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ULTRA-budget airlines attracting travelers with cheap deals are on shaky ground as carriers risk following Spirit, a top aviation expert has warned. Spirit has been part of the American aviation scene since 1964, but its future is uncertain after bosses filed for bankruptcy. The carrier’s filing marked the second time in its history that it had launched…

China has granted exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, the commerce ministry said on Sunday (Nov 9) in a move that will help to relieve supply shortages for carmakers and automotive suppliers. The announcement is the strongest signal yet from Beijing that it will ease pressure on the global auto industry caused by…

Rachel Lynn Matthews dressed up as Katy Perry on the controversial Blue Origin space flight while posing with Orlando Bloom on Halloween. The actress was seen in resurfaced photos shared via Reddit Saturday, sporting a black-colored wig and a blue spacesuit, similar to the one the “Dark Horse” songstress wore when she went up into space in…

Donald Trump reacted awkwardly, trying to read an oath for members of the military, while getting booed at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Donald Trump reacted awkwardly, trying to read an oath for members of the military, while he was booed at the Washington Commanders’ game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 9, at Northwest Stadium…

The unit is so secretive that many terror groups do not know their trainers are from the S1, sources said A unit called “S1” in Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has played a big role in exporting terror to India, way back from the Mumbai blasts in 1993 to the recent terror attack on tourists in Jammu and…

A Russian Ka-226 helicopter carrying senior defence officials crashed in Dagestan. The helicopter was flying from Kizlyar to Izberbash when it caught fire mid-flight and attempted an emergency landing. At least five people were killed when a Russian Ka-226 helicopter carrying senior staff from a defence-linked aviation company crashed near the village of Achi-Su in the Republic…

Ukrainian intelligence suggests 20,000 Cubans could be fighting for Russia ON Ukraine’s bloody frontline, Russian soldiers face certain death as they are poured into Vladimir Putin’s meatgrinder war every day. But as his population dwindles amid increasingly barbaric attacks, he looks abroad to replenish his ranks – by trafficking foreign workers and using them as frontline fodder.…

Fierce fighting continues on the streets of Pokrovsk in Donbas. Observers predict that the city will soon fall to Russian troops. What would that mean for the course of the war? The battle for Pokrovsk has been the subject of military reports for days. For Ukrainian troops, the entrenched fighting on this stretch of the front line…

New York’s Indian restaurants are grappling with significant challenges due to Donald Trump’s recent tariff increases on Indian imports, which have raised ingredient costs and diminished profits. New York’s celebrated Indian restaurants , once the toast of Wall Street executives and food critics alike , are now facing a new kind of spice challenge. The culprit? Donald…

The flight reductions took effect on Friday — the 38th day of the shutdown, now the longest in US history. Flying anywhere for the Thanksgiving holiday is likely to be difficult for millions of Americans, even if the government shutdown ends immediately, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Friday. Speaking to CNN, Duffy said hundreds of flights…

The impacts of the longest federal government shutdown in United States history are reverberating around the country — leaving millions of Americans in limbo and igniting concerns about an economic downturn. Frustrated travelers were scrambling as more than a thousand flights were canceled Friday and thousands more were delayed. Those who count on food stamps were in…

At least six people have died after Russia launched hundreds of missile and drone attacks on energy infrastructure and residential targets in Ukraine overnight. A strike on an apartment building in the city of Dnipro killed two people and wounded 12, while three died in Zaporizhzhia. In all, 25 locations across Ukraine, including the capital city Kyiv,…

The exports will be allowed as long as the chips are only for “civilian use”, Sefcovic added, saying the measure would take effect “immediately”. The European Commission said Saturday (Nov 8) that Chinese authorities had confirmed a partial resumption of Nexperia chips, easing a blockage that has alarmed carmakers. The dispute erupted in September when the Dutch…

A tornado killed at least six people and injured around 750 as it destroyed most of a town in southern Brazil, authorities said on Saturday (Nov 8). The twister on Friday evening flipped cars like toys and wrecked buildings in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, a town of 14,000 people in Parana state, the local weather service reported.…

All Harvard events with international guests now need pre-screening of participant names, affiliations, nationalities, and event purpose. In a move that underscores Washington’s tightening grip on international academic collaborations, Harvard University has rolled out a sweeping new screening system for all foreign participants, faculty, and co-sponsors involved in university-affiliated educational programs. A New Layer Of Scrutiny The…

Nov 8 – From federal paychecks to public benefits, the longest U.S. government shutdown in history is cutting lifelines for millions of Americans, many of whom voted for President Donald Trump. But conversations with five Trump voters – part of a group of 20 whom Reuters has interviewed monthly since February – show that while the shutdown…

