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Smoak provides the offence as Blue Jays edge Cleveland in extra innings
Toronto Blue Jays' Justin Smoak celebrates after he hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to defeat the Cleveland Indians, in Toronto, on July 23, 2019.
Nissan expected to announce cuts of over 10,000 jobs globally: source
FILE PHOTO: A man is silhouetted at a show room of Nissan Motor Co. in Tokyo, Japan, February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-hoon/File Photo
CannTrust chairman, CEO were informed in November of unlicensed cannabis growing, e-mails show
Mature cannabis plants are photographed at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility during the grand opening event in Fenwick, Ont., on June 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
Vancouver beaches close amid high E. coli levels, prompting criticism of sewer system
People walk past as girls climb on sailboat that was beached at Kitsilano Beach Park during a recent windstorm, in Vancouver, on Dec. 25, 2013.
Economists question budget behind Calgary Flames arena plan
The new arena would be only a few hundred metres from the nearly 36-year-old Saddledome, pictured above.
Rights groups urge Quebec Court of Appeal to hear injunction request on religious-symbols ban
People protest Quebec's new Bill 21, which bans teachers, police, government lawyers and others in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols, in Montreal, on June 17, 2019.
Alberta’s premier Jason Kenney promises more prosecutors on the way to deal with court backlog
Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney speaks to media during the Western Premiers' conference in Edmonton. Alberta's premier is promising reinforcements to help with the increased caseloads being faced by prosecutors in the province.
Charged with a heinous crime, B.C. man who has spent 36 years in prison asserting his innocence asks for bail
Rachel Barsky, one of Phillip Tallio's lawyers, speaks to reporters outside the courthouse in Vancouver on July 23, 2019. Mr. Tallio was convicted more than thirty-years-ago for raping and murdering a child.
Margaret Atwood on Booker Prize longlist for The Handmaid’s Tale sequel The Testaments
Booker Prize winners Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie are contenders again for the coveted fiction trophy. Rushdie, who won in 1981 for 'Midnight’s Children,' makes the 13-book longlist for his latest novel, 'Quichotte.' Atwood won in 2000 for 'The Blind Assassin' and is nominated for 'The Testaments,' a follow-up to 'The Handmaid’s Tale.'
Hand-painted Roy Halladay glove makes its way to Rogers Centre
Guelph, Ont., artist Sean Kane has lovingly painted a baseball glove bearing the image of deceased Blue Jays ace Roy (Doc) Halladay. The glove was delivered to Rogers Centre on July 23, 2019, where it will be displayed in the clubhouse manager's office.
‘No one influences my government’: Doug Ford says Ontario government decisions cannot be swayed by lobbyists
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during a closing news conference at a meeting of Canada's Premiers in Saskatoon, Sask., on July, 11, 2019.
Second person charged in the death of missing Edmonton woman: RCMP
Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere, from Edmonton is shown in this undated handout photo provided July 17, 2019. She had been in the North Battleford and Thunderchild First Nation areas to attend a funeral on April 27, 2019, and after the funeral she expressed a desire to return to Edmonton, Alberta. Tiki was last seen in North Battleford on May 1. RCMP in Saskatchewan say they have found the remains of a missing woman from Edmonton who they believe to be a victim of foul play. Police announced human remains discovered outside of North Battleford, Sask., last week have been identified as Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, RCMP
Quebec Economy Minister backs Caisse on SNC-Lavalin, says there is ‘enormous’ work to be done
Pedestrians pass the SNC-Lavalin building in Montreal on May 5, 2019.
Transat co-founder could make more than $17-million from sale to Air Canada
Air Transat founder and chief executive Jean-Marc Eustache prepares to start the company's annual meeting on March 10, 2016 in Montreal, Que.
Chris Kraft, ‘father’ of NASA’s Mission Control, dies at 95
Mr. Kraft works at his console in Cape Canaveral, Fla., in this undated photo. Kraft died just two days after the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
David Clarkson returns to Maple Leafs as part of Garret Sparks trade
Leafs David Clarkson during the third period of an NHL hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, Ontario on Oct. 26, 2013.
