🥇 Turning Mercury into Gold? US Startup Claims a Major Breakthrough
⚛️ US startup Marathon Fusion says it has experimentally demonstrated the conversion of mercury into gold, advancing an idea it proposed last year using nuclear fusion reactors.
🔬 The company claims its approach achieves a production rate 10 times the previous record set by CERN.
💰 According to Marathon Fusion’s own calculations, fusion reactions could potentially produce around 2 tonnes of gold per year for every gigawatt of thermal power.
⚠️ However, major questions remain. The company has not disclosed how much gold it actually produced in the experiment or how much the process would cost. The projected production rate and economic viability still need independent verification.
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⚛️ US startup Marathon Fusion says it has experimentally demonstrated the conversion of mercury into gold, advancing an idea it proposed last year using nuclear fusion reactors.
🔬 The company claims its approach achieves a production rate 10 times the previous record set by CERN.
💰 According to Marathon Fusion’s own calculations, fusion reactions could potentially produce around 2 tonnes of gold per year for every gigawatt of thermal power.
⚠️ However, major questions remain. The company has not disclosed how much gold it actually produced in the experiment or how much the process would cost. The projected production rate and economic viability still need independent verification.
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🖥️ Canva Unveils Its First In-House Image Generation Model
🎨 Canva has introduced Canva Craft, its first proprietary image-generation model, designed to create images at resolutions of up to 2K, with fine details and readable text.
✏️ The model also supports precise image editing, allowing users to modify specific elements without changing the rest of the image.
🧠 Canva Craft was trained using human-designed graphic assets and templates. It can also turn generated images into editable, multi-layered designs, giving users more control over the final result.
🚀 The model is available through Canva’s Dream Lab tab. Canva plans to expand access through an API and integrations with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
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🎨 Canva has introduced Canva Craft, its first proprietary image-generation model, designed to create images at resolutions of up to 2K, with fine details and readable text.
✏️ The model also supports precise image editing, allowing users to modify specific elements without changing the rest of the image.
🧠 Canva Craft was trained using human-designed graphic assets and templates. It can also turn generated images into editable, multi-layered designs, giving users more control over the final result.
🚀 The model is available through Canva’s Dream Lab tab. Canva plans to expand access through an API and integrations with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
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🎮 MIT Researchers Find That AI Agents Play When They Have Nothing to Do
🤖 In an experiment, MIT researchers left 13 AI agents powered by Claude Opus 4.7 on a virtual island for 30 hours, without assigning them any specific tasks.
🧩 The agents gradually invented their own games and challenges. After the experiment, they performed better on specific tasks than agents that had not undergone the same experience.
💡 Some agents also discovered new ways to interact with their environment that even the experiment’s designers had not anticipated.
🔬 Researchers believe that free exploration and play could offer a new way to train AI agents, particularly for robotics, where learning to interact with unfamiliar environments is essential.
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🤖 In an experiment, MIT researchers left 13 AI agents powered by Claude Opus 4.7 on a virtual island for 30 hours, without assigning them any specific tasks.
🧩 The agents gradually invented their own games and challenges. After the experiment, they performed better on specific tasks than agents that had not undergone the same experience.
💡 Some agents also discovered new ways to interact with their environment that even the experiment’s designers had not anticipated.
🔬 Researchers believe that free exploration and play could offer a new way to train AI agents, particularly for robotics, where learning to interact with unfamiliar environments is essential.
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🕳️ Global PC Shipments Plunge 21% in Q3 2026 Amid RAM Crisis
💻 Global personal computer shipments fell 21% year over year in Q3 2026, largely driven by rising prices for RAM, SSD storage, and processors.
📈 Higher component costs are pushing manufacturers to focus on more expensive configurations instead of budget-friendly models, leaving consumers with fewer affordable options.
⚠️ The outlook remains challenging: 🔻 PC shipments could drop by as much as 27% in Q4 2026. 📉 The market is expected to see almost zero growth in 2027.
💰 The ongoing memory shortage and rising hardware costs could make buying a new computer increasingly expensive.
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💻 Global personal computer shipments fell 21% year over year in Q3 2026, largely driven by rising prices for RAM, SSD storage, and processors.
📈 Higher component costs are pushing manufacturers to focus on more expensive configurations instead of budget-friendly models, leaving consumers with fewer affordable options.
