Valentine's Day is almost here, and whether you're single or happily taken, you can always have an amazing time celebrating the season with your best girlfriends. We're channeling our inner Leslie Knope this Galentine's Day with 50 ideas for spending it with your squad. From gathering your girlfriends for a Galentine's Day party or embarking on an epic road trip, now is the time to plan your February weekend with the best of your friends, near and far.
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Pink is always a good idea when it comes to decor, so for any of your Galentine's Day parties this year, DIY these Taylor Swift dice inspired by "Cruel Summer"! (via Brit + Co)
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Calling all Bachelor fans! Catch up on new episodes from The Bachelor season 28 by hosting a marathon viewing party for your favorite rose ceremony show. Not a Bachelor fan? Try one of these Netflix originals that are perfect for Galentine's Day. (via Brit + Co)
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Camp out with your BFFs in this homemade fort that's just as much fun to make as it is to relax in! It's the perfect Galentine's Day idea at home. (via Brit + Co)
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Pamper yourself and your BFFs with a nail design party. Put out bottles of their favorite polish/color and create a fun playlist of your favorite love/empowerment songs. (via Brit + Co)
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BFFs stand together even when they're single or happily taken. Host a delicious bake-off with your gals to see who can get the most creative in the kitchen. (via Brit + Co)
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For friends who live near and far, make these sweet care packages filled with their favorite things. (via Brit + Co)
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Play Gin Rummy with your favorite gin cocktail, dominoes, charades, whatever floats your game-loving boat! Don't forget the candy charcuterie! (via Brit + Co)
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Here are the happiest cities in the world. Grab your girls and escape winter for an amazing Galentine's Day weekend you'll never forget. (via Brit + Co)
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Film photography is cool again. One reason to get creative with your gals with a day of fun learning/doing. (via Brit + Co)
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Our epic Galentine's brunch has everything from red velvet heart waffles to DIY centerpieces to Galentine card writing stations. This gem-inspired brunch is a fun idea too! (via Brit + Co)
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Get a jump on spring decor with an easy DIY planter party. With a few basic steps, you and your girls can create living wall decor to decorate your space for February and even all the way through the summer months. (via Brit + Co)
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Check out our list of 30 Valentine's Day cookie recipes and start a holiday cookie tradition, G-Day style! (via Brit + Co)
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You don't have to spend your Galentine's Day party inside. If you're not near the beach, you can take a day trip instead. Some ideas include visiting a ski resort, going for a hike, or exploring that small town you've been meaning to hit. (via Brit + Co)
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Galentine's Day isn't just for humans. Invite your BFFs and their furry friends over for a puppy-love playdate. If you want to keep things a bit more relaxed, host a movie night and ask your friends to bring their dog beds too.
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Prepare for a cozy night in with your ladies by catching up on one of the most classic flicks (or the new musical update!). Set the tone for the night with a DIY burn book vase that doubles as a hilarious take-home treat. (via Aww Sam)
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If you live on the coast, host your Galentine's Day gathering at the beach. Make sure you bring your favorite beach bag, a pair of sunglasses, and perhaps some bubbly!
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You and your girls love your wine (the proof is in your Instagram reels!), so use the day as an excuse to host your very own rosé tasting party.
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An adventurous way to get outdoors and spend time with your ladies is to take advantage of the snow. Go skiing or snowboarding, or build a snow(wo)man. Then enjoy après ski cocktails!
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If you live in a warmer climate (or have a heated pool), throw a fun G-Day pool party complete with all of the essentials like vino, floaties, and sunhats.
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The best way to celebrate Galentine's Day is by honoring the creator, Leslie Knope, with a Parks and Rec marathon viewing party. Ask your ladies to supply the booze, and you can serve up the snacks and the show — or any of our other favorite feel-good TV shows.
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Your ladies deserve a get-together that's sure to give each gal the much-needed fun she deserves. Host a movie and dinner for your ladies, outdoors if the weather permits. Step up your party with favors, swag bags, and a night of unlimited drinks.
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What better way to start off your Galentine's Day shindig than by belting out a few tunes with your favorite ladies? Yep, we didn't think we'd have to tell you twice.