WestJet shareholders agree to $3.5-billion takeover from Onex
A pilot taxis a Westjet Boeing 737-700 plane to a gate after arriving at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on February 3, 2014. WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it is one step closer to a joint venture with Delta Air Lines after getting the green light from Canada's competition watchdog. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
How the Liberals are (technically) keeping Justin Trudeau’s impossible fighter jet promise
Campbell Clark
Ottawa launches request for proposals for 88 new fighter jets after ‘last gasp’ effort to address supplier concerns
CF-18 Hornets fly in formation on their the departure for Operation IMPACT, in Cold Lake, Alta. on Oct. 21, 2014.
With Boris Johnson in charge, Brexit just got more painful
Boris Johnson gestures as he arrives at the Conservative Party headquarters, after being announced as Britain's next prime minister, in London, Britain on July 23, 2019.
Scheer says Liberals are exaggerating over his call to review Canada Food Guide
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer reacts to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement regarding the government's decision on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project in Ottawa on June 18, 2019.
Streetwise newsletter: Transat says Air Canada is ‘preferred buyer’ despite shareholder opposition
An Air Transat plane is seen as an Air Canada plane lands at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal on Thursday, May 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Keep calm. Britain can be saved
New Liberal Democrat Leader Jo Swinson speaks onstage at an event announcing the result of the leadership contest in central London on July 22, 2019.
Jets forward Andrew Copp awarded two-year, $4.56-million contract by arbitrator
Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Copp (9) shoots during practice prior to their first round of NHL playoff action against the St. Louis Blues in Winnipeg, Monday, April 8, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
CBSA looks for stunt actors to play smugglers, be struck for recruit training program
A Canadian Border Services agent stands watch at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Dec. 8, 2015.
BC Partners to buy Montreal security giant GardaWorld in deal worth $5.2-billion
ONE-TIME USE ONLY -- DO NOT USE UNDER AN Y CIRCUMSTANCES -- IMAGE MUST BE DOWNLOADED AGAIN FROM CP -- A GardaWorld armoured truck navigates traffic in Richmond, B.C., in September, 2018. The Montreal-based company has experienced significant growth of late, attributable in part to worsening social-political tensions around the world and a consequent increase in demand for security, according to BC Partners' Paolo Notarnicola.
The Second Woman shows a fascinating – and unnerving – overlap between fiction and real-life
The concept of play/performance installation The Second Woman is a 10-minute break-up scene between a man and a woman performed 100 times consecutively for a duration of 24 hours.
Protect your retirement portfolio from ‘drawdown’ erosion
Buyer clips $20,900 off West Rouge home price
Done Deal, 325 Flagstone Terrace, Toronto
Federal government to invest in satellite technology to connect rural, remote areas
The entrance of Telesat’s facility in Allan Park, Ont., on Jan. 28, 2019.
Bystander training gains traction as tool to prevent sexual harassment, violence
How low will CBC TV bosses go in search of ratings and ad dollars?
John Doyle
Federal court orders Elections Canada to review moving voting day over religious worries
A woman marks her ballot behind a privacy barrier in the riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, west of Montreal, Que., on Oct. 19, 2015.
Scientists struggle to track massive, elusive right whales as death toll rises
In this file photo taken on April 13, 2019, A North Atlantic right whale swims in the waters of Cape Cod Bay near Provincetown, Mass.
U.S. Justice Department opens antitrust review of major tech companies
FILE - This file photo combo of images shows the Amazon, Google and Facebook logos. The U.S. Department of Justice is opening a sweeping antitrust investigation of major technology companies and whether their online platforms have hurt competition, suppressed innovation or otherwise harmed consumers. The announcement follows months of concern in Congress and elsewhere over the sway of firms like Google, Facebook and Amazon. (AP Photo/File)
‘Investors continue to be abused’: Anger builds over lack of reforms to early-withdrawal fees on mutual funds
In an uncertain world, Boris Johnson’s arrival only poses new challenges for Canada’s next government
John Ibbitson
Twenty-five million historical artifacts will get new home in Ottawa region
An artist rendition of the new Parks Canada building that will house the 25 million archaeological and historical artifacts collection in Ottawa is seen in this undated handout image provided July 23, 2019.
