• 32 minutes 46 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: Ex-CIA Reveals What Spies Know About Human Nature

    What do spies understand about people that most of us miss?

    John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer, whistleblower, and intelligence expert who spent years working inside the world of espionage and national security.

    In this Moment, John Kiriakou reveals the lessons the intelligence world teaches about human behaviour, how people can be read through subtle signals, and what years of studying others taught him about trust, deception, and understanding those around you.

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    31 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Ray Dalio: I Predicted The 2008 Crash, I Know What Comes Next

    The man who predicted the 2008 crash says the warning signs are flashing again! Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, reveals why we are in an AI bubble, why the US has already entered its decline, and what he thinks is coming next.

    Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, which he grew from his two-bedroom apartment to roughly 150 billion dollars under management. He is the author of ‘Principles,’ ‘Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,’ and ‘How Countries Go Broke'. 

    He explains:
    ◼ Why he agrees we are in an AI bubble, and what actually makes bubbles burst
    ◼ Why he believes cash is the worst place to store your money over time
    ◼ The five forces behind his "big cycle”, and where he thinks we are now
    ◼ Why he says the US and UK are already in the decline, and what comes next
    ◼ What AI will do to jobs, and who ends up on each side of the wealth gap

    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice.


    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:35 The AI Bubble: Are We Heading Toward an Economic Collapse?
    • 00:12:17 Why Economic Bubbles Burst—and How to Prepare Before They Do
    • 00:16:45 How to Diversify Your Income Before the Next Downturn
    • 00:23:14 How to Secure Your Financial Future With Little or No Savings
    • 00:27:52 Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Asset Better Protects Your Wealth?
    • 00:30:06 Who Will Be the Biggest Winners of the AI Revolution?
    • 00:34:48 Will AI Replace Human Workers Faster Than We Expect?
    • 00:43:18 Will AI Create Enough New Jobs to Offset Job Losses?
    • 00:48:15 What Would You Tell Your Kids to Do Right Now?
    • 00:58:44 Can Higher Taxes on the Wealthy Really Reduce Inequality?
    • 01:03:47 Is the UK in Decline—and What Would Turn It Around?
    • 01:08:41 Where Should Young Entrepreneurs Build Their Business Today?
    • 01:11:06 Does a 2% Wealth Tax Actually Work?
    • 01:13:11 The 80-Year Cycle: Are We Entering the Collapse Phase?
    • 01:14:52 Can the Next World Order Have More Than One Superpower?
    • 01:20:08 What the Iran Conflict Could Mean for the New World Order?

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    30 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 19 seconds
    Vitamin D Expert: The Supplement World Is Giving The WRONG Advice!

    Nearly 1 in 3 American adults now take vitamin D, but Dr. Stasha Gominak says many of them are taking it wrong, and that done carelessly, supplementing can leave you worse off than before.

    Dr. Stasha Gominak practiced neurology for over 20 years. She earned her MD from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. After working with her own patients, she believes that nearly everyone struggling to sleep shares the same hidden deficiency, a conclusion she published in 2 papers and built into RightSleep, the method she now teaches full time.


    She explains:
    ◼ Why she believes your skin is the best producer of vitamin D, and why she says no amount of pills or salmon can replace it
    ◼ Why she believes insomnia isn't a behavior problem but a chemical deficiency, and what she thinks changed when we moved indoors
    ◼ The role she says your gut bacteria play in producing your B vitamins
    ◼ Why she believes taking vitamin D on its own can burn through your B vitamins, and what she says happened when she tried it herself
    ◼ Why she connects the rise in conditions like ADHD, depression, fatty liver and diabetes to the same period, and what she thinks links them
    ◼ Why she considers supplements a form of biohacking, and just as risky as any drug if you get them wrong


    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician before making any changes to your diet, supplements or health regimen.

