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“The Daily Show” has responded to Trump’s new celebrity cabinet picks with a parody training video.

Another day, another raft of confusing new celebrity picks from Trump.

The latest of these are TV’s Dr. Oz for to lead Medicare and Medicaid (“I’m impressed he didn’t pick Dr. Pepper,” says Daily Show host Desi Lydic in the clip above), and Linda McMahon – wife of infamous WWE boss Vince McMahon – for Education Secretary.

The Daily Show‘s response? A parody training video for these new recruits. “If you’re watching this, you’re a random television personality Donald Trump just appointed to run a huge federal agency,” says correspondent Grace Kuhlenschmidt, in character as an instructor. “Right now you may be wondering: ‘How did I get this job?’ ‘So I’m just in charge now?’ And, ‘Wait, what is my job again?’ Well I can I assure you, the answer to all these questions is: I don’t f***ing know.”

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Live stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns in the NFL from anywhere in the U.S.

TL;DR: Live stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video.

Thursday Night Football returns with Week 12 action, which kicks off with an AFC north showdown between the two teams at opposite ends of the division. The Steelers are 8-2 and the Browns are 2-8.

The Steelers are coming off a close win over the Baltimore Ravens and have won five straight games. The Browns have lost back-to-back games and four from their last five.

When is Steelers vs. Browns?

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns takes place at 8:15 p.m. ET on Nov. 21. The two teams will face off at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ian Eagle is expected to do the play-by-play, Charles Davis is the analyst, and Evan Washburn will be the sideline reporter.

How to stream Steelers vs. Browns for free

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns is available to live stream on Prime Video in the U.S., but anyone can watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (not to mention other Thursday Night Football fixtures).

If you’re already a member, or have already used the 30-day trial, Prime Video subscriptions start at $8.99 per month.

Best streaming services for Steelers vs. Browns

We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Commanders vs. Eagles on local FOX networks.

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

For in-market games: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

Again, Steelers vs. Browns is subject to local blackouts. It is available nationally on Prime Video.

How to watch Steelers vs. Browns from anywhere in the world

If you’re abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Steelers vs. Browns from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

Sign in to your favorite streaming service

Watch Steelers vs. Browns from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

Fast connection speeds free from throttling

Up to eight simultaneous connections

30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Answers to each clue for the November 21, 2024 edition of Arkadium daily mini crossword on Mashable.com.

The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

But there’s no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.

And when you’re done, check out the many other word games you can play on Mashable, including a full-size crossword.

Also, if you get stuck on any other daily word games, such as Wordle, Connections, or Strands — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Wednesday, November 21, 2024:

Across

Bright light

The answer is Sun.

Depleting the sky

The answer is Ozone.

Metric unit

The answer is Liter.

Academy award

The answer is Oscar.

Mins. and mins.

The answer is Hours.

Related to rainfall

The answer is Pluvial.

Down

Alone

The answer is Solo.

Israeli guns

The answer is Uzi.

Creator of Minecraft

The answer is Notch.

Within reach

The answer is Near.

Blunders

The answer is Errs.

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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.

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Hints and answers to today’s Hurdle all in one place.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.

Hurdle Word 1 hint

Can be used to describe how thin something is.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

WAFER

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Avoid, particularly an outcome.

Hurdle Word 2 Answer

AVERT

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A high edge.

Hurdle Word 3 answer

CLIFF

Hurdle Word 4 hint

An expression of joy or a search engine.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

YAHOO

Final Hurdle hint

Great for wreaking.

Hurdle Word 5 answer

HAVOC

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Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication’s sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

Yellow – Great at shielding, leading or stopping

Green – Colorful

Blue – Not very sportsmanlike

Purple – Schools with the same second name

Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:

Yellow – Guardian

Green – Shadows of brown

Blue – Cavalier

Purple – Nicknames for Cleveland

Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today’s Connections Sports Edition #58 is…

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

Guardian: CHAMPION, DEFENDER, KEEPER, PROTECTOR

Shades of brown: BEIGE, CHESTNUT, KHAKI, TAN

Cavalier: ARROGANT, DISDAINFUL, HAUGHTY, HIGH-HAT

Nicknames for Cleveland: BELIEVELAND, CLE, THE 216, THE LAND

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.

