shows large sections of the bridge missing and the remaining roadway hanging precariously over the river below.

By Tuesday afternoon, worsening conditions on the mountainside led to landslides that caused the approach bridge and roadbed to give way. Local officials say that no injuries or fatalities were reported.

The Hongqi Bridge, constructed by Sichuan Road & Bridge Group, was completed earlier this year and celebrated as a milestone in connecting Sichuan with the Tibetan Plateau. An investigation into the cause of the failure is currently underway.

 Notably, China has a long history of construction collapses caused by cost-saving and corner-cutting measures. Additionally, the use of substandard concrete is a major problem in China, with some saying the material is more akin to Play-Doh than actual concrete.

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Economy
Health

Beyond Meat’s Value Crumbles as Daily Losses Reach $1 Million.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Beyond Meat reported a $110.7 million loss for the July-to-September quarter, alongside a 10 percent drop in sales, leading to an eight percent plunge in its stock value.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Beyond Meat, its CEO Ethan Brown, and analysts like Jerry Thomas and Neil Saunders.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The financial results were reported on Monday, November 10, 2025, by the El Segundo, California-based company.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Beyond Meat suffers from taste and texture issues, high prices, and perhaps an ‘ultra-processed food’ image. The chances of the company surviving are meager.” – Jerry Thomas, CEO of Decision Analyst.

🎯IMPACT: Beyond Meat’s stock value has collapsed, with shares closing at just $1.22, leaving the company nearly worthless compared to its peak valuation of $8 billion.

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Beyond Meat, the plant-based food company once hailed as a disruptor to the beef industry, has reported significant financial struggles. The company revealed a $110.7 million loss for the third quarter of 2025, with a 10 percent drop in sales compared to the previous quarter. This news prompted an eight percent decline in its stock value, which closed at just $1.22 per share.

Analysts have identified several factors contributing to Beyond Meat‘s decline, including issues with taste and texture, high prices, and a perception of being ultra-processed. Jerry Thomas, CEO of Decision Analyst, remarked, “The chances of the company surviving are meager.” Neil Saunders of GlobalData echoed these sentiments, stating that consumers view the product category as “highly processed” and “not particularly natural.”

The company, which first launched its products in 2013, initially experienced rapid growth, spurred by high-profile endorsements from figures like Kim Kardashian and Martha Stewart. Its stock soared over 350 percent in 2019, and major fast-food chains like McDonald‘s, Burger King, and Dunkin’ began offering its plant-based products. However, weak sales led McDonald’s and Dunkin’ to discontinue Beyond Meat items, leaving Burger King as the only major chain still carrying its products.

Beyond Meat’s CEO, Ethan Brown, acknowledged the challenges, alluding to a “meaningful next step.” Domestic revenue dropped 21 percent in the last quarter, although international sales declined by just one percent, likely pushing Beyond Meat to focus on its foreign footprint rather than American sales. The company also warned of further revenue decreases in the fourth quarter, estimating $60 million to $65 million in sales.

Once valued at nearly $8 billion, Beyond Meat’s stock has plummeted to near-worthless levels. Retail investors briefly rallied behind the company, pushing it into meme-stock territory, but that momentum was short-lived.

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2 hours ago
News

Violent Left-Wing Activists Attack Charlie Kirk Event, Wound TPUSA Supporter.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Violent left-wing activists disrupted a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event, leaving at least one Charlie Kirk supporter injured after a brawl broke out.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Antifa activists, Turning Point USA event attendees, University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) campus police, and federal authorities.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday at the University of California, Berkeley, during TPUSA’s American Comeback Tour.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Antifa is breaking through police barricades and threatening our event attendees.” – Mikey McCoy, TPUSA chief of staff

🎯IMPACT: Federal authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)-led Joint Terrorism Task Force, are investigating the incident as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to combat political violence.

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On Monday, clashes broke out at a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) gathering at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), as Antifa agitators interrupted the American Comeback Tour. At least one Charlie Kirk supporter suffered injuries amid the melee.

