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1. Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

2. Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent

3. 5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

4. Full day Private Tour In Zanzibar With Kendwa Beach

5. Spice Tour + Stone Town Tour + Prison Island

6. Full-day Prison Island, Nakupenda and Stone Town Tour with Lunch Buffet

7. Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

8. Half Day Private Kayak Tour and Kuza Cave Natural Swimming Pool

9. Private Guided Tour to Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, Stone Town

10. Zanzibar Full Day Mnemba Island, Nungwi and Kendwa Beach Tour

11. Mnemba Atoll

12. Mnemba Island Private Full Day Swim with Dolphins and Snorkeling

13. Swim With Dolphin & Jozani Forest National Park Tour Sea Trip - Zanzibar

14. Super Zanzi (3-IN-1): Prison, Vanishing Island & Stone Town - Zanzibar

15. Nakupenda Beach Tour

16. Safari Blue Zanzibar - Full day

17. Nakupenda Beach Day Tour in Zanzibar

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20. Stone Town and Prison Island from Zanzibar

21. Prison Island & Nakupenda SandBank (Boat Trip)

22. Full-day Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar with Lunch buffet

23. A Full Day Private Tour To Prison Island + Nakupenda + Stone Town

24. Full Day Private Sand Bank and Blue Lagoon (Safari Blue)

25. Private Sunset Dhow Cruise in Stone Town Zanzibar

26. Early dolphin Tour and Snockling at mnemba and Turtle Sanctuary

27. Kwale Island Dhow Sailing Tour from Zanzibar with Seafood Lunch

28. Unforgettable ocean safari experience

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30. Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

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Zanzibar is a beautiful chain of islands off the coast of Tanzania with white sand beaches and a diverse culture. Zanzibar's capital (Zanzibar City) is located on the island of Unguja, and its historic centre Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zanzibar is known for its thriving spice industry, particularly cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper. Animals, both land and sea, are all important to the economy here, as well as a major tourism draw. Endemic species like Zanzibar Red Colobus and the Zanzibar Leopard have long captivated visitors whilst spotting coral, frog fish, crocodile fish, octopus and more make snorkelling and ocean safaris popular outings.

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Off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar Is the Spice Island, one of the few places where saffron is produced. Explore its white-sand beaches, Jozani forest (watch for monkeys!), caves and open-air market.

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• Zanzibar has several pleasant beaches. A person can enjoy the white sand beaches located on the East, North, and the South coast. One of the best beaches to visit in the area is Paje beach. It offers plenty of activities such as kite-surfing that people can take part in.  
• The Zanzibar International Film Festival is an important event, which is held in the region in July. The festival offers the opportunity to experience and learn the art scene of the Swahili Coast, including Taarab, which is one of the region’s favorite music.  
• Architecture lovers and history fans should visit the Old Dispensary, which is also referred to as Ithnashiri Dispensary. It is a historical building found in Stone Town. The building is well decorated and is a symbol of the multi-cultural heritage and architecture of the city.  
• Animal lovers will get the chance to see an abundance of animals at Ungunja. Some of the animals that are found in the region are the Zanzibar red colobus and the Zanzibar Leopard. The rural areas have many butterflies and birds. However, the region does not have large wild animals.

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Azam Marine is the water transport division of Bakhresa Group, a popular historical FMCG company based in Tanzania and working across Africa. Azam Marine offers daily commutes to and from Dar-es-salaam, Zanzibar, Pemba, and Tanga. The company’s fleet of vessels is revolutionary to Tanzania’s water transport. From the online ticketing system, and the modern interiors, to the latest communication and navigation equipment on board: Azam Marine guarantees class, safety, and excellent services.

Founded by Mr. Said Salim Bakhresa, one of Tanzanian’s most dynamic contemporary businessmen, Azam Marine’s goal is to offer international standard marine transport to Tanzanian travelers, international tourists, and businessmen.

While he thinks internationally Mr. Bakhresa retains a deep loyalty to his home of Zanzibar. 

“It is not just the year-round reliable weather, the beaches, the history, architecture, and culture. It is the people that are true in their hearts.”   -Mr. Said Salim Bakhresa.

With Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, the goal goes beyond giving tourists easy access to Zanzibar as one of the world’s most exotic tourism destinations. The goal is to reflect the hospitality of the natives, and make the ride an unforgettable experience. 

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A Tanzanian archipelago in the Indian Ocean, lying off the coast of East Africa, Zanzibar has a rich botanical and cultural heritage, and is known as the Spice Island due to its long history of the production of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. The colourful and historic Stone Town is a World Heritage Site, with architecture of Swahili origin, and the phrase most commonly heard said by the laid back locals is ‘hakuna matata’, Swahili for ‘no worries’.

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A Volga river cruise is more than a geographical voyage; it’s also a journey through Russia’s rich and captivating history. No other experience takes you so completely to another place and time. The Volga is Europe’s longest and largest river; it meanders through the stories of Ivan the Terrible and his rise to power, the two historic ‘Greats’ Peter and Catherine, and then on into today. It’s a unique opportunity to see modern Russia in the context of its intriguing history, ably assisted by friendly and professional academics and tour guides. A Volga Dream Russian river tour promises to leave you with an unforgettable afterglow of fond memories.

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Moscow and St. Petersburg are Russia’s best-known cities, but the towns of Russia’s historic Golden Ring are delightful too. The luxurious Volga Dream offers a unique opportunity to visit these Russian gems by sailing gently along the Volga River on an unforgettable cruising experience. In small, exclusive groups you’ll enjoy preferential access to some of Russia’s most significant cultural sites.

