Celebrity Cruises officially took delivery of Celebrity Xcel and announced construction of Celebrity Xcite, marking major expansion for the premium cruise line's Edge Series.
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Norwegian reverses course on Free at Sea, bringing back the beloved package with enhancements just in time for Black Friday sales with 50% discounts.
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American Cruise Lines announces 10 new ships by 2028, exclusively for U.S. waters. From riverboats to coastal vessels, this expansion could reshape domestic cruising.
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Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas debuts in Sydney, bringing cutting-edge features like indoor skydiving and Broadway shows to Australian waters for the entire 2025-26 summer season.
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BBC Studios launched three premium TV channels exclusively for cruise ships on November 3, 2025, bringing BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, and BritBox to 116 ships across 25 cruise lines worldwide.
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Iceland's controversial infrastructure tax of approximately $18 per passenger has caused advance cruise bookings to plummet by more than 50% in some ports, with projections showing the decline extending through 2027.
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Norwegian Cruise Line is preparing to announce major changes to its More at Sea package on November 5, 2025, potentially reversing unpopular policies that have frustrated passengers since the program replaced Free at Sea in 2024.
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The World, Residences at Sea, has claimed the 'Best Ship Wine List' award for the 11th consecutive year from The World of Fine Wine magazine, showcasing an unmatched commitment to wine excellence at sea.
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A vessel collision at Port of Galveston caused a fuel oil spill that delayed the Regal Princess cruise and canceled its only port call to Cozumel. What passengers need to know about cruise disruptions.
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Norwegian Gem's arrival at JaxPort ends 21 years of single-cruise-line dominance, doubling Jacksonville's cruise capacity and creating new competitive dynamics for North Florida cruisers.
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Royal Caribbean's Q3 2024 earnings reveal a massive shift in cruise spending behavior. Passengers are booking more experiences before they even board, driving record revenues through mobile apps.
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An 80-year-old cruise passenger died after being left behind on a remote Australian island. Authorities are investigating how the Coral Adventurer departed without her—and what it means for cruise safety standards.
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AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will cruise in 2026, marking the fourth straight year of record growth. But the demographic breakdown and destination data reveal surprising trends about who's cruising and where they're going.
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Disney Cruise Line's newest ship pulled off something remarkable at Meyer Werft—and it signals great things for the cruise industry's future.
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MSC Splendida crew rescued 19 people in rough Mediterranean seas off Mallorca. A powerful reminder of maritime duty and cruise crew professionalism in action.
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A P&O crewmember died on Arvia on October 26, 2025. Investigators are probing a reported lift-shaft incident after an unscheduled stop in A Coruña.
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CLIA sued Hawaii over a new 11% cruise tax. The October 31 hearing could reshape fares, itineraries, and how islands fund climate resilience.
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An elderly passenger died after a Lizard Island excursion. What police confirmed, how search crews responded, and what expedition cruisers should know.
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Royal Caribbean cut its Q4 profit view below estimates as fuel, maintenance, and weather costs bite. Demand stays firm; margins, not bookings, take the hit.
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Carnival expands 2027–28 with more Caribbean, extra Europe, a July 29, 2027 eclipse cruise, and Carnival Miracle moving to Galveston.
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MSC warns guests Greece now levies a variable cruise tax by port and season. Here’s how it hits your fare and what to watch before you sail.
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Hurricane Melissa is forcing cruise reroutes. What’s changing, why lines pivot west, and what guests can expect this week—plus smart steps to take now.
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CDC confirms norovirus sickened 74 on Oceania Insignia. What happened, why it matters, and practical steps to stay healthy on your next cruise.
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Carnival marked 25 years in Galveston. Why the Texas homeport matters now, what Jubilee signals, and how it changes pricing, choice, and the Gulf Coast.
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St Kitts opens the 2025–26 cruise season with 12 October calls and a mega-ship debut. What it means for crowds, shore tours, and smart planning.