Video clips captured activists railing against assassinated TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk. One event attendee, clad in a red shirt emblazoned with “freedom” on the front, similar to the one Kirk was wearing when he was murdered, was seen with blood streaming from his face in footage of the chaos.

Mikey McCoy, TPUSA’s chief of staff, remarked, “Right now at our Turning Point USA campus tour stop at UC Berkeley… Antifa is breaking through police barricades and threatening our event attendees.” Photos shared with his comment showed demonstrators brandishing placards and brawling with law enforcement.

A 45-year-old male ended up in the hospital after being hit by a glass bottle. Police detained two people on charges of public brawling, but released one upon learning he was a conservative trying to recover a neckchain stolen by an agitator.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi noted that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force has launched a probe into the incident, stressing “the need to dismantle violent networks like Antifa.”

UC Berkeley released a statement claiming, “There is no place at UC Berkeley for attempts to use violence or intimidation to prevent lawful expression or chill free speech.” The school says it is working alongside federal investigators to pinpoint “outside agitators” involved in the fray.

Despite the turmoil, TPUSA drew a full house.

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19 hours ago
Raheem J. Kassam
Analysis

Some Constructive Criticism.

Happy Veteran’s Day to my American friends. Happy Remembrance Day to my British and Commonwealth friends. Happy Constructive Criticism Day to my Trump administration friends! Most of you I hope will remember some of my concerns expressed about the economy a few weeks ago, both in this e-mail and in interviews. Those warnings appear to have…

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November 11, 2025
Immigration
News

Germany to Start Deporting Syrians Now Civil War Is Over.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Germany has announced plans to deport Syrian migrants, citing the end of the civil war in Syria.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, and Syrian migrants.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Germany, following the conclusion of the Syrian civil war in December 2024.

💬KEY QUOTE: “There are now absolutely no grounds for asylum in Germany, and therefore we can begin deportations.” – Friedrich Merz

🎯IMPACT: The policy could lead to mass deportations.

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Germany is set to begin deporting Syrian migrants following the end of the Syrian civil war. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the government now considers Syria safe for return, saying, “The civil war in Syria is over. There are now absolutely no grounds for asylum in Germany, and therefore we can begin deportations.” He explained that Berlin would first promote voluntary repatriation, potentially with financial incentives, but warned, “Those who then refuse to return from Germany, we can, of course, deport them in the near future.”

The decision follows the conclusion of Syria’s long-running conflict in December 2024, when Bashar al-Assad was deposed after more than fifty years of family rule. A ten-day offensive brought to power Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda terrorist. His rise marked the formal end of hostilities and the beginning of a fragile transitional government. Chancellor Merz cited the political change as justification for ending asylum protections granted during the war.

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul acknowledged, however, that returning refugees could face serious challenges rebuilding their lives. He cautioned that it would be “difficult to restore a life of dignity there,” pointing to widespread damage to infrastructure and persistent shortages of housing, electricity, and healthcare.

Germany currently hosts one of the world’s largest Syrian diasporas. Reports estimate that roughly one in twenty Syrians now lives in Germany. More than half are said to be dependent on welfare benefits such as the government’s “Bürgergeld.” Critics argue that the welfare burden and integration problems have fueled growing public resentment toward the migrant population.

Security concerns have further intensified the debate. According to recent data, Syrian nationals have been suspected in criminal cases at a rate more than five times higher than German citizens, with one report claiming that a crime involving a Syrian suspect occurs roughly every 39 minutes on average. High-profile incidents, including a July 2025 hammer attack on a Bavarian train in which four people were injured, have reinforced calls for stricter immigration enforcement.

Supporters of deportations argue that restoring national security and easing pressure on social services requires returning Syrians home now that the war is over. Chancellor Merz maintains that the policy represents a necessary shift in line with the new reality in Syria, insisting that Germany can no longer provide asylum when the original grounds for protection no longer exist.

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November 10, 2025
William Upton
World

Al Qaeda Could Soon Control This Country.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A jihadist terror group affiliated with al Qaeda is on the brink of seizing control over the African nation of Mali.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and the country of Mali.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Late October into November 2025.