Moscow to Astrakhan River Cruise

Your River Cruise on the luxurious MS Volga Dream takes you from Moscow along Russia’s grand Volga River to the legend that is Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) and Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea. Along the way, you’ll discover the treasures of Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga, medieval Nizhniy Novgorod and beautiful Kazan, the ancient Tatar capital. We plan our tour carefully to combine the very best of Moscow with a world-class Volga River cruise.

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We love hearing from guests about their time in Russia and one comment often hear is how surprised people are by the Russian capital. We can’t say for certain what people expected but we do know that it’s always far removed from what they imagined! It’s been called a modern metropolis, a cosmopolitan city, an historic gem, an architectural treasure and a cultural powerhouse, among other descriptions. Majestic Moscow has always surprised our guests and left them with lasting and fond memories.

Russia’s famous Golden Ring is an archipelago of historic towns surrounding Moscow. Uglich is one of the oldest and was founded under Igor, the last Varangian prince. It once resisted the Mongol invasion and its ancient walls saw the grisly murder of young Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible. The impressive Church of St. Dmitri on the Blood, with its classic onion domes and blood red walls, is a fine example of classic Russian architecture. The tour ends with an enchanting choral concert.

This, the oldest city on the Volga River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts a wealth of ancient orthodox treasures. The impressive Transfiguration of the Savior, adorned with murals depicting St. John’s apocalyptic visions can be seen in the Spassky Monastery. The Church of St. Elijah the Prophet is decorated with an awe-inspiring selection of rich frescoes. For a real taste of pre-revolutionary Russia, visitors are entertained by a costumed reception at the Governor’s House.

Close to the shores of White Lake once were the ‘tsar’s fishing grounds’. It lies in a place so serene that ancient monks chose to build no fewer than three holy sites here, including the Ferapontov Monastery. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its chapels boast magnificent frescoes by Dionysius, one of Russia’s most renowned icon painters. The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery was a refuge for many nobles during tumultuous times and later a fortress that successfully repelled invading armies.

The Karelia region is a vast and naturally beautiful wilderness that spreads all the way from St. Petersburg to the Arctic Circle. The glorious island village of Kizhi consists almost entirely of the traditionally styled wooden buildings of ‘Old Russia’. Among them is the famous Transfiguration Church built in 1714. Remarkably, and in testament to the craftsmen of the time, not a single nail was used in its construction! Kizhi is one of the favorite stops on the river cruise to St. Petersburg.

A typical rural hamlet brought to life by warm and welcoming villagers. Volga Dream guests are invited into local homes to enjoy classic Russian fare, tea with jam and ‘pirozhki’ (pies). Enthusiastic hosts share Russian traditions and the appeal of village life while proudly showing off their scrupulously kept homes and kitchen gardens. The tour continues with a brief bus ride to see a unique World War II memorial and then, for a real glimpse of Russian life, a visit to a local primary school.

Nizhny Novgorod

This was once a wealthy city thanks to its proximity to rich eastern trading routes. During the Soviet era, the city was closed to outsiders because of its military importance. It’s also where many political prisoners were sent to live out their days in exile. The 16th-century Kremlin ramparts offer spectacular views and the city is known for its elaborately decorated churches. For Volga Dream cruise guests, the highlight of the day is an evening folk concert performed by local children.

Sailing along the Volga river, the riverbank gradually ceases to be dominated by Orthodox churches. Instead, beautiful mosques appear as the river crosses into Tatarstan where the first stop is scenic Kazan, the region’s capital. Inside the white walls of the citadel, the famous Kul Sharif mosque and the old Cathedral of Peter and Paul stand side-by-side symbolizing the two faiths’ long and peaceful coexistence in the region. A concert of traditional Tatar music ends the Volga Dream tour in Kazan.

Passing the Zhigulevskie Mountains offers wonderful views from the sundeck before touring the city. One of the key attractions is the fascinating Space Museum, which offers a revealing glimpse of how the Soviet Union pursued its ambitious journey to the cosmos. The town is also noted for its beautiful esplanade, perfect for a relaxed stroll beside the Volga river. This in turn leads to the Samara State Art Museum. Founded in 1897, it is home to a collection of more than 16,000 works of art.

This city is best known for its close associations with cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin. The Russian hero who achieved worldwide fame as the first man in space lived and studied here. Saratov used to be home to a large German community, a heritage that can still be seen in the local architecture. The Volga Dream tour visits the Radishchev State Art Museum, the first picture gallery in Russia outside Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Originally called Tsaritsyn, the city was renamed Stalingrad from 1925 to 1961 in honor of the USSR’s leader. During World War II, the city’s residents put up a heroic defense, repelling an advancing Nazi invasion. The battle for Stalingrad has gone down in history as a pivotal moment in the bloody conflict on the eastern front. The most ferocious and deadly fighting took place on Mamayev Hill, where an imposing memorial now stands close to the excellent Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum.

Saint Petersburg

If Moscow surprises, then St Petersburg delights. Peter the Great founded the city to showcase Russia’s newfound enlightenment. He wanted to show the modern world a cultured and advanced society. In short, he built the city to impress and in that he succeeded splendidly! The striking buildings were designed by some of the finest architects Europe had to offer and even now, the ‘Venice of the North’ never fails to enchant with its spectacular buildings and impressive canal network. It is a city of true grandeur.

