Headline news for June 19, 2026
(C)2026 Towa, Fuka Fuka/KADOKAWA/World's Strongest Rearguard Production Committee
The second promotional video for the TV anime 'The World's Strongest Rearguard ~A New Explorer in the Labyrinth Kingdom~' has been released. The video introduces the story of Arihito, the protagonist who is reincarnated in the other world of the Labyrinth Kingdom and chooses the profession of 'Rearguard,' and includes voices of the eight main characters and scenes of the companions using their skills to fight monsters.
Official website for the TV anime 'The World's Strongest Rearguard ~A New Explorer in the Labyrinth Kingdom~'
https://strongestrearguard-anime.com/
TV Anime 'World's Strongest Rearguard' PV #2 | Broadcast begins July 5th, 2026 (Sun) at 10 PM - YouTube
The PV also features the first reveal of the opening theme 'license' by Redhair Rosy and the ending theme 'Owaranai Yoru no Mamorikata' by Inner Journey. The series will begin airing on TOKYO MX and other channels from 10 PM on Sunday, July 5, 2026, and will be exclusively streamed simultaneously on ABEMA and d Anime Store.
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
'The OpenAI Files,' a detailed investigative report revealing the little-known realities of OpenAI, has been released, highlighting the dangers posed by the gap between non-profit ideals and the realities of profit - GIGAZINE
An attempt is underway to protect astronomy by coating artificial satellites with 'Vantablack,' a material that absorbs more than 99.9% of light, to prevent light pollution - GIGAZINE
OpenAI research reveals that even a small amount of 'false information' can turn an AI into an unethical, 'misguided' AI - GIGAZINE
'Scarecrow,' software that pretends to have multiple security analysis tools to avoid malware installation - GIGAZINE
Calls to immediately abolish the 'chat control proposal' that monitors private messages under the guise of child protection - GIGAZINE
NVIDIA surpasses Microsoft to become the world's number one company with a market capitalization of $3.34 trillion - GIGAZINE
How to distinguish between a genuine 'expert' and an 'imitator' who merely displays secondhand knowledge? - GIGAZINE
Research suggests that 'diluting blood' rather than transfusing it from young people may have a rejuvenating effect - GIGAZINE
What happens to the human body when it's thrown into outer space without a spacesuit? - GIGAZINE
How does the Apple Watch, which can be worn while swimming, drain water that gets inside? A slow-motion video reveals the answer - GIGAZINE
The untold story behind the creation of the 'spreadsheet,' one of the greatest inventions that dramatically changed the world - GIGAZINE
70 Amazon-dedicated jets to fly across the world's skies - GIGAZINE
The combination of fat and carbohydrates is appealing to humans because it stimulates the brain's reward system - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
The toilet signs at the mall I went to the other day were so confusing—I couldn't tell if they were for men or women—that I ended up having to gamble.
— Eleanor🦉Individual Vtuber (@eeleanor_ash) June 18, 2026
Can everyone tell which one this is? pic.twitter.com/lWtWgDhSWE
No matter what the official sources say, this is how it is: https://t.co/dNH5qUERjr pic.twitter.com/zIwnvNEdaH
— Akira Kosaki (@MONACA_kosaki) June 17, 2026
This is a precious documentary about a momentous project: 'unearthing Christ's tomb for the first time in 2000 years, in the face of the threat of collapse.' However, it's so precious that it includes extremely rare footage of the monks from the three different denominations guarding the tomb clashing violently (or rather, punching each other) at every opportunity. Around the 3-minute mark.