⚠️ The outlook remains challenging: 🔻 PC shipments could drop by as much as 27% in Q4 2026. 📉 The market is expected to see almost zero growth in 2027.
💰 The ongoing memory shortage and rising hardware costs could make buying a new computer increasingly expensive.
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🪟 Microsoft AI Outperforms General Practitioners in Diagnosing Complex Diseases
🩺 Microsoft’s MAI-DxO AI system achieved 83.2% accuracy in diagnosing rare and complex medical conditions in a study, compared with just 36.1% for general practitioners taking the same test.
🔬 The system also reportedly reaches diagnoses using fewer medical tests, potentially reducing healthcare costs.
⚠️ Despite the promising results, more clinical testing is needed before the technology can be widely used in real-world healthcare.
🤖 Could AI become a powerful partner in solving medicine’s most difficult diagnostic cases?
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🩺 Microsoft’s MAI-DxO AI system achieved 83.2% accuracy in diagnosing rare and complex medical conditions in a study, compared with just 36.1% for general practitioners taking the same test.
🔬 The system also reportedly reaches diagnoses using fewer medical tests, potentially reducing healthcare costs.
⚠️ Despite the promising results, more clinical testing is needed before the technology can be widely used in real-world healthcare.
🤖 Could AI become a powerful partner in solving medicine’s most difficult diagnostic cases?
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💠 Elon Musk: Tesla Targets 5 Million Annual Vehicle Deliveries by 2030
🚗 Elon Musk predicts that Tesla will deliver 5 million vehicles annually by 2030—far below his 2020 forecast of 20 million vehicles per year.
⚠️ Reaching even the new target could be challenging. Tesla has experienced two consecutive years of declining sales, while limited production capacity and a lack of suitable models remain obstacles.
📊 The current sales picture: 🔹 Tesla has sold approximately 1.32 million vehicles so far this year. 🔹 To avoid a third consecutive annual sales decline, it needs to deliver more than 311,000 additional vehicles in Q4.
💰 Year-end discounts could help boost demand, but Tesla still faces a significant challenge in reversing its sales trend.
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🚗 Elon Musk predicts that Tesla will deliver 5 million vehicles annually by 2030—far below his 2020 forecast of 20 million vehicles per year.
⚠️ Reaching even the new target could be challenging. Tesla has experienced two consecutive years of declining sales, while limited production capacity and a lack of suitable models remain obstacles.
📊 The current sales picture: 🔹 Tesla has sold approximately 1.32 million vehicles so far this year. 🔹 To avoid a third consecutive annual sales decline, it needs to deliver more than 311,000 additional vehicles in Q4.
💰 Year-end discounts could help boost demand, but Tesla still faces a significant challenge in reversing its sales trend.
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♾️ Meta Hit With $25 Billion Fine in US Privacy Case
⚖️ A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after finding that the company misled users about the privacy of their personal data. If upheld, the ruling could rank among the largest corporate penalties in US history.
🔍 The case is linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved unauthorized access to the data of millions of Facebook users.
📢 Meta has announced plans to appeal the ruling.
💰 The company was previously fined $5 billion in 2019 over privacy violations. It also faces other legal challenges involving the impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health and broader user safety.
⚠️ The outcome of Meta’s appeal could be crucial in determining the final consequences of the ruling.
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⚖️ A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after finding that the company misled users about the privacy of their personal data. If upheld, the ruling could rank among the largest corporate penalties in US history.
🔍 The case is linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved unauthorized access to the data of millions of Facebook users.
📢 Meta has announced plans to appeal the ruling.
💰 The company was previously fined $5 billion in 2019 over privacy violations. It also faces other legal challenges involving the impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health and broader user safety.
⚠️ The outcome of Meta’s appeal could be crucial in determining the final consequences of the ruling.
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🩺 First Human Case of Shamonda Virus Identified in France
🔬 The Shamonda virus, previously detected mainly in livestock such as cattle and horses, has now been identified in a human for the first time. Researchers detected the virus while examining autopsy samples from a deceased person in Lyon, France.
⚠️ The individual had a weakened immune system, but the exact circumstances of the infection remain unclear.
🏥 French health authorities consider the risk of widespread transmission to humans to be low. However, the virus could still threaten livestock health and the agricultural economy.