Cocktails with the Captain

Commanding any ship is a complex role that calls for a long list of skills. Captains know their vessels inside out as well as well as the routes they sail and when things don’t go to plan, they have to make instant decisions. Above all though, the most important part of the job, underpinning everything they do, is to keep the ship and everyone aboard safe. The Captain’s cocktail party is a great and a wonderful opportunity for passengers and crew to get acquainted as the gets underway.

Matryoshka doll painting

There is nothing more typically Russian than a Matryoshka. It embodies the fact that there’s always something deeper to be found in every aspect of Russian life. Learning the traditional designs and techniques used to decorate these iconic dolls offers a pleasant diversion and some cathartic creativity!

Superb Service & Dining

Our restaurant serves the highest standard of international cuisine, freshly made by our Cordon Bleu Chef. Choose either a sumptuous buffet or set menu for lunch while dinner is always four or five courses with full service. High praise for the exquisite quality of meals is yet another constantly recurring feature in feedback from our guests.

Meet the Professor

From the Mongol hordes to Soviet times, Russia’s history is, like all of Europe’s, a complex web of political intrigue, war and peace, trade and treaties, as well as heroes and villains. Academics devote whole lifetimes to studying Russia’s long past and one of them presents a series of lectures shedding light on everything from Gorbachev to Chekhov, Khrushchev to Ivan the Terrible and of course, contemporary Russia. Our Professor is on board throughout the river cruise for informal conversation.

Beginner’s Russian

The Russian language can be rather beautiful and poetic and we know that many seasoned travelers enjoy trying their hand at different languages. Our onboard teachers provide an introduction to the riches of Russian, so guests can try out a few useful words and phrases on real Russians during the exciting river tours from Moscow to St. Petersburg or from Moscow to Volgograd!

Russian tea tasting

The drink we tend to associate with Russia is vodka, but tea, in fact, is the much more universal beverage of choice throughout the country. Guests will get acquainted with the Russian tea etiquette, a fundamental component of the country's social culture, and enjoy the traditional tea ceremony while cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow or taking a Grand Volga river tour.

Russian Dinner & Vodka Tasting

All our dining is international but for Russian Dining night, the Chef includes a selection of traditional Russian dishes: Chicken Kiev, Kulebyaka and no Russian table is complete without Borsch. To add to the ‘Taste of Russia’ optional Russian dress, or at least a touch of Russian style, is provided along with enthusiastic help from our staff!

Russian Cooking Class

A plate of pelmeni might not look like much to the untrained eye, but it forms the heart of Russian cuisine and culture. Basically, it's a type of dumpling: small portions of meat and onion wrapped in a thin sheet of unleavened dough and boiled, a little like ravioli. Guests can join a Russian cooking class onboard the MS Volga Dream to learn how to cook this delicious Russian dish.

Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov Piano Recital

Some of the greatest classical music ever written comes from Russia. It’s hard to imagine a more fitting stage for a virtuoso solo recital by our resident concert pianist than the mighty Volga or a better backdrop than the heart of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov’s own serene homeland.

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MS Volga Dream is Russia’s only family-owned river cruise ship. She can accommodate up to 100 guests, far fewer than most other cruise ships on the river making for a uniquely friendly and intimate atmosphere aboard.

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We at Volga Dream are completely convinced that, our guests should stay in great 5-star hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg within comfortable walking distance of all the major attractions, theaters and restaurants, rather than having to waste time in traffic.

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Tom Cruise showed off his chiseled physique while enjoying some much-needed downtime at Mallorca’s Formentor Beach in Spain over the weekend.

Cruise, 61, appeared to be in great spirits as he took a dip in the water alongside filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, whom he is collaborating with on an upcoming project.

The “Mission: Impossible 8” star rocked a pair of navy swim trunks while putting his enviable abs on full display.

Earlier in the day, Cruise was spotted wearing a gray V-neck, a tan fedora and chunky white sneakers as he boarded a small boat with Iñarritu.

The duo looked deep in conversation as they took the dinghy out to a massive sailboat for the day.

The pair are in the early stages of creating the Mexican-born director’s first English-language film since his 2015 hit, “The Revenant.”

While the film will be produced and directed by Iñarritu, Cruise will play the lead role. However, the plot details have been kept under wraps.

Meanwhile, Cruise has been busy filming the new “Mission: Impossible” across Europe — including in the United Kingdom and Norway.

The actor flocked to the slightly warmer destination of Mallorca while the cast and crew are on a break from shooting.

While it’s unclear when Cruise will be heading back up north to resume filming, he likely won’t be seeing ex-girlfriend Elsina Khayrova while in town.

Earlier this year, sources told Page Six the former couple met at one of the actor’s “top secret” Sunday tea parties at his Hyde Park penthouse.

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“Tom has been having tea parties on Sundays in London,” a source told us in February. “He’s much more comfortable in London than in LA. He has butlers and homemade cakes and it’s all very British. Someone brought her.”

Khayrova was formerly married to Russian oligarch Dimitry Tsvetkov.

In an interview with the Daily Mail , the international diamond trader claimed their years-long divorce battle cost him over $180 million. He also claimed the socialite spent nearly $15 million on designer clothes and handbags during their 11-year marriage.

“Irrespective of whoever she’s with, Tom Cruise or anybody else, they should be aware that she likes the finer things in life and has expensive and luxurious taste,” he told the outlet. “Tom should keep his eyes and wallet wide open.”

Cruise split from the millionaire divorcee after less than four months of dating due to her ex-husband’s remarks in the media .

