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De Blasio’s estranged wife Chirlaine McCray shocked to hear about his breakup, cheating allegations: ‘I can’t wait to read the story’

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s estranged wife was on the edge of her seat Monday, eager to learn more about her lothario husband’s philandering ways that have rocked his romantic relationship with a much-younger progressive activist.

Chirlane McCray let out a sympathetic “awww” upon discovering that the ex-mayor, 64, had been two-timing former “The Young Turks” correspondent Nomiki Konst with an elected official from out of state. This revelation led to the abrupt end of their 10-month whirlwind romance.

“I don’t know anything. I’m not up to date, but I will be,” the former First Lady of New York City told The Post at her Brooklyn home. “I can’t wait to read the story,” she added, referring to The Post’s exclusive report on Sunday revealing that her hornball hubby was back on the market following his contentious breakup with Konst.

De Blasio and McCray separated in 2023 but stated they had no intention of divorcing. In the months after parting ways with McCray, with whom he shares two children, the former mayor was spotted engaging in a three-hour make-out session with a mystery woman at an Upper West Side rooftop bar. He was also seen whisking a different married woman out for a night on the town.

Konst, 41, and de Blasio went public with their relationship in February and were recently spotted together at a “no kings” rally, both wearing Zohran Mamdani T-shirts just last month.

Sources say Konst was left devastated by the infidelity and that she was “really, really happy” with the love connection before things went south.

“Nomiki and I had a lovely relationship for 10 months. I have deep respect for her and what she stands for, and I hope we can have a real friendship in the future,” de Blasio said Sunday when asked about the alleged affair.

Konst was credited with helping stodgy de Blasio’s recent rebranding and glow-up, which included ditching his often-ridiculed hair coloring that he adopted after leaving office.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/10/us-news/de-blasios-estranged-wife-chirlaine-mccray-shocked-to-hear-about-his-breakup-cheating-allegations/

Coinbase reopens US token sales after six-year hiatus

**Coinbase Breaks Six-Year Barrier: U.S. Retail Traders Get Mainstream Access to Public Token Sales**

Coinbase is making waves in the crypto world by granting U.S. retail traders mainstream access to public token sales, breaking a six-year barrier and reshaping American participation in the nascent crypto economy. The crypto exchange announced on November 10 that it is launching a dedicated token sales platform, with the first sale for the layer-1 blockchain Monad scheduled from November 17-22.

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**A New Launchpad for Crypto Projects**

This initiative introduces an end-to-end launchpad, handling everything from the initial sale through to secondary market listings on Coinbase’s exchange. One standout feature is an allocation algorithm that prioritizes smaller orders, promoting broader distribution and discouraging whale dominance.

“Our algorithm is designed to promote broader distribution and limit asset concentration among large purchasers. This will typically result in more complete allocation for participants requesting the lowest amounts while progressively filling larger requests until the supply is exhausted,” Coinbase stated.

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**Setting a New Standard for Token Sales**

Coinbase aims to establish a “new standard” for how crypto projects bring tokens to market. The process includes a “request window,” typically one week, during which users can submit purchase orders at any time. Importantly, timing within this window doesn’t confer any advantage—orders submitted on the first day are treated the same as those on the last.

Once the request window closes, Coinbase’s proprietary “fill from the bottom” algorithm starts, fulfilling smaller requests completely before moving to larger ones. This approach is designed to foster a more decentralized holder base and limit asset concentration from the outset.

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**Incentives for Long-Term Supporters**

To further reinforce its community-centric approach, Coinbase offers mechanisms to reward long-term holders. The platform identifies and prioritizes “true supporters”—those who retain their token allocations instead of selling quickly after trading begins. Users who sell their allocations within the first 30 days may have reduced access to future sales.

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**Transparency and Protection for Investors**

Coinbase is also imposing rigorous requirements on token issuers. Issuers and their affiliates must adhere to a six-month lock-up period, preventing them from selling tokens on any market immediately after the sale. Any exceptions to this rule require public disclosure and Coinbase’s approval, ensuring greater transparency.

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**MON Token Sale: The First Major Test**

The Monad project will be the platform’s first major test, committing 7.5% of its total MON token supply to the public sale at $0.025 per token. This structure sets Monad’s potential fully diluted valuation at approximately $2.5 billion, with the sale poised to raise up to $187.5 million.

Monad’s co-founder, Keone Hon, expressed strong support for the initiative, stating that the public sale could “extend the reach of Monad by extending the distribution of MON into the hands of millions of regular people,” and aligns with efforts to grow crypto beyond its core community.

