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June 12, 2026
Crime
News

Instagram Influencer Posts Image of Himself Urinating on Austin Metcalf’s Grave.

An Instagram user with a significant following sparked outrage by posting an image appearing to show him desecrating the grave of white teenager Austin Metcalf, while calling for the release of his murderer, Karmelo Anthony.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: An Instagram account with over 10,000 followers posted an image appearing to show the black account owner urinating on the grave of Austin Metcalf, a white student athlete who was murdered last year by black student athlete Karmelo Anthony. The post, which may have been AI-generated, also called for Anthony’s release.
📰 DETAIL: Instagram user @onebigrichfolkz74, an amateur rapper, captioned the image, “I woke up and chose violence,” and “FREE #KarmeloAnthony.” The post quickly gained significant attention online, with more than 10,000 likes within hours. The controversy comes amid reports that the Metcalf family has received escalating death threats and harassment following Anthony’s murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence. Anthony was found guilty of fatally stabbing the 17-year-old during a dispute at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025. Prosecutors argued that eyewitness testimony and video evidence contradicted Anthony’s self-defense claim, a position ultimately accepted by the jury. Legal experts note that while physically desecrating a grave can violate Texas law, the legal implications of AI-generated or digitally altered images depicting such acts are less clear, though related harassment or civil claims could still arise.
🎯 IMPACT: The post garnered over 10,000 likes in less than 12 hours, sparking widespread outrage and calls for legal action. A number of AI-generated copycat posts were also shared. Under Texas law, desecrating a grave is a serious offense, and even creating realistic images of such acts could potentially lead to criminal charges or civil claims for emotional distress.

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Hundreds of Boat Migrants Flood Britain After Pause in Crossings.

Britain has seen its first successful boat migrant crossings in ten days, with nearly 500 arriving.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Around 500 boat migrants crossed the English Channel and arrived in Britain in a single day, ending a ten-day pause in small boat arrivals. Seven vessels reached British waters on Thursday, with 494 migrants brought to the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent, marking the first crossings since August 17, when approximately 250 migrants arrived.
📺 DETAIL: The latest arrivals come after a series of increasingly large migrant boats have crossed the Channel, including a record-setting “mega-dinghy” carrying 230 people earlier this month. More than 77,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since Labour came to power in July 2024, and crossings have accelerated during Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first weeks in office. The government’s border control agreements with France have also faced criticism after data showed that France’s interception has dropped despite being paid approximately $900 million by Britain, with smugglers increasingly using larger vessels capable of carrying hundreds of migrants at once.
🎯 IMPACT: The latest arrivals demonstrate that the Channel route remains active and increasingly capable of delivering large numbers of migrants to Britain. The resurgence is likely to increase pressure on the Labour government to demonstrate that its agreements with France and proposed enforcement measures can produce a sustained reduction in crossings rather than temporary pauses. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has proposed “Operation Fortress,” a plan involving the Royal Navy intercepting migrant boats before they reach British shores and returning them to France.
📈 DATA: Small boat crossings account for 40 percent of asylum applications in the United Kingdom.

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2 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

DACA Illegal Sentenced for Gun Trafficking in Oregon.

A Mexican national and DACA recipient has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally acquiring and trafficking over 120 firearms in Oregon, raising concerns about loopholes in firearm purchase regulations and immigration policies.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A Mexican national and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after prosecutors said he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen while acquiring more than 120 firearms in Oregon. Vincente Cortes Quiroz, 37, will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term, according to federal prosecutors.
📺 DETAIL: Investigators said Quiroz purchased the firearms from federally licensed dealers beginning in 2014 and later seized more than 70 guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from his home. Authorities also seized two vehicles they said were used in the firearms-trafficking operation. U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford said removing illegal firearms from the streets remains a priority and credited cooperation among law enforcement agencies for disrupting the operation. Quiroz received protection from deportation through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which allows qualifying individuals brought to the United States as children to defer removal but does not provide lawful immigration status or citizenship. Federal law imposes firearm restrictions on certain noncitizens, and prosecutors alleged Quiroz bypassed firearm-purchase requirements by falsely identifying himself as a U.S. citizen on multiple forms. The case follows another federal prosecution involving a DACA recipient, Rodolfo Benitez-Garza, who was sentenced in Texas in 2025 to 18 months in prison for participating in a straw-purchasing scheme involving firearms intended for Mexico.
🎯 IMPACT: The case is likely to fuel renewed scrutiny of DACA and immigration enforcement, particularly over whether recipients who commit serious federal crimes should continue receiving protection from deportation. It also highlights concerns about illegal firearms trafficking and the ability of federal authorities to prevent prohibited or fraudulent purchases from licensed gun dealers.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Getting illegal firearms off the streets is a top priority.” – U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford

