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US inflation has remained 'stubbornly low': the IMF explains why

From Atlanta to Beijing, these are the world's busiest airports

Antibiotic resistance isn't just a health threat, it's a security threat

Every eight hours, a rhino is killed in South Africa. Here's why this affects all of us

This is how Solar Impulse could change your life

Social media is helping to treat and cure rare diseases. Here's how

The third and drastic way to decarbonize energy

Chicken odour could save millions of lives

Vulture populations are in crisis. This is why you should care

These countries have suffered the biggest fall in wages since the financial crisis

9 Olympic moments that changed history

Rich and poor teenagers use the web differently – here's what this is doing to inequality

Our oceans need a global rescue operation – now

What we thought we knew about the formation of Earth's continents has been disproved

This is how the IMF thinks we can boost global growth

The Great Recession ended 7 years ago, but its impact on US productivity still isn't clear

Are family dynamics holding you back at work?

This is why we can't rely on trees to prevent global warming

Credit is surging: this is what history tells us about the risk

Brexit and China: these could be the economic consequences

Mozart, Beethoven and why happiness can get in the way of creativity

Genes can predict your academic performance, according to new research

Globalization 2.0 is running into difficulty. This is how we can save it

Tech diversity, Twitter trolls and other must-read gender stories of the week

How can we help our cities live up to their economic potential?

Why some nationalities are getting shorter while the rest get taller

Amazon just got a step closer to delivering packages to customers by drone

August 2016 was the hottest August on record. These are the places seeing the biggest temperature spikes

The 'Platform Economy' has arrived. Here's what you need to know about it

6 steps to becoming more entrepreneurial

Martin Feldstein: America’s Exploding Deficit

You might never have heard of augmented reality, but if you've played Pokémon Go you've experienced it

This solar-powered plane just flew 40,000km around the world with no fuel

These are the best computer science schools in the world

Global trade is not growing slower – it's not growing at all, finds a new report

Econophysics: Or why, when it comes to economics, we all behave like particles

Crows will investigate the deaths of other crows

Bacteria could be the answer to curing cancer, scientists say

These 'irrelevant' notes from Da Vinci show his most important discovery

How can we use mobile data to advance sustainable development?

In memory of Juan Mario Laserna: 'We have lost a remarkable human being'

The new Fortune Global 500 is out. It shows a shift in the world's business landscape

NASA's latest mission is a bit closer to home

The European Convention on Human Rights: what it is and why it matters to you

This model predicts the final Olympic medal table using nothing but economics

China’s working-age population will fall 23% by 2050

An estimated 350m people suffer from depression. Could this help reverse it?

Why waking up on the wrong side of the bed could make you worse at your job

The financial crisis caused a 'dramatic change' in European poverty, finds new study

Pollution is bad for your health, but is it also making you less productive?

These charts show the major impact of the Great Recession on jobs

Astronomers say we could be just 10 years away from finding alien life

The cognitive biases that force you to make bad decisions

Astronauts can now 3D print their own space tools. Here's how

Scientists have just mapped the outer layer of the brain

This is how Brexit could affect Europe's non-Euro countries

Facebook's solar-powered internet drone takes its first flight

Turin may become Italy's first 'vegetarian city'. Should we all follow suit?

From the Stonewall riots to genderless ID – here's the LGBT news roundup

This extraordinary video shows you what it’s like to be a refugee

With Brexit in mind, just how long do trade deals take to agree?

Climate change and globalization, virtual 3D teleportation and other must-read stories of the week

The answer to one of quantum computing's biggest problems? Mothballs

Young women are still less likely to negotiate a job offer. Why?

Google harnesses the power of AI to cut energy use

500 economists were polled on the outlook for the global economy. This chart shows the results

This is why it's more difficult to climb the earnings ladder

5,000 women a year are still being killed in the name of ‘honour’

10 must read economics stories of the week

If you want to be a better leader, try being nicer

Physicists have just done something they thought impossible

Why economic hesitation should give us pause for thought

How do you boost scientific collaboration by 50%? Clue: it's nothing to do with funding

The EU's new Global Strategy: will it make Europe stronger?

