First lady Melania Trump has long demonstrated a strong appreciation for the history of the White House as well as of those who have been privileged enough to occupy it, and that fact was evident last week during a special ceremony held in the East Room.

As Fox News reports, Mrs. Trump hosted an event that served as the official announcement of a commemorative stamp intended to honor the achievements and lasting legacy of former first lady Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush, though President Donald Trump was notably not in attendance.

Commemorative stamp unveiled

Joining Mrs. Trump at the stamp's rollout was Doro Bush Koch, daughter of the former president and first lady, George & Barbara Bush Foundation CEO Alice Yates, and Judy de Torok, U.S. Postal Service vice president of corporate affairs.

Also on hand was Charles Fagan, the American artist responsible for the portrait of Mrs. Bush that is featured on the stamp, and he was joined by a host of Bush family members and friends as well as former staffers from the Bush White House.

Mrs. Trump paid tribute to the honoree, saying, “Barbara's unwavering conviction, dignity and deep loyalty to her loved ones have left an indelible mark on our hearts and history.”

The current first lady went on, “The unveiling of this commemorative stamp honors Barbara Bush's contributions as first lady and her enduring impact on our nation. May this tribute inspire us to lead with compassion, act with strength, and uphold the values that direct us toward a meaningful existence.”

Bush Koch spoke movingly about her late mother, highlighting her commitment to literacy and other worthy causes, noting, “Mom told her staff that she wanted to do something every day to help others, so that's what she did.”

A fitting tribute

The U.S. Postal Service issued a press release of its own detailing the event held at the White House, noting that the stamp's issuance is meant to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Mrs. Bush's birth.

Acting Postmaster Doug Tulino shared the agency's enthusiasm for the unveiling, declaring, “Today we recognize Mrs. Bush not only as a beloved first lady, but as a remarkable American in her own right.”

Tulino added, “She charted a legacy for herself and did it with conviction, determination, and compassion.”

Sales of the stamp were set to begin this weekend in panes of 20, with the official 2005 White House portrait of Mrs. Bush taking center stage.

The Postal Service further noted that a dedication ceremony for the stamp will be held on June 10 in Kennebunkport, Maine at a cherished Bush family location known as Ganny's Garden.

High-profile absences noted

Mrs. Trump was the sole representative of the first couple at the event honoring Mrs. Bush, as the president himself did not attend, a decision also made by former President George W. Bush and wife, Laura Bush.

Whether these absences were due to ongoing hostility between the Bushes and Mr. Trump, scheduling conflicts, or something else entirely is an open question likely to go unanswered.

President Donald Trump is looking to grant Greenland special status in a Compact of Free Association agreement, Reuters reported. The president has made it known that the strategically located island nation is important to the U.S.

The COFA is a type of agreement commonly used to foster friendly ties with Pacific Island nations. Much of what's contained in the agreements is not made known to the public.

However, nations typically receive benefits such as military protection and services ranging from emergency management to mail delivery. In return, the U.S. gets free trade without tariffs while the U.S. military is allowed to operate from the islands.

Trump has been looking to acquire Greenland since his first administration, and continued his overtures after taking office again in January. Even with this potential agreement, it's unclear whether the country will go along with it.

Challenges Ahead

The Trump-created National Security Council and the National Energy Dominance Council have been putting together the deal on Trump's behalf. The National Economic Council is also involved in crafting a COFA that Greenland would readily sign on to.

While such an agreement seems attractive and easily sold to Greenland, the reality is that there are many challenges ahead. Firstly, the agreement would eliminate Trump's ultimate goal of making Greenland part of the U.S.

Moreover, it may be difficult to arrange a COFA with Greenland because it's still a territory of Denmark, even if it is considered autonomous. Greenland would likely have to sever its relationship with Denmark before signing on.

It's not that Greenland doesn't want its independence from Denmark, but instead that it doesn't necessarily want to be controlled by any entity, including the U.S.  The island nation has a population of about 57,000, but a COFA agreement would not make them citizens.