Sources told us in March that the “Top Gun: Maverick” star broke up with Khayrova to avoid issues with her outspoken ex.

“He’s filming and can’t be shooting and have her husband saying stuff every time he is mentioned in the press,” an insider told us. “They just didn’t want to deal with the ex husband coming up with something nasty to say every few weeks.”

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A Norwegian Cruise Line employee was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stabbing multiple people during an Alaska cruise.

Personnel onboard Norwegian Encore saw Ntando Sogoni trying to deploy a lifeboat late on Sunday evening, according to an affidavit signed by Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Matthew B. Judy.

Sogoni, a South African citizen, had joined the ship that day in Seattle.

Ship security officers took him to the medical center for evaluation. When he was taken to an exam room he “became irrational and attempted to leave,” attacking a security guard and a male nurse, the affidavit said.

He then ran to another exam room, grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed a 75-year-old woman there for a medical assessment “several times in the arm, hand, and face.” The woman was a U.S. citizen.

“Security guards intervened and Sogoni stabbed two guards with the scissors before they could subdue and detain him,” the affidavit said. He allegedly stabbed one in the head and the other in the back and shoulder. The injuries were not life threatening. 

The attack occurred shortly before 2 a.m. PDT on Monday, according to the document. The ship was west of Vancouver Island and roughly 16.5 miles from land at the time.

Sogoni was held in the ship’s jail until Encore reached Juneau, Alaska, on Tuesday.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska said in a news release that he is charged with assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for each count.

An attorney for Sogoni was not listed.

A Norwegian spokesperson told USA TODAY that a "newly employed crew member was observed exhibiting unusual and irrational behavior."

"The ship’s security team escorted the crew member to the medical center for evaluation and assessment, where he became violent without provocation, attacking two other crew members and a guest," the spokesperson said in an emailed statement. "The security team quickly detained him, and the onboard medical staff treated those involved for non-life-threatening injuries."

Relevant law enforcement authorities were "immediately" contacted and took custody of the employee upon the ship's arrival in Juneau. "We condemn violent behavior of this nature and are committed to the safety and security of all crew members and guests on our ships," the spokesperson added. "We commend the onboard security team for their brave actions."

Senior ship leadership has been monitoring the situation, and senior company executives traveled to Juneau to meet and help the passenger. "We will continue to assist the relevant authorities in the ongoing investigation," the spokesperson said.

The news comes after a Carnival Cruise Line guest pleaded guilty in February to assaulting a fellow passenger and smashing a glass in their face.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Humanity is on the edge of self-destruction in 2024, according to these scientists

Posted: May 15, 2024 | Last updated: May 15, 2024

The Doomsday Clock continues to inch closer to the apocalypse over climate change and fears of nuclear war. The year 2024 has brought yet another dire warning issued by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. But what is the Doomsday Clock, and how is it read?

To summarize, the clock was developed by scientists in 1947 to track the likelihood of mankind doing something that brings about the end of the world. The development of nuclear weapons and the rapid progression of climate change are two things that have moved the clock's hand closer to midnight, which in this case, marks Armageddon. After the end of the Cold War, the clock was 17 minutes away from midnight, but in recent years, we've gone from counting down the minutes to counting down the seconds. In 2024, the Bulletin left the clock at the same position as last year—90 seconds to midnight.

"Conflict hot spots around the world carry the threat of nuclear escalation, climate change is already causing death and destruction, and disruptive technologies like AI and biological research advance faster than their safeguards," Rachel Bronson, the Bulletin's president and CEO, told Reuters. She clarified that leaving the clock unchanged is "not an indication that the world is stable," considering how disastrously close we already are to midnight. 

Click through the gallery to learn more about the Doomsday Clock and how we've come so close to the end of the world. 

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It's been maintained since 1947 by the members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists ,  itself founded in 1945 by Albert Einstein and University of Chicago scientists who helped develop the first atomic weapons in the Manhattan Project.

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The clock serves as a metaphor for hazards to our world from unchecked scientific and technical advances using the imagery of apocalypse (midnight) and the contemporary idiom of nuclear explosion (countdown to zero) to convey threats to humanity and the planet.

Who sets the Doomsday Clock?

The clock is set every year by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board. It's original setting in 1947 was seven minutes to midnight. Since then its timeline has been adjusted to reflect the perceived threat from nuclear weapons, climate change, and disruptive technologies in other domains. To turn the clock back is to revisit some of the most frightening and potentially catastrophic episodes in the history of humanity.

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1949: 3 minutes to midnight (23h57)

On August 29, 1949, the Soviet Union carried out its first nuclear test, detonating an atomic bomb, the RDS-1, thus officially starting the nuclear arms race.

1953: 2 minutes to midnight (23h58)

The United States tests its first thermonuclear device, in November 1952 at Eniwetok Atoll in the Pacific Proving Ground in the Marshall Islands, as part of Operation Ivy. The USSR responds with a similar test in August 1953. This remained the clock's closest approach to midnight (tied in 2018) until 2020.

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1960: 7 minutes to midnight (23h53)

Despite a series of regional conflicts including the Suez Crisis of 1956 (pictured), the 1958 Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, and the 1958 Lebanon crisis, the clock is put back five minutes in 1960 due in part to increased scientific cooperation and public understanding of the dangers of nuclear weapons.

1963: 12 minutes to midnight (23h48)

The Partial Test Ban Treaty signed by the governments of the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States in Moscow on August 5, 1963 set the clock back to 23h48.

