How much capital funding do small business owners need? Here's an industry breakdown
altLINE used Census Bureau data to rank industries by average capital expenditures and give a cost range to start or acquire a company in each…
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15 major cities where homebuyers can have the upper hand
Homebuyers have an advantage in some cities. Rocket Homes used internal listing data to see where homes are selling below asking…
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How technology could help restaurants streamline amid continuing staffing crisis
Next Insurance dug into the continuing food service staffing shortage and explored the ways restaurants are using technology to fill in the…
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Homebuyers are leaving big cities for affordability—here's where they're going and how much they're saving
Homes are expensive. People are finding better deals in the suburbs. American Home Shield looked at data from Freddie Mac to see how much they…
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10 side hustles you can launch yourself
Looking to make a little extra cash? Vending Mavericks highlighted 10 side hustles people can start up on their…
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Many Americans make this financial mistake when switching jobs — here's how to avoid it
Moneywise has found that cashing out your 401(k) early — whether because you’re changing employers or desperately need the funds — is something…
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Which zip code in each state has the highest median income?
Rocket Homes examined Census Bureau data to find the highest-earning ZIP codes with at least 500 residents in each state based on 2021 median…
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20%, 10% or 5%? How your down payment affects the rest of your finances
SmartAsset crunched the numbers to find the overall costs – and opportunity costs – of putting down 20% vs. 10% vs. 5% on a home in today’s…
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100 least popular jobs in America
Stacker searched for the least popular jobs in America. It found them in Bureau of Labor Statistics data.…
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A look at federal grant programs available for students
Best Universities broke down the four federal grant programs that can help qualifying students finance their college…
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How English-language learner education has changed since the 1950s
HeyTutor compiled a list of changes in federal and state attitudes and policies toward English learners in schools from government records,…
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How US K-12 spending compares to other countries
HeyTutor used data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation Development to explore how education spending in the U.S. compares to other…
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As post-pandemic enrollment lags, schools compete for fewer students
The 74 analyzed declining enrollment in schools based on figures from Burbio and additional data from the nation’s 20 largest school…
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Top 10 colleges with the most students enrolled in popular STEM programs
EDsmart has developed a list of 10 schools with the largest share of students enrolled in STEM programs, using 2020 College Scorecard enrollment…
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100 lowest-paying jobs in America
Stacker identified these jobs as paying the lowest wages. Inflation has made the situation worse.…
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The COVID era's lasting impact on retirement savings
To get a sense of the true impact that the Covid era had on retirees’ assets, SmartAsset examined data on retirement assets and net worth based on…
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Can these popular TV characters afford their homes?
Today’s Homeowner used real-life data to discover how much TV homes would cost in 2023 and how those costs compare to monthly income of the…
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Are high HOA fees scaring homeowners away?
Today’s Homeowner took a closer look at geographic trends in homeowner…
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100 highest-paying jobs in America
What are the highest paying jobs in America? Stacker took a look, using May 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor…
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9 in 10 small businesses use tech platforms—here are the most common types
Nextiva identified the top types of tech platforms small businesses use based on a 2022 survey from the U.S. Chamber of…
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4 investments to avoid during a recession
In the event a recession does hit, Bankrate compiled a list of investments you may want to consider…
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The top patent earner in each state last year
Who’s the brainiest inventor in your state? ClickUp used data from the Patent and Trademark Office to find the top patent earner in each…
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These 7 tech categories are losing the most jobs
Technology companies led the surging financial markets for 10 years. Stacker analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data to document more recent…
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Buy vs. rent: A comparison of housing costs in U.S. cities
SmartAsset examined monthly mortgage and rental costs in nearly 600 cities nationwide to help identify where it costs less to buy a home than rent…
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Best Zoom towns in the US
To uncover the top Zoom towns, SmartAsset analyzed data for almost 300 cities and towns across population characteristics, cost of living, and…
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5 types of financial advisors
Bankrate compiled a list of five types of financial advisors, what they can do for you, and their pros and cons.…
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Counties that attract the most out-of-state residents
Stacker examined Census Bureau data to see which counties attract the most out-of-state residents, as long-distance moves increase amid historically…
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20 megacorporations you didn't know run the economy
CouponBirds analyzed Forbes Global 2000 companies to compile a list of 20 U.S.-based conglomerates with major sway in the…
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Metros with the fewest homes for sale
To find out where the real estate market is the tightest, Stacker used Realtor.com data to find out which areas had the fewest homes for sale.…
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Cannabis tax boom: States collect a whopping $15.1 billion in revenue since weed legalization
Benzinga broke down state-by-state and year-by-year tax revenue from legalized adult-use cannabis sales since…
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Private workers in these industries had the biggest pay raises over the past year
Private industries have had to work hard to attract staff. Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find where pay raises have been highest.…
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Can you use a car loan to build credit?
