Impact x Nightline

Impact x Nightline

Each week, ABC News’ correspondents will leave the anchor desk and studios behind, taking viewers on a journey straight to the source of the stories everyone is talking about, plus the ones no one has even heard of yet. The program’s timely reporting will dive deep into the issues driving the conversations across America and spotlight real people affected by current events featuring hard-hitting investigative reports and profiles of newsmakers from around the globe.

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AFTERMATH: The Dobbs Effect

1. AFTERMATH: The Dobbs Effect

Air Date: 2022-10-06

The stakes have never been higher. Since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, states are implementing bans and rolling back laws. But, when it comes to the polarizing topic of abortion, things aren't always as black.

2. Before Columbine & Climate Conservatives

Air Date: 2022-10-13

The case study of a high school shooting 25 years later, plus the unlikely hero of the climate change movement.

3. Caffeine Jungle

Air Date: 2022-10-20

What's behind those little stamps that leave big impressions? Journey to the remote highlands of Chiapas, Mexico as we explore the world of ethically certified coffee there.

4. The Bodies of Lake Mead & Make-Believe Backlash

Air Date: 2022-10-27

Why do bodies keep popping up in Lake Mead? And the world of make believe is getting more diverse. Not everybody's happy about it

5. Threat to Democracy & 48 Hours With Charlie Puth

Air Date: 2022-11-03

Civic workers are under attack-- how it threatens our democracy. And behind the scenes with Charlie Puth. The TikTok sensation and musical savant says he’s a “definite dork.”

6. Ye: It All Falls Down

Air Date: 2022-11-10

Exploring the controversy around Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. His antisemitic comments sparked a firestorm, but what's the conversation missing? We dig in.

7. Weekend with Weezy

Air Date: 2022-11-17

72 hours with rap great Lil Wayne in his New Orleans hometown. He opens up about his mental health, growing up a child star and when fans might finally hear "Tha Carter VI".

8. Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster

Air Date: 2022-11-24

We're breaking down the anatomy of a ticketing fiasco after Taylor Swift's "The Eras" tour seemed to break the platform. Plus, inside the booming business of nostalgia and why retro games are back in style.

9. Killer Curves

Air Date: 2022-12-01

From the hyper-popular BBL to illegal augmentation injections, the lengths some are taking to achieve the bouncing bottom of their dreams are explored.

10. Into the Deep With "Avatar"

Air Date: 2022-12-08

We take viewers on a never-before-seen journey behind the scenes of the highly-anticipated film Avatar: The Way of Water. 13 years later, we sit down with the cast and director James Cameron to talk about the barriers this movie is still breaking.

11. Megan Thee Stallion & The Trial of Tory Lanez

Air Date: 2023-01-12

We examine the case of Tory Lanez, the rapper convicted of shooting superstar Megan Thee Stallion. Why it seemed like she was the one on trial and what this case says about how we treat survivors of violence.

12. The Housewife’s Scam: The REAL Life of Jen Shah

Air Date: 2023-01-19

The star of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Jen Shah, now sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for running a massive fraud scheme. How did she pull it off? For the first time, IMPACT talks with victims whose lives were destroyed by Shah’s scams.

13. The Year That Crypto Broke

Air Date: 2023-01-26

A look at the makers and breakers of a volatile year in the cryptocurrency world and whether the industry will be able to pick itself back up again.

14. Football City, USA

Air Date: 2023-02-02

Michael Strahan travels to the South Carolina city that says it pumps out more football players per capita than anywhere else.

15. The Boys Are Back: 24 Hours With the Jonas Brothers

Air Date: 2023-02-09

It's been almost four years since Kevin, Joe and Nick released an album; now, the Jonas Brothers are back, and Juju Chang is behind the scenes with exclusive access; they catch up on their lives, their wives, and why they almost broke up for good.

16. Under His Spell: Sarah Lawrence Dad Turned Predator

Air Date: 2023-02-16

The case that horrified the country; a dad moved into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College; for about ten years, Lawrence Ray violated, extorted and sex trafficked her friends and others; disturbing recordings and the survivors' stories.