We’ve made huge progress reducing poverty. Let’s not allow climate change to reverse those gains

Populism can work, as long as it's constructive, says Kemal Derviş

Understanding how the SDGs interact with each other is key to their success

TB kills millions a year. But corporations can eradicate it

How open data could save millions of lives

António Guterres has landed 'the most impossible job on earth’. So what does the head of the UN actually do?

The surprising stumbling block to technological progress: human rights

How should business react to China's water crisis?

What is a ‘state of emergency’?

5 female coders you have probably never heard of who changed the world

Explainer: The internet of things

Google runs on 5000 times more code than the original space shuttle

Are the SDGs in peril already? Maybe not, if we can turn adversity into an opportunity

Overconfidence can cause mistakes. This is how to avoid it

What working too hard can do to your health

There's a research revolution going on in China – and one day it could save your life

This is what 'free will' looks like in your brain

The incredible story of developing country income growth: was it just China?

Wage inequality: is it a question of where you work not who you are?

This new measure can tell us how much government debt is sustainable

3 pieces of good news about the fight against global warming

People know what they want from their leaders, but they’re not getting it

Five ways mining and metals companies can improve security and tackle geopolitical uncertainty

Global cloud patterns have changed, and we're to blame

Too hot to work? What climate change means for jobs

A simple change that could make a big difference to America's poor

This is how we can reduce stress at work

Should we ban weapons that don't even exist yet?

Could we one day heal the mind by taking control of our dreams?

9 ways to make education fit for the 21st century

From retail to jobs, here's how Brexit is affecting the UK

It's less than 300 words, but this document will change Europe's future

The world's movement of people – in one map

This is how much China's growth could slow down in the next decade

How long should a week be?

Cleaning up Brexit, self-nudging entrepreneurs and other must-read gender stories of the week

These are the cities where the fewest people drive to work

Holoportation. Is this how you'll get to your next meeting?

Looking for the ideal job? There's an equation for that

Brexit, China, Zika and oil – how the IMF sees the global economy in 2016

This chart shows how much Brexit could cut global growth

To fight climate change, we need to ‘Uberize’ the energy industry

Millennials will be the first generation to earn less than their parents

Globalization has made our economies more vulnerable to climate change

Artificial intelligence: opportunity or challenge for the US economy?

It’s time to demolish the myth of trickle-down economics

Could Mauritius be the new African hub?

Can't chart emotions? Think again

How will Turkey's failed coup affect relations with the US and Europe?

At the height of the Cold War, the US and Soviet Union worked together to eradicate smallpox

5 lessons from the IMF on the global financial crisis

Highly-skilled women are still earning less than their male counterparts

Air pollution is confusing bees

Thanks to solar power, this airport is no longer paying for electricity

Brexit is an opportunity for Africa

If leaders don't act now, drug-resistant infections could kill 10m people by 2050

The world has a leadership problem. So how do we fix it?

Turkey's attempted coup: how will it affect democracy?

5 things Africa’s future leaders should know

The surprising solution to inequality: economic common sense

There’s a $2.5 trillion development investment gap. Blended finance could plug it

How does Pokémon Go compare with the world's other blockbuster games?

The richest countries take the fewest refugees

What can biology learn from the iPhone?

What is triple-A, and which countries make the grade?

Who's better at recognizing faces: a man with a superhuman memory or a machine?

Driverless cars are coming to a road near you, but do you really understand the risks?

This is what coachmen from the 1920s can tell us about robots and jobs

Only 5 countries give LGBT people equal constitutional rights

Human activity is creating new species, but this isn't good news

US spending is rising much faster on prisons than on schools

Gordon Brown: 8 uncertainties to overcome in the wake of Brexit

10 must read economics stories of the week

Credit card sexism, first Merkel now May, the last glass ceiling and other must-read gender stories of the week

Understand globalization in 3 minutes, AI to clash with Europe and other must-read stories of the week

The surprising thing about the backlash against globalization

Game theory, Caillé’s 'third paradigm', and two options for global relationships

Putting new age organizations on ‘ICE’

Why one company is paying its staff to sleep

This chart debunks some common myths about university students

These are the world’s most peaceful countries

This visualization shows you 24 hours of global air traffic – in just 4 seconds

Remote-controlled and crewless: is this the cargo ship of the future?