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3 hours ago
Education
News
World

U.S. Scholar Suspended After Exposing Jason Arday Cleared to Resume Duties.

Nathan Cofnas, the academic who exposed the Jason Arday scandal, has been allowed to resume academic work following an intervention by the U.S. Mission to Belgium after he was suspended by Ghent University.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Nathan Cofnas, the American academic who broke the Jason Arday scandal, has been permitted to resume remote academic work at Ghent University in Belgium.
📺 DETAIL: Cofnas has been allowed to resume some of his work while he faces a disciplinary investigation. The announcement was made on Friday by Ghent University. “I am grateful to Rector Petra De Sutter for allowing me to stay at Ghent University… I wish to personally thank Ambassador [Bill White]. It was beyond my imagination that such a person would take an interest in the fate of a postdoc. The Ambassador responded with great support which helped to bring about a just outcome. Thank you, @USAmbToBelgium and @StateDept for defending American values. I am proud of my country,” posted Cofnas on X (formerly Twitter). “Ghent University confirms that it has been in contact with the U.S. Ambassador,” the university stated, acknowledging U.S. Ambassador Bill White’s involvement in the matter.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “After speaking with all parties, I am pleased to see that Ghent University and Nathan Cofnas have amicably reached an agreement to lift Mr. Cofnas’ suspension, which will enable him to complete his one-year postdoctoral appointment. I look forward to working with Ghent University rector Petra De Sutter to continue the relationship between the university and the United States. I am grateful for her willingness to listen to voices calling for protecting academic freedom.” — U.S. Ambassador Bill White on X.
🎯 IMPACT: This announcement has underscored the international ramifications of the Jason Arday scandal. He was the youngest black professor at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Earlier this month, it was alleged by Cofnas that Arday had plagiarized and fabricated much of his academic work and personal biography. The allegations were further substantiated by investigations by the British press. Specifically, it was alleged that Arday used more than 100 verbatim passages in his PhD thesis, falsely claimed to hold honorary positions at other universities, and lied about various personal achievements, such as raising over £5 million (~$6.7mn) for charity. Following the allegations, the University of Cambridge announced an investigation into Arday, who stood down from his post almost immediately after the investigation was announced. The 41-year-old Arday was later found dead in his London home. In response to the news, Ghent University suspended Cofnas, sparking criticism from the U.S. Mission to Belgium, which vowed to review and reassess U.S. ties to the institution. “The ultimate purpose of freedom of speech is to overturn lies, fraud, and false ideologies. This is precisely what Cofnas was doing, and precisely the reason his home institution wants to silence him,” declared U.S. Ambassador Bill White last week. This demonstrates the strength of American diplomacy in protecting the freedoms of its citizens.

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Nathan Cofnas, the academic who exposed the Jason Arday scandal, has been allowed to resume academic work following an intervention by the U.S. Mission to Belgium after he was suspended by Ghent University.

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4 hours ago
Data
News
UK

Farage’s Reform Party on Track to Become Largest Party in Parliament.

