Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri
AI Perspectives Week showcases AI innovation, debate and discovery
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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AI Perspectives Week showcases AI innovation, debate and discovery
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The ideas kept coming. So the team behind WashU's AI Perspectives Week decided to add a second week of programming.
Nathan Jacobs, vice provost for artificial intelligence, was not surprised by the community's interest.
"The proposals came from every corner of the university," said Jacobs, a professor of computer science
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Alberti campers sketch, build and dream big
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Alberti campers sketch, build and dream big
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This summer, 35 students from 28 local elementary and middle schools spent their days on the WashU Danforth Campus sketching, designing and building. In other words, living the life of an architectural student -albeit with more snacks and playtime.
Launched in 2007, the Alberti Program at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts offers young pe
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Alumnus and Children of WIU Alumni Endow Scholarships to Honor LEJA Founder, Music Educators
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Alumnus and Children of WIU Alumni Endow Scholarships to Honor LEJA Founder, Music Educators
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Clifford W. Van Meter.
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From left: Jeff and Teresa McCutchan, Marlin and Penny McCutchan, Janet and Bill Van Meter
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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University students pursuing careers in criminal justice and music education will bene
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America First Policy Institute: Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training
Jay Menees, Ph.D. Max Eden September 8, 2026
Introduction
For decades, the public education system offered one value proposition: do well here, get a college degree, and enjoy a meaningful career and a middle-class life--or don't. Workforce education and training programs were deprioritized and viewed as the lower track toward, at be
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American Soybean Association Welcomes 45Z Updates Supporting U.S. Soybean Farmers, Biofuels
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Welcomes 45Z Updates Supporting U.S. Soybean Farmers, Biofuels
The American Soybean Association welcomed actions this week from the U.S. Department of Energy and Internal Revenue Service that provide greater clarity and usability for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, an important tool for supporting domestic biofuel production and demand for U.S. soybeans.
DOE updated the 45ZCF-
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Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant Student Selected as AAPA National Student Committee Chair
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 8 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant Student Selected as AAPA National Student Committee Chair
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Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant graduate student Delaney Alyse is taking her leadership beyond the classroom and onto the national stage. Alyse, a St. Louis, Missouri native, has been selected to serve as Chair of the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA) Student
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
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Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation
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Booker, Kennedy Announce Bipartisan 988 Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Kennedy Announce Bipartisan 988 Day Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Kennedy (R-LA), announced a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 8, 2026, as 988 Day and honoring the critical role of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The date coincides with 988 Day, an annual day of action held each September 8 to raise awareness of the Lifeline and the
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Corn Growers Thank Trump Administration for Crucial Next Steps in 45Z Implementation
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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Corn Growers Thank Trump Administration for Crucial Next Steps in 45Z Implementation
Author: Matt Ziegler
The Internal Revenue Service this week released its guidance for farmers looking for clarity on the future of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which was designed to incentivize the production of aviation fuel and other clean fuels.
The guidance, in conjunction with Tuesday
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Culver-Stockton Reports 15% Growth in New Students
CANTON, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news:
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Culver-Stockton Reports 15% Growth in New Students
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AI Summary:
* Culver-Stockton College announced it welcomed 362 new students for fall 2026, a 15% increase over last year and its second straight year of double-digit new-student growth, following a 25% increase in 2025-26.
* The incoming class includes students from 36 states, Puerto Rico, and 12 countries.
* The College also reported a perfect 3.0
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DCCC Statement on Supreme Court Rejecting Missouri Republicans' Power Grab
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Supreme Court Rejecting Missouri Republicans' Power Grab
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Following news that the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last ditch attempt by Republicans to silence Missouri voters, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the below statement:
"Today's denial by the high court affirms a foundational principle of our democracy: voters get to choose who represents them, not poli
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Fairmont State University Receives Grant for Robotics Scholarship
FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news:
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Fairmont State University Receives Grant for Robotics Scholarship
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Fairmont State University has received $4,000 in grant funding through the Boeing Foundation to provide scholarships to students in the University's competitive robotics club, Falcotronix. This funding was secured with the assistance of Fairmont State University's Office of Sponsored Programs.
The funding will allow up to four st
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Federal Register: Fed Reviews Acquisition Applications for Bank Holding Companies in Ark.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set for
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Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes List of 95 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received
HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee
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Husch Blackwell Files Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of Fair and Just Prosecution in Excessive Fines Clause Case
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Files Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of Fair and Just Prosecution in Excessive Fines Clause Case
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Husch Blackwell filed an amicus curiae brief today at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP), a network of elected prosecutors committed to fairness, equity, and fiscal responsibility in the criminal justice s
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Mental health care before, after surgery improves recovery in older adults
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Mental health care before, after surgery improves recovery in older adults
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Facing major surgery is stressful, but for older adults, unaddressed anxiety and depression can impede physical recovery.
A clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that starting an intervention before surgery -one that combines mental heal
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Mizzou Researchers Chart New Course for AI-powered Biomedical Discoveries
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou researchers chart new course for AI-powered biomedical discoveries
An emerging form of artificial intelligence could give scientists a clearer view of how living systems change over time and accelerate the pace of medical discoveries.
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University of Missouri researchers are paving the way as artificial intelligence transforms biomedical research.
A team from the College of Engineerin
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make
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Noted Columnists Warn of Far-Right Election Denier, SOS Candidate Jim Marchant
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Noted Columnists Warn of Far-Right Election Denier, SOS Candidate Jim Marchant
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"'It's a badge of honor for me,' he said of some calling him an election denier" - Reno Gazette-Journal
Two prominent columnists are continuing to sound the alarm about far-right secretary of state candidate Jim Marchant's record of promoting unproven claims about Nevada's elections. The stakes are even higher in
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Oxygen delivery on display
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Oxygen delivery on display
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The brain is a black box of densely packed neurons, blood vessels and immune cells, all locked away in a sealed skull. WashU's Song Hu has dedicated his career to unlocking that puzzle box by developing new ways to "see" inside. His team's newest innovation could give researchers a new view of how brain cells and blood vessels work together and what happens when th
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from
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SWANA Shares Details of RCon 2026
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release:
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SWANA Shares Details of RCon(R) 2026
September 9, 2026 -- Silver Spring, MD
SWANA's flagship event experience kicks off in three weeks, bringing waste and resource management professionals together September 29-October 2 for education, innovation, networking, and hands-on learning.
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RCon(R) 2026, powered by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), will ta
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Tatum, Northwest Featured in August Issue of Ingram's Business Magazine
MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
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Tatum, Northwest featured in August issue of Ingram's business magazine
Northwest Missouri State President Dr. Lance Tatum is included among "50 Missourians You Should Know" in the latest issue of Ingram's, a Kansas City-based business magazine.
In the magazine's profile of Tatum, who began his tenure as Northwest's 11th president in 2023, he reflects on the leadership potential a hi
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UChicago launches $300 million initiative for students from rural areas and small towns
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago launches $300 million initiative for students from rural areas and small towns
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The University of Chicago on Sept. 9 announced the launch of a long-term initiative to expand college and career opportunities for students from rural and small-town communities across the United States.
The Trott Center for Excellence in Rural America is anchored by a $100 million gift from Trott Family Philanthro
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UIS welcomes second-largest freshman class in school history
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS welcomes second-largest freshman class in school history
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The University of Illinois Springfield has enrolled 353 freshmen for fall 2026, a 13.1% increase from last fall and second only to the record 373 freshmen enrolled in fall 2019. Incoming transfer enrollment also increased 2.6%, from 420 students last fall to 431 this fall.
The growth among new students helped increase
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UMSL partnering with Preppy to help students start careers in healthcare industry
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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UMSL partnering with Preppy to help students start careers in healthcare industry
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The University of Missouri-St. Louis is opening pathways for people to train for careers in healthcare in less than six months through a new partnership with Preppy, a StraighterLine company that provides an innovative online platform that connects learners with affordable, accessible career and certif
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University of Cincinnati: CCM Welcomes Jordan M. Davis as Assistant Dean of Admissions
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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CCM welcomes Jordan M. Davis as Assistant Dean of Admissions
Davis' appointment begins on Oct. 1
By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Jordan M. Davis, MA, as the college's new Assistant Dean of Admissions. In this role, Davis will be responsible for the vision, strategy and execution of all undergradu
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USGS Model Points to Dual Strategy for Native Fish, Silver Carp
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Scientific Investigations Report 20265054, 'Applying a Metapopulation Model to Compare Native and Invasive Fish Passage Scenarios in the Upper Mississippi River,' by Morganne C. Borsh, Charles J. Labuzzetta, Marybeth K. Brey, Mark Cornish, Alison Coulter, Andrea K. Fritts, David Smith and Richard A. Erickson. Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the report finds that pairing fish passage for native speci
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Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School: Davis Wins APA Award for Addiction Research
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news:
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Davis wins APA award for addiction research
Myra Lopez
Jordan P. Davis, a professor at the WashU Brown School, has won the 2026 Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions Award from the Society of Addiction Psychology, Division 50 of the American Psychological Association (APA).
The award recognizes distinguished early scientific contributions to the fiel
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Why are refugees with jobs still living in poverty?
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Why are refugees with jobs still living in poverty?
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For newly resettled refugees in the United States, getting a job doesn't necessarily mean escaping poverty, says a migration policy expert at Washington University in St. Louis.
In 2023, 89% of working-age refugees who had been resettled in the United States within the previous five years were employed -a higher employment rate than that o
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