News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
ATU Prepares to Host 47th Arkansas Governor's School
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 23 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Prepares to Host 47th Arkansas Governor's School
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Many of the Natural State's best and brightest rising high school seniors will spend four summer weeks on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville as students at Arkansas Governor's School 2026.
The 47th edition of AGS will begin on Sunday, July 5, and continue through Saturday, Aug. 1. Dr. Jacob Grosskopf, ATU faculty member and AGS
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Ball State Biology Professor Helps Lead 'Nature' Study on What Tooth Enamel Reveals About Human Evolution
MUNCIE, Indiana, June 23 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Ball State Biology Professor Helps Lead 'Nature' Study on What Tooth Enamel Reveals About Human Evolution
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A Ball State University faculty member helped lead a new study that sheds light on how tooth enamel changed as human diets evolved over millions of years.
Dr. Mackie O'Hara-Ali, an assistant teaching professor in Ball State's Department of Biology, is a corresponding author of " Enamel nanocrys
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Chairman Boozman Releases Farm Bill 2.0 Text
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Boozman Releases Farm Bill 2.0 Text
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after introducing legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0 that provides farmers, ranchers, foresters and rural communities with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
"We can all agree that we must take steps to he
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Choosing Fulbright: U of A Graduate Maddie Gwinner Begins Career in Germany
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Choosing Fulbright: U of A Graduate Maddie Gwinner Begins Career in Germany
Recent U of A graduate Maddie Gwinner is starting her career in Germany this fall, and she had the fortunate problem of choosing between two prestigious programs: the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship. The CBYX Program is a year-long cultural immersion fellowship that p
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
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Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:45
Texas and Wisconsin Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Mexico Lag; Texas and Idaho Top Monthly Gainers, While Massachusetts and Montana H
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Cotton, Lee to Wright: Chinese Nationals Steal Innovation from American Labs
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton, Lee to Wright: Chinese Nationals Steal Innovation from American Labs
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Contact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601
June 23, 2026
Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) today sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright raising concern over Chinese nationals' access to American National Labs. Chinese nationals infiltrate sensitive
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Durbin Calls For Congressional Review Of Trump Administration's Deal With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls For Congressional Review Of Trump Administration's Deal With Iran
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June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor in which he criticized the Trump Administration's vague framework to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Durbin warned that the preliminary agreement fails to address critical issues suc
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Entergy launches upgrades to storm outage map
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy launches upgrades to storm outage map
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Entergy has launched an enhanced outage map designed to provide customers with a more intuitive, informative, and user-friendly experience. Available now on Entergy.com, myEntergy, the upgraded tool helps customers stay informed and connected before, during and after outage events.
"Our customers depend on accurate, easy-to-access informa
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Five U of A Students Receive International Awards to Teach Abroad
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Five U of A Students Receive International Awards to Teach Abroad
Four University of Arkansas students have received English Teaching Assistant Awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and one student has been named an alternate for the prestigious international exchange program.
The students receiving Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Awards:
* Madeline "Maddie" Gwinner, who will ser
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For more than a decade, Entergy earns The Civic 50 honor for its commitment to communities
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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For more than a decade, Entergy earns The Civic 50 honor for its commitment to communities
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Company also honored as a Utilities Sector Leader for the fourth consecutive year
Entergy has been named a 2026 honoree of The Civic 50, an annual recognition by Points of Light that identifies the nation's most community-minded companies. This marks Entergy's 11th consecutive year on the list.
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George Mason University Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Palagashvili Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Liya Palagashvili, senior research fellow and a labor economist at the George Mason University Mercatus Center, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers":
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Good morning, Chairman Mackenzie and members of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. It is an honor to testify before you
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Greek Life Membership More Than Doubles at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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Greek Life Membership More Than Doubles at UA Little Rock
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More UA Little Rock students are finding connection, leadership opportunities, and a sense of belonging through fraternity and sorority life.
Fraternity and sorority membership at UA Little Rock grew from 62 students in 2024-25 to 141 students in 2025-26, an increase of more than 127% and the largest fraternity and soro
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House Financial Services Chairman Hill Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Fed Chairman Greenspan
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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Chairman Hill's Statement on the Passing of Alan Greenspan
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan:
Chairman Hill said, "Martha and I were sad to read about the passing of our friend Alan Greenspan. I fondly
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House Financial Services Committee Schedule for July 2026
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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House Financial Services Committee Schedule for July 2026
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for July 2026:
Full Committee Hearing Entitled: "The Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report"
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Date: Tuesday, Jul
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Illinois Supreme Court Hires First Title II ADA Compliance Attorney
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 24 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT HIRES FIRST TITLE II ADA COMPLIANCE ATTORNEY
The Illinois Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) today announced the hiring of Anna Hurst as the AOIC's Title II ADA Compliance Attorney, a newly created position established to strengthen accessibility and ensure compliance with federal and state disability laws across the I
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
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BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The
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Murray State Lab Identifies Shawnee, Chickasaw Affiliation for Native American Remains
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined they are culturally affiliated with the Shawnee Tribe and The Chickasaw Nation, according to a notice published by the National Park Service.
