Social News(2023/11/07)
Clashes between Israel and Hamas: 33 fake videos viewed over 1 million times
2023-11-07 22:26:00
Regarding the military clash between the Israeli army and the Islamic organization Hamas, it has been seen on social media that supporters of both Israel and Palestine are criticizing each other, and some are even spreading fake videos. NHK has confirmed that there are at least 33 fake videos and images that have been viewed more than 1 million times in the month since the clashes began, and experts warn against spreading the information too easily, saying it is further deepening divisions. I am calling for your attention.
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Tokyo to strengthen regulations on advertising vehicles, survey on the actual situation of non-Tokyo license plates
2023-11-07 21:34:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which is currently considering strengthening regulations on the design of advertising vehicles, has conducted an investigation into whether the necessary procedures have been followed for vehicles with non-Tokyo license plates, which are currently not subject to regulations. Ta.
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Festival festival float overturned accident: Did the rope turn backwards on a downhill slope in Shizuoka?
2023-11-07 20:40:00
A festival float overturned in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, killing a 72-year-old man and seriously injuring 18 others.A rope was pulled behind the float to slow it down as it entered the downhill slope. Interviews with investigators revealed that it appears that no work was done. Police are currently investigating whether there were any problems with safety measures.
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One month since the conflict between Israel and Hamas, what people living in Japan are saying...
2023-11-07 20:05:00
Seven days marks one month since a series of clashes between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas. When I spoke to people from Israel and the Gaza Strip living in Japan, I heard their earnest voices calling for ``dialogue instead of military force'' and ``I want this hell to end as soon as possible.'' Is it impossible to stop the cycle of hatred and violence? There are various movements taking place in Japan, such as emergency screening of documentary films.
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36-year-old police officer re-arrested on suspicion of stealing credit cards Chiba Ichihara
2023-11-07 19:45:00
A 36-year-old police officer at Ichihara Police Station in Chiba Prefecture, who was arrested and charged with fraudulently using a credit card in another person's name, has been arrested again on suspicion of stealing the credit card from the home of an elderly person he visited to check on his safety. it was done.
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Central Tokyo records highest temperature in November for the first time in 100 years at 27.5 degrees Summer day in various locations
2023-11-07 19:36:00
On the 7th, winds were strong in eastern and northern Japan, and rain clouds developed locally, but warm air flowed in, causing unseasonably hot temperatures mainly in Kanto-Koshin, and the highest temperature in central Tokyo was 27.5 degrees, the highest temperature in November. The highest temperature has been updated for the first time in 100 years. The heat is expected to ease from the 8th onwards.
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Submission of request for stable supply of diabetes drugs Japan Diabetes Association, etc.
2023-11-07 19:33:00
The Japan Diabetes Association, an organization made up of doctors and patients, has submitted a request to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to request a stable supply of diabetes drugs, citing an unstable supply of drugs.
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NTT West subsidiary information leak Former temporary employee received compensation from list agency?
2023-11-07 19:26:00
A former temporary employee of a subsidiary of NTT West illegally leaked approximately 9 million pieces of personal information from local governments and companies, and the former temporary employee is suspected of receiving more than 10 million yen from a list agency. It was newly discovered through interviews with investigators. Police are investigating the matter as they suspect that this was compensation for leaking information to the list agency.
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Former Unification Church ``apologizes'' at press conference; up to 10 billion yen in compensation from the state
2023-11-07 19:16:00
The former Unification Church ``Family Federation for World Peace and Unification'' held a press conference on the 7th, and chairman Tomihiro Tanaka said ``we sincerely apologize to the second generation and all the people who have been through hardships'', citing a lack of guidance from the corporation when making donations. "I will." Furthermore, he announced that he would deposit up to 10 billion yen with the government as a source of funds should compensation be required for former believers.
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“Communicating on the Web” Publication of efforts to digitize civil trials
2023-11-07 19:02:00
Efforts to digitize civil trials, including a system that allows court documents to be exchanged over the web, were unveiled at a court in Tokyo.