Harley-Davidson’s electric LiveWire heralds a new era for the bike brand
Doug Firby test drives the Harley LiveWire
Generation Z is flooding into the work force, we need to make sure they can contribute sustainably
Generation Z is entering the working world with fresh ideas and a willingness to contribute meaningfully. But in order for them to succeed, organizations need to be proactive in setting up systems that will help young employees avoid burnout.
Weekend Getaway: See toys, trees, castles and more in New York’s Finger Lakes
Belhurst Castle on Seneca Lake was originally a private home in the 18th century. The estate boasts a rich history, once having served as a Prohibition-era speakeasy.
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur’s lunch with Warren Buffett postponed
(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 4, 2019 Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks to the press as he arrives at the 2019 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. - Billionaire Warren Buffett announced on July 1, 2019 that he donated $3.6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four other charities. Buffett, 88, nicknamed the "Oracle of Omaha," will convert 11,250 of class "A" Berkshire shares into 16.9 million class "B" shares, Berkshire Hathaway said in a news release. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images
Indigenous writer Lee Maracle nominated for prestigious Neustadt Prize
Author Lee Maracle is shown in an undated handout photo.
Evening Update: Two B.C. teens thought missing are now suspects in killings; Boris Johnson to become next British PM
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police released photos on July 23, 2019 of Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, from Port Alberni, British Columbia, who are considered main suspects in the slayings of 23-year-old Australian Lucas Fowler, and his American girlfriend Chynna Deese, 24, who were discovered shot to death on July 15 along the side of the Alaska Highway near Liard Hot Springs, British Columbia. - Police in Canada on Tuesday named two suspects wanted in connection with three murders, including the killings of an American woman and Australian man whose bodies were found in rural British Columbia. (Photo by - / ALBERTA RCMP / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT "Royal Canadian Mounted Police" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS.-/AFP/Getty Images
Lametti swats back at Ontario attorney-general over legal aid spending
Minister of Justice David Lametti responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons on June 17, 2019 in Ottawa.
CN Rail revenue jumps on higher crude, grain volumes
A CN locomotive makes it's way through the CN Taschereau yard in Montreal, on Nov.28, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
The public service should reflect the full diversity of our community
A woman wearing a Muslim head covering participates in a demonstration against Quebec's Bill 21 in Montreal on June 17, 2019. The new legislation bans members of the provincial public service, including teachers, police and others, from displaying religious symbols at work.
Father who lost seven children in Halifax fire has no idea of tragedy, brother says
Firefighters investigate following a house fire in the Spryfield community in Halifax on Feb. 19, 2019.
Four steps investors can take to prepare for the next market downturn
John Reese
Short sales on the TSX: What bearish investors are betting against
A worker checks cannabis plants at a Tilray facility in Cantanhede, Portugal, on April 24, 2019. Sky-high valuations and oversupply risks in the cannabis sector have fuelled short-sellers' interest. Tilray has the highest percentage of shares short among TSX-listed companies.
Snapchat shares jump 9 per cent as user growth continues
The Snapchat app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken Sept. 15, 2017.
AFN chief Perry Bellegarde vows to influence party platforms in advance of federal election
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde is seen during a media availability during the Premiers and Indigenous Leaders meeting in Big River First Nation, Sask., on July, 9, 2019.
Newmont Goldcorp president Tom Palmer taking over as CEO in October
Visitors pass the Newmont Mining Corporation booth during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention in Toronto, on March 4, 2019.
U.S. Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 22, 2019.
Why I can’t stay away from Stanley Park (even though it’s a 14-hour flight)
Man unhurt after unauthorized ride on ramp of Victoria swing bridge
Iran’s message is clear: It has options and is not afraid to use them
An image grab taken from a broadcast by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on July 22, 2019, shows a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards onboard a tanker Stena Impero as it's anchored off the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas.
Sprinter Justin Gatlin still gunning for the podium at age 37
FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Justin Gatlin competes in the men's 100 meter final during the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland. Reigning world 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin is 37 and still feels like he can keep up with the new kids in the starting block. He does feel old from time to time when he thinks about all the familiar faces who are no longer competing. (Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via AP, File)
Deadly 2018 Amtrak train crash caused by safety oversights, delays
This Feb. 4, 2018, file photo shows an aerial view of the site of a fatal train crash between an Amtrak train, bottom right, and a CSX freight train, top left, in Cayce, S.C.