— Jiro (@jiro6663) June 17, 2026
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Successful observation of the highest quality 'single-photon' properties of silicon defects in nanodiamonds at 9 Kelvin — Towards the realization of a highly efficient, high-quality single-photon source — Faculty of Engineering and Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
Direct demonstration of winding control of metallic helical magnetic materials - Novel magnetic technology... | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University
A paper on developing highly reliable AI models even with small amounts of data has been accepted for IJCNN 2026 | Ricoh Group Corporate & IR | Ricoh
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Nikkei average rises to 70,000, benefits unevenly distributed: More than half of the increase in market capitalization is the 'Japanese version of M7' - Nikkei
'Sex trafficking is OK if there is mutual consent between adults'...Countries that have adopted the 'decriminalization model' recommended by UN human rights organizations | FRIDAY Digital
'Elderly people are also turning away from television': First time since 1995, according to NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute survey | Mainichi Shimbun
Regarding the Ministry of Defense's official statement X concerning the Nagoya University Festival | Nagoya University
Vance confesses to being a 'conspiracy theorist' regarding the Epstein case (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
Finland lifts its complete ban on nuclear weapons (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Shiretoko sinking accident: A phone call from his father: 'The water is too cold, I don't think I can swim.' 'Okay, I'm hanging up.'... The eldest son feels 'a weight has been lifted off his shoulders' after receiving the harshest punishment: Yomiuri Shimbun
A man in his 40s working at a business in Osaka City dies of tuberculosis; 14 people infected in a cluster | NHK News
[Breaking News] Ishin Party advocates for the removal of the clause prohibiting the possession of military forces | 47NEWS
[Breaking News] Bill to amend the National Referendum Law passed by the House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee | 47NEWS
Defense Minister Koizumi's exclusive interview with the BBC, where he discusses security policy and the revision of Article 9 of the Constitution - YouTube
This suspect, receiving welfare benefits, repeatedly obtained free medical consultations to acquire this many psychotropic drugs and other medications, which he then sold.
— Mikito Chinen [Official] (@MIKITO_777) June 17, 2026
In other words, it's all from insurance premiums and taxes paid by the citizens.
I think we should create a system that can be properly managed . https://t.co/EKuKk0mFbd
Fire at elementary school in Kita Ward, Tokyo; 11 people, including children, taken to hospital; 3 suffered fractures | NHK News | Fire, Tokyo, News Close-up
Seven consulting firms now employ over 100,000 Japanese nationals as they expand to support companies in implementing AI - Nikkei
Hiroshima Prefectural Police leaked the real name of a woman who accused a police officer of assault to the officer who was indicted | NHK News
Hiroshima Prefectural Police discipline officer for handing over document containing victim's name to defendant [Hiroshima Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun
US Steel Plant Shutdown: US Government 'Blocked' with Verbal Intervention; Nippon Steel Saves Face for the Administration - Nikkei
The Empress and the Emperor worked together until the very last moment to refine the Emperor's 18-minute speech: Behind the scenes
[Exclusive] Former House of Representatives member Harumi Yoshida is considering forming a new political group: 'I want to lead the creation of a large bloc of opposition parties' | TBS NEWS DIG
'Her hands and feet were trembling uncontrollably, and she was swaying violently.' Prime Minister Takaichi's sudden change in health caused panic among those around her; a source reveals 'factors other than rheumatism' | Daily Shincho
Prime Minister Takaichi's secretary and the man who created the defamatory video reportedly 'have no prior acquaintance' | NHK News | Takaichi Cabinet, IT/Internet, LDP Presidential Election
Prime Minister's response to be corrected in document to be submitted to Budget Committee on the 22nd regarding defamatory video | 47NEWS
Food consumption tax to be adjusted to 1% next spring; Prime Minister reiterates his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promise | 47NEWS
Couple arrested for allegedly facilitating illegal entry of Chinese babysitter; suspected of supporting the migration of wealthy Chinese to Japan (Published June 18, 2026) | NTV NEWS NNN
Yen exchange rate briefly reaches 161 yen to the dollar, first time in 1 year and 11 months on expectations of a Fed interest rate hike | NHK News | Finance, America
Zelensky urges European allies to accelerate purchases of US-made weapons. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
EU Commission President suggests Ukrainian man of conscription age may lose temporary protection eligibility (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Russia's overwhelming human advantage over Ukraine is waning, impacting not only the battlefield but also the economy (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
Ukrainian military launches large-scale drone attack on Moscow, potentially impacting public sentiment | Mainichi Shimbun
Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow, oil refinery ablaze (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Ukraine attacks oil refinery near Moscow with drone, blowing off tank lids - YouTube
British Royal Marines release video of operation, seizing Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker - YouTube
US releases 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran - CNN.co.jp
[Analysis] Trump's Iran deal merely resolved a problem he created himself - CNN.co.jp
Vance issues unusually strong warning to Israel for criticizing US-Iran agreement: 'Face reality' (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Iran, which Trump failed to 'subdue,' emphasizes its 'victory'... 'None of the objectives that were set when the war started were achieved': Yomiuri Shimbun
The memorandum is criticized in the US as 'too foolish to understand,' and the Japanese government calls it a 'brain teaser' [US-Israeli attack on Iran, Iran situation]: Asahi Shimbun
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Approves Agreement Despite Holding 'Different Views' (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
The trap of reopening the Strait of Hormuz: The focus is on transit fees, insurance, and naphtha.