More than one-third of the world can't see the Milky Way any more

Where do refugees arriving in the US come from?

What is productivity, and how do you measure it?

This is what millennials look for in a job

3 signs of a flourishing digital media market

This country gets more tourists than any other in the world

What would the world look like if the wealthiest parts were the biggest?

Robots don't just take jobs, they could help small businesses grow

Two possible visions of the future of work

Striving for increased productivity might be doing more harm than good. This is why

This map shows just how unequal US states are

Cities are the answer to job creation and poverty reduction. Aren't they?

This map shows the incredible growth of megacities

The world is getting fatter - but it might not be because we're eating more calories

The EU has a new Global Strategy - have you heard of it?

3D printing and blockchain could change world trade as we know it

It has the potential to change millions of lives - so what is the 'digital grid'?

Do monkeys know when they need to 'Google it'?

3 ways to 'listen' your way to better leadership

We are eating more fish than ever. Can our oceans cope?

3 trends for the future of manufacturing

Teenage girls are the key to a better future. But first, they need our help

5 insights on the future of disruption

These are the '10 emerging markets of the future'

5 innovative design solutions to the refugee crisis, backed by IKEA

Cyborg locusts could play an important role in national security

What the new Panama Canal tells us about globalization

This is the secret to long lasting happiness

The world produces enough food to feed everyone. So why do people go hungry?

4 steps to secure the future of Europe

This square isn’t actually rotating. Here’s why

Ken the Barbie versus Fast Fashion

Why hacking the nervous system could be a leap forward for medicine

This map shows where your food really comes from – and it might surprise you

People are angry about globalization. This chart explains why

Four Revolutions. Or technological progress, in a poem

What the globalization backlash means for international markets

From Merkel to May, will women soon run the world?

Fixing globalization, why we resist new technology and other must-read stories of the week

Which American state has a bigger economy than India?

Why getting your next job could involve a video interview

10 must-read economics stories of the week

Cyber resilience: everything you (really) need to know

Each part of your brain has its own rhythmic ‘fingerprint'

This one habit could be the key to success

President Obama's Council of Economic Advisors on the puzzle of US male labour force participation

Scientists can now create liquid fuel from solar energy

The global war of narratives and the role of social media

Why post-Brexit Britain shouldn't follow the Norway model

The shrinking class that is killing the US economy

Why it's advantage EU ahead of Brexit negotiations

Something in the global economy doesn't make any sense

Four threats to aviation security – and four responses

This viral video really really wants to fight gender inequality

Top female CEOs are out-earning their male counterparts

These are the office jobs that could see you earning nearly 50% less than some of your co-workers

There’s never been a better time to be alive. So why the globalization backlash?

If you want to save globalization, here’s how

Our global institutions are not fit for purpose. It’s time for reform

Is intuition more powerful than intellect?

Sexism and the pay gap, and other must-read gender stories of the week

These are the most attractive employers for business students

As Brexit leaves Europe's future in the balance, could a single passport bring Africa closer together?

Something has happened for the first time ever in the US workforce

Gun ownership in the US is at a 40-year low, but gun purchases are at an all-time high

Hungry tigers and cubs: a novel approach to encouraging innovation

This is what Joseph Stiglitz thinks Europe should do next

Running makes you smarter - here's how

When you can't find the right word to describe how you're feeling, try one from another language

6 ways businesses can cope with Brexit

Innovators should be encouraged earlier. Much earlier, says a new report

The world is aiming to halve extreme poverty by 2030 – but what does that actually mean?

There's never any good news about inequality, right?

A key part of climate action? Investing in quality education

Which EU country has the largest number of citizens living overseas?

Meet the South Sudanese children turning five with the world's youngest country

Why do people resist new technologies? History might provide the answer

This organisation increased employee productivity, happiness and trust by making just one change

Nouriel Roubini: "The backlash against globalization is real and growing."

Federalism is the greatest threat to the future of Europe

This is the skill employers are looking for in new grads

Globalization for the 99%: can we make it work for all?