Automoblog compiled information about credit scores and recommendations for how to use an auto loan to help build or rebuild your…
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5 charts that show it's one of the worst times to buy a used car
Using its PricePulse data set, CoPilot measures the difference between what any used car price would have been today versus how much it is actually…
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Private-sector workers in these states had the biggest pay raises over the past year
Workers’ pay rose to historic levels from 2022 to 2023. Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find which states had the largest…
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5 most common sources of business startup capital
Using Census Bureau Annual Business Survey data, altLINE compiled the most common sources of business startup and acquisition…
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Most expensive types of used cars in the US
Thinking about buying a used vehicle? CoPilot compiled the priciest used car types today, using its own proprietary…
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Teacher and student diversity in the US: How diverse is your state?
TeacherCertification.com delves into the ethnic diversity of teachers and students across the…
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$1.5 billion of unclaimed tax refunds are about to expire
MoneyGeek analyzed 2019 unclaimed tax refund data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and estimated the average amount of unclaimed tax cash per…
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20 cars with the highest driver death rates
These are the 20 cars with the highest driver death rates, according to Stacker’s analysis of data from the Insurance Institute for Highway…
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How the fall of Bed Bath & Beyond—and its 20% off coupon—is impacting the retail industry
Benzinga examined how several retailers could gain from the bankruptcy and closing of Bed Bath &…
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The after-effects of the TikTok Kia Challenge on car insurance
Way.com has compiled information about how the TikTok Kia Challenge has affected higher auto insurance…
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Cheese, lettuce, and other groceries that rose in price in July
Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price increases in July…
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10 jobs with the most remote work opportunities
Tovuti LMS reviewed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify the jobs with the highest rates of remote work.…
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Software developers, lawyers, and 11 other occupations that demand frequent problem-solving
ClickUp analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data that found only 14% of civilian workers solve problems every day at their…
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Receiving $600 on a payment app like PayPal? Here's how the new IRS tax rule affects you
The IRS has a new rule for how freelancers and gig workers should report their income. It’s on hold for now, but Next Insurance helps taxpayers…
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5 tips for keeping adult online learners engaged
Tovuti LMS compiled five ways online programs can offer curriculum to keep adult students engaged.…
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Students pass these AP courses more than any others
Study.com compiled a list of the AP courses with the highest exam pass rate using data from College…
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What credit score do I need to buy a house?
Experian shares what kind of credit score you’ll need to buy a house and how to improve your credit leading up to a mortgage…
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CD balances shot up by nearly $400 billion in 9 months—here's why
Americans are flocking towards bank certificates of deposit as a safe place to store their cash. Moneywise took a look at why CDs are so…
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5 simple ways to get back on track with your mortgage payments
If home payments are causing anxiety, headaches or even hunger, Moneywise has compiled five simple things you can do to help you get back on…
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7 proven strategies to identify potential breakout stocks and boost your investment portfolio
Bankrate has compiled seven ways to identify and profit from potential breakout…
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More than 90% of art directors and CEOs work at their own pace—these are other top jobs for a self-paced workstyle
Looking for more flexible working conditions? ClickUp ranked the 15 best jobs for working at your own pace based on Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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Americans can get $7,500 off these EVs this year—is it enough to sway consumers?
Ready to go electric? Truckinfo.net compiled a list of new electric vehicles eligible for tax credits under IRS rules for…
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Best county to retire in every state
Stacker looks at the best county to retire in every state according to Niche’s 2020 ratings. Some factors that determined the rankings include cost…
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4 technologies that aren't that big today but will likely be massive in 20 years
Benzinga looked at some of the most promising technologies poised to become a more common part of everyday…
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The benefits of 5 types of in-person tutoring
Using a variety of resources and news publications, HeyTutor compiled information about five types of in-person tutoring and learning…
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Gaming revenue grew most in Oregon and New York last year—here's how it breaks down across the rest of the US
AskGamblers ranked 27 states and Washington D.C. based on commercial gaming revenue growth or decline between 2021 and…
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More Americans are using air conditioners than ever before—here's what that means for the power grid
American Home Shield used EIA data to show how air conditioning usage has grown since 2005 and how it compares across all 50…
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Metros with the most homeowners living alone
Rocket Homes examined 2021 Census Bureau data to determine which metropolitan areas had the highest shares of homeowners living…
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What credit score do I need for an auto loan?
Experian discusses what you need to know about how your credit score affects a car loan, what credit score you need to get approved and other things…
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How computing technology has evolved in the classroom
EDsmart consulted a variety of news, education, and technology industry sources to trace how computing technology used in classrooms has changed over…
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These are the top challenges employers face when hiring
Employers had a hard time hiring workers in 2021. Simply Business used data from the Federal Reserve to identify the most common…
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How much does it cost to be a landlord?
Belong compiled the average costs of managing a rental property from a variety of sources including HomeGuide, Forbes Home, Bankrate, Zillow, and…
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6 techniques to improve productivity, according to research
Nextiva compiled research-backed strategies from psychology centers, research institutions, and efficiency companies to improve your…
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What types of commercial buildings consume the most energy?