A lot less money, a lot more husband
Rob Carrick
'Dude, we are going to energize the country', the rally cry of the audacious Boris Johnson
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Sun rises to top of WNBA standings ahead of all-star break
FILE - In this May 28, 2019, file photo, Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones shoots over the Indiana Fever defense during a WNBA basketball game, in Uncasville, Conn. Led by Jones, the Sun (8-1) have won their last six games and have started to put a little distance between themselves and the rest of the league. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP, File)
Investors are paying a high price for ‘safety’
FILE - In this Thursday, July 18, 2019, file photo trader Dennis Maguire works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 23. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
RBC cuts forecast for drilling activity in oil patch
A pumpjack works at a well head on an oil and gas installation near Cremona, Alta., on Oct. 29, 2016.
Ukrainian President’s party wins commanding majority of seats in parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, centre, applauds with his team at his party's headquarters, in Kiev, Ukraine, on July 21, 2019.
Zion Williamson signs deal with Nike’s Jordan brand
New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson sits on the bench during a summer league game against the Washington Wizards on July 6, 2019.
Two school buses collide north of Montreal, about 25 children sent to hospital as a preventive measure
The aftermath is seen following a collision between two school buses on Autoroute 640, near Saint-Eustache, Que., on July 23, 2019.
Redblacks long snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa tests positive for banned substances
Ottawa Redblacks long snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa (50) holds up his helmet as the team celebrates winning against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats following second half CFL action in Ottawa on Oct. 27, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ranchers’ association and Weather Network beef over anti-red-meat video
Beef cuts are shown at a grocery store in Toronto on May 3, 2018. A video created by The Weather Network urging Canadians to consume less red meat remains published on the weather forecaster's website despite a beef industry association demanding they remove the item in a telephone meeting Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Toronto CAMH patient found hours after walking away from facility, police say
A man convicted of violent offences and detained at a Toronto mental health facility briefly walked away earlier this week, marking the second escape from the institution this month.
RCMP continue search for suspects in three B.C. slayings
Bryer Schmegelsky, left, and Kam McLeod are seen in this undated combination handout photo provided by the RCMP. RCMP in northern British Columbia are searching for two young Vancouver Island men whose vehicle was discovered on fire Friday in the same area where police say a body was found. Police said in a release Sunday night that officers investigating a vehicle fire on Highway 37 about 50 kilometres south of Dease Lake, B.C., received information that led them to discover a body at a highway pullout about two kilometres from the scene of the fire. They said the burned vehicle belonged to 19-year-old Kam McLeod and 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky, both of Port Alberni, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, RCMP *MANDATORY CREDIT*
U.S. diplomats’ brain scans show perplexing differences, add to Cuba mystery
The U.S. flag is seen in front of an apartment building, outside the embassy of the United States (not pictured), in Havana, Cuba April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Fernando Medina
Canada’s small-business tax rate should be repealed
Employees at Platterz, a small software business based in Toronto, are seen at their offices in October, 2017. Under the current regime, such small enterprises are taxed at a preferential rate in hopes of supporting their growth.
Former violin teacher Claude Eric Trachy convicted on sexual assault-related charges
Violin Teacher Claude Eric Trachy, 73, tries to conceal his face as he leaves the Ontario Court of Appeal at Osgoode Hall in Toronto on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail
Uncertainty surrounds land-claim agreement after Crown representative pulled from talks with Dene First Nations
A Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on March 22, 2017.
Harley-Davidson reports 19.3-per-cent fall in second-quarter profit as tariffs bite
FILE PHOTO: A Harley-Davidson Inc. logo is seen at the Paris auto show in Paris, France, October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
Oil climbs near $64 after U.S. says it may have downed a second Iranian drone
FILE PHOTO: A Royal Gibraltar Police's boat guards the Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 as it sits anchored after it was seized earlier this month by British Royal Marines off the coast of the British Mediterranean territory on suspicion of violating sanctions against Syria, in the Strait of Gibraltar, southern Spain July 20, 2019. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Lockheed Martin to move F-35 jet sourcing to U.S. from Turkey
Lockheed Martin's logo is seen during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 12, 2016.