Watch Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz explain globalization in three minutes

Our global financial system is broken. Here’s a plan for fixing it

Globalization as we know it has failed. Africa has an alternative

I was born and raised in a refugee camp: the world isn’t as globalized as you think

Euro 2016 and Brexit: what the beautiful game tells us about globalization

Brexit could mean the extinction of unicorns in the UK

For the first time, a team of refugee athletes will compete under the Olympic flag

6 man-made structures visible from space

These technologies stimulate your brain to lift your mood

This is why we should care about the free flow of data between countries

Aung San Suu Kyi: Reducing poverty requires deep focus

Who has the highest earnings in the US? Clue: It's not white men

This is how we make Europe more entrepreneurial

Brexit is a major challenge for the EU. But it's also an opportunity

How will Brexit impact the job market? 3 trends to watch

The 10 countries best prepared for the new digital economy

What is 'networked readiness' and why does it matter?

Multitasking is exhausting your brain, say neuroscientists

5 supersize science projects that put China on the map

Why purpose is critical for long-term success

The race between man and machine

Lessons for transforming an education system? Look no further than Tanzania

This chart reveals the most dramatic change in incomes since the first Industrial Revolution

It’s 9,000km away, but Brexit has hit Japan hard

5 ways virtual and augmented reality is changing our lives

These countries are facing the greatest skills shortages

Does Brexit signal the end of globalization? The view from the IMF

It's the size of a soda can, costs $2 and can detect Zika in just 40 minutes

How can Britain and the EU untangle their finances?

America's 2015 income data is out - this is what it shows about inequality

Jupiter’s amazing aurora light show caught on camera

#LoveLikeJo: Why we must create a legacy worthy of Jo Cox

Which countries have the lowest corporation tax?

“People in this country have had enough of experts": Why?

Brexit: 'The initial tremor that triggers a tsunami'?

Podcasts to boost your business knowledge

Where do new graduates go to find jobs?

This is how immigration will change Europe over the rest of this century

Brain implants can let paralysed people move again

What does Brexit mean for trade?

Brexit is not the beginning of a global security crisis

These maps show how illegal drugs flow around the globe

Here is proof that economic wealth does not guarantee the best quality of life

The most expensive cities for expats – and there's a new one at the top of the ranking

The $1 trillion silk road, getting to grips with Brexit and other must-read stories of the week

Which countries do ISIS's foreign fighters come from?

11 tips to be 'ridiculously successful'

Is the gender pay gap really the result of discrimination?

Could Brexit be the end of Europe as we know it?

This is how to limit damage to the euro after Brexit, say economists

What can soccer tell us about the power of national identity?

Kenneth Rogoff: Brexit is an example of democratic failure

Why we might be overlooking important scientific breakthroughs

What is a social robot, and would you want one in your home?

These countries have the highest quality of life

10 must read economics stories of the week

What is the economic impact of Norovirus infections?

A small but essential tool for gender parity - the mobile phone

Brussels after Brexit: business as usual?

Malnutrition affects one in three people, but starvation isn't the only culprit

The world has an $800bn annual infrastructure gap. Here's how to close it

Martin Feldstein: EU overreach pushed Britain out

Is Brexit the beginning of the end for globalization?

10 amazing women in science, the marriage gap, and India's female fighter pilots

These are the business books you should be reading this summer

Forget genes: it’s your zip code that influences your health

A plan for transforming one of the most male-dominated industries in the world

Brexit: What just happened?

Is this the biggest good news story of our times?

Farewell, job title. Hello, skill set

The US has the biggest military budget in the world. But it must now focus on innovation

The 10 countries in Latin America that invest most in their people

The 10 countries in Asia-Pacific that invest most in their people

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick: soon, nobody will own a car

Unless we tackle inequity, 69 million children will die of preventable causes by 2030

The gig economy is changing the way we work. Now regulation must catch up

For the next Silicon Valley, look to Beijing

What Africa can learn from Britain’s failed experiment in regional integration

Isn't it time every child had a fair chance?

Yanis Varoufakis: Why I campaigned against Brexit

The dinosaurs weren't the only species destroyed by the asteroid

Bread with added tuna – that doesn't taste like fish. How nanotechnology could transform food

Does foreign aid have a positive effect on growth?

Brexit has created risks and opportunities for financial markets

Mario, the robot receptionist, speaks 19 languages and dances to Michael Jackson

A millennial's view of Brexit: "locked out of the union we voted to stay in."