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Central Tokyo records highest temperature in November for the first time in 100 years at 27.5 degrees Summer day in various locations
2023-11-07 19:00:00
On the 7th, winds were strong in eastern and northern Japan, and rain clouds developed locally, but warm air flowed in, causing unseasonably hot temperatures mainly in Kanto-Koshin, and the highest temperature in central Tokyo was 27.5 degrees, the highest temperature in November. The highest temperature has been updated for the first time in 100 years. The heat is expected to ease from the 8th onwards.
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Superintendent arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, works at Chugoku-Shikoku District Police Academy
2023-11-07 18:57:00
A 58-year-old superintendent of police at the Chugoku-Shikoku District Police Academy was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s who he met through a dating app. The police are investigating the details of the incident, as he revealed that he was a police officer and threatened him by saying things like, ``I'm in the department that handles prostitution and such.This is a crime.'' The superintendent denies the charges.
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Earthquake early warning observation network expansion work completed between Wakayama and Kochi, normal operations resumed
2023-11-07 18:25:00
Due to construction work to expand the observation network for seismic activity in the Nankai Trough, the Japan Meteorological Agency may be delayed in issuing Earthquake Early Warnings in the event of an earthquake occurring offshore from Wakayama Prefecture to Kochi Prefecture until the 20th of this month. However, as construction progressed quickly, normal operations resumed on the 7th.
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Managers of companies supporting sexual minorities launch a network
2023-11-07 18:11:00
In an effort to promote the creation of workplaces that are comfortable for sexual minorities, managers of companies that support sexual minorities have launched a network to share information and hold study sessions.
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Is it a genetic factor that catches flounder “facing right” off the coast of Kashima, Ibaraki?
2023-11-07 18:06:00
Flounder and flounder look very similar. There is a saying to tell the difference: ``a flounder on the left and a flounder on the right,'' but this month, a flounder that was ``facing right'' was caught off the coast of Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture. A local aquarium believes that genetic factors may have caused the fish to turn to the right.
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Former Unification Church ``apologizes'' at press conference; up to 10 billion yen in compensation from the state
2023-11-07 17:56:00
The former Unification Church ``Family Federation for World Peace and Unification'' held a press conference on the 7th, and chairman Tomihiro Tanaka said ``we sincerely apologize to the second generation and all the people who have been through hardships'', citing a lack of guidance from the corporation when making donations. "I will." Furthermore, he announced that he would deposit up to 10 billion yen with the government as a source of funds should compensation be required for former believers.
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Megumi Yokota's mother calls for the return of all victims ahead of 46th anniversary of abduction
2023-11-07 17:47:00
On the 7th, which marks 46 years since Megumi Yokota was abducted by North Korea on the 15th of this month, her mother Sakie (87) held a press conference and said, ``There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about Megumi.'' ``I hope they meet in good health,'' he said, calling on the Japanese government to hold a Japan-North Korea summit meeting as soon as possible to ensure the return of all victims.
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The body in the coffin, the other one is a man in his 80s, requested to be kept without anyone claiming it Aichi
2023-11-07 17:45:00
One of the bodies of two men in coffins found this month in a building formerly used by a funeral company in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, was that of a man in his 80s who died at a hospital in Aichi Prefecture last month. I learned something new. None of them had anyone to take them, and the local government had asked another funeral servicer to temporarily store them while they searched for relatives, but the agency did not know where they were being stored or what the situation was.
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Real wages in September decreased by 2.4% compared to the same month last year, negative for 18 consecutive months
2023-11-07 17:33:00
Prices remain high, and the real wage per worker in September decreased by 2.4% compared to the same month last year, marking the 18th consecutive month of negative wages.
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Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Takemi requests pharmaceutical companies to increase production due to shortage of medicines such as cough medicine
2023-11-07 17:30:00
There continues to be a shortage of supplies of some medicines, such as cough suppressants. Ahead of the winter season, when infectious diseases are more likely to spread, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi on the 7th requested that pharmaceutical companies once again take every step to respond, including increasing production.