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:20 Why So Many People Are Suddenly Struggling With Sleep
    • 00:03:22 Why Healthy Young People Are Waking Up Exhausted With Headaches
    • 00:07:55 How Your Brain Secretly Controls Every Stage Of Sleep
    • 00:15:15 How Vitamin D Could Be The Missing Piece For Better Sleep
    • 00:20:42 Are Sleep Chronotypes Actually Real Or Just A Myth?
    • 00:24:56 How Can You Prove Vitamin D Deficiency Causes Disease?
    • 00:40:36 Why Vitamin D Isn't Actually A Vitamin
    • 00:50:21 Ads
    • 00:52:20 What Happened When I Started Treating Patients With Vitamin D
    • 00:56:55 Does Vitamin D Deplete Your Body's B Vitamins?
    • 01:00:26 Can Vitamin B Supplements Really Fix Your Gut?
    • 01:14:38 Why Minerals Could Be The Overlooked Key To Better Health
    • 01:15:25 Ads
    • 01:16:34 Does Modern Medicine Accept This Vitamin D Theory?
    • 01:19:43 What Your Gut Microbiome Reveals About Your Sleep
    • 01:24:36 How To Build The Right Sleep Protocol For Better Rest
    • 01:30:27 Is Sunlight And Nutrition Better Than Supplements?
    • 01:34:37 Can Redheads Naturally Produce More Vitamin D?
    • 01:36:44 Why Spending Too Much Time Indoors Is Hurting Your Health
    • 01:39:47 Can You Still Make Vitamin D On Cloudy Days?
    • 01:40:51 Can Vitamin D Lamps Replace Natural Sunlight?
    • 01:42:43 The Best Diet To Boost Vitamin D And Improve Gut Health
    • 01:48:47 What Actually Helps If You Have Sleep Apnoea Or Narcolepsy?
    • 01:55:49 My Most Controversial Health Opinion Explained
    • 01:57:50 The Best Day Of Your Life And Why It Matters


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    27 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 25 minutes 17 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: Matthew McConaughey - The Comfort Crisis Is Destroying Your Potential!

    Why comfort might be costing you more than you think.

    Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and a famously thoughtful voice on purpose, resilience and living with intention.

    In this Moment, Matthew McConaughey shares why growth requires resistance, what our obsession with comfort is doing to us, and the mindset shift that changed the way he approaches life's biggest challenges.

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    24 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    URGENT UPDATE - Iran War Expert: 70% Chance US Sends Troops To Iran THIS WEEK! | Robert Pape

    The War everyone assumed was over may be about to become something far worse than we could have expected. Professor Robert Pape explains exactly why the deadliest phase of this war is still ahead, and how this could trigger a wave of terror across the world.

    Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. A renowned political scientist, he has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of the upcoming book “Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism”.

    He explains:
    ■ Why the US bombing campaign failed to topple Iran’s regime, even after killing its top leaders
    ■ How Iran seized control of 20% of the world’s oil supply within days of the war starting
    ■ Why the failed agreement handed Iran a path to becoming the most powerful country in the region
    ■ Why both China and Russia gain from America staying stuck in the Middle East
    ■ Why he thinks US ground troops could be next
    ■ Why he thinks there will be a clash between Congress and the president over who really controls the power to go to war

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:22 Why Robert Pape Isn't Surprised
    • 00:04:04 Why the US Blocked the Strait of Hormuz
    • 00:05:23 The Secret JD Vance Peace Deal (MOU)
    • 00:08:13 Iran as Regional Hegemon, Explained
    • 00:09:40 How Do We Know This Is the Real Document?
    • 00:21:05 Did the War Actually Make Iran Stronger?
    • 00:22:06 The Viral Tweet: How Is Iran Still Hitting US Bases?
    • 00:24:37 Trump Says Iran Is Destroyed — So How?
    • 00:25:39 Where Iran Hides Its Drones ("A Truck in California")
    • 00:29:04 Iran Is Building New Drones the Whole Time
    • 00:32:17 Are We on the Verge of a Global Economic Crisis?
    • 00:36:27 What "Owning the L" Would Actually Look Like
    • 00:38:37 Trump: The US Runs Out of Oil in 4 Weeks
    • 00:40:32 The Midterm Elections Time Bomb
    • 00:52:13 The Vietnam Parallel: LBJ's Trap
    • 00:55:06 Can the US Force the Strait of Hormuz Open?
    • 01:03:07 A 70% Chance of Boots on the Ground in Iran
    • 01:14:39 Why Invading (Not Bombing) Sparks Suicide Attacks
    • 01:24:05 When the Two Crises Collide: A New 1960s?
    • 01:25:01 Will Trump Lose the Midterms?
    • 01:26:40 Is the US Running Out of Weapons?
    • 01:28:40 What Is Trump's Real Objective?
    • 01:34:19 Pape's Prediction for the Next Few Months

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    23 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 22 minutes
    The Man Who Made $100M Before 32: The Secret Was To Stop Letting Them Control Me | Alex Hormozi

    Every founder is being told to build an AI company. Alex Hormozi says almost all of them will be gone within months, that the best move is the exact opposite of what the market is saying, and that in a world of AI the only moat left will be reality and your reputation.