17. The Skinny Shot

Air Date: 2023-02-23

Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro seem to have everyone buzzing about the possibility of weight loss in a few months; they're FDA-approved to treat diabetes; now, recent shortages have some questioning priorities about who should get the drug.

18. Model Behavior

Air Date: 2023-03-02

With old shows getting new life on streaming, one show is getting heat: America's Next Top Model; past contestants and judge Janice Dickinson join the show; supermodel Coco Rocha teaches pose, poise and how aspiring models can protect themselves.

19. Famous Fake-Outs

Air Date: 2023-03-09

America's history is littered with those who lie and defraud; some of the most well-known liars are freshman Congressman George Santos and fake heiress Anna Delvey.

20. Paris Hilton: In Her Own Words

Air Date: 2023-03-16

The hotel heiress and reality star has had her story told by the paparazzi and tabloids for years. Now she's opening up to JuJu Chang on the Paris Hilton she says almost no one knows, telling her story of trauma, survival, and hope.

21. The AI Revolution

Air Date: 2023-03-23

Artificial Intelligence is developing at radical speed, it can now speak, write, create art, and some humans are even falling in love with their AI companions. Are we ready for it?

22. Cashing In: The Debate Over Paying College Athletes

Air Date: 2023-03-30

After the Supreme Court decided that college athletes could profit from their NIL- name, image and likeness- the floodgates opened. Teens as young as 16 are signing deals, making big bucks for what students used to be punished for. Are we ready for it?

23. Explants: Busting Free

Air Date: 2023-04-13

Cosmetic enhancements are more popular than ever. But some are having buyer's remorse. The latest beauty trend: "explants", getting implants removed. Blac Chyna & "The Bachelorette" star Clare Crawley tell us why they're reverting to a more natural look.

24. CHECKMATE: The Great Chess Scandal

Air Date: 2023-04-20

Accusations of cheating, a $100 million lawsuit, and a bizarre false rumor about vibrating anal beads. What happens when a brash teen star beats the chess world champion in a high stake tournament? The greatest scandal in chess history.

25. #AlmondMom: Body Image & Baggage

Air Date: 2023-04-27

Almond Mom videos spoofing diet culture have forced celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow to defend their diets. Iskra Lawrence, Jillian Michaels and Emme weigh in on society's food baggage. The funny videos tap into a hard conversation between moms and daughters.

26. United States of Drill: Rap, Beef, and Bullets

Air Date: 2023-05-04

Why are mayors and DJs trying to ban one kind of rap? We look at drill rap's deadly consequences. From Chicago and NYC to the streets of North Florida, we unpack the influence on communities, and the vicious cycle of art and murder that comes with it.

27. Buff Enough: Liver King, Steroids, and Male Body Image

Air Date: 2023-05-11

Liver King's bulging biceps and 6-pack abs made him a social media sensation. But in a world of many online fitness influencers, including Liver King, what happens when a sea of buff bodies leads some young people to body image issues and steroid abuse.

28. #MomTok: Posting Perfection

Air Date: 2023-05-18

They're women who seem to have parenting and marriage figured out. Is the world of mommy influencers all that it seems? We dive into the controversy that swirled around one group of Mormon moms & the effort to make the industry more inclusive.

29. Anatomy of a Scandoval: Our Obsession With Gossip and Scandal

Air Date: 2023-05-25

Vanderpump Rules' cheating scandal become a cultural moment revealing society's obsession with celebrity and scandal. Gossip blogger Perez Hilton, comedian Heather McDonald, former Real Housewife Meghan King and super fans dissect "Scandoval".

30. The King Road Killings

Air Date: 2023-06-08

A quadruple murder haunts the University of Idaho and online commentary isn't helping. As content creators speculate, they spread rumors and false accusations. We break down who suffers when online sleuths turn crime into entertainment.

31. Never Made it Home: The Story of Tyre Nichols

Air Date: 2023-06-15

Tyre Nichols' death after being beaten by Memphis Police made the nation examine the divide between race and the culture of policing. With intimate access to Tyre's family, we follow their fight for justice while federal reform remains stubbornly stalled.