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Carnival hiked its 2025 profit forecast on strong demand and onboard spend. What it means for pricing, capacity, and your next cruise booking.
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China’s per-ton port surcharge for U.S.-linked vessels is already reshaping cruise calls. What changes now, who pays, and how lines may respond.
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A Briton died during a birthday cruise in Cannes. Here’s what we know, how cruise deaths are handled, and what families should expect and prepare.
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A Royal Caribbean ship saved rafters in the Yucatan Channel. Here’s why detours, maritime law, and hurricane season make rescues more likely.
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Norwegian Jewel declared a Code Oscar on Oct. 21, 2025, sparking hours of search-and-rescue before resuming its Atlantic crossing. What we know and why it ma...
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Seattle hit 1.9M cruise arrivals in 2025 and 65% shore-power use. What that means for the economy, emissions, and the 2026 Alaska season.
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Odisha will sign an MoU to build a Puri cruise terminal during India Maritime Week. What it means for east-coast cruise growth—and the risks to watch.
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PortMiami will add 10 ships in 2025–26, including five newbuilds. What to expect on prices, itineraries, shore power, and peak-day congestion.
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Richard Fain’s new book reveals Royal Caribbean’s ‘WOW’ strategy. We break down the megaship bet, island flywheel, and risks as growth accelerates.
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Police say a photo on an open porthole preceded a Disney Dream fall on June 29, 2025. Dad jumped in; crew rescued both. Prosecutors later dropped it.
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AIDA opens 2027–28 winter bookings: 300+ cruises, AIDAprima’s first Caribbean, plus 48-day South America and 21-day Azores/Morocco voyages.
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Celebrity pulled Labadee from Celebrity Apex’s winter 2025–26 itineraries, citing Haiti’s Level 4 advisory. What it means for guests and what’s next.
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CDC logged a norovirus outbreak on Serenade of the Seas. See the numbers, what the response means, and practical tips to reduce your risk onboard.
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A tanker was hit and ablaze off Yemen on Oct. 18, 2025. Here’s what the Gulf of Aden strike could mean for Suez transits and Red Sea cruises.
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A bunker depot sale near PortMiami puts cruise refueling at risk. Miami must fast-track a fuel fix or risk costlier ops and quiet homeport shifts.
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Carnival is adopting PIXERA media servers fleetwide. AVNetwork reports four ships live, powering LED-heavy, tracked shows in theaters and lounges.
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About 70 new cruise ships will add ~185,000 berths over the next decade. What that means for fares, ports, and greener ship designs.
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Two $8M Spanish-built bridges arrive in Galveston, completing Terminal 16 ahead of a Nov 2025 launch with MSC and Norwegian. Here’s why it matters.
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Carnival Legend’s surprise Acapulco call hints at a 2027 return. Here’s why the port is back on Carnival’s map—and what cruisers should expect.
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Storms sent a Bermuda cruise to Canada. Here’s why Royal Caribbean pivoted, what it means for fall sailings, and how to plan around weather reroutes.
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Carnival Sunshine will sail Monday from Norfolk after a weather delay. Guests get a 1‑day pro‑rated refund, package credits, and $100 per stateroom.
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Carnival Miracle will chase the August 2, 2027 eclipse at sea from a 14-day Europe cruise. It’s a hot ticket—but totality isn’t guaranteed.
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The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program tracks cruise GI outbreaks. Learn what triggers postings, how ships respond, and how travelers can cut their risk.
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Insignia rescued 68 migrants off the Canaries and found 5 bodies. What it reveals about cruise ships’ SAR duty, risks, delays, and what travelers can expect.
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Puerto Vallarta’s Marigalante sank after a bilge-pump failure. No injuries. What happened, the operator’s plan, and what travelers should expect next.
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Royal Caribbean sets its Q3 2025 earnings call for Oct. 28. What to watch: pricing, occupancy, onboard spend, fuel costs, and the Icon-class effect.