    Alex Hormozi is a entrepreneur, investor and author. He is the co-founder of Acquisition.com, a portfolio of 16+ companies generating over $250 million a year, and the author of the $100M series: '$100M Offers', '$100M Leads' and '$100M Money Models', whose 2025 launch sold 2.9 million copies in a single day and broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest-selling non-fiction book in history.


    He explains:
    ◼ Why the practical businesses, like plumbing, are the real opportunity, not the ones built on top of AI models
    ◼ Why delegating your hardest thinking to a machine makes you weak
    ◼ Why reality and reputation are the only moats AI can't erode
    ◼ Why revenue retention matters more than marketing or sales
    ◼ Why marrying his wife Leila was the best financial decision he ever made, and how the right partner changes your odds
    ◼ He opens up about one of the hardest years of his life, in the same year he made more money than ever


    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional financial, legal or business advice.

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:12 How To Use AI As An Entrepreneur
    • 00:04:40 Where Will Value Come From In An AI World?
    • 00:06:52 How To Generate Great Ideas In The Age Of AI
    • 00:08:16 Why Long-Term Thinking Wins In Business
    • 00:13:18 Why Most Businesses Never Reach Million
    • 00:18:10 How To Price Your Product Or Service
    • 00:19:27 The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Founders Make
    • 00:22:44 Why Starting Feels So Hard
    • 00:25:13 What Alex Would Do Differently Starting Again
    • 00:30:10 What To Do When You Feel Uncertain In Business
    • 00:33:15 Why Alex Delayed Starting His Business
    • 00:35:59 The Lessons Alex Learned From His Father
    • 00:39:16 How To Know If Entrepreneurship Is Right For You
    • 00:41:02 How To Beat Decision Fatigue
    • 00:42:29 Is It Easier To Start A Business Today?
    • 00:44:08 Ads
    • 00:46:07 Is Doing Hard Things Always Worth It?
    • 00:46:52 How To Succeed As A Content Creator
    • 00:49:19 How Alex Is Adapting His Content For The Future
    • 00:52:24 Why Credibility Is Your Biggest Competitive Advantage
    • 00:55:42 The Value Equation Explained
    • 01:01:17 Why Delayed Gratification Pays Off
    • 01:03:48 How To Know You're On The Right Path
    • 01:04:35 Does Your Business Need To Be Scalable?
    • 01:09:09 Why Unscalable Businesses Can Be Great Opportunities
    • 01:10:41 How To Know When It's Time To Quit
    • 01:11:35 Ads
    • 01:12:35 Why Self-Awareness Is A Business Superpower
    • 01:17:04 Stop Planning And Start Doing
    • 01:19:55 How To Incentivise People And Find The Right Audience
    • 01:23:01 Business Ideas You Could Start Today
    • 01:26:03 Why You Should Sell To People With More Money
    • 01:32:12 Why Employees And Customers Deserve The Same Treatment
    • 01:38:03 Why Hiring Is Everything
    • 01:38:51 How To Choose The Right Romantic Partner
    • 01:44:18 What If Your Partner Doesn't Support Your Business?
    • 01:47:00 How To Figure Out What You Really Want In Life
    • 01:50:09 Becoming A Dad: How Alex Feels About Fatherhood
    • 01:57:09 How Alex Thinks About Death
    • 02:09:02 Are You Actually Happy?
    • 02:18:20 What Happens If Superintelligence Arrives In Just A Few Years?

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    20 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 33 minutes 13 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: The Framework To Instantly Become Better At Conversation!

    What if the secret to better conversations is something most of us never think to do?

    Alison Wood Brooks is a Harvard Business School professor, behavioural scientist and bestselling author of ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’.

    In this moment, Alison Wood Brooks introduces the research-backed framework that can transform the way you communicate in every area of your life. She explains the subtle habits that quietly damage your likability, why people often leave conversations feeling unheard, and the small changes that can make every interaction feel more natural, engaging and memorable.

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    17 July 2026, 8:20 am
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    Leading Cancer Researcher: They’re Ignoring My Research, Cancer Patients Must Know This!

    1,700 Americans will die from cancer today. 70 every single hour. Professor Thomas Seyfried says it doesn't have to be this way, and that mainstream oncology has misunderstood cancer for 100 years.

