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A Texas mother has returned home after having a near-death experience following the birth of her second child.

Krystina Pacheco welcomed a baby girl named Amelia into the world on October 24 of last year. Krystina gave birth via C-section, and the birth itself went extremely well. The mum-of-two was looking forward to being reunited with her husband Jacob and two-year-old son Owen.

However, two days later, the 29-year-old started to feel unwell with a fever, shortness of breath and vomiting. After taking ibuprofen for a short while, the symptoms continued to worsen.

Credit: Jacob and Krystina Pacheco

Krystina was sent by her doctor to her local emergency department, where the seriousness of her illness was soon discovered. She was then airlifted to hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with septic shock. The condition itself is life-threatening, and occurs when the body has an extreme reaction to infection.

Speaking to ABC News about her experience, Krystina recalled the terror that she and her family felt. “My husband, I could just hear him saying, 'Please come back to us, please, your babies need you. I need you. I need you to be here and help me with our babies,' and that's the last thing I remember,’” she said.

Although medication helped her to recover, the effects of it cut off the circulation in both her hands and feet, which, unfortunately, led to them needing to be amputated.

Credit: Jacob and Krystina Pacheco 

“My hands and feet were black. They looked like a person who had gotten frostbite," Krystina shockingly described. 

“I was just breaking down and being absolutely crushed," she added. "And crying with my family, crying with Jacob, and just being sad that my life would no longer be the same."

After a few months in hospital, Krystina was then moved to a rehabilitation centre, where she began the process of learning to live with her body’s changes. Thankfully, four months after giving birth to her daughter, the Texas mum has now been able to return home permanently.

Credit: Jacob and Krystina Pacheco 

"We're waiting for the healing process to happen on her legs, but her arms are doing really well, and hopefully we'll be starting the prosthetic training,” Krystina’s husband Jacob spoke proudly.

We’re wishing Krystina and her family well.

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Many famous faces have been sharing their delight over the wonderful news that Ollie Locke and his husband Gareth are expecting twins. 

The Made in Chelsea star announced he and Gareth were expecting twins via surrogate yesterday with an adorable video posted to his 510K Instagram followers, where he has since been inundated with congratulatory messages.

In the clip, set to Florence and the Machine's song You’ve Got The Love, the couple can be seen talking to their surrogate via FaceTime as she holds up a positive pregnancy test and an ultrasound showing the twins. 

Locke captioned the sweet post, “We are beyond delighted to finally be able to share the news that we are expecting twin baby Locke-Locke’s into the world this summer!”.

“You have all been so wonderful throughout the last 3 years of us trying to have a family and we promise to share every step of this adventure with you all”.

The reality TV star added, “For all those on their own journey to become parents we are with you and sending all the baby dust your way! Thank you to our sensational surrogate @bex7ward for being the most incredible human, the love we have for you and your family is just another level! Xx”.

Many celebrities rushed to the comments to congratulate Ollie and Gareth on their wonderful news. 

The Only Way is Essex star Jess Wright wrote, “Incredible, congratulations”.

Vicky Pattison, known for her time on Geordie Shore, penned, “This is THE best news I've ever heard lads”.

Social media influencer Lottie Tomlinson said, “Wow amazing congratulations”, while Ollie’s former Made in Chelsea co-star Ashley Louise James added, “So happy for you both”.

Ollie and Gareth got engaged in 2018 and went on to tie the knot in an intimate ceremony in December 2020 at London's Natural History Museum.

At the end of 2021, Ollie shared the heartbreaking news that his and Gareth’s surrogate suffered a miscarriage at six weeks. 

Announcing the devastating news on Instagram, the 35-year-old wrote, “Those two perfect lines shone through a pregnancy test telling us we were pregnant and Gareth, myself, our surrogate and our families were all ecstatic”.

“Through the course of nature, at 6 weeks and 2 days it stopped growing and had gone. This is not going to be the end of the road, in fact we have some wonderful plans and we continue to move forward towards the remarkable gift of fatherhood”.

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Martha Kalifatidis is now a mum!

The Married At First Sight Australia star has welcomed her first child into the world, alongside her fiancé Michael Brunelli. The couple are now parents to a beautiful baby boy.

Martha and Michael decided to take to Instagram earlier today to share the exciting news, and to reveal the first image of their new bundle of joy.

The sweet snap showcases their baby son’s crib resting beside a gorgeous bunch of flowers, and the tiny tot sleeping soundly. In the caption of their adorable photo, Martha and Michael also decided to announce the name of their first child.