🐄 Infected animals may develop fever, fatigue, and diarrhea, potentially reducing milk and meat production.
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🔬 The Shamonda virus, previously detected mainly in livestock such as cattle and horses, has now been identified in a human for the first time. Researchers detected the virus while examining autopsy samples from a deceased person in Lyon, France.
⚠️ The individual had a weakened immune system, but the exact circumstances of the infection remain unclear.
🏥 French health authorities consider the risk of widespread transmission to humans to be low. However, the virus could still threaten livestock health and the agricultural economy.
🐄 Infected animals may develop fever, fatigue, and diarrhea, potentially reducing milk and meat production.
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📊 Elon Musk Invests $1 Billion in Media Giant Behind CNN and HBO
💰 Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reportedly invested around $1 billion in Skydance, the media company formed following the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
📺 The company’s media portfolio includes major brands such as CNN and HBO.
📉 The investment comes as Skydance seeks to cut costs and increase shareholder value. The company plans to reduce expenses by $6 billion over the next three years.
🔍 The move could become a significant development in the media industry as Skydance works to reshape its business and financial position.
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💰 Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reportedly invested around $1 billion in Skydance, the media company formed following the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
📺 The company’s media portfolio includes major brands such as CNN and HBO.
📉 The investment comes as Skydance seeks to cut costs and increase shareholder value. The company plans to reduce expenses by $6 billion over the next three years.
🔍 The move could become a significant development in the media industry as Skydance works to reshape its business and financial position.
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🗣️ Hackintosh Returns: macOS Runs on a Snapdragon-Powered Laptop
💻 Hackintosh refers to running macOS on non-Apple computers—a practice that has become increasingly rare in recent years.
🔧 Now, an X user known as Miguel C., reportedly a computer engineer, claims to have successfully run macOS 27 on an ASUS Zenbook A16 powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chip.
⚠️ The project is still in its early stages, with performance issues and incomplete operating-system integration yet to be resolved.
🚀 If further developed, this approach—dubbed “Snapintosh”—could offer an intriguing option for enthusiasts who want to run macOS on hardware not made by Apple.
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💻 Hackintosh refers to running macOS on non-Apple computers—a practice that has become increasingly rare in recent years.
🔧 Now, an X user known as Miguel C., reportedly a computer engineer, claims to have successfully run macOS 27 on an ASUS Zenbook A16 powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chip.
⚠️ The project is still in its early stages, with performance issues and incomplete operating-system integration yet to be resolved.
🚀 If further developed, this approach—dubbed “Snapintosh”—could offer an intriguing option for enthusiasts who want to run macOS on hardware not made by Apple.
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☢️ Chernobyl’s Radioactive Particles Still Retain Their Original Structure After 40 Years
🔬 Recent analyses of soil samples from Ukraine suggest that radioactive microparticles released by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have behaved differently from earlier predictions, retaining more of their original structure and stability than expected.
🧪 Researchers report that, nearly four decades after the disaster, microscopic radioactive particles measuring 8–50 micrometers remain scattered throughout the soil surrounding the power plant.
⚠️ These tiny particles continue to emit significant levels of radiation, highlighting the long-lasting environmental legacy of the 1986 nuclear accident.
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🔬 Recent analyses of soil samples from Ukraine suggest that radioactive microparticles released by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have behaved differently from earlier predictions, retaining more of their original structure and stability than expected.
🧪 Researchers report that, nearly four decades after the disaster, microscopic radioactive particles measuring 8–50 micrometers remain scattered throughout the soil surrounding the power plant.
⚠️ These tiny particles continue to emit significant levels of radiation, highlighting the long-lasting environmental legacy of the 1986 nuclear accident.
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🔵 Reincarnation Mystery: Scientists Find a Strange Pattern in Children’s Reported Past-Life Memories
🧠 Researchers associated with the University of Virginia have identified an unusual pattern in reports of alleged reincarnation. These accounts describe people—particularly children—claiming to remember details from the lives of deceased individuals.
📚 Since the 1960s, researchers at the university have collected thousands of such cases. An analysis of 1,678 reports revealed a striking association: the more sudden the reported previous person’s death, the shorter the interval between that death and the child’s birth.