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Linear National expert meeting concludes, Shizuoka prefecture requests further consultations
2023-11-07 17:28:00
Regarding JR Tokai's Linear Chuo Shinkansen, whose construction has not been approved by Shizuoka Prefecture, a national panel of experts has concluded a series of discussions by summarizing the measures JR should take regarding environmental conservation. Meanwhile, Shizuoka Prefecture is calling for further consultation.
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Lawyer for former boy who murdered woman in Tachikawa hotel pleads not guilty Tokyo District Court
2023-11-07 17:03:00
The first trial of a 19-year-old former boy accused of murder and other crimes for stabbing a woman to death at a hotel in Tachikawa, Tokyo, and seriously injuring a man who was the woman's co-worker. was held at the Tachikawa Branch of the Tokyo District Court, and the boy's former lawyer pleaded not guilty, stating that he "didn't have the capacity to take responsibility."
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Former Unification Church ``apologizes'' at press conference; up to 10 billion yen in compensation from the state
2023-11-07 17:03:00
The former Unification Church ``Family Federation for World Peace and Unification'' held a press conference on the 7th, and chairman Tomihiro Tanaka said ``we sincerely apologize to the second generation and all the people who have been through hardships'', citing a lack of guidance from the corporation when making donations. "I will." Furthermore, he announced that he would deposit up to 10 billion yen with the government as a source of funds should compensation be required for former believers.
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66 problems with issuing certificates at convenience stores using My Number cards
2023-11-07 16:44:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has confirmed that over 60 cases nationwide have been confirmed regarding the service that uses My Number Cards to issue certificates such as copies of resident records at convenience stores, such as certificates issued by other people. I made it clear.
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Ground Self-Defense Force firing range training resumed on the 6th, but canceled again due to insulting behavior by members Gifu
2023-11-07 16:28:00
At the Ground Self-Defense Force firing range in Gifu City, where three people were killed or injured during a live-fire training exercise, a member of the Ground Self-Defense Force raised his middle finger at the press as the training resumed on the 6th. The Self-Defense Forces suspended training again starting on the 7th.
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Hanshin Electric Railway’s wrapped train commemorating “Japan’s No. 1” begins operation
2023-11-07 16:18:00
With the professional baseball team Hanshin becoming the best in Japan for the first time in 38 years, Hanshin Electric Railway began operating wrapped trains with designs of managers and players on the lines starting on the 7th.
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Number of pool fever patients in the week ending on the 29th continues to be the highest in the past 10 years
2023-11-07 16:17:00
The number of patients with pharyngoconjunctival fever (so-called pool fever), which continues to be prevalent, in the week up to the 29th of last month has further increased from the previous week and remains the highest in the past 10 years. Experts say, ``There are large regional differences in the prevalence of the virus, and there is a possibility that the infection will spread in areas where there are not many patients yet.''
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Former Unification Church apologizes at press conference “Up to 10 billion yen will be donated to the state as compensation funds”
2023-11-07 15:59:00
The former Unification Church ``Family Federation for World Peace and Unification'' held a press conference on the 7th, and chairman Tomihiro Tanaka said ``we sincerely apologize to the second generation and all the people who have been through hardships'', citing a lack of guidance from the corporation when making donations. "I apologize." Furthermore, he announced that he would deposit up to 10 billion yen with the government as a source of funds should compensation be required for former believers.
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Tokyo Bay Aqua Line road closure lifted
2023-11-07 15:45:00
The Tokyo Bay Aqua Line, which had been closed to traffic due to strong winds, was lifted at 12:30 p.m.
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Central Tokyo records highest temperature in November for the first time in 100 years at 27.5 degrees Summer day in various locations
2023-11-07 15:05:00
Warm air has flowed into the Kanto and Koshin areas, making it a summer day in many parts of the country, and in central Tokyo, the temperature reached 27.5 degrees in the afternoon, setting a new record for November's highest temperature in 100 years. Masu. On the other hand, as the atmosphere continues to be unstable, the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of severe gusts such as lightning and tornadoes.
