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#kanye-west
fromConsequence
8 hours ago
Music

The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass

Kanye West's actions post-apology reveal a lack of genuine moral accountability despite initial expressions of sincerity.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago
Music production

Kanye West Makes a Record for the A.I. Era

Kanye West's new album 'Bully' reflects his complex identity and controversial past while showcasing a new sound.
Music
fromConsequence
8 hours ago

The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass

Kanye West's actions post-apology reveal a lack of genuine moral accountability despite initial expressions of sincerity.
#the-drama
fromVulture
1 day ago
Film

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
fromThe Independent
1 week ago
Film

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson film The Drama condemned over major plot twist

The film 'The Drama' faces backlash for its controversial plot twist involving a character's past school shooting plan.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson film The Drama condemned over major plot twist

The film 'The Drama' faces backlash for its controversial plot twist involving a character's past school shooting plan.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Ousts Pam Bondi, Who Leaves Legacy of Epstein Cover Up

Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing her transition to a new private sector job amid controversy over the handling of Epstein files.
Film
from48 hills
1 day ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Lay Hands on Him!' 6 Wildest Moments From Trump's Now-Deleted Easter Event With Evangelicals

The White House deleted video footage of an Easter event featuring President Trump and evangelical leaders, highlighting several controversial moments.
New York Yankees
fromDefector
2 days ago

C.B. Bucknor Fucking Up All Over The Place | Defector

C.B. Bucknor has become the new target for criticism in baseball due to his inaccurate calls during recent games.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Brooklyn acting superintendent wins permanent job despite social media flap, letter-writing blitz

Erin Lynch-Reyes has been appointed as the permanent superintendent of District 21 despite controversy surrounding her husband's alleged defamation on social media.
Washington DC
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Highs and Lows of Trump's AI-Slop Presidential Library

The Donald J. Trump Presidential Library is a controversial monument reflecting Trump's presidency, featuring both appealing and offensive elements.
Television
fromVulture
4 days ago

So Dakota Can Do This, But We Can't Get The Bachelorette?

Unwell Winter Games features controversial reality stars competing in challenges, raising concerns about giving platforms to individuals with allegations of abuse.
Chicago Bulls
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Sources: Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after anti-gay comments

The Chicago Bulls are waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his anti-gay comments and rants on religion.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire after language controversy | CBC News

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire after nearly two decades following controversy over an English-only condolence message after a tragic crash.
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout

The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football has resigned amid controversies and a crisis of confidence within the organization.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Andrew Garfield shares why watching Harry Potter films is 'controversial'

Andrew Garfield praised the Harry Potter films while referencing J.K. Rowling's controversies indirectly.
#ben-white
fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Maguire backs brilliant White as Tuchel hopes England controversy is settled - Soccer News

fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ben White booed in return -- but he did more than flat England teammates in Uruguay draw

Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Maguire backs brilliant White as Tuchel hopes England controversy is settled - Soccer News

Harry Maguire supports Ben White's return to the England team after a controversial absence, praising his performance and goal against Uruguay.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Ben White booed in return -- but he did more than flat England teammates in Uruguay draw

Ben White's return to the England squad was marked by boos, a goal, and a late penalty concession that led to a draw against Uruguay.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Red card confusion & contentious calls - VAR's 'bad day at office'

England's friendly against Uruguay ended in a controversial 1-1 draw with questionable officiating decisions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reform UK candidate stands down after appearing to do Nazi salute

Corey Edwards stepped down as a Reform UK candidate for the Senedd election due to mental health issues after controversial photos surfaced.
#chappell-roan
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Goodbye, Border Patrol bogeyman Gregory Bovino, and good riddance

Gregory Bovino's controversial tenure as Border Patrol commander ends amid public backlash and internal consequences following violent incidents involving immigration agents.
Music
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

It Was Supposed to Be the Comeback of a Lifetime for the World's Biggest Band. What Happened?