Highlights of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

The best quotes from the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

Top pictures from our Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

Helping your coworkers could be making you worse at your job

The job for life model is dead. Here's what millennials need to know

Being considerate of others is a good career move, but how practical is it?

Is the internet too distracting?

An interview with Professor Klaus Schwab on the theme of our meeting in China

Industry 4.0: business in the age of personalisation

This wearable device monitors signs of distress in people with autism, and alerts their caregivers

Why turning China's smog into diamonds isn’t as crazy as it sounds

These RoboBees could pollinate crops and save disaster victims

3 factors that could hold Europe together

A short history of the British pound

Highlights of day two at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

Best quotes from day two of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

Jeremy Lin: 'There's a big difference between being humble and being stepped on'

Our minds are wired to fear only short-term threats. We need to escape this trap

Top pictures from Day 2 at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

This is how the US could benefit from Brexit

Will Brexit act as Europe's wake-up call?

13 great philosophers on the secret of happiness

The importance of social skills and self-awareness to your career

Why Brexit will actually lead to a higher proportion of foreigners entering the UK

Globalization has gone digital – this is how to compete

8 ways coworking is evolving

How technology could help predict terrorist attacks

Why is stress more likely to cause depression in men?

These are the best cities for women to start a business

George Soros: "The EU is heading for a disorderly disintegration"

The question we should really be asking about electric cars

These 3 things make a company truly innovative

In a data-obsessed era, language matters. Here's why

Four problems that biotechnology can help solve

Highlights of day one at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

Best quotes from day one of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

Top pictures from day one at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016

Four global leaders on what Brexit really means

Nouriel Roubini: 'Brexit could be the beginning of the break-up of the EU'

This map shows the level of inequality in every US county

This could be great news for food security and climate change – and it's been around for 700 years

This is why good employees quit

Investors are backing more AI startups than ever before

Fears about technology are nothing new

Are we looking at deindustrialisation in the wrong way?

Do economists underestimate the impact of social factors on behaviour?

The United States, home to Silicon Valley, is the most entrepreneurial country, right?

"A game of musical chairs": Male labour force participation in the US

Video: this electric car just set a world record

Why is China building a New Silk Road?

Is “Purpose” just another buzzword for our workplace?

We're blind to the global cost of poor eyesight. But this can change

The top 5 economics and finance stories at #AMNC16

3 ways AI and robotics will transform healthcare

China has become a green energy superpower. These 5 charts show how

Where is the world's most powerful computer?

4 books you need to read to understand modern-day China

What is disruptive innovation?

South China Sea tensions: what you need to know

The big questions after the Brexit vote

21 must-read stories for the weekend

Is China getting the Fourth Industrial Revolution right?

Employees who trust their leaders are more likely to love their job

10 tips from a psychologist on coping with anxiety at work

Why banks shouldn’t fear blockchain

What does Brexit mean for Britain’s economy? This is what the experts say

What is Article 50 – and how does it work?

Brexit: 3 charts that explain what's happening to the UK pound

Christine Lagarde: "The US economy is in good shape."

5 questions for Britain and Europe after the Brexit vote

This is how to develop an entrepreneurial spirit

5 consequences of the UK’s exit from the EU

A short history of Britain and the European Union

Brexit fallout and other must-read economics stories of the week

These drone images capture South Africa's dramatic inequality

Could a basic income work better in developing countries?

This is what air-rage can tell us about inequality

Highly educated women are less likely to get married, aren't they?

The Olympic team unlike any other

7 things to know about China’s economy

3 tech trends that will overturn the music industry - again

5 human enhancements that could be commonplace by 2020

A new poem on the 'tyrannical perfection' of modern life

Apps know where you live, where you work, where you shop. So what does trust mean today?

From factory floor to innovation powerhouse: how China has changed

Kodak invented the digital camera - then killed it. Why innovation often fails

8 things you need to know about China’s economy

Let's ask a different question. How risky is it not to develop emerging technologies?