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Typhoon Halong closed Tokyo’s port, delaying Ovation of the Seas by two days. Royal cut ports, shortened the next cruise, and offered refunds and support.
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A couple booked Carnival, then were told they need a 25+ “guardian.” We unpack the under‑21 rule on U.S. cruises and how to avoid costly surprises.
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Royal Caribbean raised profit guidance on July 29 amid record bookings and premium demand. Here’s what drives it, the risks, and what it means for cruisers.
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Disney Destiny launches November 20, 2025 from Fort Lauderdale. Marvel-forward theming, Bahamas/Western Caribbean routes—what to expect and how to book.
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Mexico’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc left NYC after repairs from a deadly May bridge strike. Probes continue. Here’s what it means for ship safety and ports.
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CLIA projects 37.7M ocean cruisers and $168B+ impact in 2025. What’s driving demand, what could slow it, and how ports and lines are adapting.
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ICS 2025 lands in Madrid Nov 18–19 with tech, cybersecurity, and luxury in focus. Here’s what it signals for cruise strategy, spend, and 2026 priorities.
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Disney Fantasy and MSC Lirica are in October drydock. See dates, yards, and how post-refit returns could tweak your itinerary—and your booking strategy.
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U.S. port fees on Chinese-linked ships start Oct. 14, 2025. Here’s how the rule could touch cruise prices and itineraries—and what to watch next.
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P&O scrapped two Iona sailings in Oct 2025 after a dry-dock delay. Cruise Hive says refunds and onboard credit are offered. What it means for travelers.
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Royal Caribbean priced $1.5B in 2036 notes at 5.375% to fund Celebrity Xcel and more. What the bond signals about demand, risk, and the cruise cycle.
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Royal Caribbean extended its Labadee pause through Oct. 31, 2025. See what changes for booked guests, why it’s happening, and how itineraries may shift.
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Royal Caribbean is rerouting late-September Eastern Caribbean cruises west to avoid a storm near the Bahamas. What changes, refunds, and tips to know.
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Carnival raised its 2025 profit forecast on robust demand and pricing, Reuters reports. Fuel and dry‑dock costs loom—here’s what it means for cruisers.
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MSC Seascape launches from Galveston on November 9, 2025 with Texas-and-Gulf menu twists. What to expect, why it matters, and how to book smart.
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Carnival Venezia skipped Bermuda for Canada due to rough seas. Here’s what changed, what guests can expect, and why fall reroutes are common.
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Norwegian cut 55+ cruises for 2026–27 across Gem, Dawn, Joy, and Getaway. Here’s why it happened, what it signals, and what to do if you’re affected.
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About 70 new cruise ships will add 185,000 berths over 10 years, per CIN. Big bet on scale and fuels—but yard slots and costs are the swing factors.
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Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas rescued a dozen people from a failing raft. What happened, why ships must stop, and what it means for passengers.
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Norovirus sickened 71 guests and 1 crew on Serenade of the Seas. CDC confirms. Here’s why the 3.9% figure matters—and what cruisers should do next.
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Royal Caribbean will swap smaller ships into San Juan for winter 2026–27 and move Radiance/Brilliance to Florida. Here’s what it means for your cruise.
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Royal Caribbean saw a second shattered-glass incident in weeks. No injuries. Here’s why it happens, what safety rules require, and what to watch next.
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The World finished a $30M drydock in Cádiz, adding shore power and efficiency tweaks. What it means for emissions, comfort, and EU/California rules.
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Carnival lifted its 2025 profit forecast on strong bookings and pricing. Here’s what it means for fares, private islands, and investors—minus the hype.
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Carnival Sunrise moved Half Moon Cay up to Sept. 26 to avoid a storm. What it means for safety, refunds, excursions, and your cruise plans.