BTS returns after military service with a new album, but their comeback faces controversy and unmet expectations.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Controversy erupts over Wexford kickboxer's five world championship gold medals - 'He didn't win anything'

Wexford County Council faces calls to withdraw civic honours from kickboxer Packy Somers due to controversy over his achievements.
#senegal
France politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped

Senegal's Football Federation is appealing the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title after a controversial final against Morocco.
Podcast
fromVulture
1 week ago

Usher 'Doesn't Have Anything Negative to Say' About Diddy

Usher expresses unwavering support for Diddy, emphasizing his legacy and contributions to the music industry despite ongoing controversies and legal issues.
#melania-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Clown' PAC: Conservative Radio Star Nukes CPAC From Orbit Over Schlapp and Bannon

CPAC is criticized for its leadership and controversial figures, losing its conservative identity according to Erick Erickson.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromPlanet Football
1 week ago

Times politicians have used football to their own advantage after Farage visits Ipswich

Politicians have historically used football to connect with the public, exemplified by Nigel Farage's controversial visit to Ipswich Town.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

Ipswich criticised for Nigel Farage visit

Farage's visit has seemingly not gone down well with the bulk of the club's supporters with many replying to his tweet. One wrote: 'This shames our club. In the 1970's we were one of the first clubs to have a racially diverse fanbase. Absolutely sickening to see this.'
UK politics
fromBarca Universal
1 week ago

Former Barcelona president Bartomeu talks Messi, Neymar, Laporta, Negreira case | Barca Universal

"I've been silent since I resigned in October 2020 because, once the president does the job he's supposed to do, it's best to take a step back. But it's true that lately, both because of the inheritance - after five years, I'm still being talked about a lot - and because of the campaign, my name has come up again."
FC Barcelona
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: British Pundit Throws Newspapers at the Camera During Heated Rant Causing His Feed to Malfunction

Dolan lamented, 'There's nothing in the studio to throw around,' before grabbing a stack of tabloid newspapers and tossing them at the camera, saying, 'It's the Boris way.'
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Those Posts are Terrible!' CNN's Manu Raju Confronts Democratic Senate Hopeful About Controversial Past Remarks On Rape

Platner stated, 'I've gone all over the state of Maine and allowed people to ask me about it all directly, for months now. The feedback we have received statewide is that people find all of this to be everything they hate about politics.'
Right-wing politics
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Giants running back Cam Skattebo says CTE, asthma aren't real

"I think it's an excuse." Skattebo's assertion about CTE being unreal was met with significant backlash, especially given the medical evidence linking it to serious brain injuries in athletes.
New York Giants
#horror
Books
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

We Have Our First Big-Five AI Scandal

Hachette canceled the release of 'Shy Girl' due to concerns it was written with generative AI.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hachette pulls horror novel Shy Girl after suspected AI use

Hachette Book Group has withdrawn the horror novel 'Shy Girl' due to allegations of heavy reliance on artificial intelligence by the author.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

Exploring the rise - and fall -of Timothee Chalamet as his fan club shuts down

Club Chalamet, run by Simone Cromer, who started the page in 2018, is walking away from the Timmy Standom. With over 50,000 followers on Twitter and 15,000 on Instagram, Club Chalamet has been a vocal supporter of Chalamet on and off-screen.
Film
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Zara Larsson fans rioted after the singer supported AI-generated content. Now her controversial take is going viral

I am just a girl with a phone at the end of the day. And I just actually just want to be funny sometimes, and want to connect with people.
Social media marketing
Europe news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Fathers of teenage boys involved in 'Epstein Files' float in St Patrick's Day parade defend their sons after outrage

Youths participated in St Patrick's Day parade floats parodying the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, believing it would be fun and possibly rewarding.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The New Bachelorette Had the Type of Fame Producers Craved. Then It All Came Crashing Down.