Bed Bath & Beyond cuts 7 per cent of corporate staff, including COO
FILE PHOTO: A Bed, Bath & Beyond store is pictured in San Marcos, California September 24, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Twisted weather: 17 probable or confirmed tornadoes in Alberta so far this year
A supercell is seen over an area east of Calgary, in a July 13, 2019, handout photo.
Alibaba welcomes U.S. small businesses to sell globally on its platform
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Alibaba Group is seen at an exhibition during the World Intelligence Congress in Tianjin, China May 16, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo
Navy may have brought down a second Iranian drone last week, U.S. general says
U.S. Marine Corps General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., Commander of the U.S. Central Command, poses for a picture during his visit to a military base in al-Kharj, in central Saudi Arabia, on July 18, 2019.
Diversity helps UBS defy banking gloom with profit rise
FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a UBS logo projected on a screen in Singapore, January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Feline Lim/File Photo
FBI Director Christopher Wray dodges questions on Mueller report’s findings
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, on July 23, 2019.
The question to Robert Mueller that could torpedo Trump
(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 29, 2019 Special Counsel Robert Mueller speaks on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election, at the US Justice Department in Washington, DC, on May 29, 2019. - Special Counsel Robert Mueller will submit to questions for the first time Wednesday on his explosive report detailing numerous links between President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russian election meddling, and Trump's efforts to obstruct his investigation. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
Blue Jays designate Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment
Toronto Blue Jays' Dalton Pompey watches during batting practice before Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Indians in Toronto on Oct. 19, 2016.
The Mueller hearings: a guide to what you missed at the testimony and how we got here
Former special counsel Robert Mueller is sworn in for his testimony before Congress on July 24, 2019.
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev dies after suffering brain injury during fight
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 20: Maxim Dadashev of Russia wait for the decision after a super lightweight bout against Antonio de Marco of Mexico at Park Theater at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on October 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dadashev won by unanimous decision. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Protests spread as activists fight planned giant telescope in Hawaii
The summit of Hawaii's Mauna Kea. For activists who say they're protecting Mauna Kea, the fight against the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope is a boiling point in Hawaiian history: the overthrow on the Hawaiian kingdom, battles over land, water and development and questions about how the islands should be governed.
Thousands without power as severe rain, wind hit northeastern U.S.
Arborist with Dependable Tree Company work to remove a tree downed in a recent storm in Collingswood, N.J., on July 23, 2019.
Toronto Raptors sign three, including Canadian forward Oshae Brissett
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 21: Oshae Brissett #11 of the Syracuse Orange dunks the ball against Freddie Gillespie #33 of the Baylor Bears during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Premier Doug Ford promises more transparency in Ontario’s appointment process
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to the media at Queen's Park, in Toronto, on June 20, 2019.
Canadian dollar hits one-month low as weak economic data triggers profit-taking
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
The day I met Tessa Hadley, my literary crush
British author Tessa Hadley poses for a portrait during an interview at the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. The UK is the guest of honor at the 2015 fair. Hadley is part of the British delegation of writers invited to Guadalajara. (AP Photo/Berenice Bautista)
U.S. Senate confirms Army veteran Mark Esper as secretary of defence
Defense Secretary nominee Mark Esper testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, in Washington, on July 16, 2019.
Puerto Rico governor resigns after weeks of mass protests
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello speaks as he announces his resignation in San Juan, Puerto Rico, early July 25, 2019.
Defending champion Geraint Thomas crashes again as 40-degree heat engulfs Tour de France
Britain's Geraint Thomas rides with the pack during the sixteenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 117 kilometers (73 miles) with start and finish in Nimes, France, Tuesday, July 23, 2019. (AP Photo/ Christophe Ena)
Transat says Air Canada is ‘preferred buyer’ despite shareholder opposition
An Air Transat plane is seen as an Air Canada plane lands at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal on May 16, 2019.
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