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Royal Caribbean’s CEO says the line will avoid Carnival’s spend-based, no-lifetime loyalty shift. What that means for your status and next booking.
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CLIA and the UK unveil a Cruise Growth Plan to boost coastal economies via workforce, safety, accessibility, and sustainability. What’s next—and what’s missing.
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Carnival brings Coca-Cola back to its North American fleet by late September 2025 after five years with Pepsi, citing guest preference. What cruisers should ...
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Hurricane Humberto and a nearby disturbance could reroute Caribbean and Bermuda cruises. See likely impacts, ports at risk, and smart traveler steps.
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AAA forecasts 19M Americans will cruise in 2025—up 4.5% and a third straight record. Here’s what slower growth means for prices and when to book.
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DOT’s Q1 2025 cruise crime report is out. Learn what it covers, what it misses, and how to compare lines fairly without being fooled by raw counts.
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Santorini’s proposed 8,000-passenger cap could halve peak cruise crowds. Here’s what it means for 2025–2026 itineraries—and the Med’s busiest ports.
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Wind and solar are boarding cruise ships. Here’s how new sails, solar, and hybrids could cut emissions by 2030—and the trade-offs to watch.
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Royal Caribbean secured Meyer Turku shipyard slots through 2036. Icon 5 arrives in 2028 (financing pending) with Icon 7 option. Here’s why it matters.
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Scilly’s 2025 cruise season opened with four ships. The upside is real, but tender logistics and weather will decide who actually steps ashore.
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A viral TikTok shows a rider stuck in a clear cruise waterslide over the ocean. Crew used an access hatch to assist. Here’s what it means for safety.
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A Carnival Horizon guest left in Bonaire and told crew she didn’t want to be found. Here’s what happens next—and what cruisers should know.
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Cunard shifted from Tracy Arm to Endicott Arm after a landslide. Safety led the call—and guests still got a glacier day. Here’s what changed and why.
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Royal Caribbean raised its quarterly dividend 33% to $1.00, payable October 13, 2025. Here’s what the move signals about cruising’s outlook.
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Explora Journeys heads to Asia in 2027–2028 with overnights in top cities and EXPLORA V’s launch. Here’s what it means, risks to note, and when to book.
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RipCord is closed on Anthem’s Sept. 19 cruise. Refunds are issued for bookings—here’s what to expect and the best alternatives to lock in now.
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Cruise norovirus outbreaks spiked in early 2025. What’s driving the surge, how lines are responding, and the smartest ways to reduce your risk at sea.
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CBP removed four crew from Carnival Pride in Baltimore on Sept. 7, 2025. Here’s what that means for passengers, crew rights, and cruise security.
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MSC leans into Texas for Seascape’s Galveston debut on November 9, 2025. Smart localization or overkill? What it means for cruisers and the market.
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Royal Caribbean raised its 2025 profit outlook as demand and onboard spend outpace fuel and geopolitical headwinds, per Reuters. Here’s what to watch.
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Alaska hike turns tragic: a 36-year-old cruise passenger died on Mount Roberts near Juneau on September 16, 2025. What happened and safety tips. Inside.
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Carnival flipped Carnival Firenze’s Mexican Riviera ports to avoid Hurricane Lorena, keeping the Long Beach return on time. Here’s what it means for you.
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Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas debuts from Port Canaveral with Caribbean sailings. Here’s why the Icon‑class launch matters for families and fares.
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Wonder of the Seas returned to PortMiami after a fight on Sept. 15, 2025. Two passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries, per People.
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Royal Caribbean extends its Labadee cancellations as Haiti’s security crisis persists. See replacement ports, refunds, and what this signals for winter saili...
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Victoria braces for 14 cruise ships and 47,000 passengers this week. How to turn the fall surge into gains—without gridlock or backlash.
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MSC will reroute its 2026 world cruise around Africa, adding 12 days and new ports as Red Sea risks persist, according to Cruise Industry News.
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