ABC shelved Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season after domestic violence allegations and a 2023 video showing her hitting her ex-boyfriend surfaced publicly.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Canadian Politician Steps Down After It's Revealed He Bought a Signed Copy of Mein Kampf

A Canadian politician resigned after purchasing a signed copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf at auction for over $6,000, which he claimed was a historical artifact collection rather than ideological endorsement.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Premier League deletes Vicario social media post

The Premier League posted on its official X account a video of Vicario sending a free-kick down the length of the pitch and out for a goal-kick during Sunday's loss at Fulham, with the caption: "Just how the play was drawn up." The video, which also featured the words "an interesting free-kick from Vicario" followed by "whoops", was widely criticised before being deleted on Monday morning.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Glen Kuiper to call SF Giants spring training game 3 years after on-air slur led to A's firing

Kuiper, 60, said a racial epithet on May 5, 2023 during the A's pregame show while discussing a trip he and broadcast partner Dallas Braden had taken earlier that day to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. Kuiper appeared to replace the first word with the racial slur. NBC Sports Bay Area suspended Kuiper following the incident, then fired him later that month.
SF music
Pets
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Baby's got back: Meet groomer behind the BBL craze - for pooches

A San Diego groomer sculpts dogs' rear fur to mimic Brazilian Butt Lifts, creating controversial 'BBL' haircuts that attract strong social media attention.
Television
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Could 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 25 Really Happen?

America's Next Top Model is poised for a Cycle 25 revival, with hints of an all-star final season despite past controversies and no official confirmations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pigs, punchups and a foaming red carpet: 10 amazing Baftas moments ranked

However, when Russell Crowe won for A Beautiful Mind in 2002, it was his speech that got edited out. That was because he decided to recite the Patrick Kavanagh poem Sanctity, and it went on and on. When Crowe realised what had happened, he tracked down the show's director at the afterparty, pinned him against a wall, called him a cunt and then allegedly kicked three chairs across the room.
Film
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

UFC Houston: Sean Strickland Reacts to Possibly Fighting "Terrorist" Chimaev At White House

Sean Strickland criticized media attention to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, made derogatory comments about female fighters, and linked fame to public interest and race.
Arts
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Paul Williams: 'The Monk' play would have been so much better without thing - Gerry Hutch himself

Rex Ryan's one-man show The Monk reveals exceptional multi-role theatrical talent despite a bizarre criminal appearance in the prologue.
#curling
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Review: Mountaintop' in Oakland relies on warts-and-all look at MLK Jr.

An unidealized portrayal presents Martin Luther King Jr. as a flawed, divisive figure who combines sincere convictions with personal vices.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

Diego Simeone provokes Lamine Yamal during Atletico vs Barcelona

Diego Simeone was seen appearing to taunt Lamine Yamal after Ademola Lookman's goal in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

College Football Coach Says Players Much Be Detached' Fathers if They Want to Succeed: He Ain't Waking Up for Midnight Feedings'

We would have to educate significant others who may have been pregnant during the season, or were gonna have a baby during the season, that you would have to educate them on, you have this baby in the middle of the season, [but] that father has to play good football. It's a day-by-day production business. He has to be ready to perform and go out there and play.
US news
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

RFK Jr. food pyramid site links to Grok, which says you shouldn't trust RFK Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s inverted food-pyramid dietary guidance is controversial, criticized as unscientific and promoted through a celebrity Super Bowl commercial and RealFood.gov.
Television
fromBustle
1 month ago

Exclusive: Sarah Pidgeon Reacts To Jack Schlossberg's 'Love Story' Criticism

Ryan Murphy's FX limited series dramatizes John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's relationship and draws criticism from family members over consultation and profit.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

How Scott Adams, creator of 'Dilbert,' made the most evil burrito in the world

The culinary monstrosity, created in 1999 by "Dilbert" cartoonist and Trump acolyte Scott Adams, is exactly what it sounds like. It's a burrito, except it's directly tied to his famous cartoon character that once accompanied thousands of newspapers circulating across the world. With its garish color scheme and debossed packaging, the vegetarian burritos - which contained blasphemous ingredients like corn, broccoli and dry vitamins - promised to provide cheap, nutritious meals to broke college students and weary office drones.
Food & drink
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Debra Wimpfheimer Named Executive Director of Queens Museum