The remains represent at least one individual recovered from site 15Ba105 in Ballard County, Kentucky. They were removed during an archaeological survey conducted by Mid-Continental Research Associates, I
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
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HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At
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Northwest Energy and Conservation Groups React to Appointment of New Administrator for the Bonneville Power Administration
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 24 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Northwest Energy and Conservation Groups React to Appointment of New Administrator for the Bonneville Power Administration
Travis Kavulla named as the next BPA administrator
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Seattle, WA -- The U.S. Department of Energy today announced Travis Kavulla will be the next administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).
BPA is currently in the process of leaving the Western E
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Optometrist Wood Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Optometrist Ryan Wood, O.D., Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
Ryan Wood, O.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology.
Wood's primary clinical focus is specialty contact lens care with expertise in scleral lenses for patients with con
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Peabody Institute To Return Arkansas Funerary Objects To Quapaw Nation
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, Massachusetts, plans to repatriate 44 lots of cultural items affiliated with the Quapaw Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the items consist of ceramic vessels and sherds classified as unassociated funerary objects. The collection was removed by Clarence B. Moore during excavations conducted between 1908 and
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Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Chairman Boozman Releases Farm Bill 2.0 Text
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026:
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Chairman Boozman Releases Farm Bill 2.0 Text
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after introducing legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0 that provides farmers, ranchers, foresters and rural communities with the tools and resources th
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Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Examines the Role of the Federal Reserve System
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Examines the Role of the Federal Reserve System
Last week, the House Financial Services Committee's Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, led by Task Force Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-03), held a field hearing examining the s
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UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million Award to Advance Cognitive Security Research
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 22 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million Award to Advance Cognitive Security Research
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Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $5 million research award from the U.S. Department of War to advance innovative approaches for protecting communities from online influence
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UAPB Junior Christian Ford Selected for Tjuana Byrd Internship Program
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Junior Christian Ford Selected for Tjuana Byrd Internship Program
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Christian Ford, a junior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for this year's Tjuana Byrd Internship Program, the Women's Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) has announced.
"Designed to remove barriers and expand access to high-demand STEAM careers, this 12-week program continues to crea
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UAPB representatives explore AI-powered enrollment strategies at Engage Summit '26
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB representatives explore AI-powered enrollment strategies at Engage Summit '26
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. -As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, representatives from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently explored how AI-powered tools can strengthen enrollment, student success and the student experience.
Chris Riggins, interim vice chancellor for Enr
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UAPB's Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr. Wins Delta Chapter's Chef Cook of the Year Award
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB's Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr. Wins Delta Chapter's Chef Cook of the Year Award
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Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., associate professor of foodservice and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won the Delta Chapter's Chef of the Year award during the Annual Delta Diamond Chef Awards Gala and Competition at Saracen Casino Resort Event Center in
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University of Arkansas: Apparel Merchandising's Cho Receives ITAA Teaching Excellence Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Apparel Merchandising's Cho Receives ITAA Teaching Excellence Award
Apparel merchandising and product development professor Eunjoo Cho has been named winner of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award given annually by the International Textile & Apparel Association and was also named a Career Connector by the U of A Office of Career Connections.
As a Teaching Academy Fellow, Cho holds the highest distin
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University of Arkansas: English Professor Publishes Interdisciplinary Book on Lady Church
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following Q&A on June 22, 2026, involving Lora Walsh, assistant professor in the Department of English:
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English Professor Publishes Interdisciplinary Book on Lady Church
The Department of English is proud to announce the recent release of assistant professor Lora Walsh's book, Lady Church in the Christian Imagination: From Early Christianity to Early Modernity, published by Cambridge University Press.
Walsh was re
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University of Arkansas: Full Circle Food Pantry Receives Nearly $9,000 From Arvest
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Full Circle Food Pantry Receives Nearly $9,000 From Arvest
The Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat food insecurity on campus thanks to a donation from Arvest Bank's annual Million Meals campaign.
Representatives from the pantry accepted a check for $8,848.22 on Tuesday as one of more than 70 food partners selected to benefit from Arvest
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Venable Honors Attorneys With the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable Honors Attorneys with the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award
Venable LLP has announced this year's Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Awards. The award was presented to three individuals who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to pro bono service last year.
Additionally, a cross-practice team of four attorneys was highlighted for their unwavering dedication to a
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Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co to Expand Access to Connected TV Advertising
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- Walmart issued the following news on June 23, 2026:
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Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co to Expand Access to Connected TV Advertising
Acquisition brings Vibe.co's self-serve, connected TV advertising platform into Walmart Connect's commerce media platform, making TV advertising more accessible and measurable for small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) and mid-market advertisers.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. and NEW YORK -- Walmart and Vibe.co today announced they have ente
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