Blockchain: what it is, how it really can change the world

The computer chip that thinks it's a tiny human liver

A brain breakthrough that offers new hope for Parkinson's and depression

Instead of digging up raw materials, we will make them from microbes

These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2016

Solar power has big limitations, but Perovskites could change that

Your robot personal assistant will know when you’re stressed, tired or hungry

Face it: you're a worse driver than an autonomous car

You might not have heard of them, but these new materials will change the world

These next-generation batteries could end energy poverty

Here's what will happen when 30 billion devices are connected to the internet

The end of products, the end of ownership. Is this the future of business?

3 ways to fight cyber criminals

In the world’s biggest city, the past offers lessons for surviving the future

This is how China’s economy has changed in the last 10 years

This is your most precious asset at work

Leadership challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

How can we teach innovation? A view from China

Does capitalism need some Marxism to survive the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

A good idea isn’t enough. 3 lessons from building Skype and TransferWise

Five digital trends that will reshape China's economy

The growing business links between India and China

Is technology making us more or less intelligent?

This is the life of a Syrian refugee in Germany

Does inequality make recessions worse?

After Orlando, global business cannot turn a blind eye to homophobia

This is the extent of the family leave gender gap

Data protection isn't just about firewalls. It's about brick walls too

Q&A: What has the panda got that the giant clam hasn’t?

What is the natural rate of interest? And how can we determine it?

How the IMF thinks trade can boost growth

Free trade is about more than goods and services, it's about ideas too

Q&A: Toxic waste taints polar bears and human breast milk. Here's a solution

Free trade is under pressure – but we need more of it not less

Q&A: The university of the future must break down walls between disciplines

What if: drugs are printed from the internet?

What if: we become superhuman?

What if: our virtual life overtakes our physical reality?

Here's how you can break down the barriers stopping women reaching their full potential

It’s time the EU and the US stopped treating China unfairly in international trade

Economic suicide? Maybe, but this is why some Brits are voting ‘Leave’

China consumes more than a quarter of the world's meat. The government wants to change that

This vote isn’t just about the EU: it’s about the type of country Britain wants to be

7 trends shaping the future of peace and security in Africa

Looking for a job? 5 keys skills to work on

An epic public health journey could be coming to an end – with a great result

In her final article, here's what Jo Cox had to say about immigration and Britain's future

There's a bright spot for coral reefs, say scientists

In 5 years our offices could look very different. This is why

These are the world's most liveable cities

The interesting thing that happened when Kansas cut taxes and California hiked them

How the fourth industrial revolution is powering the rise of smart manufacturing

Scientists found something unexpected on Mars – and it could require us to rethink the planet’s history

What the world can learn about gender from an Indonesian ethnic group

This is how to help refugee children get an education

Q&A: Do our cities make us sick?

Q&A: How the roots of living plants can power your wifi

A major climate landmark has been crossed – for the first time in 4 million years

Q&A: Grow your own bones to heal without a graft

MPs pay tribute to Jo Cox: ‘We must stand up for something better, because of someone better’

This is the Asian century. These schools are leading it

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is doomed, unless we get this right

5 ground-breaking female mayors you might not have heard of

In pictures: The high-tech villages that live off the grid

Q&A: How gene editing could be the beginning of the end for disease

Latin America has the foundations for growth. Here's 3 ways it can build on them

Q&A: The 29-year-old woman who’s lead scientist for the UAE’s Mars mission

A novel way of getting more women into work

Q&A: A scientist explains why your brain forms false memories

10 interviews with inspiring female scientists

You knew China's cities were growing. But the real numbers are stunning

5 ways artificial intelligence will disrupt science

Alien encounter? Maybe, but not for 1,500 years

Will Saudi Arabia’s big energy gamble pay off?

This video shows how a 3D-printed plane actually flies

This is how women are reshaping the US economy

The European nations that think their global influence is in decline

Why is Silicon Valley obsessed with flying cars?

Scientists want to grow new neurons in old brains

How sexism holds back the economy

Could China become the world's next big innovator?

Latin America’s biggest challenges – and a plan to tackle them

Top videos from our LATAM 2016 summit

Argentina’s President Macri: Human rights violations in Venezuela are ‘unacceptable’

All you need to know about blockchain, explained simply

This could be a new tool to fight global warming

Can grassroots movements change politics in Brazil?

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