“Lucius Brunelli,” they gushed. “He’s here, he’s perfect.”

In the comments section of their post, Michael also teased their audience about how to correctly pronounce their son’s name. “‘LOO-SHUS’ if you’re wondering”, he joked.

Since announcing their joyful news, Martha and Michael have received an influx of congratulations and well-wishes from fellow famous Aussie faces.

“Ohhhh my god,” replied Love Island Australia star Josh Moss. “cuteness is out of control!!!! Congratulations guys”.

“Congratulations you two!!! He's absolutely divine”, wrote Domenica Calarco, another Married At First Sight alum.

“Yes hair !!! I’m gonna SQUISH”, added personal trainer Kayla Itsines. “CONGRATULATIONS BOTH OF YOU!!!!”.

Martha and Michael initially announced their pregnancy on September 5 of last year. The expectant parents shared a video of themselves in their car, explaining why they had been quiet on social media in recent weeks.

“We wanted to explain our situation and make a little bit of an announcement. Martha is pregnant,” Michael beamed.

However, it was not the easiest of pregnancies for Martha as she struggled with intense symptoms during her first trimester, which resulted in multiple trips to the hospital and a loss of 10 kilograms in weight in just a few weeks.

"At five weeks I was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which is severe chronic nausea and vomiting with no relief,” the 34-year-old shared. “It is 24-7. I literally didn't get out of bed for two months."

Martha and Michael took part in the sixth series of Married At First Sight Australia. The pair got married on the show in 2019, before getting engaged properly in December 2021.

Congratulations to the new parents!

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Molly-Mae Hague has shared an emotional tribute to her boyfriend Tommy Fury after he won his boxing match last night against Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia. 

The Love Island star revealed she has ‘never been more proud’ after Tommy won his fight against the YouTuber. 

The pair fought all eight rounds and the final decision went to a judge’s vote, naming Tommy as the victor. 

Molly stayed at home with the couple’s newborn, Bambi, and had pals surrounding her last night as the fight took place.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Hague shared a message for Fury to her 7.3M Instagram followers alongside a photo of the pair and their daughter after his win.

Firsty, the 23-year-old shared a snap of Tommy holding up his boxing belt and wrote, “Never a doubt in my mind”.

The former reality TV star then posted a photo of their family-of-three with Molly cradling Bambi as Tommy wrapped his arm around his girls and gave his girlfriend a kiss. 

“The pressure that was on this boys shoulders… I will never ever know how he dealt with it”.

“Never been more proud of anyone in my life”, she added before saying, “GET HOME TO US OUR CHAMP”.

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After winning his fight, 23-year-old Tommy dedicated his win to his family. “I want to dedicate this fight to my new baby girl Bambi at home and my Mrs”.

“I love you and I can’t wait to see you. This fight was for you. This belt is for you Bambi, I love you”.

Molly’s sister Zoe and Love Island bestie, Maura Higgins, were among those watching the fight in Molly’s sitting room, as she waited in her bedroom for the result, having not watched the match herself. 

Zoe shared a video to her Instagram Stories showing the friends finding out the boxing result and excitedly jumping up and down before they ran to Molly’s bedroom, where she was feeding Bambi, to tell her the result. 

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Providing your body with the right nutrients is one of easiest ways to boost your immune system and ward off illnesses like colds and flu. We’re sharing our top five immune boosting foods that you should be buying in your weekly shop this week. Maybe put the chocolate bar down and pick up one of these instead?

Berries

As well as being the perfect snack for anyone on the go, berries are also chock-full of antioxidants which help your body fight oxidative stress which can lead to illness.

In addition to improving skin tone and nourishing hair, berries provide your body with antioxidants and vitamins which will protect against the standard cold and flu while also reducing the risk of arthritis, macular degeneration and cataracts.

Top tip: Sprinkle berries on your morning porridge for an instant, but natural sweetener. 

Yoghurt

While we all know we should stock up on natural yoghurt following a course of antibiotics, it’s also worth including this dairy source in your daily diet.

Be sure to stock up on yoghurt which will provide your body with healthy bacteria and protect the intestines from germs which can lead to illness.

Top tip: If natural yoghurt isn’t to your taste, why not mix it with a variety of berries for a fresh and tasty snack?

Chilies

Let's face it, if you're going to stock up on chilies then winter is the time to do it!