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1968: 7 minutes to midnight (23h53)

The clock edges towards midnight again as involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War intensifies. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and the Six-Day War in 1967 are also determining factors. Meanwhile, France and China join the nuclear arms race.

1969: 10 minutes to midnight (23h50)

Every nation in the world, with the notable exceptions of India, Israel, and Pakistan, signs the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The treaty was negotiated by the Eighteen Nation Committee on Disarmament, a United Nations-sponsored organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. It was signed on July 1, 1968 and became effective on March 5, 1970.

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1972: 12 minutes to midnight (23h48)

A wave of renewed optimism sweeps the world as the United States and the Soviet Union sign the first Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I) and the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty. The clock drops back 120 seconds to 12 minutes before midnight as Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev close the deal in Moscow.

1974: 9 minutes to midnight (23h51)

India's testing of a nuclear device and the stalling of the vital SALT II talks edges the clock forward. Pictured: a crater marks the site of the first Indian underground nuclear test conducted on May 18, 1974 at Pokhran in the desert state of Rajasthan.

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1980: 7 minutes to midnight (23h53)

The Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 sees the US Senate refuse to ratify the SALT II agreement.

1981: 4 minutes to midnight (23h56)

The world is in turmoil: rising tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union contribute to the danger of nuclear annihilation; the US pulls out of the 1980 Olympic Summer Games; the Iran hostage crisis (pictured) makes world headlines; the Iran-Iraq conflict continues; martial law is declared in Poland; apartheid in South Africa achieves new levels of brutality; and widespread human rights violations are witnessed around the globe.

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1984: 3 minutes to midnight (23h57)

Further escalation of the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union are exemplified with the deployment in Western Europe of Pershing II medium-range ballistic missile and cruise missiles. Meanwhile, the ongoing Soviet–Afghan War only serves to intensify the Cold War. And the Soviet Union announce a boycott of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Pictured is a banner that reads "Refuse Cruise" seen at a demonstration by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) against the hosting by the UK of US nuclear cruise missiles on British soil.

1988: 6 minutes to midnight (23h54)

A thaw in the Cold War sees the clock gain three minutes as Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev sign the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in Washington, D.C. on December 8, 1987, effective June 1, 1988.

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1990: 10 minutes to midnight (23h50)

The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 1990 and the Iron Curtain, along with the reunification of Germany, sees the beginning of the end of the Cold War.

1991: 17 minutes from midnight (23h43)

The dissolution of the Soviet Union on December 26, 1991 sees the hands of the Doomsday Clock set back 420 seconds to 17 minutes—to date the farthest from midnight the Doomsday Clock has been since its inception.  

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1995: 14 minutes to midnight (23h46)

Concerns mount over post-Soviet Union nuclear proliferation of weapons and brainpower. At the same time, and despite the signing of various treaties, global military spending continues at Cold War levels.

1998: 9 minutes from midnight (23h51)

Both India and Pakistan detonate nuclear weapons in underground tests: Pakistan's Chagai-I project takes place at Ras Koh Hills, while the remote Thar Desert region (pictured) serves as the location for India's Pokhran-II series of detonations.

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2002: 7 minutes from midnight (23h53)

The global nuclear disarmament initiative loses momentum and the United States, concerned about the possibility of a nuclear terrorist attack due to the amount of weapon-grade nuclear materials that are unsecured and unaccounted for worldwide, rejects a series of rams controls and treaties.

2007: 5 minutes to midnight (23h55)

The clock edges forward after North Korea tests a nuclear weapon in 2006. At the same time, Iran's nuclear ambitions become cause for concern. And in a sign of the times, after assessing the dangers posed to civilization, climate change is added to the prospect of nuclear annihilation as the greatest threats to humanity.

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2010: 6 minutes to midnight (23h54)

The Clock edges back 60 seconds after the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen results in the developing and industrialized countries agreeing to take responsibility for carbon emissions and to limit global temperature rise to 2°C (35.6°F).

2012: 5 minutes to midnight (23h55)

The lack of global political will to address urgent global climate change issues nudges the clock another minute towards midnight. Of equal concern are nuclear weapons stockpiles, the potential for regional nuclear conflict, and nuclear power safety.

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2015: 3 minutes to midnight (23h57)

The apparent inability of governments around the world to tackle global climate change, plus the modernization of nuclear weapons in the United States and Russia, and the problem of nuclear waste, takes another 120 seconds off the clock.

2017: 2.5 minutes to midnight (23h57.30)

US President Donald Trump's alarmist rhetoric over nuclear weapons, the threat of a renewed arms race between the US and Russia, and his administration's refusal to accept scientific consensus over climate change, is enough to shave off another 90 seconds.

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2018: 2 minutes to midnight (23h58)

The clock matches its 1958 2-minute warning after the US withdraws from the 2015 Paris Agreement.

2019: 2 minutes to midnight (23h58)

In 2019, the Doomsday Clock remained at 2 minutes to midnight due to unresolved issues involving climate change and because of the threat posed by information warfare such as misuse of AI and synthetic biology, and cyberwarfare.

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2020: 100 seconds to midnight (23h58.2)

In 2020, the unit of time was announced in seconds (100) to emphasize "the most dangerous situation that humanity has ever faced," according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

2021/2022: 100 seconds to midnight

In 2021 and 2022, the Bulletin reaffirmed the "100 seconds to midnight" time setting, reiterating the failure of world leaders to deal with the increased threats of nuclear war along with the continued neglect of climate change.