32. Vanished: Children of the Prophet

Air Date: 2023-06-22

Eight children of a polygamist offshoot of Mormonism are missing. Experts and former members say FLDS leader Warren Jeffs continues to run the church from prison and recently released prophecies calling for members to die, terrifying the children's moms.

33. If Looks Could Kill

Air Date: 2023-06-29

Something strange is happening just over the border. Dozens of American women are falling deathly ill after cosmetic surgery. Surgeries like the 'mommy makeover' are hugely popular but is the risk of traveling outside the U.S. for cheaper care worth it?

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1. Who Shot Tupac?

Air Date: 2023-09-21

In the first episode of the new season, ABC News multiplatform reporter Ashan Singh documents the life of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur on the 27th anniversary of his death and the unsolved drive-by shooting that killed him. Through examination of newly released body camera footage from a police raid in his murder investigation, the program looks at where his case stands today and why so many conspiracy theories exist about his death. The program features interviews with Leila Steinberg, Shakur’s first manager; Danyel Smith, former music journalist and friend of Shakur; Chris Carroll, a police officer who responded to the scene the night of Shakur’s shooting; and reporters who followed Shakur’s career closely, including Cathy Scott and Kevin Powell, who touch on Shakur’s enduring legacy on hip-hop and American culture. Are police any closer to solving one of pop culture’s most mysterious unsolved murders?

2. Lizzo's Legal Limbo

Air Date: 2023-09-28

Lizzo is under fire; she's being sued by three former dancers and a designer; Lizzo denies it all.

3. Ruby Franke: A Momfluencer's Double Life?

Air Date: 2023-10-05

Momfluencer" Ruby Franke came to fame as a Mormon mom and influencer known for her parenting style.

4. Divorcing Jonas - Joe & Sophi

Air Date: 2023-10-12

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are the latest to split in a bombshell Hollywood divorce.

5. Sextortion

Air Date: 2023-10-19

Sextortion" is a cybercrime involving eliciting explicit photos from online victims for blackmail.

6. Unboxing Shein

Air Date: 2023-10-26

As the biggest clothing brand on the Internet, Shein makes other fast fashion companies look slow. They can’t seem to stay out of the headlines, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the shopping.

7. It's Britney

Air Date: 2023-11-02

In her memoir "The Woman in Me," pop icon Britney Spears lays bare her heartaches and traumas.

8. Natalee Holloway: A Killer Confesses

Air Date: 2023-11-09

Natalee Holloway's family's search for answers and the haunting confession of her killer.

9. The Situation - Drugs & Sex on the Jersey Shore

Air Date: 2023-11-16

The Situation" reveals a dark addiction battle, holding nothing back on his hard-partying past.

10. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce - The Pop Star & The NFL Player

Air Date: 2023-11-30

Digging into a relationship that seems to be the stuff of legend, combining two massive fan bases.

11. Reality Reckoning? Bethenny Frankel's Fight for Change

Air Date: 2023-12-07

Bethenny Frankel, Leah McSweeney and Nick Thompson describe an industry they say is toxic.

12. On the Brink

Air Date: 2023-12-14

Diane Sawyer and Rachel Scott share the dire impact of new healthcare limitations on pregnant women

13. Jonathan Majors Speaks

Air Date: 2024-01-11

Jonathan Majors is ready to talk. For the first time since being convicted of reckless assault, a misdemeanor, and second degree harassment, he is sharing his side of that fateful night.

14. Aliens: Are We Alone?

Air Date: 2024-01-18

What's behind our fascination with all things alien? Take a spin down Extraterrestrial Highway as we explore the world of UFOs. With first-hand accounts of abduction, we probe for the truth about alien life. And what exactly does the government know?

15. The Gringo Hunters

Air Date: 2024-01-25

They're called the Gringo Hunters. An elite division of the Mexican Police that tracks down Americans who crossed the border to elude law enforcement. We embed with the unit as they track down two Americans suspected of crimes abroad.