A Reuters examination details how rightist influencers and Trump officials have formed a powerful alliance, working together to target perceived adversaries, amplify false claims and reshape the media landscape. The shift comes as a growing number of social platforms and traditional outlets accommodate Trump. This story contains text and audio with offensive language. For decades, Republicans railed…

A Bloomberg documentary claims UK spy intercepts helped Canada link India to Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s 2023 killing, sparking a major diplomatic row that India dismissed as politically motivated. It was with the help of British spy call intercepts that the Canadian authorities drew alleged links between India and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023,…

The U.S. gathered intelligence last year that Israel’s military lawyers warned there was evidence that could support war crimes charges against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza – operations reliant on American-supplied weapons, five former U.S. officials said. The previously unreported intelligence, described by the former officials as among the most startling shared with top U.S.…

U.S. President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, a federal judge ruled Friday in a legal setback to the administration’s use of the military in American cities. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut is the first to permanently block Trump’s use of military force to quell protests against immigration authorities. Trump…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to withhold for now about $4 billion needed to fully fund a food aid program for 42 million low-income Americans this month amid the federal government shutdown. The court’s order,, opens new tab known as an administrative stay, gives a lower court additional time to consider…

Investigators will remain at the crash site for ‘as long as it takes’ A DEVASTATING new video shows the scorched aftermath of the UPS plane crash that left twelve people dead in Kentucky. Released by National Transportation Safety Review Board investigators on Friday, the footage shows an aerial view of the crash site after the UPS cargo…

The alleged spy’s famous actress wife helped to fight for his freedom PRESIDENT Donald Trump has pardoned a former police officer who was sentenced for helping the Chinese government spy on a family. MAGA supporter Michael McMahon said he had been duped after he was caught allegedly tracking down Chinese fugitives for the Communist Party while working…

China has now cemented its place as the world’s second-largest carrier force, just behind the US CHINA has taken its naval power to new heights as it officially commissioned its biggest and most advanced aircraft carrier. The Fujian, a 1,000ft and 80,000ton supercarrier was debuted in a high-profile ceremony attended by Xi Jinping. It entered active service…

A camera attached to the robot’s body captures it wading through landmines and escaping drone attacks from above INCREDIBLE footage has emerged showing a robot saving a Ukrainian soldier’s life who was trapped behind the Russian lines for 33 days. The robot navigated through a perilous route and even dodged landmines and drone attacks to retrieve the…

With a major pay plan in hand and an eye on a future run by robots, Musk’s fortune may soon stretch into uncharted territory ELON Musk is one step closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire after securing a record-breaking $1 trillion Tesla pay package – the biggest corporate deal in history. The tech boss took to…

Viktor Orban, who has called access to Russian oil and gas a “vital” issue for his landlocked country, had the most to gain from a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. And he did. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday his country received an exemption from US sanctions on imports of Russian oil. Orban…

With Republicans and Democrats in a bitter standoff, federal agencies have been grinding to a halt since funding lapsed on Oct 1. More than 1,200 flights were cancelled across the United States on Friday (Nov 7) after the Trump administration ordered reductions to ease strain on air traffic controllers working without pay amid a federal government shutdown.…

Brazil, the world’s biggest exporter of chicken meat, on Friday (Nov 7) welcomed China’s move to lift a ban on imports of the product after an outbreak of bird flu earlier this year. China and the European Union suspended imports of Brazilian chicken meat in May following the outbreak. Brazil said in June it was free of…

When Zohran Mamdani finished his victory speech late Tuesday after winning the New York City mayoral race, a small crowd gathered around a man with blonde, curly hair who had watched the candidate with a satisfied smile from a corner of the stage. Morris Katz, lead media strategist for Mamdani’s campaign, had every reason to celebrate. He…

Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, documents seen by Reuters show. And the social media giant internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day. Among its responses to suspected rogue marketers: charging them a premium for ads – and issuing reports on…

A video of Erika Kirk and JD Vance hugging on stage during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi caught the internet’s attention. A lip reader has revealed the touching exchange between Erika Kirk, widow of late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, and US Vice President JD Vance during her first public appearance…

Kazakhstan is set to join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab and Muslim majority countries in a symbolic move aimed at boosting the initiative that was a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s first administration. The action, announced Thursday, is largely symbolic as Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992 and is much farther geographically…

Travelers to Newark Liberty International Airport are facing over three-hour flight delays due to the historic government shutdown — while other major New York City airports are slated to feel the pain of steep flight cuts in less than 24 hours. Passengers with flights arriving at the New Jersey transit hub Thursday evening can expect delays of…