    Thomas Seyfried, PhD, is a professor of biology at Boston College and one of the world's leading researchers on the metabolic origins of cancer. He is author of the book 'Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer' and co-developer of the Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) and the “press-pulse” therapeutic strategy. 

    He explains:

    ◼ Why he believes cancer is a mitochondrial metabolic disease, not a genetic one

    ◼ Why cancer cells feed on two fuels and the strategy his team uses to starve tumors 

    ◼ How a ketogenic diet could lower your GKI and make chemo and immunotherapy work better

    ◼ The environmental drivers quietly damaging your mitochondria

    ◼ How his team is keeping glioblastoma patients alive for years, and why almost no patient is ever told this option exists

    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:22 The New Discovery About Cancer
    • 00:03:23 What Role Do Mitochondria Play in Cancer?
    • 00:07:52 ATP & Fermentation: How Your Cells Make Energy
    • 00:14:40 The Oncogenic Paradox Finally Explained
    • 00:19:59 Ghost Mitochondria: Cancer Under the Microscope
    • 00:24:59 Glucose & Glutamine: The Fuels That Feed Cancer
    • 00:26:12 Why Do Children & Babies Get Cancer?
    • 00:29:05 Why Wealthy Countries Have More Cancer
    • 00:32:35 Is Cancer Genetic?
    • 00:37:38 The Prescription: The Glucose Ketone Index
    • 00:40:03 How Stress & Poor Sleep Fuel Cancer
    • 00:44:34 What's Inside the Confidential Envelope?
    • 00:45:38 The Patient Who Inspired the Discovery
    • 00:50:05 Measuring Your Glucose Ketone Index Live
    • 00:52:41 The 'Red Zone' Link To Cancer
    • 00:57:42 The Man Who Survived Glioblastoma for 10 Years
    • 00:58:35 Using the Keto Diet to Supercharge Chemo
    • 01:07:12 The Experiment That Could Prove Cancer Isn't Genetic
    • 01:08:10 1,700 Cancer Deaths a Day: Seyfried's Warning
    • 01:13:21 Seyfried's Plan to End the Cancer Epidemic
    • 01:16:05 What Foods You Should Actually Eat
    • 01:21:38 Fasting Protocols & Hitting 'The Wall'
    • 01:26:28 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Cancer
    • 01:28:10 Microplastics & 'Forever Chemicals'
    • 01:30:27 How Cancer Spreads: Metastasis Explained
    • 01:37:07 The #1 Actionable Takeaway
    • 01:39:25 Energy, Hope & Final Words


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    16 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 50 seconds
    OpenAI Whistleblower FINALLY Speaks: “AI Has A 70% Chance Of Going Horribly Wrong!“

    Ex-OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo walked away from $2 million rather than stay silent, and now reveals why he believes there's a 70% chance AI leads to human extinction, why superintelligence could arrive before the end of the decade, and the one plan he thinks could still save us all!

    Daniel Kokotajlo is a former OpenAI researcher and one of the world's leading AI forecasters. He is the founder of the AI Futures Project and the lead author of 'AI 2027', the widely-read scenario mapping the trajectory of artificial intelligence. His follow-up, 'AI 2040: Plan A', sets out how the world could still navigate superintelligence safely.


    He explains:
    ■ What he saw inside OpenAI that made him walk away

    ■ Why the people building AI privately believe it's coming even sooner than the public is being told
    ■ What happens if AI becomes powerful enough that humans can no longer control it, and why he puts the odds of catastrophe as high as 70%
    ■ Why almost every job could be automated, and what that means for the next generation
    ■ The plan he believes could still lead to abundance and a future worth living in