Serious bullying incident at Sendai municipal elementary school: Female student victimized by more than 10 students over 3 years, subjected to discriminatory remarks and had a nail stuck in her schoolbag | Kahoku Shimpo Online
[Breaking News] Prime Minister's secretary claims to have no recollection of attending meeting where defamatory video was shown | 47NEWS
Self-Defense Forces personnel admit to stealing gold ingots after breaking into an empty house due to financial difficulties [Saga Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun
British court sentences dual-nationality Chinese spy to 8-10 years in prison for 'supporting a foreign intelligence agency' (3 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Japan Post to receive 65 billion yen annually to maintain its postal network | NHK News | Logistics, Finance
Australia projects net immigration to fall 9% to 300,000 by 2025; center-right criticizes the number as 'too many' (1 photo) International News: AFPBB News
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
A Togetter article discusses the results of an experiment where people stuffed a '100,000 Yen Savings Bank,' which claims to accumulate 100,000 yen if you keep saving, with 500 yen coins until it spontaneously breaks due to internal pressure, and the results are described as 'too much trivia.'
'Aieee!?' At an NTT shareholders' meeting, a certain shareholder made a statement to a director candidate, saying, 'I attended the shareholders' meeting of the company he worked for, and they sent insidious agents to forcibly remove shareholders who were inconvenient to them.' - Togetter
My Australian friend asked me, 'Why do Japanese anime often feature poems about Indian temples?'... ← I was confused when I saw this post, but the replies explained the mystery and made sense to me - Togetter
When the magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Saitama, the glass doors of the shops were warped and the lights were rippling, so I was so scared I ran outside...and everyone was calmly eating their meals, which terrified me about people from the Kanto region - Togetter
There's bound to be one or two 'cursed properties' in your town that never seem to last long, no matter what tenants move in. The mystery: Why are they so prone to failure? (Togetter)
[Breaking News] Goat 'Ponyo' on the cliff dies at Sakura Kusabue no Oka; had been receiving treatment since late March | Chiba Nippo Online
One of the most surprisingly common questions I've received from foreign tourists is, pointing to a 5-yen coin, 'How much is this worth?' → Upon closer inspection, it turns out that only the 5-yen coin has a special design - Togetter
A luxury hotel employee said, 'I used to feel depressed about my job because of unreasonable guests, but my depression was cured when a system was implemented where people who made lists of such guests and dealt with them received bonuses.' This made me realize the importance of good design. - Togetter
'Hotel New Otani's 'Ultimate Breakfast' costs 10,000 yen, the most expensive breakfast I've ever had, but the food was amazing.' A stream of information on expensive but incredibly delicious hotel breakfasts in Tokyo - Togetter
No kitchen, no staff... A visit to the 'self-service station soba' on the platform of Ueno Station reveals the 'trick' that allows soba to sell even when completely unmanned | Bunshun Online https://t.co/ZyrtD0WtKW
— Nekoshogun and Hachibei⭐️ (@ayako_fox_tw) June 18, 2026
This is something I must say as an engineer.
Praising that defective machine is so blatant, I suspect it's a stealth marketing article. Burnt soba noodles at a train station...no thanks. pic.twitter.com/H6q1ioFG2g
A golden takin has been born!