🎯IMPACT: If JNIM captures Bamako, this would be the first time a U.S.-designated terrorist organization controlled a nation.

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A jihadist terror group affiliated with al Qaeda is on the brink of seizing control over the African nation of Mali. Late last week, the group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin—which translates as Support Group for Islam and Muslims—settled in for a long-term siege of the country’s capital, cutting it off from access to food and electricity.

Already, JNIM—which was formed in 2017 after the merger of several al Qaeda groups—has seized large swaths of Mali. Areas under JNIM’s control have been subjected to barbaric Islamic law, with a popular TikTok star in the country, Mariam Cisse, having been kidnapped and beheaded by the group in a public square last Friday.

The United Nations (UN) considers JNIM to be the most well-organized and well-armed of the jihadist groups in the Sahel region of Africa. It is widely believed that should they maintain their siege of Mali’s capital Bamako for an extended period, the city will likely fall. If JNIM captures Bamako, this would be the first time a U.S.-designated terrorist organization controlled a nation.

Concerningly, it is believed that the JNIM group maintains close ties to central al Qaeda figures in Afghanistan and in Pakistan. This has resulted in their fighters receiving advanced training in tactics and bomb-making skills, which have allowed them to overrun Mali’s defense forces quickly.

While the rapid expansion of JNIM’s territory appears to be a relatively sudden event, in fact, it coincides with the decline of the Russian mercenary presence in the region. The National Pulse reported in March of 2024 that satellite imagery showed renewed Russian construction at a military base previously used by the Russian Wagner Group at Mali’s Modibo Keita International Airport. However, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has dragged on, the country has shifted resources from its Africa ventures, leaving a power vacuum that JNIM has filled.

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November 10, 2025
Health

FDA to Remove ‘Black Box’ Warnings from Hormone Replacement Therapy.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the removal of “black box” warnings from over 20 hormone replacement therapy products used for menopause symptoms.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, and the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made Monday, with updates to drug labels now underway in the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are returning to evidence-based medicine and giving women control over their health again.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

🎯IMPACT: Women seeking hormone replacement therapy will have more informed choices, with updated labels reflecting a nuanced understanding of risks and benefits.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would remove “black box” warnings from over 20 hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products used to treat menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and bone loss. The warnings previously highlighted risks of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and probable dementia. They will remain on products with a risk of endometrial cancer for systemic estrogen-alone treatments.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the importance of the decision, stating, “Today, we are standing up for every woman who has symptoms of menopause and is looking to know her options and receive potentially life-changing treatment.” He criticized the outdated warnings as a result of “bad science and bureaucratic inertia” and praised the move as a return to evidence-based medicine.

The FDA’s decision followed an expert literature review conducted in July, which concluded that the risks of HRT had been overstated for women in their fifties. The agency also announced the approval of two new drugs, including a generic version of Premarin and a non-hormonal medication for treating menopausal symptoms.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary noted that the warnings had deterred many women from seeking treatment. “Tragically, tens of millions of women have been denied the life-changing and long-term health benefits of hormone replacement therapy because of a medical dogma rooted in a distortion of risk,” he said.

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists welcomed the updated labels, with its president, Dr. Steven J. Fleischman, stating, “The updated labels will better allow patients and clinicians to engage in a shared decision-making process, without an unnecessary barrier, when it comes to treatment of menopausal symptoms.” He also cautioned that systemic estrogen products still carry different risks compared to low-dose vaginal estrogen.

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November 10, 2025
Lawfare

State AG Probes JPMorgan Chase for Colluding With ‘Arctic Frost’ Witch Hunt.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenaed JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) for “any and all records of TMTG,” as part of an operation codenamed ‘Arctic Frost,’ prompting an investigation by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, JPMorgan Chase, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), and the Biden DOJ.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation stems from events surrounding a TMTG merger in March 2024; the subpoena activity was recently revealed in Florida.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The timing of this activity and JPMC’s termination of its business relationships with TMTG raise obvious, troubling questions.” – James Uthmeier

🎯IMPACT: Florida’s attorney general has launched an investigation into potential violations of state laws, including anti-fraud and de-banking prohibitions.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) is investigating JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) over its involvement with the former Biden government’s ‘Arctic Frost‘ scandal. This investigation follows revelations that the former Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenaed JPMC for “any and all records of TMTG,” [Trump Media & Technology Group] including records predating the company’s formation.