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Keep up your 2024 health goals with an active day outdoors. It's a great way to bond with your girlfriends and with nature.
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What better way to show self love than to book a much-deserved spa day with gal pals. You'll feel refreshed and recharged.
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Bestie live in another state? Plan an evening Zoom call and send each other dinner delivery for a fun gab session and thoughtful Galentine's Day gift. Oh what a night!
A pom pom and lantern wall is literally the perfect way to add some texture to any Galentine's Day party! Plus, you can reuse them for upcoming bachelorette parties and baby showers ;).
Take a simple white table cloth (bonus points if it's paper) and paint "xoxo" across it for a personalized, romantic addition to your table.
Never underestimate the power of gold letter balloons. They're our favorite!
In lieu of flowers, fill some of your favorite vases with all kinds of red and pink candies.
If a pure candy charcuterie board is overwhelming, opt for a mix — supplement chocolate, marshmallows, and strawberries with meat and cheese for a board that's both lunch and dessert.
Mix up your Galentine's Day party mimosa bar by providing different juices and different garnishes that your guests can choose from.
Letter boards are a super easy and super fun way to add spunk to your party. Plus, they don't take up a lot of room so that's a win-win for us!
Grapefruit juice is the perfect addition to your Galentine's Day party's pink cocktails — or to sparkling water for a low-key mocktail.
Candlesticks, jars, cake trays, oh my! The more dishes, the better as far as we're concerned.
It's easier than ever to find super cute, super sassy napkins. It's a small touch that goes a long way!
Mini bottles of champagne aren't just good for your Galentine's Day party — have everyone write a goal on their bottle, and wait to pop it until that goal is achieved!
Find heart-shaped plates to add extra romance to your tablescape. *Sigh.*
Miniature potted plants are as cute as can be, and when they're wrapped in pink napkins? To die for.
Cupid would totally approve of these red candy kabobs.
If you have a collection of white bags for your Galentine's Day party favors, go crazy with the designs! Draw hearts, arrows, or write a little note to each of your friends.
Nothing says "I love you" like knowing your friend's favorites — which means you'll knock beauty product gift bags out of the park.
Red lollipops get a fruity upgrade when you wrap their sticks in green tape. Voilà!! The cherry on top of all your Galentine's Day festivities.
Wall envelopes are the perfect place to stash all your candy — or a super artsy Galentine's Day note.
Less is more with a Galentine's Day party favor that lets your BFF know how much she means to you.
A little bit of thoughtful wrapping makes a colorful bouquet even more beautiful than it already is!
Add tiny bows to all your champagne bottles for a true coquette party theme.
Use a pair of scalloped scissors to turn regular gift bags into something even more eye-catching!
Galentine's Day party favors don't *just* have to be candy and cards — celebrate your friends' hobbies with thoughtful gifts, too!
We'll literally never say no to chocolate, especially when it includes flower petals!
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We've all been keeping up with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce throughout the Kansas City Chiefs season, the Eras Tour, and all their adorable vacations. Not to mention I have been LIVING for the songs Taylor wrote about Travis for The Tortured Poets Department. Thanks to the album (and concert ad libs like the iconic "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me"), we've heard from Taylor quite a bit, and this weekend, we got a little bit of insight into Travis' thoughts too!
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce showed up at the 15 and Mahomies Foundation Golf Classic on April 27 in Las Vegas, and there was plenty of PDA to boot. The 15 and Mahomies Foundation provides resources to in-need children and communities, and in a move that surprised everyone, Travis ended up getting on stage and announced an additional item up for auction: Eras Tour tickets!
“Alright, alright, alright, I think I was just talking to my significant other, and we might have one other alternate item that wasn’t on the docket," he says (via Page Six). "Um, has anybody heard of the Eras Tour?” Needless to say, the crowd was very excited.
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The evening also had some fun moments like Patrick throwing a ball offstage to Travis, and spending the early hours of the morning at the Wynn’s XS nightclub. My personal favorite detail from the evening is Taylor's green Maria Lucia Hohan dress. The ethereal, metallic shimmer simultaneously reminds me of elves and mermaids, but most importantly, it's giving both Reputation (TV) and Taylor Swift (TV). I can't wait to see what she wears in honor of those two rerecordings!