'Reduction of up to 93%': The Ministry of Finance's planned new rules for the sale of inherited land taken over by the government are drawing criticism, but even with these measures, 'negative assets' may still not find buyers... - Togetter
At Matsuya, the person next to me took just one bite and left without cleaning up, which was creepy → Are there many people who leave after just one bite? Various reasons - Togetter
'He was someone whose art was only appreciated after his death.' A satirical cartoon of a beef bowl restaurant published in 1996; the impression changes depending on whether you view it in the context of the time or with a modern sensibility - Togetter
'Japanese people!!! No!!!! What are you guys doing?!' A Chinese person's reaction to Japan's 'mala tang with xiao long bao' has become a hot topic, with comments such as 'I'm sorry' and 'I laughed when I heard they were scolded from the home of the dish' - Togetter
Lawyer receives two-month suspension for neglecting client; 'Two months off and back to normal' is not a light punishment... 'Resignation from ongoing cases, termination of consulting contracts,' 'Essentially dead' - Togetter
A post explaining why employees often say 'Nothing in particular' during one-on-one meetings at work has resonated with many: 'When you chat casually, worries and problems tend to come out.' - Togetter
Japanese people visiting Texas for the World Cup and trying Texas BBQ meat for the first time have become a hot topic: 'They're surprised by how tender it is. It's a deliciousness you don't find in Japanese food.' - Togetter
On the bus ride home from my baby's one-month checkup, my child started crying hysterically... I was thinking, 'Only three more stops to go home, I can endure this,' when two ladies on the bus stood up and spoke to me, and I was truly saved. - Togetter
Why do people feel murderous intent towards 'sound'? Experts analyze the reasons, including why incidents like the one where someone attacked a bus with a knife because the sound of a newspaper was too loud occur - Togetter
I used to look after someone with an intellectual disability, but they had a habit of saying 'die' all the time, and even after seeking advice, the problem wasn't resolved. → Comments included 'Shouldn't the teacher be the one to provide support?' and 'It's better not to get involved from the start.' - Togetter
My 19-year-old daughter sent me a LINE message from her school trip, saying she was in the unit bathroom of her hotel room and that it was 'finished.' 'I have no idea what's finished,' 'I really can't stand this type of person' - Togetter
He married three times after being told 'I'll support you,' but each time his partner initiated divorce proceedings saying 'I don't want to talk to you anymore' or 'You're scary' → Apparently, if you're too laid-back, emotional abuse doesn't work - Togetter
A story from my first year as a psychiatrist: When a former yakuza boss patient wouldn't take his medication, my supervising physician at the time taught me to 'respect the other person's pride' → Seems like it could be useful in life too - Togetter
An emergency call was made, and when the police arrived, they found a man writhing in agony from stomach pain... His stomach was bloated, and even the slightest touch caused him excruciating pain. He explained that he had eaten 'expanding seaweed' as a snack with his drinks. - Togetter
I had an agreement that if he didn't finish his dinner, he wouldn't get any ice cream, but my eldest son tried to open the freezer after he'd finished his dinner, and when I said 'no,' he burst into tears... I'm exhausted from explaining and making this promise so many times - Togetter
My mother is now on her 39th romance scammer, using him as a free host: 'It's over as soon as he starts talking about money,' 'She's juggling two guys at once and calling them by the wrong names, making her look like she's cheating' - Togetter
At Saizeriya, when paying the bill, the amount was over 5000 yen, so I instinctively asked a staff member, only to find out it was a previous order still on the balance. → Always check the amount at the register, and if something seems wrong, tell the staff. - Togetter
A bottle of plum wine broke, leaving plum wine and glass shards all over the living room, but my younger daughter took the opportunity to start splashing around in it, so I yelled at her and she burst into tears... Afterwards, my older daughter demanded an apology - Togetter