16. Short Kings: The Big Business of Getting Tall

Air Date: 2024-02-01

"I wish I was a little bit taller!" That lyric rings true for so many men. But with male cosmetic procedures on the rise, it's now possible. We go inside a leg lengthening surgery & meet the men willing to pay big bucks to add inches to their height.

17. Usher: 'My Way' to the Super Bowl

Air Date: 2024-02-08

Just before his highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show, R&B superstar Usher opens up. It's going down in Sin City, where his residency has dominated the strip. And we revisit his career - from baby-faced church choirboy to the reigning king of R&B.

18. Get Ready with Gen Alpha

Air Date: 2024-02-16

"Gen Alpha" kids are taking over beauty aisles at stores like Sephora - buying bank-breaking skincare products - an obsession that has parents & doctors worried. We look at the influencers driving it & the generation that marketers can't get enough of.

19. Scott Peterson- The Wrong Man?

Air Date: 2024-02-22

For 20 years, Scott Peterson has been behind bars, found guilty of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son. Could evidence brought to light by the Los Angeles Innocence Project set one of America's most notorious convicted killers free?

20. The Skinny Confessions: After Ozempic

Air Date: 2024-02-29

People all over are shedding pounds with drugs like Ozempic but it has some surprising effects. For some couples, steamy romance, but others, divorce. And reality star Heather Gay talks her weight loss and why she's done with the body positivity movement.

21. Gisele Bündchen: Climbing the Mountain

Air Date: 2024-03-07

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is opening up like never before. She sits down with Robin Roberts at her sprawling ranch in South Florida to discuss her return to modeling, her new cookbook, Nourish, and the life, love & co-parenting after divorce.

22. Power Play: The Booming Business of Sportswashing

Air Date: 2024-03-14

Saudi Arabia is splurging on sports, luring top athletes around the world with billions in deals. Is this part of the Kingdom's effort to diversify its economy, or an attempt to manage criticism surrounding the country's troubling human rights record?

23. How I Got Played

Air Date: 2024-03-21

In this age of social media where identities can be so easily hidden, Impact speaks to three women who all tell harrowing stories of being hoodwinked. Reesa Teesa, the creator of the now TikTok-viral "Who TF Did I Marry" series, about marrying a man she found out lied about crucial facts about his life, talks to Ashan Singh about navigating her newfound fame. Former Stevie Nicks background singer Liza Likins says she was also the victim of a romance scam, and a financial advice columnist talks about how she was conned out of $50,000 by two men who convinced her they were government agents.

24. It's Beyoncé Country

Air Date: 2024-03-28

Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter is making waves, sparking a conversation about Black artists in country music. Bun B weighs in on Beyoncé's Texas roots. Rhiannon Giddens, Tanner Adell and The Black Opry talk the change Beyoncé is bringing to country music.

25. The Crown in Crisis

Air Date: 2024-04-11

There's been a lot going on with Princess Kate. We look at the firestorm surrounding that mysterious disappearance from public life & the story behind her devastating cancer diagnosis, as the British Royals deal with crisis on multiple fronts.

26. Super-Fakes: The Shadow World of Counterfeit Purses

Air Date: 2024-04-18

Demand for luxury bags is high as ever. Many who want the status symbol of a designer purse, but balk at the shocking price tag, are turning to so-called luxury "superfakes." Is it really a victimless crime?

27. OnlyFans: Not Just Sex

Air Date: 2024-04-25

A new wave of OnlyFans creators are cashing in, without taking it all off; from "Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo, to a comedian who's made more than a million dollars, there's a lucrative other side of OnlyFans that's about more than sex.

28. Dance Moms: Behind the Curtain

Air Date: 2024-05-02

Thirteen years since its debut, the moms and dancers reflect on their ups and downs from their time on the competition; Abby Lee Miller tells all.

29. Inside the Met Gala

Air Date: 2024-05-09

It's fashion's biggest night of the year; the Met Gala. We're behind-the-scenes with stylists Wayman and Micah as they dress celebs like Colman Domingo. Insiders discuss the gala's place in our culture & the moments that dazzle us through the years.