Finally, COFAs for island nations such as the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau haven't yielded expected results. The U.S. cozied up to the nations to ally against China, but that hasn't stopped officials in places like Palau from opening up amicable relations with China.

Significant Disruption

Earlier this week, Trump doubled down on expressing his desire to acquire Greenland. "We need Greenland very badly. Greenland is a very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of and we’ll cherish them and all of that, but we need that for international security," Trump said.

Still, this talk about getting Greenland on board may be a moot point if reports about the U.S. spying are correct. According to Fox News, information recently emerged suggesting American intelligence gathering operations were occurring in Greenland.

On Friday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, "You cannot spy against an ally" when asked about it in the press. "Cooperation about defense, deterrence, and security in the northern part of Europe is getting more and more important," Frederiksen said.

American officials were in contact to attempt to smooth over relations, but Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen made it clear that this was unacceptable. Nielsen said Greenland "will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone," and furthermore, that "the talks from the United States have not been respectful."

Trump wants so much to get his way with Greenland. Unfortunately, it seems that the more time that goes on and the more things that happen, the prospect becomes more remote by the day.

The sex trafficking and racketeering trial for Sean "P. Diddy" Combs has hit a snag as a key witness in the case has gone missing, the UK Daily Mail reported. The female identified only as "Victim 3" and her attorney can't be reached.

The trial is set to begin next week in New York against Combs, 55. He is facing five counts against four victims that include charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

However, a portion of the trial could be in jeopardy if federal prosecutors can't contact Victim 3 and her lawyer. Victim 3 was set to give testimony of "very personal and explosive details" about how Combs allegedly abused her.

Maurene Comey, the lead prosecutor, informed US District Judge Arun Subramanian on Wednesday that Victim 3 remains unreachable. Comey added that Victim 3 "may not show up" even if she can be contacted in time.

The Trial

Jury selection began this week in the trial that is set to spotlight decades of alleged abuse at the hands of Combs. He was known to have allegedly coerced his victims into depraved sexual activity during so-called "freak-outs."

One of his accusers is Cassie Ventura, formerly a longtime girlfriend of his, who has agreed to appear without an alias. Initially, Victim 3 had agreed to the same but later chose to remain cloaked in a pseudonym to testify against the entertainment mogul.

Her testimony was to add more charges of transportation to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking to Combs' growing list of crimes. However, with Victim 3 missing in action, those charges are now in question.

Teny Geragos, Combs' defense attorney, took the opportunity of Victim 3's absence to force the prosecution to decide whether to nix her testimony. The federal government will have until the end of the week to decide if they should revise the charges.

Prosecutors are still hopeful for a conviction against Combs even without Victim 3's testimony. Comey assured the judge that there are "many, many acts of racketeering apart from Victim 3."

Serious Charges

According to the New York Post, Combs could spend life behind bars if he's convicted of the charges he's facing now. It's believed he was not only engaging in illicit activity, but that it was allegedly a criminal enterprise.

The details of Combs' depraved lifestyle are harrowing, especially if the alleged victims were indeed forced into the behavior. The indictment states that Combs held days-long parties that "often involved multiple commercial sex workers."

They were largely fueled by illicit drugs that were doled out like candy. "During freak offs, Combs distributed a variety of controlled substances to victims, in part to keep the victims obedient and compliant," the indictment said.

After endless days of sex and drugs, Combs and his alleged victims "typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use," the indictment said. "Sometimes unbeknownst to the victims, Combs kept videos he filmed of victims engaging in sex acts with commercial sex workers," it added.

Combs was a powerful man in the entertainment industry, and it's not surprising that it would be difficult for anyone to testify against him. It remains to be seen whether Victim 3's absence will have any impact on a possible conviction, but there's sure to be more wild turns in this case.

President Donald Trump's two most trusted administration members could be his picks to succeed him for president in 2028, Semafor reported. The president named Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as strong candidates.

Trump clearly places a great deal of trust in Vance and Rubio. He picked both out of the Senate, with Vance becoming his running mate during the presidential election.