In a letter to JPMC, Uthmeier expressed “grave concerns” about the Biden government’s actions, which he described as targeting political adversaries. He highlighted that JPMC began questioning TMTG officials about past transactions shortly after the Biden DOJ’s subpoena, under the guise of “due diligence.” The letter also noted that JPMC subsequently terminated its banking relationship with TMTG immediately after the company closed a merger in March 2024.

Uthmeier remarked, “The timing of this activity and JPMC’s termination of its business relationships with TMTG raise obvious, troubling questions. This activity may implicate numerous Florida criminal and civil anti-fraud laws and de-banking prohibitions, as well as a breach of the basic, fundamental duties owed to your banking customers.”

The Florida attorney general has directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution and Enforcement Division to investigate the matter further. JPMC has been asked to preserve all records related to its interactions with TMTG. JPMC recently informed shareholders it is “responding to requests from government authorities and other external parties” about its policies and customer services, which appears to reference debanking concerns.

JPMC has previously supported an executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump, which called for regulators to investigate politicized or unlawful debanking practices by financial institutions.

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November 10, 2025
Immigration
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Anti-ICE Sexual Deviants Stage ‘Degenerates Against Fascism’ Protest.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A rally titled “Degenerates Against Fascism” took place outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, featuring partially nude participants, people in bondage gear, and others engaging in provocative displays.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Protesters, including known Antifa associates Alissa Azar and Michael “Michelle” Backes, and others in the rally.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, outside Portland’s ICE facility.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are strong, we are proud, we are degenerates against fascism.” – Protest leader.

🎯IMPACT: Authorities deployed pepper balls to disperse agitators, with protesters mocking their efforts.

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A protest dubbed “Degenerates Against Fascism” unfolded Sunday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, drawing a crowd in fetish gear, “furry” costumes, and partial nudity to decry President Donald J. Trump‘s policies and federal immigration enforcement.

Participants marched through streets, chanting anti-Trump and anti-ICE slogans amid a spectacle of “kink-inspired” theatrics. One topless woman torched an American flag, kicked its ashes toward the federal facility, and brandished a sign reading, “tear gas makes me horny.” A group in dog masks, evoking the so-called “puppy play” subculture, howled in unison at federal personnel.

Elsewhere, a wheelchair user in a furry mask blew bubbles for a crawling protester in a pup hood. The throng roared, “No Trump, no ICE, no fascist USA,” with a leader proclaiming, “We are strong, we are proud, we are degenerates against fascism.”

Journalist Andy Ngo, who has covered Antifa for years, identified known Antifa figures Alissa Azar and Michael “Michelle” Backes among the demonstrators. As agitators surged toward the gates, authorities fired pepper balls to disperse them.

The rally follows months of turmoil at the ICE center, besieged nearly nightly by domestic terrorist Antifa militants since June, hurling threats, ramming barricades, and clashing violently with officers, yielding over 20 arrests, 100 citations, and 27 federal indictments for arson and assaults on officers.

Local Democrats have amplified the opposition. In September, Mayor Keith Wilson issued a violation notice citing over two dozen supposed breaches of a 2011 permit, based on detention exceedances tracked by progressive advocates. City Councilor Angelita Morillo, who uses they/them pronouns, posted a guide urging the use of “burner phones,” Signal encryption, Faraday bags, and PIN locks to frustrate law enforcement.

Early October saw brawls between Antifa and pro-ICE counter-demonstrators, including an unpunished attack on journalist Nick Sortor. Sortor was arrested for disorderly conduct but was released the next day amid allegations of bias.

President Donald J. Trump’s bid to deploy the National Guard to Portland to protect federal buildings and personnel has been blocked twice by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, who ruled it exceeded federal authority and violated states’ rights.

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