2023: 90 seconds to midnight (23h58.5)

In 2023, the clock was moved 10 seconds closer to midnight, leaving us just 90 seconds away from doomsday. This was in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine and the imminent threat of nuclear war. “We are sending a message that the situation is becoming more urgent,” said Rachel Bronson, President of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. "Crises are more likely to happen and have broader consequences and longer standing effects.” Other threats to humanity mentioned included "nuclear weapon proliferation in China, Iran increasing its uranium enrichment, missile tests in North Korea, future pandemics from animal diseases, pathogens from lab mistakes, “disruptive technologies,” and worsening climate change."

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Russia is a vast, breathtaking country known for resplendent cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, where world-class art, unique architecture, and rich history await. Beyond its biggest cities, however, there are remote villages and fishing towns that thrive despite a menacing climate, making Russia home to a wilderness more beautiful than you could possibly imagine.

Once the capital of imperial Russia, today St. Petersburg is a creative hub full of art, culture, and cherished institutions just waiting to be explored on a Russia cruise. From breathtaking ballet and opera centers to ornate palaces and cathedrals, the City of Tsars still feels every bit the royal city it once was. Get to know another side of Russia in Petropavlovsk, a port town where 29 active volcanoes and the rugged Kamchatka Peninsula contrasts with its snow-capped mountains and inviting thermal hot springs.

With the safety of our guests and crew always our top priority, we are removing St. Petersburg, Russia from upcoming itineraries in 2022, due to the current situation in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all who are impacted by this conflict.

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Centuries of history mark every street and attraction of St. Petersburg. Marvel at the Church on Spilled Blood, a memorial to Alexander II known for its breathtaking mosaics, or explore centuries of imperial history with a visit to the Winter Palace. Board a high-speed train to Moscow and see the world-famous Kremlin and the Red Square. In Petropavlovsk, discover the history of Russia’s far east at the Military Glory Museum.

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Explore the flavors of historic St. Petersburg on a journey to a local market under the expert guidance of our Celebrity Chef. Stroll through popular markets in the city, admire fresh local produce, artisanal cheese, caviar, natural honey, fresh fish, and choice meats. Sample some of the market’s delicious offerings before you source ingredients with your chef on board. In Petropavlovsk, sample traditional Russian delicacies like borsch, smoked fish, and baked Kamchatka salmon.

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St. Petersburg is home to an astounding array of cultural attractions to explore. Visit one of the largest art museums in the world at the State Hermitage Museum, where you’ll see priceless works of art by Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, and more. Stroll the grounds of Peterhof Palace and witness one of the most impressive private collections of porcelain in the world. A night of Russian ballet at one of the city’s lavish theaters is a can’t-miss experience.

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Colorful, metropolitan St. Petersburg is one of Russia’s greatest cities, decorated with incredible palaces and grounds like the Winter Palace and the Peterhof. Called “The Venice of Russia,” St. Petersburg’s winding canals and cobblestone streets rival Europe’s greatest cities. Watch a once-in-a-lifetime Russian ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre, or take a high-speed train on a day trip to Moscow. 

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Venture off the beaten path to the far east of Russia and enjoy a more rustic side of the country in Petropavlovsk. Thanks to its large population of hefty Kamchatka black bears, Petropavlovsk is a perfect getaway for animal enthusiasts hoping for bear sightings. Explore a traditional Kamchatka village, or get close to Siberian huskies at a local kennel. Fields of bubbling geysers, an active caldera called Lake Kurilskoye, and an entire museum dedicated to the area’s volcanic activity are reminders of East Russia’s powerful landscape. 

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4A DISTRICT 1-2 TENNIS

MOSCOW — Sandpoint’s Pepper Rickert, Jacob Dawson, and dynamic duo Sydney Webb and Aubrey Knowles all won their respective championships, leading both Sandpoint’s boys and girls to 4A Inland Empire League district titles at Moscow on Saturday.

In girls singles, Rickert, who rolled through the tournament without losing a game, defeated fellow Bulldog Neva Reseska in straight sets to win the girls singles title. Reseska, a two-time district champion, rebounded after the championship match loss to take second after winning the backdraw.

Dawson, in boys singles, prevailed without losing a single set to earn his second consecutive district crown. Webb and Knowles, in girls doubles, put on a dominant performance en route to their title. Head coach Kent Anderson said they played with passion and were focused throughout the tournament.

In boys doubles, Ethan Ballard and Nathan Duke lost a tough third-set tiebreaker in the finals, but came back to beat Moscow in the second-place match to earn their first trip to state. Even more impressive, Ballard fought through a shoulder injury the whole tournament in order to get the job done.

Brennan Johnson and Ellie Tutin will also be making their first state appearance in mixed doubles after defeating teammates Noah Spinney and Berkeley Cox in the second-place match.

“Both mixed doubles teams played strong and determined,” Anderson said. “I’m proud of both of our mixed teams.”

The 4A state tournament is next Friday and Saturday at the Appleton Tennis Complex in Boise.

BOYS TEAM SCORES — 1, Sandpoint 66.5. 2, Lakeland 52.5. 3, Moscow 8.

GIRLS TEAM SCORES — 1, Sandpoint 75.5. 2, Moscow 31. 3, Lakeland 20.5. 