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Coinbase’s new token sales platform marks a significant shift for U.S. retail investors and the wider crypto ecosystem, offering more equitable and transparent opportunities to participate in emerging crypto projects.
https://crypto.news/coinbase-reopens-us-token-sales-after-six-year-hiatus/

Strive raises $160M in oversubscribed SATA IPO as Vivek Ramaswamy buys in

**Key Takeaways**

Vivek Ramaswamy purchased 15,625 shares of Strive Inc.’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock at $80 per share. Strive Asset Management, co-founded by Ramaswamy, positions itself as ‘anti-woke’ and focuses on maximizing shareholder value.

Strive, backed by Vivek Ramaswamy, announced on Monday that it had successfully closed its oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO) of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA Stock) on Nasdaq. Due to high demand, the number of shares offered was increased from 1.25 million to 2 million.

According to a recent SEC filing, Ramaswamy purchased 15,625 shares of Strive’s SATA Stock. Additionally, he owns 113.9 million Class B shares and indirectly holds 28.4 million shares through the Ramaswamy 2021 Irrevocable Trust.

The offering forms part of Strive’s strategy to amplify its Bitcoin holdings through perpetual preferred equity. The company plans to use the IPO proceeds for general corporate purposes and to potentially increase its Bitcoin holdings, aiming to boost value for ASST common equity shareholders.

Backed by prominent entrepreneurs including Peter Thiel, JD Vance, and Bill Ackman, Strive is acquiring health-tech firm Semler Scientific in an all-stock transaction. This deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to establish a major Bitcoin treasury entity.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/strive-raises-160m-in-oversubscribed-sata-ipo-as-vivek-ramaswamy-buys-in/

XRP Price Hits $2.5: Ripple ETF Debut on DTCC Sparks Hope of $10 Rally

**XRP Price Analysis: Bounces Off Key Support, Eyes Potential Rally Toward $10**

XRP price recently bounced off the crucial $2.10–$2.20 support zone and is now attempting to break above the $2.50 resistance level. Market expert Ali Martinez shared an insightful chart suggesting a significant upside potential for XRP, forecasting a possible rally up to $10 following a retest of the $1.90 support level.

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### XRP Price Faces Critical Resistance Around $2.50

Currently, XRP is trading around $2.28 after experiencing weeks of sideways movement. The $2.50 level represents a dense resistance zone, situated near a major supply area known as an order block. This zone also aligns closely with the 200-day moving average. Together, these technical factors create a substantial barrier as the moving averages, the previous supply block, and the upper boundary of a descending wedge pattern converge.

Despite being trapped inside the descending wedge, XRP shows promising signs of flipping bullish once trading volume increases sufficiently.

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### Bullish Flag Formation and Potential Pullback to $1.90

Ali Martinez highlights that XRP’s price action is forming a bullish flag pattern—a technical setup that often precedes a strong upward move. This setup includes the possibility of a brief pullback to $1.90, which may serve as a final support test before the next rally phase.

According to Martinez, this minor dip could act as a necessary reset and attract fresh buying interest. If bulls regain control, there’s a clear path for XRP to surge toward the $10 mark.

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### Liquidity Wall Between $2.55 and $2.75 Poses Short-Term Challenge

Another analyst, Steph is Crypto, analyzed the latest Binance XRP/USDT liquidation heatmap and identified a massive liquidity wall between $2.55 and $2.75. The heatmap shows an intense concentration of leverage and potential liquidation clusters in this range, highlighted by bright yellow zones indicating heavy trading activity.

XRP’s ongoing recovery from the $2.10 level indicates strong buyer support, which has helped maintain momentum so far. However, approaching the liquidity wall near $2.75 presents a crucial test. A successful breakout above this resistance could trigger fresh buying pressure, potentially accelerated by short-sellers covering their positions.

On the other hand, a failure to breach this zone might lead to a short-term pullback before any further upward movement.

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### All Five Proposed Spot Ripple ETFs Now Listed on the DTCC

Significant progress is underway regarding the potential U.S. launch of spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). All five proposed Ripple ETF funds—from Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and CoinShares—are now officially listed on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) platform.

This move indicates that preparations for their launch later this month are advancing steadily. The updated ETF filings include standardized language designed to streamline the SEC’s review process under existing 8(a) procedures, consistent with previous digital asset ETF approvals.

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### Summary

– XRP price bounced off key support at $2.10–$2.20 and aims to break above $2.50.
– A bullish flag pattern is developing, with a possible retest at $1.90 before a major rally.
– Intense liquidity and resistance exist between $2.55 and $2.75, posing a challenge.
– All five proposed spot XRP ETFs have been listed on the DTCC, signaling potential imminent U.S. approval.

Traders and investors will want to watch these critical technical levels and regulatory developments, as they could set the stage for XRP’s next major move.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/xrp-price-hits-2-5-ripple-etf-debut-on-dtcc-sparks-hope-of-10-rally/

BREAKING: Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Overturn Decision That Legalized Same-Sex Marriage

**Supreme Court Declines to Overturn Nationwide Same-Sex Marriage Ruling**

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage across the United States. The justices, without comment, dismissed an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court’s 2015 ruling in *Obergefell v. Hodges*.