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The body in the coffin, the other one is a man in his 80s, requested to be kept without anyone claiming it Aichi
2023-11-07 14:41:00
One of the bodies of two men in coffins found this month in a building formerly used by a funeral company in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, was that of a man in his 80s who died at a hospital in Aichi Prefecture last month. I learned something new. None of them had anyone to take them, and the local government had asked another funeral servicer to temporarily store them while they searched for relatives, but the agency did not know where they were being stored or what the situation was.
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Former Unification Church President Tanaka holds a press conference and ``sincerely apologizes'' [Breaking news]
2023-11-07 14:37:00
The former Unification Church held a press conference in Tokyo on the 7th, and Chairman Tomihiro Tanaka, who attended the church's first press conference since the request for a dissolution order last month, said, ``There was a lack of consideration given to family and financial circumstances when making donations.'' I feel that I must frankly apologize to everyone who has suffered through hardships due to the insufficient guidance provided by the corporation.'' He added, ``There have been complaints from second-generation people who have felt lonely or suffered financially because of the fervor of their parents' faith.As a religious corporation, we should not have even one person complain, and the country and people should We deeply regret the situation that has engulfed us.We once again sincerely apologize to the second generation and the people of Japan who have suffered hardships because of our inadequacies.''
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Strong winds cause broken roof of gas station in Setagaya, Tokyo
2023-11-07 14:34:00
On the morning of the 7th, a pillar supporting the roof of a gas station in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo was found broken and falling to the ground. The incident appears to have been caused by strong winds, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the situation.
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Former Unification Church President Tanaka holds a press conference and ``sincerely apologizes'' [Breaking news]
2023-11-07 14:16:00
The former Unification Church held a press conference in Tokyo on the 7th, and Chairman Tomihiro Tanaka, who attended the church's first press conference since the request for a dissolution order last month, said, ``There was a lack of consideration given to family and financial circumstances when making donations.'' I feel that I must frankly apologize to everyone who has suffered through hardships due to the insufficient guidance provided by the corporation.'' He added, ``There have been complaints from second-generation people who have felt lonely or suffered financially because of the fervor of their parents' faith.As a religious corporation, we should not have even one person complain, and the country and people should We deeply regret the situation that has engulfed us.We once again sincerely apologize to the second generation and the people of Japan who have suffered hardships because of our inadequacies.''
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Strong winds cause broken roof of gas station in Setagaya, Tokyo
2023-11-07 13:52:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, just before 10 a.m. on the 7th, a pillar supporting the roof of a gas station in Noge, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo broke and the roof fell to the ground. No one was injured. In central Tokyo, a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 16.1 meters was observed at 10 a.m., and the Metropolitan Police Department believes that the pillar was broken by strong winds and is investigating the situation in detail.
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Three people killed in Shichigahama, Miyagi; wife sent to prosecutors on suspicion of murder; tired of nursing care?
2023-11-07 13:18:00
In August last year, an older brother and younger brother in their 70s were found dead in a house in Shichigahama Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and the younger brother's wife also died. Police said the wife strangled the two brothers to death. On the 7th, he was referred to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of murder. According to investigators, her wife was caring for her brother alone, and it appears that she killed him and then committed suicide because she was tired of caring for her brother.
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Approximately 1.5 billion yen additional tax imposed on Costco's Japanese subsidiary due to improper sales of duty-free products, etc.
2023-11-07 13:09:00
The Japanese corporation that operates Costco, a large member-only supermarket, was found to have been accused of improperly selling duty-free items to foreign customers and making mistakes in calculating consumption tax, resulting in approximately 1.5 billion yen being charged by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau. We found out through interviews with the people involved that additional taxes had been imposed.