A DALLAS Cowboys star who scored a major play just three days ago has died at the age of 24. The Cowboys announced the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland in a statement Thursday morning. On the Cowboys’ website, the team wrote that players woke up “to the worst news imaginable.” “It is with extreme sadness that…

Afghan Taliban and Pakistani troops exchanged brief gunfire along the border, each blaming the other for the flare-up. The clash occurred just as peace talks began to create a lasting framework to avoid future confrontations. At least five people were killed and six others injured in cross-border fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Thursday, even as both…

The ongoing US government shutdown has led to a 10% reduction in flights at over 40 busy airports to ease strain on unpaid air traffic controllers. Airports in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 37 other busy US airports will see flight reductions starting Friday because of the ongoing government shutdown, as per the list given to…

A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington was found not guilty of assault on Thursday in the latest legal rebuke of the federal intervention. A viral video of the sandwich tossing made Sean Charles Dunn a symbol of resistance to Trump’s deployment of federal…

A 60-meter (196-foot) tower collapsed during demolition work at a decommissioned thermal power plant in the South Korean city of Ulsan, killing three people and leaving at least two others presumed dead, officials said Friday. Five people remain trapped under the rubble, including two whom officials have yet to locate. Nine people were working at the site…

McDonald’s will bring in new sexual harassment training for managers in strengthened measures agreed with the equality watchdog to protect its staff from abuse. The move was “in response to serious allegations raised”, the watchdog said, after it initially intervened in the company. A BBC investigation two years ago was told that workers, some as young as…

Fighters laugh as they ride on the back of a pick-up truck, speeding past a row of nine dead bodies and driving towards the setting Sudanese sun. “Look at all this work. Look at this genocide,” one cheers. He smiles as he turns the camera on himself and his fellow fighters, their Rapid Support Forces (RSF) badges…

Scientists in Romania found the world’s biggest spider web in a cave near the Greece-Albania border, housing 111,000 spiders from two rival species coexisting peacefully. Scientists in Romania may have uncovered every arachnophobe’s worst nightmare after stumbling upon what they describe as the “world’s biggest spider web.” The discovery, published in the journal Subterranean Biology, and the…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she filed a complaint against a man who groped her and tried to kiss her as she walked between meetings in the capital city, a day after a video of the incident went viral. “If this happens to the president, where does that leave all the young women in our…

Astronomers believe they provide vital intel for our plans to one day colonise the moon THIS is the chilling moment two eerie flashes erupt from the surface of the moon around Halloween. Telescopes trained on the moon captured sparks of light pricking the otherwise still, dark surface – and now experts have explained what’s going on.  …

Find out what Harry thinks about Meghan’s return to Hollywood after the star recently admitted she ‘sometimes’ missed acting STARS will welcome back the Duchess of Sussex as she shoots a Hollywood movie. Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Jack Quaid — son of Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid — and Brit Henry Golding are among those filming Close…

The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum comes with renewed calls for the restitution of the famous Nefertiti bust, which has been in Berlin since 1913. She is an enduring global symbol of beauty, power and mystery who has fascinated Hitler, Beyonce and Arab Spring activists alike: Queen Nefertiti, whose name translates to “the beautiful one has…

KHAN YUNIS, Palestinian Territories: Gaza’s Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Yunis on Wednesday (Nov 5) said it had received the bodies of 15 Palestinian prisoners under the US-brokered ceasefire exchange deal. “The tenth batch of the bodies of Palestinian martyrs has arrived at Nasser Medical Complex in the Gaza Strip, numbering 15 martyrs,” the…

Taylor Swift was out with her Lover, Travis Kelce, in New York City. The couple was pictured holding hands as they arrived at The Polo Bar for a dinner date on Wednesday night. They both wore long-sleeved black tops for the outing. Swift paired her off-the-shoulder look with a pair of blue trousers while the Kansas City…

Palace sources told Page Six they “would not be surprised” if Prince Harry eventually lost his title just like his uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — aka the man formerly known as Prince Andrew. Their warning for Harry, 41, comes as British politician Rachael Maskell has relaunched her proposal for a “Removal of Titles Bill” which would give King…

Meghan Markle is reportedly making her big return to acting eight years after ending her Hollywood career. The Duchess of Sussex is said to be joining the cast of “Close Personal Friends,” which stars Jack Quaid, Lily Collins and Brie Larsen, according to the Sun. Meghan will reportedly play herself in the film “Close Personal Friends,” which…

Italy says seven of its citizens are missing in Nepal after trying to climb a Himalayan peak in the north-east of the country. Officials said the Italian team was at the base camp of Dolma Khang peak, which has an elevation of 6,332m (20,774ft), in Dolakha district. Three other Italian climbers have been confirmed dead this week,…