Davis was seeking to have the Court overturn a lower-court order requiring her to pay $360,000 in damages and attorney’s fees to a couple she denied a marriage license. Her lawyers repeatedly cited the opinions of Justice Clarence Thomas, who has called for reconsidering the same-sex marriage ruling. Thomas is one of four justices who dissented in 2015; Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito, both current members of the Court, also dissented.

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**Justice Scalia’s Dissent: Democracy and the Role of the Courts**

In his dissent in *Obergefell v. Hodges*, the late Justice Antonin Scalia emphasized concerns about the court’s authority and its impact on American democracy. Scalia wrote:

> “I write separately to call attention to this Court’s threat to American democracy. The substance of today’s decree is not of immense personal importance to me. The law can recognize as marriage whatever sexual attachments and living arrangements it wishes and can accord them favorable civil consequences, from tax treatment to rights of inheritance.”
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> “Those civil consequences—and the public approval that conferring the name of marriage evidences—can perhaps have adverse social effects, but no more adverse than the effects of many other controversial laws. So it is not of special importance to me what the law says about marriage. It is of overwhelming importance, however, who it is that rules me.”
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> “Today’s decree says that my Ruler, and the Ruler of 320 million Americans coast-to-coast, is a majority of the nine lawyers on the Supreme Court. The opinion in these cases is the furthest extension in fact—and the furthest extension one can even imagine—of the Court’s claimed power to create ‘liberties’ that the Constitution and its Amendments neglect to mention.”
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> “This practice of constitutional revision by an unelected committee of nine, always accompanied (as it is today) by extravagant praise of liberty, robs the People of the most important liberty they asserted in the Declaration of Independence and won in the Revolution of 1776: the freedom to govern themselves.”

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**Public Debate and the Power of the People**

Scalia argued that prior to the Court’s intervention, the issue of same-sex marriage was being resolved through democratic processes:

> “Until the courts put a stop to it, public debate over same-sex marriage displayed American democracy at its best. Individuals on both sides of the issue passionately, but respectfully, attempted to persuade their fellow citizens to accept their views. Americans considered the arguments and put the question to a vote. The electorates of 11 States, either directly or through their representatives, chose to expand the traditional definition of marriage. Many more decided not to.”
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> “Win or lose, advocates for both sides continued pressing their cases, secure in the knowledge that an electoral loss can be negated by a later electoral win. That is exactly how our system of government is supposed to work.”

Scalia further noted the Constitution establishes constraints on self-rule—those powers “reserved to the States respectively, or to the people” can be exercised as desired, aside from specific limitations like freedom of speech or religion.

> “These cases ask us to decide whether the Fourteenth Amendment contains a limitation that requires the States to license and recognize marriages between two people of the same sex. Does it remove that issue from the political process? Of course not. It would be surprising to find a prescription regarding marriage in the Federal Constitution since, as the author of today’s opinion reminded us only two years ago (in an opinion joined by the same Justices who join him today).”

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**Conclusion**

Despite dissent from some justices and continued challenges in court, Monday’s Supreme Court action leaves the 2015 same-sex marriage decision intact, upholding marriage equality nationwide. The ongoing debate highlights fundamental questions about the role of the judiciary and the balance between constitutional interpretation and democratic governance.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/supreme-court-rejects-bid-overturn-decision-that-legalized/

Jay Leno shares rare update on wife Mavis during her ‘tricky’ dementia battle

Jay Leno denied that taking care of his wife, Mavis Leno, is “work” in a touching interview about her “tricky” dementia battle.

The former talk show host, 75, gave a rare update about his partner’s health to People on Sunday, saying he “like[s] taking care” of the 79-year-old and “enjoy[s] her company.” He gushed, “We have a good time. We have fun with it, and it is what it is.”

Jay insisted over the weekend that the caretaking is “not terrible,” pointing out that he is “lucky” because “it’s not cancer [and] not a tumor.” He acknowledged, “There are going to be a couple of years that are tricky. So, the first 46 [years of our marriage were] really great. But it’s OK.”

“I’m not a woe-is-me person,” Jay added.

The former “Tonight Show” host married Mavis in November 1980. In January, the Emmy winner filed for a conservatorship over Mavis following her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. He shared at the time his plans “to execute an estate plan, including a revocable trust and will, which will provide for Mavis and Mavis’s brother and her sole living heir aside from Jay.” The conservatorship was granted three months later.

Jay spoke about Mavis’ condition in April, addressing the “challenge” of caring for his wife. The comedian, who has to “find the humor” in his situation to navigate it, told “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” podcast listeners that a moment like this “really defines a marriage.”