Chilles are chock-full of capsaicin which is known to boost your immune system, so as well as providing some much needed comfort on a cold night, a spicy homemade curry will protect the body against illness.

Top tip: Don't overdo it on your first go!

Wheatgerm

A small helping of wheatgerm is one of the easiest ways to protect your body against the typical illnesses which emerge at this time of the year.

Packed full of vitamin E, the consumption of wheatgerm will protect your body against head colds and respiratory infections, so be sure to make this foodstuff a kitchen staple in your home.

Top tip: Sprinkle over cereal or add to your daily juice!

Tea

While most of us drink tea as a source of comfort or merely as a mid-morning or afternoon habit, how many of us know how beneficial our habitual cuppa really is?

Whether you favour black tea or prefer its green sibling, tea is chock-full of antioxidants which will protect the immune system against disease, with studies showing that those who drank tea for a duration of four weeks boasted a stronger immune system than those who didn't.

Top tip: Alternate your daily coffee with a cup of green tea to protect and nurture your body.

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Lucy Fallon has announced her newborn son’s name and shared how she and her boyfriend Ryan made their decision on the lovely moniker. 

The Coronation Street star is best known for her time as Bethany Platt on the ITV soap between 2015 and 2020.

After welcoming her baby boy into the world on January 30, Lucy spoke to OK! about her labour and the couple's decision on their tot's name.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 27-year-old revealed her son is named Sonny Jude and explained that there is no particular meaning behind the name. The couple ended up choosing Sonny Jude because it was one of the few names they could both agree on.

“I kept adding names to a list. I liked a lot of names that Ryan didn’t. Some were a bit out there, like ‘Fox’”.

Ryan laughed as he said there was “no chance” his son would have a quirky name because, “He’d get ribbed non-stop! But as the pregnancy progressed, we were calling him Sonny”.

Lucy then revealed she was waiting a “long time” for Sonny as she had suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage last year due to a molar pregnancy, which is when the foetus doesn’t develop as it should.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“It’s been a roller-coaster of high and low moments, with lots of tears along the way. When Sonny was finally born, we were both sobbing, but happy tears”.

On January 29, the soap actress went to hospital for an induction. “I was having tiny contractions during the day. Ryan wasn’t allowed to stay after 9pm. At midnight, my waters broke, and then my contractions started getting quite painful”.

“Ryan came back to the hospital at 5.30am. By then, I was 3cm dilated and was moved to the delivery suite. I was on gas and air for ages but that didn’t work, I was being sick. It was horrible. I was making a lot of noise!”.

She continued, “At 10am, I had an epidural and was put on a hormone drip to make my contractions stronger. By 2pm, I was fully dilated, and I started pushing at 4pm”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I was pushing for an hour and a half but, between contractions, his head was going back in. The consultant said I had three options – ventouse (vacuum cup), forceps or Caesarean”.

“Having the ventouse is classed as an assisted birth, so we headed into surgery around 6pm, and he was born at 6.34pm, weighing 7lb 4oz. He had a bit of a cone head for a few days, but he’s fine now.”

When talking about recovering after having given birth, Lucy explained, “The few days after the birth were the hardest – you’re looking after a baby but you’re also in loads of pain.”

“It feels so long ago now. We can’t really remember life before Sonny. It feels like a blur”.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner and choosing a lovely gift for the mother figure in your life is an important task. 

Whether you’re buying for your mum or grandmother, deciding on what to get her can be difficult because you want to make sure it is extra special to match how special she is.

Your mum is your best friend for life. She’s always been there for you to teach you things when you were a child, to give advice as you were growing up and is now the first call you make if you’re having any trouble in life. 

How can you choose the perfect gift for someone who has done everything for you? Well, starting with putting thought into the gift to show your mum how much you appreciate her is a good start. 

Mums don’t care for big expensive presents, it’s the gift that has meaning behind them that she keeps close to her heart. A one-of-a-kind gift that she isn’t expecting will mean the world to her and can be emotional for her to receive in the best of ways.

A great gift to make Mother’s Day unforgettable this year is by sharing memories with your mum with FUJIFILM’s wide range of gift ideas. Reminding your mum of meaningful memories between you two will not only remind her of special times you shared in the past, but also creates a sweet moment for you both to look back on and see how much life has changed and how much you’ve both grown.

FUJIFILM Imagine means you can let your mum experience the pleasure of holding a lasting photo in her hand, not just on her phone where many of us store photos only to never look at them again. 