❓ Scientists have no clear explanation for this pattern yet. However, the findings do not establish that reincarnation is real, and the reports require careful scientific interpretation.
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🧠 Researchers associated with the University of Virginia have identified an unusual pattern in reports of alleged reincarnation. These accounts describe people—particularly children—claiming to remember details from the lives of deceased individuals.
📚 Since the 1960s, researchers at the university have collected thousands of such cases. An analysis of 1,678 reports revealed a striking association: the more sudden the reported previous person’s death, the shorter the interval between that death and the child’s birth.
❓ Scientists have no clear explanation for this pattern yet. However, the findings do not establish that reincarnation is real, and the reports require careful scientific interpretation.
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🏡 Living Near Green Spaces May Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%
🌳 A new study by researchers from Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden suggests that people living near green spaces may have up to a 20% lower risk of developing dementia.
🧠 Researchers point to several possible explanations for this association:
🍃 Lower stress: Natural environments may help reduce psychological pressure and support mental recovery.
😴 Better sleep: Access to green spaces may contribute to healthier sleep patterns.
🚶 More physical activity: Green neighborhoods can encourage walking and outdoor exercise.
🤝 Stronger social connections: Parks and natural spaces can provide more opportunities for social interaction.
💚 While the findings are promising, the association does not prove that green spaces directly prevent dementia.
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🌳 A new study by researchers from Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden suggests that people living near green spaces may have up to a 20% lower risk of developing dementia.
🧠 Researchers point to several possible explanations for this association:
🍃 Lower stress: Natural environments may help reduce psychological pressure and support mental recovery.
😴 Better sleep: Access to green spaces may contribute to healthier sleep patterns.
🚶 More physical activity: Green neighborhoods can encourage walking and outdoor exercise.
🤝 Stronger social connections: Parks and natural spaces can provide more opportunities for social interaction.
💚 While the findings are promising, the association does not prove that green spaces directly prevent dementia.
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🔵 Researchers: Excessive Sleep and Fatigue May Signal a New Pattern of Depression
🧠 Researchers suggest that a subtype of depression may be linked to disruptions in the body’s biological clock. People with this pattern may sleep longer than usual, wake up feeling exhausted, go to bed late, and experience mood changes with the seasons.
📊 A study examined data from 11,380 people aged 18–90 who participated in research on the genetics of depression.
🔍 Among them, 2,604 participants showed at least three of six specific characteristics:
🌦️ Seasonal mood changes
🌙 Going to bed late
🕒 Different sleep schedules on workdays and weekends
🦉 A tendency to stay up late
😴 Excessive sleep
🥱 Feeling tired upon waking
⚠️ Researchers are investigating whether these traits reflect a distinct depression pattern associated with the body’s circadian rhythm. The findings do not mean that these symptoms alone indicate depression.
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🧠 Researchers suggest that a subtype of depression may be linked to disruptions in the body’s biological clock. People with this pattern may sleep longer than usual, wake up feeling exhausted, go to bed late, and experience mood changes with the seasons.
📊 A study examined data from 11,380 people aged 18–90 who participated in research on the genetics of depression.
🔍 Among them, 2,604 participants showed at least three of six specific characteristics:
🌦️ Seasonal mood changes
🌙 Going to bed late
🕒 Different sleep schedules on workdays and weekends
🦉 A tendency to stay up late
😴 Excessive sleep
🥱 Feeling tired upon waking
⚠️ Researchers are investigating whether these traits reflect a distinct depression pattern associated with the body’s circadian rhythm. The findings do not mean that these symptoms alone indicate depression.
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😃 Duolingo Trolls Apple Over the “iPhone Duo” Launch
🍎 Duolingo appears to be having some fun with Apple! Images shared by the language-learning app’s official X account show what looks like a free apple giveaway near an Apple Store, using a cart labeled “Apple Duo.”
📱 Another image features Duolingo’s iconic green owl mascot beside a poster showing the rumored iPhone Duo, with the words “This is Duo”—a playful jab at the name of Apple’s first foldable phone.
🦉 Even the apples come with Duolingo stickers reminding people to complete their lessons in the app!
😂 A clever marketing stunt that turns Apple’s branding into a language-learning joke.
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🍎 Duolingo appears to be having some fun with Apple! Images shared by the language-learning app’s official X account show what looks like a free apple giveaway near an Apple Store, using a cart labeled “Apple Duo.”