Debra Wimpfheimer, a Queens native and long-time deputy director, will become Queens Museum executive director this summer, succeeding Sally Tallant.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How Bad Bunny pulled off a historic Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny wanted his performance to center on this "idea of honoring all the people that ran the yards before him that got him to where he is, and then the idea of paying that forward into future generations," Cuddeford said. "That was really represented by the idea going from one end to the other."
Music
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A god-tier new classic': first reactions to Wuthering Heights praise hot, horny' Emerald Fennell adaptation

Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights adaptation divides audiences with intoxicating, anachronistic, sexually explicit visuals and explosive lead chemistry that promise box-office success.
Boston Bruins
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Saying What The NHL Had This Cancer Survivor Do For A Donation Is "Flabbergasting"

An NHL game charity moment became controversial when a $500,000 donation was conditioned on a cancer survivor making an extremely difficult televised shot.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Pokemon Apologizes After Event Listed At Controversial Shrine

The Yasukuni Shrine commemorates the Japanese people who died in conflicts from 1869 to 1954, and thus includes the soldiers who died as part of Japan's forces fighting for the Axis powers in World War II, many of whom were charged with the most serious of war crimes. As such, it's a very controversial site, both within and without the country, and it causes serious stirs whenever anyone of prominence chooses to make a public visit.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

Treasures unearthed by hundreds of archaeologists so far during work on the controversial planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC. The 450,000 objects, which are being held in a secret warehouse, include a possible Roman gladiator's tag, a hand axe that may be more than 40,000 years old and 19th Century gold dentures. It is an "unprecedented" amount and array of items, which will yield new insights into Britain's past, says the Centre for British Archaeology.
London
#bill-belichick
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 months ago
National Football League

Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub: Why has this happened, what has he achieved, the voting process and the furious reaction

from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 months ago
National Football League

Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub: Why has this happened, what has he achieved, the voting process and the furious reaction

fromVulture
2 months ago

Kyle Gass Says Tenacious D Will Return

"We're gonna come back," he says. "It's gonna be bigger than Oasis!"
Music
fromKotaku
2 months ago

SNL's Stranger Things Skit Stokes The Flames Of A Dying Fan Fire

The former child actor talks about growing up on the Netflix show over the past decade, and says the first time he learned what a woman looked like "down there" was captured on camera during the show. We then cut to a clip of his character Mike seeing a Demogorgon open its monstrous jaws. You get it? Vaginas are scary! Like a flesh-eating monster!
Television
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai confirms contract talks after 'tough' week

There is always progress but no decision has been made and I'll just keep on going every week, every training, giving my best for the team, for the fans. Let's see what is going to happen in the future. There are always talks. You guys in the media make a lot for the [public] and you keep on going because that's your job but there has been talks but for sure not any decision has been made. Of course I am happy here but you know how football works and that is something everybody has to take into account.
Soccer (FIFA)
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

J. Cole Announces New Album THE FALL-OFF Arriving in February

J. Cole will release THE FALL-OFF on February 6, with pre-orders currently available.
#scott-adams
Film
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Celebrity deaths 2026: Remembering the famous people we lost this year

Several notable cultural figures, including Scott Adams, Bla Tarr, and Bob Weir, died in early 2026, marking losses across comics, film, and music.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Boss Says Only 'Terminally Online Culture Warriors' Care About Controversies

In 2017, in the lead-up to the launch of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, developer Warhorse Studios was criticized by some online for not including people of color in the game. The studio defended this by claiming it was historically accurate that in early 15th-century Bohemia, especially in the countryside where the game was set, it was rare to see non-white people. Some scholars agreed, others weren't sure, and people online yelled about it, with some right-leaning gamers very invested in protecting the studio from the "woke agenda."
Video games
MMA
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Men boxers to watch in 2026: Ryan Garcia, Jake Paul, others

A new generation of fighters can rise in 2026 as established stars fade and several contenders captured titles and positioned for bigger opportunities.
#brigitte-bardot
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Film

Why People Are Now Defending Chappell Roan After Her Brigitte Bardot Tribute Sparked Backlash

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Film

Why People Are Now Defending Chappell Roan After Her Brigitte Bardot Tribute Sparked Backlash

Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Sydney Sweeney, the actress praised by Trump: Women are up against what society wants them to be'