As for Rubio, Trump has conferred considerable responsibility on him in a short amount of time. Besides being the Secretary of State, Rubio is also currently a national security adviser, acting USAID director, and as archivist for the US.

Some are predicting that a bitter rivalry could erupt between the two men, given their high profile. However, there's also a possibility that Vance, who is the logical choice as the vice president, could turn to Rubio, who ran against Trump in 2016, to share a ticket.

Speculation Abounds

People in Trump's orbit acknowledge that the dynamics within the administration are solidly cooperative rather than officials jockeying for position. White House communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement that the president "has built the most impressive and most capable Administration in history."

There doesn't seem to be rivalry between Vance and Rubio or anyone else. “Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, and the entire Cabinet are working tirelessly to implement the America First policies that Americans voted for, which has led to unprecedented successes in just four months," Cheung added.

Rubio and Vance recently collaborated with Trump duirng a meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was newly elected. "He just loves to stir the pot, doesn’t he?" Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said of Trump, implying this was a strategic move to raise their profiles.

"Rubio has the depth, but man, Vance seems to be picking it up fast, really fast. They’re both clearly on the short list, if they’re interested," Lummis added.

Others like Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) see that Trump seems to be grooming them both for something more. "The president really likes JD, and he’s very impressed with him. But now that he’s around Marco a lot, I think he sees how capable he is," Hoeven said.

No Third Term

This discussion about Trump's successor comes after the president's appearance on Meet the Press on Sunday. During his interview with Kristen Welker, Trump finally put to bed the rumors that he'll run for a third term, which he likely started himself as a way to goad the left.

"So many people want me to do it. It’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do," Trump told Welker, according to Fox News.

"I don’t know if that’s constitutional. But this is not something I’m looking to do," Trump added. As far as he'd choose for his successor, Trump said it's "far too early" but said Vance's position certainly set him up nicely.

Trump has chosen stellar people to help him implement his agenda. While the leftist media wants to see Vance turn on Rubio during this time, it's clear that Republicans will have their pick for 2028 for a competent leader no matter which man takes the lead.

India launched an aerial assault on Pakistan early Wednesday that killed 26 and injured several more, ABC News reported. The overnight attack was in retaliation for a terrorist attack last month that killed 26.

In April, an attack in the Indian section of the Kashmir region known as the Pahalgam incident claimed dozens of lives. Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attack launched by a terrorist organization.

However, India has retaliated with an aerial strike following a missile launch on Pakistan the day before. The latest attack is being perceived as a "blatant act of aggression" by the Pakistani military.

India disagrees with that assessment, instead calling the move "measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible." Meanwhile, the world watches as tensions ratchet up between these two nuclear-armed nations.

India's strike

India launched its attack on nine strategically chosen targets, CNN reported. It claimed the aim was to avoid civilian casualties and to target "terrorist infrastructure" that supports the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist organizations.

Dubbed "Operation Sindoor," the strikes lasted about 25 minutes. The name is significant as it references a cosmetic powder women wear to signify marriage, and the April strike that targeted Indian men left many widows.

The strikes were carried out in six locations with a total of 24 hits. Footage of the strikes, including in the province of Punjab, which is heavily populated, was shared on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday by EurAsian Times.

"Strikes hit camps in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad. India says the operations were measured and non-escalatory, focusing only on terrorist infrastructure, not military assets. Still, Pakistan called it 'an act of war,'" the account noted.

Pakistan's response

During the strike, Pakistan claims it shot down a drone and five jets belonging to the Indian Air Force. India has yet to confirm that any planes, including three thought to be highly valued Rafale jets, were lost in the attack.

The world is facing a new threat with this conflict, as both nations have nuclear weapons. In an address to his nation on Wednesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had "every right" to counterattack as India engaged in an "act of war."

Sharif pledged that the Pakistani military would "avenge the loss of innocent Pakistani lives." The two nations have previously fought over Kashmir, with both making claims to the area.