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Record heavy rain in Hokkaido, unstable atmosphere in eastern and northern Japan, warning of strong winds and high waves
2023-11-07 12:29:00
Due to the influence of warm and humid air flowing towards low pressure systems and fronts, the atmospheric conditions in eastern and northern Japan have become extremely unstable, with strong winds in various places and rain clouds developing locally. Some places are experiencing record heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges caution against strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Heavy rain damage caused by Typhoons No. 12 and 13: Severe local disasters in five local governments in Chiba and Ibaraki
2023-11-07 12:29:00
The government has designated five local governments in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures that were severely damaged by Typhoons No. 12 and No. 13 in September this year and heavy rain caused by unusual low-pressure systems as ``severe local disasters,'' and recovery is underway. We have decided to increase the subsidy rate for expenses incurred.
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Ground Self-Defense Force firing range training resumes “I deeply regret the insulting behavior of the soldiers” Defense Minister Kihara
2023-11-07 12:04:00
Minister of Defense Kihara said that when training resumed on the 6th at the Ground Self-Defense Force's firing range in Gifu City, where a shooting incident that left three people dead and injured occurred, members of the Ground Self-Defense Forces were seen pointing their middle fingers at reporters in an insulting manner. I made it clear that. Minister Kihara stated that it was ``very regrettable,'' and indicated that he would take strict action against the incident.
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Princess Kako interacts with deaf children using sign language during official visit to Peru
2023-11-07 11:51:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kako, was on an official visit to Peru in South America, and in the capital, Lima, she used the local sign language to interact with hearing-impaired children.
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Nihon University American football club drug incident “Submit measures to prevent recurrence within this month” Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
2023-11-07 11:50:00
Regarding Nihon University, where two members of the American football club were arrested, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama expressed his intention to request the university to submit measures to prevent recurrence and an improvement plan by the end of this month.
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On-site inspection of Sompo Japan's parent company due to fraudulent insurance claims Financial Services Agency
2023-11-07 11:40:00
In response to the issue of fraudulent insurance claims by Big Motor, the Financial Services Agency began an on-site inspection of Sompo Holdings, the parent company of Sompo Japan Insurance Co., Ltd., saying it was necessary to investigate whether there were any problems with the group's governance.
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Real wages in September decreased by 2.4% compared to the same month last year, negative for 18 consecutive months
2023-11-07 08:34:00
Prices remain high, and the real wage per worker in September decreased by 2.4% compared to the same month last year, marking the 18th consecutive month of negative wages.
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Atmospheric instability; risk of heavy rain in eastern and northern Japan; warning of strong winds, high waves, etc.
2023-11-07 07:01:00
Due to the influence of warm, humid air flowing toward low pressure systems and fronts, the atmospheric conditions in eastern and northern Japan have become extremely unstable, causing extremely heavy rain in localized areas. Winds are also increasing in many places, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Tokyo Bay Ferry Canceled from first departure due to bad weather
2023-11-07 06:23:00
The Tokyo Bay Ferry, which connects Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, has been canceled from its first departure due to bad weather. There is no forecast for the resumption of flight operations, so please check the website for future information.
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Tokyo Bay Aqua Line closed due to strong winds
2023-11-07 05:49:00
According to the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, due to strong winds, the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line will be closed between Kawasaki Ukishima Junction in Kawasaki City and Kisarazu Kaneda Interchange in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, and the up line will be closed to the Aqua Line connecting road. Road closures have been in place since 5 a.m. between Sodegaura Interchange and Kawasaki Ukishima Junction in Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture.
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Miyagi Shichigahama Town, 3 people killed; wife killed her husband and 2 others; committed suicide because she was tired of being a caregiver
2023-11-07 00:13:00
In August last year, an older brother and younger brother in their 70s were found dead in a house in Shichigahama Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and the younger brother's wife also died. Police suspect that the wife strangled the two brothers to death. As a result, he has decided to send his deceased wife to the prosecutor's office in the near future. According to investigators, her wife was caring for her brother alone, and it appears that she committed suicide because she was tired of caring for her brother.
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