New polling has revealed that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is on track to become the largest party in Britain’s Parliament.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party would become the largest party in Parliament if an election were held today, according to a new poll.
📺 DETAIL: According to a major poll commissioned by far-left activist group HOPE Not Hate and conducted by research agency Survation, Reform would secure 227 out of the 650 seats in the House of Commons if a general election were held today. A party requires 326 seats to form a majority, meaning that Reform would be the largest party in a hung parliament; that is, one in which no party has enough seats to govern alone. The poll showed the governing Labour Party on 197 seats, a significant drop from the 411 seats it secured in the previous election in 2024. The Liberal Democrats, a party that wants Britain to rejoin the European Union, and Olukemi “Kemi” Badenoch’s nominally center-right Conservative Party are projected to secure 72 seats and 71 seats, respectively. The poll also put the left-wing separatist Scottish National Party (SNP) on 46 seats. Meanwhile, Zack Polanski’s far-left Green Party was projected as earning four seats, representing a drop from their current five seats. The median majority in a seat was 7.6 percent, with 170 seats decided by five percent or less. The poll surveyed 10,014 British adults and was conducted between July 22 and July 27.
🎯 IMPACT: The poll shows that Reform is leading Labour despite the so-called “Burnham Bounce,” an uptick in support for the Labour Party following the recent departure of unpopular former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his replacement with incumbent Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The fact that the Liberal Democrats have parity with the Conservatives, despite the latter regularly polling several percentage points higher, is a feature of the country’s First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, which is also used in the United States for congressional elections. FPTP rewards concentrated support in individual seats rather than proportionally distributing seats according to vote share. This poll not only shows a collapse in support for the establishment Labour and Conservative parties but declining support for Zack Polanski’s Green Party. In the event of a hung Parliament, parties may attempt to govern alone, although this is practically difficult, as the opposition parties can combine to defeat a minority government’s legislative agenda. A coalition government resulting from deals between multiple parties would be more likely, or a so-called “confidence and supply” agreement in which a smaller party agrees to lend support to a larger party in key votes without officially forming a coalition.
📺 FLASHBACK: This adds to several polling leads secured by Reform since Prime Minister Burnham entered office. In early August, a poll gave Reform a lead of one percentage point over Labour. Later that same month, another poll gave Reform a narrow lead over Labour. Less than a week later, Reform’s lead increased to two percent.

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5 hours ago
Crime
Immigration
News

DATA: Illegals Are Behind 80% of Portland Fentanyl Trafficking.

New data has revealed that the vast majority of fentanyl trafficking into Portland, Oregon, is conducted by illegal aliens from Honduras.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Approximately 80 percent of people arrested for fentanyl trafficking in Portland, Oregon, are illegal aliens from Honduras.
📺 DETAIL: According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, roughly 80 of the 100 drug traffickers arrested in Portland since 2023 are Honduran illegals. This follows a federal crackdown on the open-air drug markets in Portland’s downtown area, which resulted in 100 kilograms (~220 pounds) of fentanyl, 40 firearms, and $1.3 million in cash being seized by the authorities. “That is enough fentanyl to kill 50 million people, or Oregon’s population, 11 times,” stated a federal press release. This follows a sharp rise in crime and overdoses, attributed largely to armed fentanyl dealers. “Three years ago, downtown Portland had notorious open-air drug markets and was in the news for all the wrong reasons. Downtown fentanyl dealers, many of whom were armed, were contributing to higher crime rates and overdoses… To many people, downtown Portland simply felt unsafe—and it was. As a result of these joint efforts, we are changing that,” said Oregon U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford. The sharp rise in crime has also been attributed to cuts to the city’s police force. At present, there are 1.2 officers for every 1,000 Portland residents, half the national average.
🎯 IMPACT: The recent data shows how the issues of illegal immigration and drug trafficking are deeply intertwined problems. This is part of President Donald J. Trump’s federal crackdown on drug trafficking. According to recently published data, fentanyl deaths have fallen 22 percent since the crackdown started. The vast overrepresentation of foreigners among fentanyl traffickers provides further context to the Trump administration’s decision to crack down on the visas of the traffickers’ families, which was announced last year.
📺 FLASHBACK: Drug-related crime is not the only issue facing Portland. Earlier this week, it was revealed that a memo from the Department of State had identified Rose City Antifa, a far-left Portland-based political organization, as a U.S.-based group that allegedly shares information with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Hamas, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Hezbollah via Autistici/Inventati, also known as the A/I Collective. The Italy-based technology collective has since been designated as a global terrorist organization.

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6 hours ago
Economy
News

Florida Restricts Welfare Spending on Porn, Cigarettes, Vapes, and Other Non-Essential Purchases.