30. ANDREW TATE: Into the Manosphere

Air Date: 2024-05-16

Andrew Tate is one of the most infamous men in the world, preaching a controversial view of masculinity that's drawn millions of fans. But now, he's facing 3 legal cases in 2 countries on allegations including trafficking & rape, all of which he denies.

31. The Death of TikTok?

Air Date: 2024-05-30

A looming ban on TikTok is putting free speech and livelihoods at risk. From The D'Amelios to average Americans cashing in on the app, this law could be devastating for millions. Why is Congress targeting TikTok? And could this be the end in the US?

32. Diddy's Downfall

Air Date: 2024-06-06

Sean "Diddy" Combs was one of the most powerful men in music; the entrepreneur is facing multiple lawsuits and is under investigation for criminal sex-trafficking; insiders paint a picture of the embattled star and explore the mogul's downfall.

33. The Secrets of the 2x2 Church

Air Date: 2024-06-13

In a secretive religious sect that sends leaders into homes, disturbing allegations swirl; hundreds say they were sexually abused as children; now the FBI is investigating.

1. What Happened to Matthew Perry?

Air Date: 2024-09-12

After the sudden death of beloved actor Matthew Perry, a web of drug dealing and greed is revealed. Five people now arrested and charged in his death. We take you inside the world of ketamine and the final days of Perry’s life.

2. Killer Mom - The Case of Susan Smith

Air Date: 2024-09-19

Susan Smith drowned her two young boys, then falsely accused a Black man of carjacking and kidnapping them. Thirty years later, she's now eligible for parole. Despite Smith's crimes and bad behavior behind bars, could she walk free?

3. Diddy: Drugs, Lies & Freak Offs

Air Date: 2024-09-26

Freak offs", drugs, and sex trafficking allegations are at the center of a shocking indictment against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The investigation into the alleged criminal enterprise facilitating sex crimes. Could Diddy be locked up for life?

4. Behind The Blind Side - Tackling the Truth

Air Date: 2024-10-03

The Blind Side made Michael Oher famous. Now, the former NFL player claims that he was blindsided by the family that took him in. How did such a feel-good story end up mired in a contentious legal battle?

5. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Air Date: 2024-10-10

Looks at the 2024 class of Inductees, explores the evolution of one of the music industry's most prestigious honors, and unpacks the nomination process with music industry experts and legends leading up to this year's ceremony.

6. Menendez Brothers: Monsters or Victims?

Air Date: 2024-10-17

They killed their parents- but now there’s a push to free them. New evidence and a re-examination of the Menendez family’s alleged dark secrets are giving the brothers newfound support. IMPACT investigates as their story once again captivates the nation.

7. One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days

Air Date: 2024-10-24

Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall: How One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died. The boy band singer’s sudden death sparked renewed questions about the dark side of fame. How did the 31-year-old’s brilliant star fade so dramatically?

8. Stealing Graceland

Air Date: 2024-10-31

When news broke that Graceland would be foreclosed, fans were shocked. Could it be possible? Through new interviews with those closely connected with the iconic Presley family landmark and untold stories from actress Riley Keough's new memoir detailing her mother's, Lisa Marie Presley, experience growing up there, "IMPACT x Nightline" takes viewers inside Graceland to investigate the shocking alleged foreclosure scheme that many worried had a chance to succeed.

9. Who is the Delphi killer?

Air Date: 2024-11-07

Murdered in broad daylight, everyone wants to know what happened to teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German. Who is the Delphi killer? "IMPACT x Nightline" goes inside the trial of the man charged with their brutal deaths.

10. Gone in 16 Minutes: Sinking of the Superyacht

Air Date: 2024-11-14

A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Italy in 16 minutes, sparking global intrigue. Inside the final moments of the Bayesian, one of the rarest sailing yachts in the world owned by billionaire Mike Lynch, told through many exclusive interviews.

11. Cracks in the Crown: Miss Universe in Crisis?

Air Date: 2024-11-21

Miss Universe, and its sister pageant Miss USA, have long been the pinnacle of the pageant world, with the ability to launch its queens into the stratosphere. But, recent changes in ownership have caused many to wonder if the crown has lost its luster.