The cancellations stem from a wide range of offenses, including driving under the influence, assault, and theft. The US President Donald Trump-led administration has revoked roughly 80,000 non-immigrant visas since taking office on January 20, according to a senior state department official. The cancellations stem from a wide range of offenses, including driving under the influence, assault,…

Trump had been repeating his unfounded claim that seven aircraft were downed during the India-Pakistan conflict. This time, he has raised the figure. US President Donald Trump has repeated his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, revising his count of fighter jets downed during the combat from seven to eight. The two nuclear-armed nations “made…

On a visit to Syria, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul commented on the difficult living conditions people face amid the postwar reality. The context of the comments seemed to jar with his party’s deportation plans. The coalition government of center-right Christian Democrats and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and center-left Social Democrats (SPD), which has been in office since…

Salman Rushdie’s new book, his 23rd, is also a resetting of his career. “The Eleventh Hour,” which includes two short stories and three novellas, is his first work of fiction since he was brutally stabbed on a New York lecture stage in 2022. His recovery has been physical, psychological — and creative. Just finding the words for…

Indians lit up social media on Wednesday to celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s election win as New York City mayor after he thanked his Indian-born parents, quoted a historic speech by India’s first prime minister and turned the victory rally into a Bollywood-style street party. “We are proud of him. He has done a great job,” Mamdani’s maternal uncle…

U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term by signaling that talks with China to stop a deadly flow of fentanyl were fruitless and instead slapped 20% tariffs on Chinese goods to try to push Beijing to tackle trafficking of the synthetic opioid. But last week, after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, Trump agreed…

French politicians are escalating their fight with Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein, threatening a ban over childlike sex dolls on its site, just as the company plans to open its first-ever permanent shop in Paris. After France’s consumer watchdog found sex dolls resembling children for sale on Shein’s platform, finance minister Roland Lescure threatened on Monday to…

Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history. He died at age 84 on Monday from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said in a statement on Tuesday. The Republican – a…

The United States has drafted a United Nations resolution that approves a two-year mandate for a Gaza transitional governance body and an international stabilization force in the Palestinian enclave, according to the text seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The draft – which is still being developed and could change – was shared with some countries this week,…

Is the Hollywood show over for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex? A Hollywood source tells Page Six that when it comes to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, “There is not only no appetite left for them in LA, but they’ve also worn through any good will they had.” Another source tells us, “People are sick of…

Simone Biles is getting candid on which procedures she’s had done to enhance her appearance. The Olympic gymnast got “unready” with fans via TikTok last week, and shared a few “fun facts” about herself. “I’ve had three plastic surgeries, and two of them you would never be able to tell,” she explained while wearing a maroon fitted…

She’s his favorite girl. Justin Bieber shared a sweet Instagram photo of his wife, Hailey Bieber, kissing him at Kendall Jenner’s 30th birthday party. In the rare PDA pic, the Rhode beauty founder put her arms around the pop star and gave him a smooch, as he smiled and wrapped his arms around her. Hailey, 28, wore…

Fear of cancer, treatment side effects and misconceptions about masculinity may prevent men from prioritising their health, one doctor said. When Mr Chiu Ku Ee went for his annual health screening 12 years ago, his doctor advised him to include a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test as part of his check-up. He did not think much about…

Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency has warned residents to be prepared for more floods with more heavy rain expected in several areas of Papua. Indonesian authorities said on Tuesday (Nov 4) that 15 people, mostly children, were killed after being swept away while crossing a river in the easternmost Papua region, while the search for eight children missing…

In Pakistan, hundreds of women are killed every year after being accused of “dishonoring” their families. DW joined a Pakistani women’s rights campaigner to visit a graveyard in Sindh province where victims are buried. Fattu Shah is a remote village in the north of Pakistan’s Sindh province. The drive from the nearest city, Ghotki, takes more than…

Fans will see a modern new look and an added caffeine kick THE Coca-Cola Company has a comeback in the works for a beloved soda flavor 53 years after its initial launch. The beverage giant is reviving its iconic Mr. Pibb brand, tweaking both the look and taste of the caffeinated cherry-flavored soda. The Coca-Cola Company rolled…

  The museum was plagued by a spate of delays, most notably in 2011 during the Arab Spring THE world’s biggest museum has finally opened to the public – with the incredible gallery boasting rooms of ancient gold and a “cursed” coffin. The Grand Egyptian Museum – home to more than 100,000 artefacts, including King Tut’s iconic…