Sydney Sweeney excels in intimate settings, manages viral controversies carefully, focuses on varied film and TV roles, and transformed physically to portray boxer Christy Martin.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 months ago

Simon Jordan makes bizarre claim about Alexander Isak after his severe injury

Simon Jordan linked Alexander Isak's fibula fracture in Liverpool's win at Tottenham to 'karma', prompting widespread criticism and concern over the striker's lengthy absence.
SF music
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Dave Chappelle is the Latest Big SF Super Bowl Performance Added to That Weekend's Packed Schedule

Dave Chappelle will perform at the Chase Center on February 7, 2026, amid numerous high-profile Super Bowl weekend concerts in San Francisco.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Pioneering gay rights director Rosa von Praunheim dies at 83 DW 12/18/2025

Rosa von Praunheim transformed German queer cinema through provocative, activist filmmaking over five decades, creating outspoken, experimental works that advanced LGBTQ+ visibility.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Escape From Tarkov Has Reached A Major Sales Milestone

Battlestate Games controversially required that players re-purchase the game if they wanted to play it on Steam, even if they already purchased it directly from Battlestate. Escape from Tarkov also saw some controversy around its sales strategy when the studio revealed a $250 pre-order edition that unlocked access to an exclusive PVE mode, and other features that players called out as pay-to-win.
Games
Music
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Cheap Trick Defend Performing at Kennedy Center Honors in Tribute to KISS

Cheap Trick performed at the Donald Trump-hosted Kennedy Center Honors, stating they had no political motives and honored KISS with 'Rock and Roll All Nite'.
Music
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Joe Rogan Keeps Playing AI-Generated Music for Guests, But He's Speechless When One of Them Points Out That Podcasts Can Be AI-Generated Too

Joe Rogan enthusiastically promotes AI-generated 50 Cent covers on his podcast, repeatedly playing them despite guest skepticism and growing fan frustration.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I'm aware of it, but what can I do?' - Priest who married Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin in Vatican on Nikita Hand verdict

The couple were married at the Chiese di Santo Stefano delgi Abisinni church in the Vatican at around noon on Friday with more than 150 guests in attendance Conor McGregor married his long-term partner Dee Devlin today at a secretive Vatican City event and the priest officiating it said he was aware of the fighter's controversy-strewn past but remarked "what can I do?"
World news
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

The Best And Worst Moments In Game Awards History

The Game Awards has produced memorable highs and lows since 2014, featuring iconic moments, celebrity announcements, platform unity, spectacle, and controversy.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Chivas makes 'Chicharito' Hernandez exit official

Javier "Chicharito" Hernández has concluded his second stint with Chivas and will not be under contract ahead of the Liga MX Clausura 2026.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Margot Robbie in red latex, Kate Bush impersonators and a pint of Emily ale: my crash course in Brontemania

Other Brontes are on tap Anne is a traditional ale, Charlotte an IPA, Branwell a porter but the barman says Emily, an amber ale with a malty biscuit flavour, is the most popular. It's the obvious choice today, anyway: in a few hours, Oscar-winning film-maker Emerald Fennell will be at the Bronte women's writing festival in a church just up the road, discussing her adaptation of Emily's 19th-century gothic masterpiece Wuthering Heights.
Film
World politics
fromJezebel
3 months ago

Jim Caviezel to give Jair Bolsonaro the Jesus treatment

Jim Caviezel will portray Jair Bolsonaro in The Dark Horse, a 'heroic' biopic written by Mário Frias, released amid Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

After Failing to Win Nobel, Trump Is Awarded FIFA's Newly-Created "Peace Prize"

FIFA awarded Donald Trump a newly created FIFA Peace Prize, presented by Gianni Infantino who called Trump his "close friend".
fromKotaku
3 months ago

2025's Hit SWAT Sim Gets Free Trial On PS5 And Xbox

On December 3, Void Interactive announced a new limited-time free trial for Ready or Not. The trial is available now on PlayStation 5 (with a PS Plus subscription), Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Once downloaded and installed, players will have access to the entirety of Ready or Not, including every mission. Players can enjoy the game for three hours before the trial ends.
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