📱 Another image features Duolingo’s iconic green owl mascot beside a poster showing the rumored iPhone Duo, with the words “This is Duo”—a playful jab at the name of Apple’s first foldable phone.
🦉 Even the apples come with Duolingo stickers reminding people to complete their lessons in the app!
😂 A clever marketing stunt that turns Apple’s branding into a language-learning joke.
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🎓 Top 100 Universities Outside the US in 2027
🌍 The latest global university rankings highlight the growing competition between leading institutions in the UK, China, and Singapore.
🏆 Oxford University has reportedly retained the world’s No. 1 position for the 11th consecutive year, leading MIT by just 0.1 points in the 2027 rankings.
🇨🇳 Tsinghua University ranks fourth, becoming the first Asian university to outperform every university in continental Europe.
📈 China’s presence is also growing: the country now has 17 universities among the world’s top 200, up from 13 last year.
🇬🇧 The UK dominates the rankings of universities outside the United States, with Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London occupying the top three positions.
🌏 Meanwhile, universities in China and Singapore are strengthening their global standing, reflecting Asia’s growing influence in higher education.
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🌍 The latest global university rankings highlight the growing competition between leading institutions in the UK, China, and Singapore.
🏆 Oxford University has reportedly retained the world’s No. 1 position for the 11th consecutive year, leading MIT by just 0.1 points in the 2027 rankings.
🇨🇳 Tsinghua University ranks fourth, becoming the first Asian university to outperform every university in continental Europe.
📈 China’s presence is also growing: the country now has 17 universities among the world’s top 200, up from 13 last year.
🇬🇧 The UK dominates the rankings of universities outside the United States, with Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London occupying the top three positions.
🌏 Meanwhile, universities in China and Singapore are strengthening their global standing, reflecting Asia’s growing influence in higher education.
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🤖 Jack Dorsey’s Block Unveils Dessa, an AI Model for More Natural Conversations
🗣️ Block, the company led by Jack Dorsey, has introduced a new AI model called Dessa, trained from scratch using only human conversations.
🎙️ Unlike conventional text-based systems, Dessa is designed for speech-to-speech interaction, aiming to make voice conversations with AI feel more natural. It is also intended to develop reasoning and emotional understanding through audio.
💻 The model can reportedly run locally on devices such as a MacBook Pro equipped with the M4 Max chip, potentially allowing users to interact with AI directly on their own hardware.
🔐 Block says the project aims to improve human–AI interaction while enhancing safety.
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🗣️ Block, the company led by Jack Dorsey, has introduced a new AI model called Dessa, trained from scratch using only human conversations.
🎙️ Unlike conventional text-based systems, Dessa is designed for speech-to-speech interaction, aiming to make voice conversations with AI feel more natural. It is also intended to develop reasoning and emotional understanding through audio.
💻 The model can reportedly run locally on devices such as a MacBook Pro equipped with the M4 Max chip, potentially allowing users to interact with AI directly on their own hardware.
🔐 Block says the project aims to improve human–AI interaction while enhancing safety.
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🤖 NVIDIA CEO Draws Global Attention to Hugging Face’s Cute Open-Source Robots
🦾 A demonstration of MirokiDuck, a group of small interactive robots developed by Hugging Face, has caught the attention of online users after being showcased by Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO.
🎙️ These playful robots can sit, perform flips in response to voice commands, and make entertaining sounds. The excitement reportedly led to more than 20,000 orders in a single day.
💻 The open-source devices were trained using NVIDIA technology, and users will be able to add new movements, opening the door to further customization and experimentation.
🚀 With deliveries expected to begin by the end of 2026, these robots could become some of the most popular entertainment gadgets of the holiday season.
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🦾 A demonstration of MirokiDuck, a group of small interactive robots developed by Hugging Face, has caught the attention of online users after being showcased by Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO.
🎙️ These playful robots can sit, perform flips in response to voice commands, and make entertaining sounds. The excitement reportedly led to more than 20,000 orders in a single day.
💻 The open-source devices were trained using NVIDIA technology, and users will be able to add new movements, opening the door to further customization and experimentation.
🚀 With deliveries expected to begin by the end of 2026, these robots could become some of the most popular entertainment gadgets of the holiday season.
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