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:14 Why This AI Mission Could Affect Everyone
    • 00:04:01 Why the Average Person Should Care About AI
    • 00:08:09 Are AI Experts Overreacting or Sounding the Alarm?
    • 00:09:46 Why He Joined OpenAI—and What He Saw Inside
    • 00:13:04 Why He Left OpenAI
    • 00:15:33 What It Was Like Inside OpenAI During ChatGPT's Launch
    • 00:16:56 The Million NDA Controversy Explained
    • 00:19:10 Is Full AI Automation Coming Faster Than We Think?
    • 00:23:59 The AI 2027 Forecast That Changed the Conversation
    • 00:26:13 AGI vs. Superintelligence: The Difference That Matters
    • 00:26:57 How Robots Could Soon Become Part of Everyday Life
    • 00:30:03 Why AI Works More Like the Human Brain Than You Think
    • 00:35:54 Can AI Ever Be Truly Creative?
    • 00:40:55 What Are the Real Odds of Human Extinction From AI?
    • 00:47:38 What AI Will Do to Jobs
    • 00:54:25 The Skills That Will Still Matter in an AI World
    • 01:00:01 AI 2040: What the Future Could Look Like
    • 01:04:16 The Different Futures AI Could Create
    • 01:09:13 Will AI Become Earth's Apex Species?
    • 01:12:58 How AI CEOs Really Make Decisions
    • 01:15:17 Will AI Decide the 2028 Election?
    • 01:18:38 Is There a Safe Path to Accelerating AI?
    • 01:21:51 By 2031, AI Could Do 20% of Cognitive Work
    • 01:24:55 Should Everyone Receive AI Dividends?
    • 01:32:21 What It Will Feel Like to Live Through the AI Revolution
    • 01:33:51 How People Find Purpose After AI Replaces Jobs
    • 01:45:52 Would He Shut Down AI Forever If He Could?
    • 01:49:36 What Can We Actually Do About AI?
    • 01:57:05 Is It Already Too Late to Change Course?


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    13 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 19 minutes 57 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: Are You Really Gluten Intolerant? It Could Be This Instead!

    Your gut symptoms might not be caused by gluten.

    Dr Will Bulsiewicz is a leading gastroenterologist and gut health expert specialising in the microbiome, digestion and the science of food.

    In this moment, Dr Will Bulsiewicz reveals why bloating, gas and constipation are often misunderstood, and why the real trigger behind your symptoms might not be gluten. Learn how your microbiome is quietly shaping your digestion, inflammation and long-term health. 

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    10 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    Neil deGrasse Tyson On Aliens, Simulation Theory, and What Happens Inside A Black Hole

    No.1 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to reveal what the government whistleblowers are actually telling us, why aliens almost certainly exist, why Mars can't save humanity from disaster, and whether science has left any room for God!


    Neil deGrasse Tyson is America's most famous astrophysicist and Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He hosts the StarTalk podcast and is the author of over 20 books, including his latest, 'Take Me To Your Leader'.


    He explains: 

    ◼️ Why the scale of the universe makes it nearly impossible for us to be alone

    ◼️ Why it would be easier to fix Earth than escape it, and why Mars won't save us

    ◼️ What actually happens to your body if you fall into a black hole

    ◼️ Why human creativity is your most powerful protection against AI

    ◼️ How every atom in your body was forged inside a dying star

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:19 Why Are Humans So Fascinated by the Universe?
    • 00:07:30 How Small Are We in the Universe?
    • 00:16:19 How Understanding the Universe Can Change Your View of Religion
    • 00:20:53 How Did the Big Bang Actually Happen?
    • 00:23:38 What Existed Before the Big Bang?
    • 00:24:39 The Craziest Theories About How the Universe Began
    • 00:26:49 Did Obama Reveal Something About Aliens?
    • 00:29:03 Why Intelligent Alien Life Could Exist
    • 00:33:21 What Might We Never Know About the Universe?
    • 00:35:19 Is Infinity Actually Possible?
    • 00:37:03 How Do Black Holes Actually Work?
    • 00:46:00 Ads
    • 00:48:19 Why Aliens Might Communicate With Other Earth Creatures First
    • 00:52:07 How Far Could Humans Travel Across the Universe?
    • 00:53:54 What Happens as Nations Add More Satellites to Orbit?
    • 00:59:58 Who Makes the Laws in Space?
    • 01:00:31 Why Is Everyone Racing Back to the Moon?
    • 01:02:54 What Happens If China Gets to the Moon First?
    • 01:03:27 What Valuable Resources Are Hidden on the Moon?
    • 01:04:44 Could the Moon Become a Tourist Destination?
    • 01:05:15 Ads
    • 01:06:17 Is Any of the UFO Footage Actually Compelling?
    • 01:08:06 Would Humanity Be Ready to Meet Actual Aliens?
    • 01:10:29 Why Do Alien Sightings Follow the Same Archetypes?
    • 01:12:14 Why Do People on DMT See Aliens?
    • 01:20:39 Are We Living in a Simulation?


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    You can purchase Neil’s book ‘Take Me To Your Leader: A hilarious guide to your first alien encounter, from the world's best-loved astrophysicist’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FJDB5ED 


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    9 July 2026, 5:00 am
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