LED Lighting Supply identified by their principal use which types of commercial buildings consume the most energy using data from the Energy…
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The most common undergraduate degrees awarded in every state
Best Universities compiled Department of Education data to show the most common degrees awarded to students who attend college in each…
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How eviction levels have grown in 11 major cities
Belong used data compiled by the Eviction Lab at Princeton University to compare how eviction levels changed in 10 major U.S. cities in…
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States where small businesses have the highest rates of survival
Location is one factor in new business success. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data,  altLINE explored state-by-state business survival…
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Top education colleges in each state by acceptance rates, SAT scores, and affordability
TeacherCertification.com explores the best education colleges in each state based on their Niche Grades, SAT score ranges, affordability, and…
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What is high-dosage tutoring?
HeyTutor used various news and academic sources to explore and explain high-dosage…
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How to choose which tasks to automate
Nextiva analyzed market research, news reports, and other material to identify factors an organization should consider about digital…
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10 tools that can improve productivity and mental health in shared workspaces
Analysis from Firmspace shows the top tools and habits that can help improve productivity and mental health for office workers in shared…
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States with the most job openings in June
Soaring layoffs and elevated job openings? Stacker dug into Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find out where employers are hiring in this odd…
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States with the most quitters
To find out where people quit their jobs the most, Stacker ranked all 50 states using Bureau of Labor Statistics data from February…
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Highest-paying jobs with no formal education requirements
Stacker used 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics data to compile a list of 100 jobs without formal education requirements, ranked by median annual…
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5 ways to invest your tax refund and boost your financial well-being
Bankrate compiled 5 smart ways to put your tax refund to work.…
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What it takes to be middle class in America’s largest cities
To find the true pulse of today’s middle class, SmartAsset examined U.S. Census Bureau data to calculate the bounds on middle class earnings in 100…
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Best places for college grads to start their careers
Using data on average income and cost of living, Stacker determined the best cities for new college grads choosing where to start their careers.…
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Millennial homeowners remodel more often than Gen X and boomers—and 32 other home improvement stats
 Today’s Homeowner created a list based on general home remodeling stats, industry market trends by store and generation, and the most popular…
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Where laid-off tech workers are going
The tech sector is shedding talent—but where are those people going? Stacker analyzed big tech departures with the help of Revelio Labs to find…
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There are more million-dollar homes in the U.S. than ever before. But can Americans afford them?
With the number of million-dollar homes rising substantially, Today’s Homeowner took a closer look at the high-end housing market in the…
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The most popular used cars in the US
The top 25 used cars bought in 2022 include pickup trucks, SUVs, compact, and midsized cars. Stacker used data from iSeeCars.com to compile the…
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10 celebrity businesses that flopped almost immediately
Shopdog highlights 10 celebrity businesses that collapsed in just under five…
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10 cities where having a roommate saves the most
SmartAsset compared the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment with the average cost of splitting a two-bedroom apartment in 50 of the largest U.S.…
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Where retirees are moving
SmartAsset examined U.S. Census Bureau migration data to uncover where retirees are…
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These metros have the highest concentration of software developers
Look beyond Silicon Valley: Feats used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank 15 U.S. metro areas with the highest densities of software…
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How much freelancers must earn to match the median salary of 10 jobs
How many hours must freelancers work to make a full-time salary? Feats examined Bureau of Labor Statistics data on 10 freelance jobs to find…
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Average consumer debt jumped 7% in 2022—historic growth as pandemic wanes
Experian examined representative and anonymized credit data from the third quarter (Q3) of 2019 through Q3 2022 to identify trends within balance and…
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Which states penalize drivers with poor credit the most?
MoneyGeek analyzed 2023 national premium data from Quadrant Information Services to explore how having poor credit impacts auto insurance premiums in…
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Fastest-growing jobs for college grads
SmartAsset identified and ranked the fastest-growing jobs for college…
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10 Google Sheets hacks that will make your job easier
Don’t head into that new job—or even your next project at your current job—without this list of essential Google Sheets hacks compiled by…
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5 industries hiring tech talent in the wake of Big Tech layoffs
Amid mass layoffs, Feats analyzed BLS data, CompTIA’s most recent jobs report, and news reports to find industries hiring tech talent.…
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Founding, franchising, or buying: What’s the right option for your new business?
Ready to start a business? Next Insurance analyzed resources from the Small Business Administration and the Census Bureau to understand the…
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How and why American workers disengaged from their jobs in 2022
Sana analyzed public polls and data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine how Americans are distancing themselves from…
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30 SUVs with the highest death rates
SUVs are often thought to be among the safest vehicles—but as heavier cars hit roads, which SUV is deadliest? Stacker used IIHS data to find…
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Total mortgage debt increased to $11.2 trillion in 2022
Experian examined the reasons behind the decline in the number of new mortgages created and why balances are…
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Negative equity surges: Millions of Americans now underwater on auto loans
Automoblog examines the impact of the recent negative equity surge across the automotive…
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What to do when you’ve suffered a personal injury
The Patel Firm compiled a list of things to do when you’ve suffered a personal injury using various news and legal…
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Why the health care staffing crisis persists despite returning to pre-pandemic employment levels
When will the U.S. nursing shortage let up? Incredible Health charted Bureau of Labor Statistics data on employment trends in health…
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8 things to know about etiquette in shared office spaces
The office is dead. Work-from-home is isolating. Long live coworking. Firmspace compiled the best practices for those venturing into shared…
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