The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft was departing for Honolulu around 5:15 p.m. when it went down. A UPS cargo plane crashed and burst into flames on Tuesday while taking off from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. Authorities said seven people have died and 11 have been injured in the UPS plane crash, according to a…

U.S. factory equipment maker OTC Industrial Technologies has long used low-cost countries to supply components – first China and later India – but President Donald Trump’s blitz of tariffs on numerous trade partners has upended the supply chain math for CEO Bill Canady. “We moved things out of China and went to some of those other countries,…

President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to partially fund November food benefits for millions of Americans, but warned it could take some states weeks or months to calculate and distribute the aid. The administration laid out the Department of Agriculture’s plan in a filing, opens new tab in federal court in Rhode Island after…

The toddler had a devastating request that left her mom in tears CHARLIE Kirk’s mourning widow has broken down in tears as she opened up about the heartbreaking questions her daughter has asked since losing her dad. Erika Kirk is picking up the pieces and learning to be a single mom of two after the activist was…

About 74 per cent of Indian applications for permits to study at Canadian post-secondary institutions in August were rejected. Canada’s clampdown on international students has hit applicants from India particularly hard, government data shows, as what was once a preferred destination loses its allure for Indian students. Canada lowered the number of international student permits it issues…

US President Donald Trump has said that Pakistan and China, apart from Russia and North Korea, are testing nuclear weapons. This is of concern for India as it faces two nuclear-armed rivals on two fronts. Trump made the revelation in a CBS news interview, justifying his order to US forces to test nuclear weapons. Pakistan and China…

US authorities say Indian-origin driver Jashanpreet Singh wasn’t intoxicated during a California crash that killed three people, but he still faces grossly negligent homicide and reckless driving charges. An Indian-origin truck driver accused of causing a fatal crash that killed three people in California last month was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, US authorities…

China recently used its dominance over the global supply of rare earth elements for leverage in its trade dispute with the United States. That had an impact on Germany, which needs those metals for weapons production. Rare earths are extremely valuable metallic elements that are not only found in smartphones and electric cars, but also in weapons.…

When an Antarctic glacier was sparked into rapid retreat three years ago, it left scientists scratching their heads as to what might have caused it. Hektoria Glacier retreated by more than 8km (5 miles) in just two months in late 2022 – and now a new study claims to have the answer. The authors believe that Hektoria…

The Maldives has banned young people born on or after 1 January 2007 from smoking tobacco, becoming the only country in the world to enforce a nationwide generational tobacco prohibition. The archipelago’s health ministry announced on Saturday that it would be illegal for younger generations to use, buy or sell tobacco within the country. The ban “reflects…

The mystery over why an Army Special Forces soldier detonated a Cybertruck outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel on New Year’s Day has only deepened with the final investigative report released by cops Monday. The 70-page Las Vegas Metropolitan Police post-crime dossier confirmed that Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old active member of the elite Green Berets, left a…

Donald Trump has not ruled out using force to stop the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria. But Abuja has downplayed the remarks, saying it welcomes US help to fight militants. US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States could deploy troops to Nigeria or carry out airstrikes to stop the alleged targeted killing of…

The Red Cross said that history is repeating itself in Sudan’s Darfur region following reports of mass killings in the city of el-Fasher. The ICC said it was collecting evidence as part of its investigation into the war. Sudan’s civil war has reached a new tipping point after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of…

Her husband’s costume was the cherry on the cake. Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday. Klum said she loves the Greek myth of Medusa, in which a goddess turns a beautiful woman into a monster with serpents for hair, the sight of which turns living things…

The immigration agents’ tear gas grenades clinked and then exploded against the concrete, shrouding the block in plumes of white gas. The dozen or so residents at the scene only screamed louder. “We don’t want you here,” yelled Rae Lindenberg. The 32-year-old, who works in marketing, ran out of her apartment when she heard the shrill sound…

The United States military is upgrading a long-abandoned former Cold War naval base in the Caribbean, a Reuters visual investigation has found, suggesting preparations for sustained operations that could help support possible actions inside Venezuela. The construction activity at the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico — shuttered by the Navy more than 20 years…

Former CIA Director John Brennan snapped at a man who confronted him for signing the infamous letter in 2020 that claimed the bombshell Hunter Biden email scandal exposed by The Post had “all the classic earmarks of a Russian information operation.” Brennan, 70, grew visibly incensed and angrily got in the face of the man who pressed…

Meghan Markle’s video of her celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win on Saturday night is being blasted as “fake” and “irritating.” In the black-and-white Instagram Story, Markle — dressed in all black — shrieked in delight, then ran over to her husband, Prince Harry, who was sitting on a reclining chair with his feet up.…