'South Korea is doomed!' Koreans lament the release of 'drinking social welfare,' a beverage with an even higher alcohol content than Strong Zero...and it's not as cheap as in Japan, and apparently tastes different too - Togetter
I got a call saying my daughter hadn't come to school, so I checked and found her locked in her room... I had no choice but to buy a 4-meter ladder, climb it with great difficulty, and persuade my daughter to come to school. - Togetter
I received a notice from the city hall stating that I hadn't had any activity records as a firefighter for a long period of time. However, tasks like acting as a liaison between members and clearing snow from the pump house weren't considered activities, so I lost all motivation to continue and immediately resigned. - Togetter
Japan, a country that has produced original acts of terrorism such as the Japanese Red Army and the Tokyo subway sarin attack... Was it actually a 'terrorism exporter'? 'Suicide bombings are kamikaze,' 'Japan also increased the value of hijacking' - Togetter
From dropping out of school after failing a year, to being unemployed for 10 years, to returning to society after working in the sex industry... The stories gathered in 'Stories of People Who Got Off Paths and Going Back on Track' all seem truly inspiring - Togetter
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
[Announcement regarding DAZN Soccer] - DAZN
2026 Football World Cup | NHK News | Fake news countermeasures, generative AI/artificial intelligence, IT/Internet
It seems that the number of people claiming to be AI artists applying to companies as illustrators is really increasing → Employers are reporting a series of stories that leave them scratching their heads - Togetter
[Important] Notice of Temporary Service Suspension and Apology | DotMoney Official Staff Blog
[Follow-up and Apology] Notice Regarding the Suspension of Point Exchange to 'Dot Money' | Warau - Your Source for Point Earning
Notice | [Important] Notice of temporary suspension of point exchange to 'Dot Money' | Earn extra income and pocket money with Moppy, the point site for side jobs
*Update* [Incident Report] Regarding the problems with registration applications and reward distribution due to emergency maintenance of DotMoney | Ameba Staff Blog
Lately, clients have been using AI to create design proposals and asking things like, 'How about something like this?' It's incredibly annoying, so I wish they'd stop. - posfie
Changes I noticed at the international computer vision conference 'CVPR2026' - Taste of Tech Topics
Changes to the daily ATM withdrawal limit - Japan Post Bank
Regarding the mandatory identity verification (eKYC) when receiving balances via 'Create Billing Link' and 'Display My Code' - Notice from PayPay
BeReal surpasses 6.5 million monthly active users (MAU) in Japan, showing 30% year-on-year growth and expanding usage, particularly among Gen Z | BeReal SAS press release
Students begin walking out of Stanford University's commencement ceremony during Google CEO's speech - YouTube
WordPress.com Reader now supports Bluesky and Mastodon.
Bluesky License — driver's-license-style card maker
'This is a huge problem.' It was discovered that the PC used for the analytical equipment in the research was infected with malware via USB. 'What on earth did the person who infected it do...?' - Togetter
Synology Releases DiskStation Manager 7.4 | Press Release from Synology Japan Co., Ltd.
Request Regarding the Use of Mobile Batteries on Trains (Updated June 18, 15:00) | Notices | Tokyu Corporation
Building a Load Testing Environment from Scratch — Recreating Production Traffic with Grafana Cloud k6 and Datadog - Findy Tech Blog
AI agents have good self-improvement skills, allowing them to autonomously improve themselves.
Part 2 / 50th Anniversary Project: We created the Popeye font! | POPEYE Web | Popeye Web
[Feature] How to dispose of a broken and unwanted monitor? We compared two methods - PC Watch
Voices that allow you to immerse yourself in the characters—the development of the TTS that supports 'Blue Academy' and the journey of adapting the Japanese-specific model to Korean [NDC26]
[Outrageous Act] Writer Yoppy, carried away by his enthusiasm, enters the startup world | Press release from BabyAir Co., Ltd.