What's your favorite moment from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship? Check out their full relationship timeline to catch up on the latest news.
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If your new year is off to an interesting start in the dating department (or elsewhere), take time to indulge in some self-love this season. Just in time for the double whammy of Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day, we have the most thoughtful self-care gift ideas to share with you.
Love may be in the air, and it's not just about romantic gestures. It's about showering yourself with the kind of TLC that makes you feel like the best, most relaxed version of yourself. Whether you're celebrating solo, with your gal pals, or a special someone, these self-care goodies are your ticket to a blissful and rejuvenating experience all through 2024.
Picture this: you, indulging in a bath salt soak, letting your skincare work its magic, and sipping on a delightful cup of herbal tea. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, buckle up because our curated list is about to take your self-care game to a whole new level. From pampering skincare serums that'll make your skin sing with joy to cozy essentials that will wrap you up in a warm hug, we've left no stone unturned to bring you the crème de la crème of self-care gifts.
Scroll away as we share 40 self-care gifts that'll help you and your besties have a relaxing V-Day!
Laneige is known for their replenishing lip sleeping mask, but their glowy balm is equally amazing. It's moisturizing and will remind your bestie of summer as she hydrates her lips after her nighttime skincare routine.
Eye masks are mandatory when thinking about self-care gifts. They help treat and sooth dark undereye circles, making them a beauty staple your bestie will reach for countless times next month.
If your bestie doesn't get the hint that she deserves to relax, surprise her with this self-care bath bundle for Galentine's Day.
Kate Mcleod's full body set knows that your bestie's at-home spa day deserves to be a soothing experience.
Gone are the days of dull, thinning hair. This biotin hair and scalp serum spray works wonders and is TikTok famous for a reason.
This multi-tasking serum can be used in eight soothing ways: As a serum, moisturizer, under-eye cream, night cream, treatment salve, lip care, primer, and overnight repairing mask. Consider this the essential product for a low maintenance but powerful beauty routine.
For natural hair beauties who have a tighter hair pattern, Pattern Beauty's coily starter bundle will soothe dry strands during winter.
If your bestie's last menstrual cycle was a doozy and left behind some discoloration from painful acne, she'll love using Good Molecule's blemish & discoloration set.
P.S. It's well-worth the price!
Tell your bestie to stimulate and massage her body with this Gua Sha and Hinoki treatment. Remember, her self-care gifts should be as fun as they are thoughtul!
Self-care gifts should include something your bestie can pamper herself with. With this health bundle, she'll get a complimentary towel, body butter, and more!
This box gets straight to the point by letting your bestie know it's dedicated to her self-care.
Surprise your friend with this pressed powder eyeshadow palette before Galentine's Day so she can put together a stunning makeup look when the two of you head to brunch.
If you love your bestie then you'll buy her this innovative self-care gift. It's meant to provide hydration while lifting the skin so your bestie will look glowy during winter.
So your best gal has a bathtub caddy tray, but found that her neck is still uncomfortable while she's soaking in the tub. Have no fear because this suction bath pillow will support her neck and upper back as she peacefully relaxes.
Once she's out of the shower or bathtub, she can slip into this beautiful satin pajama set. It'll make her feel sensational.
If satin isn't her thing, she can slip into this grey marl lounge set. It's the kind of self-care gift idea we wouldn't mind buying our friends for Galentine's Day.
If you have one friend who still hasn't changed their pillowcases, buy her this satin version that's reminiscent of Barbie. She'll love how cool it feels when she lays down to sleep at night.
No one likes to be woken abruptly, so gift someone in your crew this upgraded version of Hatch's beloved sleep sound and alarm machine. It's the kind of self-care gift that'll show you respect their deep appreciation of nap time.
How We Heal is a beautiful collection of stories and thoughtful insight by author Alexandra Elle. She's found a way to speak to readers in a soft way that inspires change.
Chances are that you and your besties are always on the go for different reasons. Let Self-Care Habits for Busy Women guide how everyone approaches their days in the new year.