BOYS SINGLES — Championship bracket: District championship: Jacob Dawson, Spt, d. Matthew Norton, Spt, 6-3, 6-3. Consolation bracket: Second round: Wyatt Thornycroft, Mos, d. Noah Wagner, Mos, 6-2, 6-1. Ben Ryan, LL, d. Andrew Elder, Mos, 6-0, 6-3. Semifinal: Ryan, LL, d. Thornycroft, Mos, 3-6, 6-4, 10-6. Second-place match: Norton, Spt, d. Ryan, LL, 6-3, 6-3. 

GIRLS SINGLES —  Championship bracket: District championship: Pepper Rickert, Spt, d. Neva Reseska, Spt, 6-0, 6-0. Consolation bracket: Second round: Charlotte Wiebach, LL, d. Kate Bishop, LL, by default. Cate Gloeckner, Mos, d. Bella Bailey, Spt, 6-4, 6-3. Semifinals: Gloecker, Mos, d. Wiebach, LL, 6-2, 7-5. Second-place match: Reseska, Spt, d. Gloeckner, Mos, 6-4, 6-1. 

BOYS DOUBLES — Championship bracket: District championship: Brock Raebel/Jayden Ruelle, LL, d. Ethan Ballard/Nathan Duke, Spt, 6-4, 3-6, 10-7. Consolation bracket: First round: Michael Pearson/Tucker Sitko, d. Eli Ting/Ty Kindlespire, Mos, 6-0, 6-1. Caden Martz/Fisher Dail, Spt, d. Tanner Fealy/Jerry Balembah, Mos, 3-6, 6-3, 10-5. Semifinals: Pearson/Sitko, LL, d. Martz/Dial, Spt, 6-2, 6-1. Second-place match: Ballard/Duke, Spt, d. Pearson/Sitko, 6-2, 6-2.

GIRLS DOUBLES —  Championship bracket: District championship: Sydney Webb/Aubrey Knowles, Spt, d. Abby Duke/Millie Richards, Spt, 6-1, 6-3. Consolation bracket: Mya Vorhies/Lily Evans, Spt, d. Lauren Peterson/Maddie Andres, LL, by default. Kennedy/Halvorson, Mos, d. Gabrielle Phillips/Aspen Lilliard, Mos, 6-0, 6-1. Semifinals: Vorhies/Evans, Spt, d. Kennedy/Halvorson, Mos, 6-3, 6-4. Second-place match: Duke/Richards, Spt, d. Vorhies/Evans, Spt, 6-2, 6-1.

MIXED DOUBLES — Championship bracket: District championship: Toby Tebbe/Shelby Wear, LL, d. Ely Tutin/Brennan Johnson, Spt, 7-5, 6-3. Consolation bracket: First round: Amanda Olson/Maverick Gerrior, LL, d. Ben Nuhn/Hayden Wilson, Mos, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 10-7. Noah Spinney/Berkeley Cox, Spt, d. Audrey Pollard/Nick Odberg, Mos, 6-3, 6-3. Semifinals: Spinney/Cox, Spt, d. Olson/Gerrior, LL, 6-4, 6-2. Second-place match: Tutin/Johnson, Spt, d. Spinney/Cox, Spt, 7-6 (9), 6-1.

3A DISTRICT 1-2 TENNIS

Three Wampus Cat duos headed to state tourney

COEUR d’ALENE — Eloise Shelton and Chase Sanroman (mixed doubles), Aurora Lane and Priscills Mayorga (girls doubles), and Piper Scarlett and Amie Matteson (girls doubles) are all headed to the state tournament after great showings at the 3A District 1-2 Championships held at Lake City and Coeur d’Alene High on Saturday.

“It’s quite an accomplishment for first-year players,” head coach Jeff Emmer said. “There were a lot of very close matches, and many were decided by a super-tiebreaker. They prevailed through it all. I'm so very proud of each of them.”

The 3A state tournament will be held Friday and Saturday at Ridgevue High.

MIXED DOUBLES — ROUND 1: Eloise Shelton/Chase Sanroman, Clark Fork, d. Avery Goins/Abram Wilkinson, Grangeville, 4-6, 6-1,10-6. SEMIFINALS: Montgomery/Macmillan, CDA Charter, Shelton/Sanroman, 2-6, 5-7. CONS. SEMIFINALS: Shelton/Sanroman, d. Rebekah Bean/Rylee Turner, Clearwater Valley, 6-3, 6-1. THIRD PLACE: Shelton/Sanroman d. Sofia Dominguez/ Ben Nuxoll, Clearwater Valley, 6-1, 6-3.

GIRLS DOUBLES — ROUND 1: Lydia Lehosit/Claire Leahy, CDA Charter, d. Aurora Lane/Priscilla Mayorga, Clark Fork, 1-6, 0-6. CONS. QUARTERFINALS: Lane/Mayorga, d. Ellie Kouril/Callie Weisz, Grangeville, 4-6, 6-4, 13-11. CONS. SEMIFINALS: Lane/Mayorga, d. Josie Graves/ Ryley Ramsey, Clearwater Valley, 6-1, 4-6, 10-8. THIRD PLACE: Lane/Mayorga, d. Piper Scarlett/Amie Matteson, Clark Fork, 7-5, 7-5.

GIRLS DOUBLES — ROUND 1: Amalie Agren/Agnes Nordstedt, CDA Charter, d. Piper Scarlett/Amie Matteson, Clark Fork, 4-6, 4-6. CONS. QUARTERFINALS: Scarlett/Matteson, d. Allie Bransford/Willow Van Guten, Grangeville, 6-1, 4-6, 10-8. CONS. SEMIFINALS: Scarlett/Matteson, d. Tabatha Smyth/Julia Smyth, Clearwater Valley, 6-1, 5-7, 10-8. THIRD PLACE: Lane/Mayorga, CF, d. Matteson/Scarlett, 5-7, 5-7.