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
Kochikame Online | All the information about the 50th anniversary is here
[Yukari-san, tell me!] Is it true that the taste of shaved ice syrup doesn't change? - Nico Nico Douga
'Billy and the Magic Begins' Teaser Trailer | Opening in theaters December 4th (Fri)! - YouTube
Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles, France - YouTube
Colon Beam pic.twitter.com/jdvk5xlbQD
— akaino (@_akaino) June 18, 2026
Only those who draw Seno will see hell (Tinari is a special radar operator) pic.twitter.com/ZWs2udSv89
— Ito (@ito_44) June 19, 2026
— Gudenguden (@gudenx2) June 18, 2026
The weapon type hasn't been revealed yet, so this is just a hallucination #GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/cZJWe7N5es
— Tsukuya (@Tsu_ki0914) June 17, 2026
[Special Announcement!] Narutaki, Suzurin, and Kyoryoku are coming back!!
— Kia Asamiya™@KIA_ASAMIYA 6/7 Comitia & 7/9~12 Japan EXPO_Paris (@kia_asamiya) June 18, 2026
AT-X will be airing 'Kaiketsu! #Joki Tanteidan TV Animation Series'!
First broadcast scheduled date:
Broadcasting starts July 1st (Wed) at 24:00, and every Monday to Friday from 24:00 to 24:30.
- The following week, Monday to Friday, 12:00-12:30 *Repeat broadcast
Original work by Kia Asamiya
Planning: Minoru Ohno, Shinao Shimoji... pic.twitter.com/POc9s8yp5z
TV Anime 'Ten Years After I Said 'Leave This to Me and Go On Ahead,' I've Become a Legend.' Promotional CM | Broadcast Starts July 6th, 2026 (Monday)! - YouTube
TV anime 'Golden Kamuy' (Season 2) Non-credit ending theme: eastern youth 'The Bell of the Clock Tower' - YouTube
TV anime 'Golden Kamuy' (Season 2) Non-credit opening theme: Sayuri x MY FIRST STORY 'Reimei' - YouTube
TV Anime 'Opposite You and Me' Season 2 PV #3 - YouTube
TV Anime 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4' PV #2 - YouTube
TV Anime 'Kagura Bachi' Rokuhira Kunishige (CV: Tomokazu Seki) Character PV - YouTube
[P5X x Hatsune Miku] ver.4.4 PV | 'Hatsune Miku' Collaboration Finally Begins! - YouTube
[P5X x Hatsune Miku] Message video from Hatsune Miku released! - YouTube
[Genshin Impact] 'Song of the Moonlight - Comedy' Official PV 'Returning Summer! Projection? Thousand Spirit Festival!' - YouTube
'My Hero Academia All's Justice' Nintendo Switch™ 2 Announcement Trailer - YouTube
Assetto Corsa Competizione - 2025 Season Update Trailer - YouTube
Memories Are You -PRAGMATA Official Music Video - YouTube
'SHINOBI: Revenge of the Slash' is coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2! The second Accolade Trailer has been released! - YouTube
[Genshin Impact] Teyvat Style Costume PV 'A Summer Night's Song' - YouTube
Official website for the TV anime 'The Fake Alchemist'
In a certain movie, I saw a poor man belittling a popular novel that a wealthy man was engrossed in reading, and it made me think, 'When you're overwhelmed with reality, you can't enjoy creative works.' - Togetter
'Super Chameleon'
— LEMORION🌌レモリオン (@lemorion1224) June 16, 2026
We've reached 3 million units sold! Thank you so much!
A new official map will be added today or tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/mmUmfVHHLZ
I can only rely on Otaku-kun. pic.twitter.com/d4THQYDGPq
— Ito (@ito_44_3) June 15, 2026
I was planning to have lunch at Kansai Airport,
— Amatl Kina │ Bali x Manga Artist (@ama_kina) June 18, 2026
The story of quietly leaving the store (1/2) pic.twitter.com/WydT6ygpJD
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
A friend who was seeing Star Wars Episode 5 for the first time said, 'Darth Vader is a high-ranking official, but he shows up on set all the time. Is he an area manager?' and I laughed. - Togetter
The world's only special vending machine featuring all 55+8 types of 'Oi Ocha' Shohei Ohtani Home Run Bottles has appeared at Senso-ji Temple | Newsroom | Ito En Corporate Information Site
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Matsuya x TV Anime 'ONE PIECE' Summer! Feast! Grand Full-Stomach Festival
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