This journal is a good starting point for the friend who wants to start journaling, but doesn't know where to start.
This journal is for the seasoned writer who wants to develop a consistent routine with their wellness habit.
If your friend is a self-proclaimed Affirmations Queen, she'll love reading one of these cards well after Galentine's Day.
This room spray gift set will infuse anyone's senses with the calming scents of lavender and eucalyptus.
If your best friend is looking for something a bit spicier, go for West Elm's warm musk set.
Alicia Keys has a beautifully-smelling candle set that will take care of everyone in your besties crew.
Step it up a notch with Maison Margiela's glorious candle set. We'd take this self-care gift idea anyday.
This home fragrance will make your best friend's apartment smell like your girls trip.
Now your friend can blend her own yummy smoothie recipes in this pretty blender.
Even if you and your crew missed the coveted pink Stanley Tumblers at Target, you can still surprise them with this brushstrokes design.
It's time to make the transition to using an electric kettle to warm tea and hot chocolate since Galentine's Day is still during winter.
One can never have too much pink in their list of self-care goodies. At least this one will encourage your best friend to kickstart her fitness journey after Galentine's Day.
This cute chocolate assortment has Galentine's Day written all over it with it's pink and red graphics. It comes in a evergreen crocodile heart-shaped box and makes for the perfect indulgent self-care gift.
This is one self-care gift idea that'll capture fun candid moments to relive whenever you and your crew wants!
Show your crew love with these fun Galentine's Day shirts.
These cozy slipper are perfect for the ultimate self-care queen in your friend group.
Girls night won't be complete without this fun card game.
"It's the best friends forever" bracelet set! Although this isn't the true definition of a self-care gift idea, it signifies the bond you and your besties have. It's the most appropriate form of celebrating Galentine's Day that we've ever seen.
Which Galentine's Day self-care gift are you thinking about picking up for your besties? Let us know in the comments!
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s relationship has stood the test of time. They married just a year after meeting for the first time, and their story has bloomed ever since. They’re one of our favoritecelebrity couples, and we simply love to see them happy. Read on for their full relationship timeline!
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been together 19 years. They started dating in 2005 and got married in 2006.
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Yes, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were married for 11 years before divorcing in 2001.
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Neither Nicole nor Tom have explicitly confirmed why they divorced. Nicole explained in a 2013 Vanity Fair interview that she and Tom were “so young” when they got married, and that could be why they didn’t work out. Other news outlets have claimed that Tom’s involvement with the Church of Scientology may have led to the split.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban first met at the G'Day USA gala in Los Angeles. They exchanged phone numbers at the event, though Nicolerevealed Keith didn’t reach out until several months after their initial meeting.
“I had such a crush on him and he wasn’t interested in me. It’s true!” the actress told Ellen DeGeneres on air. “He didn’t call me for four months.”
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The couple had been living in New York City when Nicole realized Keith was the one for her. He had sweetly brought flowers right to her apartment for her 38th birthday, and that’s when she really knew.
"That is when I went, 'This is the man I hope I get to marry,'" she toldPeople in 2019. "I believed by that point he was the love of my life."
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The actress and the musician got engaged on May 15, 2006. Nicole ended up announcing the news at the 30th Anniversary gala for the United Nations Development Fund for Women.
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Nicole and Keith celebrated their wedding in Sydney, Australia on June 25, 2006. Nicole’s kids – Isabella Jane and Connor Antony (whom she shares with her ex, Tom Cruise) – both played a part in the big day.
The couple later jetted off to French Polynesia for their honeymoon.
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Later that year, Nicole had staged an intervention for Keith, who struggled with alcohol abuse. He was released the following January, and Nicole was there to support him after the fact.
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As a country singer, Keith had always loved Nashville, Tennessee. He and Nicole purchased a farm on the outskirts of the city to call home when they weren't working or traveling.
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Nicole gave birth to a daughter, named Sunday Rose, on July 7, 2008 in Nashville.
Keith shared the news on his website, saying: "We want to thank everybody that has kept us in their thoughts and prayers. We feel very blessed and grateful that we can share this joy with all of you today."