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Answers to each clue for the November 21, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, November 21, 2024:

Across

Man of few words?

The answer is Mime.

Absolutely love

The answer is Adore.

Bit of headwear with gems on it

The answer is Tiara.

Your ___ (words when addressing a judge)

The answer is Honor.

Roof goop

The answer is Tar.

Down

Class in which you’ll encounter a lot of problems

The answer is Math.

“American ___” (Green Day’s 2004 “punk rock opera”)

The answer is Idiot.

Disney heroine with an upcoming November sequel

The answer is Moana.

An editor might catch one

The answer is Error.

Cochlea’s place

The answer is Ear.

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Ted Danson and Mike Schur reunite for the sitcom “A Man on the Inside,” which is now streaming on Netflix. Review.

If you had to sum up the driving force behind any Mike Schur show in one word, it’s “community.” Whether they’re set in the workplace (like The Office, Parks and Recreation, or Brooklyn Nine-Nine) or in the afterlife (like The Good Place), the shows Schur has created or co-created always center on ensembles who grow from mere acquaintances into the fastest of friends.

A constant within that transition is community’s power of break down the walls we’ve built up to shut other people out. Take how Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s resident toughies Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) and Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) show up for their coworkers. Or how The Good Place‘s Michael (Ted Danson) — a literal demon — ends the show working side by side with the humans he’d initially wanted to torture.

Schur’s latest offering, A Man on the Inside, once again sees the ways community can bring us out of our shells. This time, the focus is on a retirement home, and its latest arrival, retired professor Charles (Danson). With Danson in the picture, A Man on the Inside serves as a wonderful The Good Place reunion, one that’s just as sweet and silly as Danson and Schur’s first team-up.

What is A Man on the Inside about?

As A Man on the Inside kicks off, Charles is a bit of a recluse. His wife passed away a year prior, and since then he’s distanced himself from most people, including his concerned daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis), and thrown himself into an unbreakable routine. Emily takes it upon herself to get Charles back into the world, issuing him a challenge to find something new that excites him. What he chooses is… out of the ordinary, to put it mildly.

Instead of, say, taking an art class or joining a book club, Charles becomes the assistant to private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada). His mission? To go undercover at Pacific View Retirement Home and recover stolen jewelry. Sounds unlikely? Well, there’s some truth to this tale. A Man on the Inside is actually based on the 2020 documentary The Mole Agent, about a man who goes undercover at a retirement home to investigate elder abuse.

Of course, there are several roadblocks on Charles’s quest to becoming a spy extraordinaire. First, he’ll have to learn how to use covert recording equipment, a process that sparks a delightful montage of an overwhelmed Charles messing up (much to no-nonsense Julie’s annoyance). Then, once he gets into Pacific View, he’ll have to weather his most daunting task yet: fitting in with a new crowd.

Early scenes at Pacific View play out almost like a high school comedy, with Charles struggling to find a table to sit at or a clique to hang out with. He also garners the romantic attention of sunny Virginia (Sally Struthers), which makes him a target for her belligerent ex Elliot (John Getz). It’s too much drama for him to handle in addition to the investigation!

Speaking of the investigation, that gets off to a rocky start too. Between social distractions and the occasional threatening note, it’s clear that Charles is in over his head. And that’s before Emily crosses paths with Julie, who’s posing as Charles’s daughter for the investigation. Their meeting sparks a crisis of mixed identities and launches A Man on the Inside into hysterical screwball territory.

Yet despite all the gizmos, gadgets, and setbacks that come with Julie’s investigation, it’s not long before it fades into the background to focus on what really matters to A Man on the Inside: how Charles’s mission opens him back up to the world.

A Man on the Inside is a sweet reminder to put yourself out there.

Charles, while timid, is a sweet man with boundless enthusiasm for things he loves. He can barely hide his excitement from Julie while starting his initial observations, and he’ll geek out about the Golden Gate Bridge for hours if you let him. Danson plays Charles’s eagerness with a slight reserve to start — after grieving the loss of his wife, it might be too soon to let anyone else in. Yet by the end of A Man on the Inside‘s first season, he’s experienced a signature Schur transformation thanks to the power of community. No longer content to hide within his carefully curated routine, he’ll fight for his fellow Pacific View residents and give impassioned speeches about how much they mean to him.