Florida sets a national precedent by restricting taxpayer-funded welfare benefits from being used on luxury and non-essential items, aiming to ensure accountability and proper support for low-income families.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED:  Florida has become the first state in America to restrict Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits from being used to purchase tattoos, vaping products, pornography, and other non-essential goods and services. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced on August 24 that the state will amend its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families plan governing cash aid distributed through EBT cards.
📺 DETAIL: Under the new rules, recipients will be prohibited from using TCA funds for tobacco, nicotine products, vaping products, drugs, pornography, video games, entertainment tickets, theme park admissions, tattoos, spa services, tanning, and psychic services. Florida already prohibits EBT cards from being used to purchase alcohol or make payments at adult-entertainment venues, casinos, and commercial bingo halls. DeSantis said taxpayer-funded assistance should help families afford necessities such as food, utilities, and clothing while helping recipients move toward independence. The changes will align TCA restrictions with Florida’s recent SNAP limits on soda, energy drinks, candy, and ultra-processed desserts. The state will implement the new restrictions in phases, beginning with SNAP-authorized retailers before expanding transaction-level controls. Federal officials said they hope other states will follow Florida’s example, with Administration for Children and Families Assistant Secretary Alex Adams calling the approach a potential “best practice.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Taxpayer-funded assistance should help families put food on the table, keep the lights on, purchase clothing, provide for their children, and overcome barriers on the path toward independence.” – Ron DeSantis
🎯 IMPACT: The policy could strengthen Florida’s push to increase oversight of taxpayer-funded assistance while sparking a broader national debate over how welfare benefits should be regulated. If other states adopt similar restrictions, the move could reshape welfare policy by placing greater emphasis on directing public assistance toward basic necessities and away from discretionary spending on luxuries.

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7 hours ago
Election Integrity
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Obama Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail-In Voting Reforms Again.

A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of new USPS requirements aimed at bolstering mail-in ballot security, setting up a legal battle over election integrity.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge in Boston, appointed by former President Barack Obama, issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing new mail-in voting rules ahead of the November midterm elections. The USPS rules required states to submit ballot envelope designs for federal approval, to include trackable barcodes, and to upload voter data to a federal clearinghouse to verify eligibility to vote.
📺 DETAIL: The blocked rules stem from an executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump in March, aimed at enhancing election security and preventing illegal voting. A coalition of 24 state attorneys general and so-called voting rights groups challenged the rules, arguing they exceed federal authority over state-run elections. Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the states faced “irreparable harm” from compliance with the regulations, which she suggested were unconstitutional.
🎯 IMPACT: The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to appeal the ruling, potentially escalating the case to the Supreme Court. This legal battle could influence mail-in voting procedures and broader debates over election security ahead of the midterms. Critics argue that the decision undermines efforts to safeguard electoral integrity.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The Executive Order functions only to direct the President’s subordinates to take appropriate and lawful action to implement the President’s policy objectives. By stopping the relevant agencies and officials from implementing that Order with respect to the November 2026 federal election, the injunction operates as ‘an improper intrusion by a federal court into the workings of a coordinate branch of the Government.’” – Solicitor General D. John Sauer, putting the administration’s case against the injunction to the Supreme Court
📺 FLASHBACK: Just days before the ruling, the Supreme Court had lifted a previous injunction against President Trump’s executive order, granting his administration a procedural victory in the fight over election integrity measures.

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9 hours ago
Crime
News
World

Police in Diverse European Capital Struggling to Recruit as 40% Fail Language Test.

Four in 10 applicants for Berlin Police are failing mandatory German language tests, underscoring the lack of integration among newcomers and raising security concerns for social cohesion in the German capital.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Berlin Police is struggling to recruit new personnel, with 40 percent of applicants failing the German language tests.
📺 DETAIL: Among the 240 recruits who began training in early 2025, over half required additional German-language tutoring. The high failure rate has been attributed to the high number of migrant applicants. According to force data, 37 percent of Berlin police officers are from migrant backgrounds, the highest share of any force in Germany. Despite attempts to fill vacancies with migrants, 25 percent of entry-level posts remain unfilled. This follows a 2024 study conducted by Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, the equivalent of the United States’ Census Bureau, which revealed that 15.5 million people in Germany primarily or exclusively speak a foreign language at home. Specifically, out of the country’s 21.4 million first- and second-generation migrants, only 22 percent speak exclusively German at home, while 23 percent do not speak German at home at all. Berlin Police has warned that it cannot lower standards any more than it already has, citing the need for written communication and the ability to explain legal principles to the public.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We have applicants, but we also have high standards that we cannot lower. [As police officers] we have to explain our police actions day in and day out… and also possibly document things in writing.” – Police President Barbara Slowik Meisel
🎯 IMPACT: The recruitment challenges highlight the failure of migrant integration in Germany, particularly in its capital. The high rate of failure is likely to spark concern as Berlin is routinely targeted in Islamist terror attacks, meaning that a large security presence is required. For example, last month, an Islamist attack on Berlin Pride left one dead and at least 29 injured. The failure of migrant integration and ongoing security threats are among the reasons that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has topped several polls this year, including a record polling lead over the establishment parties.