The Indian-controlled territory is majority Hindu, while Pakistan controls a majority Muslim area. With this conflict already a tinderbox, the latest moves could escalate the conflict and have a ripple effect worldwide.

These foreign skirmishes destabilize the world, but America doesn't need to jump in and take sides just yet. These disagreements go back generations, and the U.S. has spilled too much blood and spent too much money getting involved elsewhere in these types of disputes.

Netflix child actress Millena Brandão, 11, died of cardiac arrest Friday, People reported. The young Sintonia actress contracted an unknown illness that her parents, Thays and Luiz Brandão, believe contributed to her death.

The young actress and model began having symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, headaches, and leg pain. Millena's parents took her to a doctor on April 24, but there's reason to believe the diagnosis was insufficient.

"She had a headache, but she could walk and talk. The doctor said it was dengue fever, but he didn't do any tests. He told us to take her back home and give her dipyrone," Thays Brandão said of her daughter.

Just two days after that visit, Millena briefly lost consciousness. Her parents took her back to the hospital, where things went from bad to worse.

A mysterious illness

Thays Brandão explained how things got severe for Millena with doctors providing few answers. "She put her hand on her head and screamed in pain," her mother said.

Millena remained in the hospital, where she suffered a cardiac arrest. "Her lip turned purple," Millena's mother explained.

"Then they resuscitated her and intubated her. From that day on, she never woke up again," Thays Brandão recalled. Doctors noted a mass in her brain, but without a neurologist to consult, they were unable to conclude exactly what it was.

"She got worse, with two to three cardiac arrests per day. She had 13 arrests in total. She had never had that before. There was one day when she had seven respiratory arrests. Sometimes they gave her massages and other times they gave her shocks [with a defibrillator],"  Thays Brandão went on.

After doctors declared Millena brain dead, her family made the choice to stop treatment. "I said that if we were to let her little heart stop beating on its own, we would suffer more, and so would she. And we asked for the machines to be turned off," Thays Brandão explained.

Remembering Millena

Thays Brandão wrote a heartfelt post to Instagram memorializing Millena that People translated from Portuguese to English. "An open letter to my little girl," she began in the post featuring a photo of her daughter made to look like an angel.

"On May 2nd we lost our little girl, but I'm sure she's in the arms of our almighty father and in a beautiful place to play. The memories we spent together will remain in my memory and I'll never forget your joy that was contagious to everyone around you," her mother said Saturday.

"My girl, I'm already missing you more and more not having you here and I know I'll miss you even more in the days to come! You were the light in our lives and I know that from up there you'll continue to watch over us and light up our lives. And I'll love you forever, and you'll always be in my heart. I love you my girl," Thays Brandão said.

 

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It's unusual for a young girl to get ill and die so quickly, especially when it involves the heart. This is truly a tragic story of a little girl gone so suddenly, so soon.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) said Friday that an active volcano on Mount Spurr could soon erupt after 73 earthquakes struck the area over the previous week.

An imminent eruption could cause the evacuation of 300,000 residents in Anchorage 80 miles away who could be in danger from its effects, AVO said. Those who don't evacuate may have to wear N95 masks and stockpile food and water to avoid contamination.

In addition, flights over the area could be halted because of visibility concerns from the volcanic ash cloud that would result from an eruption.

Besides the 73 recorded earthquakes, "much smaller quakes are occurring several times per hour," the observatory said.

What could happen

Steam has been seen rising from the volcano along with increased gas emissions.

Magma rising toward the surface is also causing pressure and fractures in the rock that surrounds it.

The level of unrest at the volcano is somewhat lower than a few months ago, but remains elevated.

"Unrest continues at Mount Spurr, though at a lower level than observed in early 2025," AVO said.

'While the likelihood of an eruption has decreased since March, the volcano remains at an elevated level of unrest.'

Impacts

The last two eruptions of the volcano were in 1953 and 19920--relatively recent for volcanoes.

During those eruptions, explosive bursts lasting several hours spewed volcanic ash across southcentral Alaska. Fortunately, there are no communities close enough to be affected by volcanic debris and mudslides that could also occur in the area.