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Cruise worker accused of stabbing woman and 2 security guards with scissors on ship headed to Alaska

Updated on: May 8, 2024 / 6:27 AM EDT / CBS/AP

A cruise ship worker from South Africa was arrested Tuesday in Alaska's capital city, accused of attacking a woman and two security guards with scissors on board the vessel, according to authorities.

The U.S. attorney's office says the man, identified as 35-year-old Ntando Sogoni,  is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon within maritime and territorial jurisdiction. Online court records do not show an attorney for the 35-year-old man.

According to an affidavit from FBI Special Agent Matthew Judy, the man was recently hired by a cruise line and joined the ship, the Norwegian Encore, in Seattle on Sunday. The ship set off that day for a weeklong trip with scheduled stops in Alaska ports, including the capital of Juneau, and British Columbia.

The alleged incident happened west of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, as the ship was sailing to Alaska. According to the affidavit, during the late evening on Sunday, ship personnel saw the man trying to deploy a lifeboat, and he was taken by security to a medical center for an evaluation.

While there, he "became irrational and attempted to leave," and "physically attacked" a guard and a nurse, the affidavit states. He ran into another room, where he grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed a woman who was being examined, as well as two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a "shipboard jail," the affidavit says. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

The ship arrived in Juneau on Tuesday, when he was arrested by the FBI, the U.S. attorney's office says.

If convicted, Sogoni faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence.

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44-Foot Whale Found Dead on Bow of Cruise Ship Coming Into New York

The endangered sei whale, usually found in deep waters, was discovered on the bow of a cruise ship as it arrived at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, marine authorities said.

By Livia Albeck-Ripka

As the cruise ship approached New York on Saturday, it was found to be carrying a grim, and unexpected, catch: The carcass of a 44-foot-long endangered whale, draped across its bow.

The whale, which marine authorities described as a sei whale, is known for its rapid swimming and preference for deep waters, far from the coast. Its body was discovered as the ship neared the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, and the authorities were “immediately notified,” said MSC Cruises, which owns the ship.

A spokeswoman for the company said in an email that it had “comprehensive measures” in place to avoid such collisions, including training deck officers and altering itineraries in certain areas to avoid them. “We will continue to evaluate and update our procedures with our partners and the authorities,” she said.

Marine authorities said that they had towed the animal, estimated to weigh some 50,000 pounds, from the bow, and transferred it by boat to a beach in Sandy Hook, N.J., where they conducted a necropsy on Tuesday.

The investigation is continuing, but preliminary results — broken bones in the whale’s right flipper; tissue trauma along its right shoulder blade; a full stomach and decent layer of blubber — all pointed toward the animal having been in otherwise good health when it was likely struck and killed by the ship, said Robert A. DiGiovanni, the chief scientist of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, which is leading the investigation .

The whale was already “pretty decomposed” by the time scientists began the necropsy, he added, so they worked quickly to collect samples that could be tested for contaminants and other biotoxins that would indicate any other relevant health issues. “It looks like the animal was alive and it was hit by a vessel,” he said, noting that investigators had not ruled out other factors.

Mr. DiGiovanni said that his conservation group, which is federally authorized to respond to marine mammal strandings in New York, had dealt with more than 100 whales over the past several years, many of which had been entangled in nets or struck by vessels. Most of those whales were humpback and North Atlantic right whales, he added, noting that it was more uncommon to come across a sei whale.

Sei whales usually live in subtropical, temperate and subpolar waters and are named after the Norwegian word for pollock, “seje,” because the mammals are often found together with the fish. Their long, sleek bodies are usually dark blue or black with a cream-colored underside, and are often scarred by shark and lamprey bites.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the whales were commercially hunted for their meat and oil, decimating their population, which is now designated as depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act .

Mr. DiGiovanni said that the death was a reminder that humans shared the open water with many other mammals. “When you’re out there, these animals might be there,” he said. “We need to make people more aware about how to operate around these animals.”

A spokeswoman for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said by email that mariners along the East Coast were encouraged to slow down their vessels, stay alert, and report any sightings of dead, injured or entangled whales to the authorities.

Livia Albeck-Ripka is a Times reporter based in Los Angeles, covering breaking news, California and other subjects. More about Livia Albeck-Ripka

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China waives visas for foreign cruise groups to coastal regions.

(ECNS) -- China has introduced a visa-free policy for foreign tour groups arriving by cruise ship in its coastal regions, the National Immigration Administration announced on Wednesday. 

Starting from the date of the announcement, foreign tour groups (of 2 or more people) organized and received by domestic travel agencies traveling on cruise ships can enter the country visa-free as a group at cruise ports in 13 cities, including Tianjin, Shanghai, Dalian in Liaoning Province, Lianyungang in Jiangsu, Wenzhou and Zhoushan in Zhejiang, Xiamen in Fujian, Qingdao in Shandong, Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong, Beihai in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Haikou and Sanya in Hainan.

The tour groups must proceed to the next port on the same cruise ship and exit the country on the same cruise, with a maximum stay of no more than 15 days within China. Their activities are restricted to coastal provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) and Beijing.

The National Immigration Administration has decided to add seven cruise ports in Dalian, Lianyungang, Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Beihai to the list of ports eligible for China's transit visa waiver policy, to facilitate foreign passengers traveling on cruise ships to transit through China.

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