Through fun and unique designs, you can make memories come to life with quirky gifts like personalised mugs, jigsaws, place mats and coasters, heart shaped cushions and cuddly toys, ideal for Mother’s Day. Check out some of the wonderful ideas from FUJIFILM below.

Personalised teddy bear 

An adorable stuffed animal wearing a t-shirt that you can personalise with a photo of your choosing. Very sweet idea for a younger family member to give to their mum or grandmother. 

Personalised mugs

Whether your mum is a tea or coffee drinker, she will love being reminded of a special memory every time she uses this personalised mug. You can even choose a mug with a heart-shaped handle to show the extra love you're sharing with her this Mother's Day.

Personalised key ring

Add a photo of your choice to a heart-shaped key ring so each time your mum uses her car keys or house keys, she will get a glimpse of a happy memory you have shared. 

Personalised jigsaw

If your mum is a puzzle-lover, she will love spending time putting this jigsaw together to unveil a gorgeous family photo she can make time and time again.

Personalised wrapping paper

Make mum's gift extra special by wrapping it in this personalised wrapping paper. This unique and thoughtful gift idea makes the present even more sentimental as not will your mum love the present inside the box, but will get to keep the wrapping paper as a special memory. 

Take a trip down memory lane with canvas prints, photo blocks or a simple framed photo that your mum can decorate her home with.

Making these meaningful gifts are super easy and accessible to everyone as they are available to purchase here, on your mobile with the FUJIFILM Imagine app or you can call in store. Prices from as little as €4.99 but please check with your local retailer as prices may vary.

 

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An 18-year-old girl has been reported missing from Co. Dublin since February 23 and Gardaí are concerned for her welfare.

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 18-year-old Winnie McDonagh who went missing from her home in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, yesterday afternoon, Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Winnie is described as being 5 feet 5 inches in height with a slim build. She has brown hair and blue eyes. 

When last seen, Winnie was wearing a cream Canada Goose jacket, green tracksuit bottoms and black runners. 

Gardaí and Winnie’s family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information on Winnie’s whereabouts is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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It’s finally Friday which means we can leave the stress of the working week behind us and settle in for the weekend with a good film or series.

What better way to start the weekend than by putting your feet up and surrounding yourself with your favourite snacks as you enjoy watching some new movies or starting a new series that has been added to Netflix?

Netflix has really treated us for the weekend ahead as there are wonderful films and shows on the streaming platform to binge-watch, so whether you’re into action, crime or comedy, there’s something for you to enjoy. 

Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 5  

Offering unprecedented access, this new season will once again take fans behind the scenes, to witness first-hand how the drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for the 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The series will offer never-before-seen footage and interviews from the sport’s biggest names. 

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Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal  

The Murdaughs were one of South Carolina’s most prominent families, but the death of teenager Mallory Beach in a drunken boating accident began the unravelling of their legacy. When Paul Murdaugh – the alleged driver of the boat – and his mother Maggie are found murdered, a century of corruption in the Low Country is brought to light. The three-part series will feature first-hand accounts from those on the boat that night, many of whom have not spoken about the crash or double homicide until now.

Outer Banks: Season 3

Season 3 finds the Pogues washed ashore on a desert island. Officially deemed “Poguelandia,” the island’s newest residents spend their days revelling in the carefree lifestyle of their temporary dwelling. Things quickly go south for them all when they find themselves once again caught up in a race for the treasure, literally running for their lives. They can’t trust anyone, Ward and Rafe are hungry for revenge, and there’s a ruthless Caribbean Don who will stop at nothing to find the bounty. Was the treasure ever within their reach? Or was it all a trap to stop them once and for all?

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The Strays 

An upper-middle-class woman's perfectly crafted life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures in her town.

We Have a Ghost 

Finding a ghost named Ernest haunting their new home turns Kevin's family into overnight social media sensations. But when Kevin and Ernest go rogue to investigate the mystery of Ernest's past, they become a target of the CIA. Stars David Harbour, Anthony Mackie, Tig Notaro and Jennifer Coolidge. 

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Nocebo 

A London fashion designer with a mysterious illness is helped by a Filipino caregiver’s traditional healing methods, revealing a horrifying truth. 

Triptych

Inspired by true events, this series follows the life of Becca, a forensics agent determined to unearth why she and her siblings were separated at birth.

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John Legend has revealed he has been ‘in awe’ of his wife Chrissy Teigen since she gave birth to their new addition.