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The couple’s second baby, Faith Margaret, was born via surrogate on December 28, 2010. Nicole and Keith had kept this second pregnancy considerably private.
"Our family is truly blessed, and just so thankful, to have been given the gift of baby Faith Margaret," the pair said in a statement. "No words can adequately convey the incredible gratitude that we feel for everyone who was so supportive throughout this process, in particular our gestational carrier."
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Nicole starred in HBO’s Big Little Lies as Celeste, a character who dealt with domestic violence. Though she won an Emmy for her work in the series, she admitted it was emotionally draining. Luckily, Keith was there to support her throughout the filming process when times got tough.
"Luckily I have a partner who is artistic, so he understands what it takes to support that," she toldEntertainment Tonight in 2017. "I came home to loving arms, someone that would hold me, and I was really upset at times. Really damaged, really upset, and physically and emotionally drained and in pain."
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Nicole and Keith’s two daughters, Sunday and Faith, were spotted alongside their parents on a live video broadcast during the 2021 Golden Globes, where Nicole was nominated for her role in The Undoing.
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Keith supported Nicole at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022, where she was nominated for Best Actress for her role in Being the Ricardos.
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The couple pulled up to the 2023 Oscars in some super sleek, matching all-black outfits. Nicole and Keith didn’t shy away from any PDA on the red carpet as they had their picture taken.
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Keith made a very sweetInstagram postfor Nicole’s 56th birthday – a photo of her in nature, with the caption reading:
"To my gorgeous, sexy, adventurous, curious, nature loving, owl spotting, artist, wife: happy birthday baby !!!!!! xxxxxx.”
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Their family attended the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala to honor Nicole’s Life Achievement Award. The pair’s daughters, Sunday (15) and Faith (13) stunned in red dresses, as Nicole wore a glowing gold gown.
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There is a lot of tension between Tashi, Art, and Patrick throughout the movie, and it all builds to the titular Challenger match. It's Art vs. Patrick, and they're playing for way more than just the title and the money (though of course, they're definitely playing for the title and the money) — this is one final chance to prove themselves to Tashi, who's sitting court-side looking very unimpressed.
Both men lose their cool during different sets, but it's in the third and final set that everything comes to a head. At the end of the match, Patrick confesses to sleeping with Tashi using a tennis ball and racket signal only Art recognizes. For a split second Art is is complete shock, and I expected him to completely lose it. And, technically, he does, but in a totally unexpected way. Rather than jump the net and punch Patrick in the face, Art channels his emotions into his tennis, and the fury he feels actually allows him break through whatever slump he's been stuck in.
Unable to have a conversation about Patrick's secret, Art and Patrick talk with their serves and returns. And because Tashi doesn't catch the signal, for the first time in the whole movie, she's cut out of the conversation.
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Tashi's been pulling the strings ever since she met Art and Patrick, and she's never not been in control. After Patrick sends the signal, she knows something is going on between them, she just doesn't know what — and it unnerves her. Thanks to Zendaya's expert subtlety, the twitch of her eyebrow or the particularly anxious way she grips her hands are the only things that give her away. But her confusion, and the men's anger, quickly turn to pure joy in the final moments of the movie.
Patrick and Art end up playing so intensely that they meet at the net and embrace, prompting Tashi's iconic tennis yell before she gives one of her first genuine laughs of the film and the screen cuts to black. The first time I saw the movie, I thought "What?!" but the more I think about it, the clearer the Challengers ending is.
Patrick and Art (whose relationship begins six or seven years before the movie opens) haven't spoken since the big fight surrounding Tashi's injury, and their hug proves they're just happy to be playing together again. It's what they've always loved, and their fight over Tashi almost ended it forever. Tashi's pure elation shows she's happy to watch some good tennis, especially after she failed to help Art break out of his rut.
We've only seen Tashi scream like that once before, when she admits to a perfect tennis match. While Tashi does care for Patrick and Art, the end of Challengers proves the characters' true love was never really each other — it was always the game.
What did you think of the Challengers ending? After you rewatch the movie (and then rewatch it again), check out the other Most-Anticipated Spring Movies For 2024.
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