After the last eruption, the Anchorage Airport had to shut down for 20 hours, and it looked dark as night in the area during that time from the ash.

The disruption of the 8,000 cargo planes that fly over the area each month could impact the global supply chain, according to the Daily Mail.

Experts have said the next eruption could be within "weeks to months," but there is no exact time frame at this point.

Though President Donald Trump has encountered one legal challenge to his agenda after another since taking office in January, he just notched a key win in a case involving cuts to a federally funded agency he believes propagates anti-American bias.

As Fox News reports, the D.C. Circuit federal Court of Appeals granted the Trump administration's request for a stay on a lower court ruling that required reinstatement of more than 1,000 employees of Voice of America as well as the resumption of the outlet's broadcasting operations.

VOA cuts spur court fight

It was back in March that Trump issued an executive order designed to begin the process of restructuring and potentially dismantling the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and Voice of America.

In describing the motivations behind the move, a senior White House official explained to Fox News Digital that “Voice of America has been out of step with America for years. It serves as the Voice of Radical America and has pushed divisive propaganda for years now.”

An article on the topic published on the White House website quoted a former longtime VOA correspondent as saying, “I have monitored the agency's bureaucracy along with many of its reporters and concluded that it has essentially become a hubris-filled rogue operation often reflecting a leftist bias aligned with partisan national media. It has sought to avoid accountability for violations of journalistic standards and mismanagement.”

Trump's March order resulted in roughly 1,300 VOA employees being place on administrative leave, the termination of key contracts, and an effective halt to the entity's broadcasting activities.

That, in turn, led to the filing of the federal lawsuit through which Saturday's stay was obtained, one which reversed an April order from District Court Judge Royce Lamberth requiring VOA employees to be reinstated.

Administration responds to win

Not surprisingly, Trump officials were pleased with the outcome at the appeals court, with senior USAGM advisor Kari Lake offering her reaction to Fox News Digital.

Lake said, “We are eager to accomplish President Trump's America First agenda, which has always been to modernize and make our government efficient while cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.”

She went on, “Now that we have a favorable ruling in the appeals court, we look forward to accomplishing the plan we've always had; to bring VOA into the 21st century.”

Lake also made her opinion on the ruling known on X, characterizing it as a “BIG WIN.”

In an apparent reference to the appeals panel's emphasis on the judiciary's required level of deference to executive power in matters related to federal personnel and contracting, Lake added, “Turns out the District Court judge will not be able to manage the agency as he seemed to want to.”

Bias battles poised to continue

Amid the issuance of the stay in the VOA case, Trump on Thursday escalated his battle against what he says is federally funded left-wing broadcast bias, signing an executive order to cease taxpayer funding for National Public Radio and PBS, as NBC News noted.

Given that proponents of NPR and PBS are already asserting that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, through which they receive public dollars, is not subject to Executive Branch authority, it seems likely that another heated legal battle in the realm of federally funded media outlets is just about to begin.

Democrats will vote on a resolution demanding answers from President Donald Trump's administration on conditions in El Salvador prisons, the Washington Examiner reported. This comes after Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported in March and sent to an El Salvador prison as an illegal immigrant and suspected MS-13 gang member.

The resolution, which will be voted on later this month, will center on El Salvador's treatment of inmates, including at the CECOT mega prison. Although Abrego Garcia isn't referenced by name, the report will include U.S. residents "detained or imprisoned in El Salvador."

Initial reports characterized Abrego Garcia's deportation as a mistake, and Democrats pounced. "We’re going to put all of our colleagues on the record," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), who is the resolution's lead sponsor, said to the press.

"If Americans are being sent in violation of the rule of law to El Salvador, we should all want to get a human rights report to see whether this nation is following the rule of law, or not," Kaine added. However, this may end up backfiring for the Democrats.

Twisted Crusade

The Democrats have taken up Abrego Garcia's cause, claiming that he was the victim of the Trump administration's tyranny. However, the crackdown on illegal immigration has centered on illegal immigrants suspected of a crime, such as Abrego Garcia.