But Charles’s change doesn’t just apply to his relationship with the people he meets at Pacific View. It also extends to his relationship with Emily, who is always trying to figure out where exactly she and her father stand. As Emily contends with the ups and downs of raising three rambunctious boys, her involvement in Charles and Julie’s investigation proves to be an unlikely outlet for her parenting frustrations and an ideal way to connect with Charles. Watching A Man on the Inside turn from unlikely spy caper to father-daughter bonding time is one of the show’s greatest joys.

A Man on the Inside offers up meaningful stories about aging.

The other great joy of A Man on the Inside is seeing the simultaneous gravity and levity with which it treats its aging characters. We get to see the residents of Pacific View live life to the fullest, whether that means smoking a joint together, sniping at each other like catty high schoolers, or making new romantic connections late in life. In one of the show’s most moving, yet still disarmingly funny scenes, Virginia convinces her best friend Florence (Margaret Avery) to buy the massage chair she’s wanted for her entire life but was always too scared to buy.

However, A Man on the Inside also dives into the challenges that come with aging and moving into a retirement home. Charles’s close Pacific View friend Calbert (Stephen McKinley Henderson) struggles with his workaholic son visiting him less and less. Characters face heartbreaking diagnoses and lose their friends. Saddest of all, some residents struggle with dementia, leading them to be shunned by other members of the community in A Man on the Inside‘s most heartbreaking scenes. Thankfully, care from Charles, who’s witnessed firsthand the effects of dementia, and Pacific View head Didi (a wonderfully sweet Stephanie Beatriz) prove that there’s hope in the darkness.

Still, that sense of abandonment from other residents rings truer to a broader shunting aside of the elderly in real life. Earlier this year, the June Squibb-led film Thelma examined how older people can be discounted or babied, and the anxiety that that can cause. A Man on the Inside continues this discussion with empathy, giving the Pacific View residents space to express their frustrations while also acknowledging how painful it can be to watch someone you love age and gradually lose some of their physical or mental faculties. Chances are, you’ll see a lot of your parents and grandparents in Charles and his compatriots, and those suggestions are bound to make you shed a tear. (You’ve been warned: This show made me cry buckets.)

A Man on the Inside tempers this heavier material with its sharp humor, never leaning too far into schmaltz or lecturing. Its ensemble also boasts incredible chemistry right off the bat, with Danson proving a rock-solid ringleader. These are things you’d expect from a Schur show, and they build A Man on the Inside‘s wonderful foundation. But again, it’s the show’s thoughtful portrayal of aging that really makes it stand out, and turns A Man on the Inside into something remarkable.

A Man on the Inside is now streaming on Netflix.

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The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There’s always a theme linking every solution, along with the “spangram,” a special, word or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: You’re getting warm

These words are for winter usage only.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are used to keep you warm.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today’s spangram is Fireplace.

NYT Strands word list for November 21

Screen

Broom

Flue

Chimney

Poker

Mantle

Hearth

Fireplace

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Here’s the answer for “Wordle” #1251 on November 21, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.

If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for November 21’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.

Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

The backbone of support and structure.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter S.

The Wordle answer today is…

Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today’s Wordle is…

SPINE.

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Connections is a New York Times word game that’s all about finding the “common threads between words.” How to solve the puzzle.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for November 21’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections?

The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories

Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

Yellow: Shirts

Green: Milk tea add-ons

Blue: Sea animals

Purple: Unfinished pasta

Here are today’s Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:

Yellow: Kinds of Shirts

Green: Spheres in Milk Tea

Blue: Marine Invertebrates, Familiarly

Purple: Starts of Pasta Names

Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today’s Connections #529 is…

What is the answer to Connections today

Kinds of Shirts: FLANNEL, OXFORD, POLO, TEE

Spheres in Milk Tea: BOBA, BUBBLE, PEARL, TAPIOCA

Marine Invertebrates, Familiarly: CORAL, JELLY, SPONGE, STAR

Starts of Pasta Names: FETT, PENN, TORTE, ZIT

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.

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