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10 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
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Almost $200 Million in Public Funding Funneled to Pro-Migration ‘Charities.’

Almost $200 million from National Lottery ticket sales in Britain has been funneled to pro-migration charities, sparking concerns over political neutrality in public funding.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Britain’s National Lottery is facing scrutiny over funding awarded to refugee, asylum, and migrant-focused organizations through its so-called Good Causes program. Lottery data shows that the equivalent of more than $194.5 million has gone to over 2,500 refugee-related projects since 1994, while a separate audit found $156 million was awarded to refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant projects between July 2021 and June 2026.
📺 DETAIL: Major recent recipients included Refugee Action, the British Refugee Council, the Scottish Refugee Council, Task Force Trust/Action Asylum, and the Refugee and Migrant Centre. Critics argue that their activities extend beyond humanitarian assistance into advocacy for more liberal immigration policies, citing campaigns focused on “anti-racism” and the supposed “right to move.” Funding rose sharply during the period examined, reaching $58.9 million in 2024/25 before another $26.7 million was distributed in the latest period.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “When you buy your lottery ticket every week, were you aware that millions of pounds were going to left-wing migrant activist charities?” – Martin Daubney
🎯 IMPACT: The controversy could increase pressure on the National Lottery to make its Good Causes funding more transparent and reconsider how money is allocated to organizations involved in immigration advocacy and other political activism. The scandal could fuel debate over whether public-facing institutions should fund groups whose policy positions are contentious among Lottery players and taxpayers, the vast majority of whom believe immigration has been too high.
📺 FLASHBACK: Since its inception, approximately 23 pence from every pound spent on a National Lottery ticket has been allocated to charitable causes. However, past audits have revealed similar concerns about the disproportionate funding of politically charged initiatives.

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20 hours ago
Corruption
News

Talarico Attends Fundraiser at Home of Fraudster Donor.

James Talarico, the Texas Democrat Senate candidate, faces scrutiny after attending a fundraiser at the home of a convicted fraudster who has donated thousands to his campaign.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign against political corruption is facing scrutiny after he attended a fundraiser at the home of a convicted fraudster who has contributed $7,000 to his campaign. The August 6 event was held at the DeSoto home of Thomas Merrill Gaubert, an 86-year-old former savings-and-loan owner and real estate developer who served three years in federal prison after being convicted of bankruptcy fraud and money laundering.
📺 DETAIL: Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show Gaubert donated $3,500 to Talarico in September 2025 and another $3,500 in March 2026. Photos from the fundraiser show Talarico speaking poolside while Gaubert was seated nearby and later posing for a photograph at the property. Prosecutors previously said Gaubert’s looting of Independent American Savings Association cost taxpayers roughly $500 million, though Gaubert maintained his innocence and blamed regulators for the institution’s collapse. The fundraiser was also co-hosted by criminal defense attorney Jacob Zachariah and was assisted by the Dallas County Democratic Party. The apparent association presents an awkward contrast for Talarico, who has repeatedly branded Republican candidates as corrupt while making anti-corruption a central theme of his own Senate campaign.
🎯 IMPACT: The controversy gives Republicans a potent line of attack against Talarico by showing his anti-corruption rhetoric is hypocritical in light of his fundraising ties to a convicted fraudster. With the Senate race considered a toss-up, the episode could weaken Talarico’s credibility among voters and provide GOP opponents with ammunition to argue that his condemnation of political corruption does not apply when the money is flowing into his campaign.

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