Four Democrats from the House of Representatives have made separate pilgrimages to rally for Abrego Garcia's case. They have met with him and urged for him to get his due process.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), who also sponsored the resolution, made the trek as Abrego Garcia was a resident of Maryland before being deported. Meanwhile, the White House sees this twisted crusade as the Democrats' undoing.

Abrego Garcia's wife accused him of domestic violence and even referred to him as a "gang member" in her 2018 complaint. Conservative Commentator Benny Johnson shared a copy of the written statement. "This is the guy Democrats are protecting and fighting for," Johnson captioned the post to X, formerly Twitter.

Walking It Back

As it turns out, Abrego Garcia is not the sympathetic figure Democrats attempted to paint him as. "The hole that Democrats and the Fake News media dug themselves into by demanding the return of a wife-beating MS-13 terrorist illegal alien just keeps getting deeper," Kush Desai, White House spokesman, said.

Reports emerged this week that Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) told House Democrats to quit making trips to El Salvador to save face. "They want to let the El Salvador stuff slow down," a House staffer reportedly told Fox News.

Jeffries vehemently denies this, but there's no doubt that Democrats are uneasy about the optics. "There’s a moral argument to be made, but it’s not clear this is the right poster case, and it’s definitely not the right political moment," a Democrat aide told the press.

Whether or not Abrego Garcia was removed properly is something the administration should answer for. Even suspected criminals and illegal immigrants must be treated fairly under the law.

However, Democrats have gone all in on Abrego Garcia's cause before the extent of his suspected criminal and gang-related past was fully revealed. Their continued support and pandering could backfire severely for them, and we're here for it.

"Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was caught on camera telling a reporter he "should f--- off" on Thursday, the Daily Wire reported. Myles Morell of the Daily Caller Foundation had asked Omar about Democrats' continued support of illegal immigrant and suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Morell shared the video of the confrontation on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday. "Do you think more of your Democratic colleagues should be traveling to El Salvador to advocate on behalf of Abrego Garcia?" the reporter asked.

"I think you should f--- off," Omar shot back. Morell asked her to repeat herself, and Omar did not back down. "You should f--- off," Omar said again.

Shocking Reaction

The video continued with Omar making it clear she was going after Morell for asking her a question about something normal people consider a controversial stance. Even after the video was posted, Omar doubled down on her sentiment.

"I said what I said. You and all your miserable trolls can f--- off," Omar said under the video shared by the Libs of TikTok account.

This sent the internet into a frenzy, with others like Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA chastizing Omar. "This woman has no class, no gratitude to America, and no honor. Truly a disgrace to the US Congress," Kirk said.

British journalist Piers Morgan called out the left on its hypocrisy when it comes to Omar and President Donald Trump. "Reminder: Democrats say Donald Trump has lowered the tone of political rhetoric…" Morgan said.

"This is an unhinged response to an entirely fair question. I think part of it is that Democrats are not used to being asked non-softball questions by Capitol Hill reporters," Chuck Ross, Washington Free Beacon investigative reporter, also said.

The Controversial Issue

Omar's dismissive and crude remark comes in response to the controversy the Democrats have created over Abrego Garcia's deportation. They have fallen all over themselves to defend him after he was sent to a prison in El Salvador, Fox News reported.

However, Abrego Garcia was in the country illegally and was known to law enforcement for his suspected ties to the savage gang. He also allegedly threatened his wife, who sought a protective order against him.

Still, Democrats have been going on pilgrimage to visit Abrego Garcia even though some realize this is a grave miscalculation. "Democrats should not take this issue," Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar said.

"When you look at immigration, is this the immigration case you want to take to fight on? In my opinion, absolutely no," Cuellar warned. He also believes the Democrats have miscalculated in their opposition to Trump's immigration agenda entirely.

Omar is a radical leftist with many unpopular and anti-American views. However, this comment was particularly crude and uncalled for, but perhaps Omar is feeling the same pressure Cuellar is in knowing that they're losing on this.

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