The couple welcomed Esti into the world in January and the All of Me singer has now opened up about how his wife is doing since giving birth and how his feelings for her have evolved.

Speaking to People, John explained, “There's still a lot of recovery, but she's doing great with it”.

“She's so smart and strong and women go through a lot to bring life into the world and I'm always in awe of her for that”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 44-year-old then shared details about how the family have adjusted to having a new arrival and how the couple find parenting with their bundle of joy.

“[It's] very exciting. I was just saying my kids are doing so well. My older kids are doing so well with her and just fills the house up with more love”.

“I just think we're more comfortable with ourselves and our parenting style and I think we're just more comfortable being parents now. So dare I say, it's easier”, he added. 

Legend also shared that he will be working less, but said Chrissy would probably prefer it if he scaled it back even further. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I'm still working, but less work and I'm not touring this year, but just doing occasional shows…So it's kind of a moderately reduced schedule. Chrissy probably wishes it was a little more reduced, but this is definitely reducing my workload this year”.

When announcing Esti Maxine’s birth to the world, the Love Me Now singer shared an adorable family photo to his 15.3M Instagram followers. 

He penned, “Our house is overflowing with love and joy…I’m so thrilled to see how Luna and Miles embrace their baby sister. I’m so, so grateful, but that doesn’t seem like a big enough word”.

As well as being proud parents to Esti, John and Chrissy have six-year-old Luna, four-year-old Miles and Jack, their late son whom they tragically lost in 2020, after Chrissy experienced a pregnancy loss at 20 weeks.

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Frankie Essex has revealed she ‘wasn’t given the option of a natural birth’ when giving birth to her twins. 

The former The Only Way is Essex star welcomed Logan and Luella into the world in May 2022 with her boyfriend Luke Love.

Now, Frankie has opened up to OK! about the birth of her twins and revealed she wasn’t given a birth plan and had to have a C-section.

The 35-year-old explained, “I wasn’t given a birth plan with the twins. About two or three weeks before they were born, they asked me what date I wanted… I was like, 'Oh? I get to choose the date the babies are born?'”.

“I wasn’t given the option of a natural birth because Luella was breached and there was a chance of her turning, but she was twin two. I was stressed but for her safety I just agreed to having a C-section”.

The former reality TV star revealed there was a chance of having Logan vaginally and then having Luella via C-section, but added that it ‘wasn’t a great option’.

“If twin one’s head is down you can give birth naturally and hope for the best, but there’s always concern for the second twin. There’s the option to try giving birth naturally and then going in for a C-section, but then you’re sore in both areas, which isn’t great”.

Frankie also opened up about her baby brain at the moment and how it’s ‘getting on her nerves’ the worse it gets. 

“My baby brain is so bad…My memory’s gotten worse in the past month. It was bad before, but now it’s really bad. I keep forgetting little annoying things. I get on my own nerves. It’s mad!”.

After welcoming her twins into the world, Essex sweetly said, “We are so lucky to be your mummy and daddy thank you for showing us love like no other you both have made this world a better place”.

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Today, February 24, marks the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion on Ukraine. 

To mark the one-year anniversary of the horrific invasion, many famous faces and politicians have been honouring Ukraine online by sharing tributes to the country and its people.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is among those posting tributes on social media to mark the anniversary. 

Varadkar took to Instagram to share a moving video dedicated to the Ukrainian people, which he captioned, “Today we express Ireland’s solidarity with #Ukraine as we mark the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, who have endured so much with enormous bravery”.

The Taoiseach also released a statement from his Department where he spoke about the suffering Ukrainian people have had to endure and the response Ireland has had. 

“In marking this awful anniversary, we think of the scale of suffering by the people of Ukraine, of lives lost, opportunities stolen and whole towns destroyed”.

He continued, “We are humbled by their brave and spirited defence of their country, and we commend their immense courage and resolve. They have been an inspiration to those of us who value freedom and democracy”.

“We think also of the response of the Irish people, who in communities across the country have warmly welcomed people fleeing from war and persecution with an enormously generous spirit”.

Leo added, “I pay tribute to all who have opened their hearts, their homes and their communities to a people in need. It has been a great and unprecedented national effort that reflects well on who we are”.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin also honoured Ukraine with a touching video where he spoke about the country's spirit and ongoing support from Ireland. 

The clip’s caption reads, “Today is one year since Russia’s brutal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We mark this sad occasion in solidarity and friendship with Ukraine".

"We continue to work to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and the right of its people to live in peace #StandWithUkraine”.

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