12. What Happened to Karen Silkwood? The Lost Tapes

Air Date: 2024-12-05

Silkwood died in a single-car crash while on her way to meet The New York Times reporter David Burnham when authorities say she fell asleep at the wheel just miles from a union meeting she had just attended. She’d agreed to deliver sensitive documents that were never found after the crash

13. Elton John: Still Standing

Air Date: 2024-12-12

Robin Roberts sits down with music legend Elton John to look back at his life and career. Lady Gaga, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and other artists Elton has mentored and collaborated with share what it is like working with the legendary musician.

14. Gilgo Beach Murders: A Serial Killer's Secrets?

Air Date: 2025-01-16

When police finds bodies on Gilgo Beach, they believe their perpetrator could be a killer by night.

15. Facelift: After Fillers?

Air Date: 2025-01-23

Hollywood is dissolving its face fillers, and some young people are also following suit going from needles to knives as some in their 20s are seeking facelifts or other surgeries to tap into the fountain of youth.

16. Blake vs. Justin

Air Date: 2025-01-30

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are in a major legal battle; investigating how the feud got so bad.

17. Kendrick v. Drake: The Feud

Air Date: 2025-02-06

Team Kendrick vs. Drake rivalry escalates with accusations, shooting and lawsuit.

18. "What's Happening with Wendy Williams?

Air Date: 2025-02-13

Wendy Williams has broken her silence on her guardianship, challenging her dementia diagnosis and pleading for her independence. "IMPACT x Nightline" speaks with Williams and dives deep into her case as her guardian calls for her to be reevaluated.

19. Little Miss Innocent Freed

Air Date: 2025-02-20

Kaitlyn Conley was previously convicted of poisoning to death her ex-boyfriend's mom.

20. Surviving Slender Man

Air Date: 2025-02-27

An astonishing attack and an unbelievable motive: How did a sleepover end in attempted murder to please the fictional character Slender Man? "IMPACT x Nightline" unpacks the case after a new court ruling changes everything for one of the assailants.

21. Switched Before Birth

Air Date: 2025-03-06

A woman is suing a fertility clinic after delivering a baby that wasn't biologically hers. Another family opens up about swapping babies with a nearby couple after an IVF mix-up. While mistakes are rare, families who experience them are demanding change.

22. Denise Richards: Wilder Than Ever

Air Date: 2025-03-13

Denise Richards is back. The actress and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum navigating Hollywood, motherhood, OnlyFans, and reclaiming her sexy image.

23. Confessions of a Child Bride: Courtney Stodden's Story

Air Date: 2025-03-20

Courtney Stodden married Hollywood actor Doug Hutchison. She was 16, he was 51. At the time, she claimed they were soulmates. Now divorced, she's speaking out against underage marriage and how she says she was groomed.

24. Selena: Beyond the Headlines

Air Date: 2025-03-27

Selena, one of the most celebrated entertainers of her generation. Now, thirty years after her tragic murder, could her killer be set free? Insights from those who knew and worked closely with Selena, and her enduring legacy in music, fashion and pop culture.

25. Tracy Anderson: Fitness, Fame and Hollywood

Air Date: 2025-04-03

Tracy Anderson has been Hollywood's secret weapon for nearly two decades. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and Olivia Palermo turning to her famed fitness method. But it hasn't been without controversy. Inside her famous fallouts and more.

26. Lori Vallow Daybell: The Doomsday Mom Murders

Air Date: 2025-04-10

She was the beauty queen mom who seemingly had it all. He was the religious leader prepping for the end of the world. As their affair unfolded, their family started dying and disappearing. Back on trial for murder, Lori Vallow Daybell says she's innocent.

27. Secrets in the Snow: The Murder Retrial of Karen Read

Air Date: 2025-04-24

Karen Read is back on trial for the murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, who was found dead in the snow after a night of drinking with friends. But did she do it or is she being framed?

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2022-10-06

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93 (3 seasons)

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