He explained, “I mean, that’s really what love is. That’s what you do.” Jay quipped, “When you get married, you sort of take a vow: ‘Will I live up to this? Or will I be, like, a sleazy guy [where] if something happens to my wife, I’m out banging the cashier at the mini mart?’”

The couple’s marriage has not changed in their 45 years together except, he joked, “now I have to feed her.”
https://pagesix.com/2025/11/10/celebrity-news/jay-leno-shares-rare-update-on-wife-mavis-during-her-tricky-dementia-battle/

Erika Kirk shares emotional video of daughter putting baby brother to sleep — singing same song Charlie Kirk sang to her

Erika Kirk has shared a heartbreaking video of her 3-year-old daughter helping to put her baby brother to sleep by singing the same “Jesus Loves Me” song her late dad, Charlie Kirk, would croon to her.

The widow, who has a daughter and son with her late conservative activist husband, shared the tender monitor footage between the two siblings on Instagram over the weekend.

“I see you alive in our babies; especially at night,” Erika wrote alongside the clip. “I remember walking into her room and hearing both of you singing Jesus Loves Me as she falls asleep. My heart would melt; seeing you in dad mode was my favorite. And now, she sings it for her baby brother as she puts him to bed every night.”

The heart-melting video captures the couple’s daughter humming the song to her 1-year-old brother as he fidgets in his crib. The little girl’s hands can be seen clutching the top of the crib as she sings.

“Her voice now carries both you and her in one,” Erika wrote. “And in this moment, when I witness this every night on the monitor, Heaven feels even closer.”

Erika, a mother of two, revealed last week that her young daughter still asks where her “daddy” is nearly two months after his assassination on September 10 at the Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.

“It’s really sweet because I keep explaining to her a few things, and I said, ‘If you ever want to talk to Daddy, you just look up to the sky and start talking, and he can hear you,’” she told Fox News’ Jesse Watters in an emotional interview.

“I told her, ‘You know, Daddy is in heaven,’ and she goes, ‘Do you think I could go sometime?’” the mom continued through tears. “I said, ‘Baby, we will all go one day.’”

Erika, who was named president of Turning Point USA following her husband’s death, married the activist in May 2021. Despite Charlie’s high profile, the couple largely kept their two children out of the public eye.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/10/media/erika-kirk-shares-video-of-daughter-singing-song-charlie-kirk-sang-to-her/

How to get and use Wolfpack Grenades in Arc Raiders

Wolfpack Grenades in Arc Raiders: How to Obtain and Use Them Effectively

Wolfpack Grenades in Arc Raiders are a special type of explosive device designed to deal significant damage to ARC enemies. These grenades have become a crucial part of Embark’s survival gameplay, essential not only for defeating enemies but also for defending yourself against their attacks. While traditional explosives such as Gas Grenades remain useful, the Wolfpack Grenades stand out as a unique item from the Epic tier loot category.

This article will guide you on how to obtain and use Wolfpack Grenades effectively in Arc Raiders. Note: Parts of this article reflect the author’s subjective opinion.

How to Get Wolfpack Grenades in Arc Raiders

Wolfpack Grenades can spawn as loot across all available maps in the game. You may find a few inside lockers and containers during raids; however, they do not have fixed spawn locations. Because of this unpredictability, it becomes important to locate the Blueprint to craft these grenades yourself.

To find the Wolfpack Blueprint, focus on Points of Interest (POIs) marked under the Residential category. Thoroughly search containers, drawers, and other interactable objects to increase your chances of finding the Blueprint.

Once you have obtained the Wolfpack Blueprint, the next step is to acquire and upgrade an Explosives Workstation to Level 3. This upgrade unlocks the crafting ability for Wolfpack Grenades, allowing you to produce them by gathering the necessary raw materials.

Materials Needed to Craft Wolfpack Grenades

2 Explosive Compounds
2 Sensors

The Explosive Compound can be crafted using the Refiner workstation. Sensors, on the other hand, must be scavenged from Topside areas—specifically inside security containers located in POIs with the Technological tag.

Be cautious when searching for Sensors, as these areas carry a small risk due to patrolling ARCs and other Raiders. Always clear the surroundings before breaching any security containers to avoid being caught off guard.

Upgrading the Explosives Workstation may take a considerable amount of time, but it is a worthwhile investment. Having easy access to one of the most effective items against ARCs can greatly improve your chances of survival.

How to Use Wolfpack Grenades in Arc Raiders

Using Wolfpack Grenades is straightforward and similar to other explosives in the game. The grenade has an impressive 100-meter radius and is most effective when thrown directly at ARC enemies.

After crafting the grenade, place it in your backpack or assign it to a Quick Use slot for easy access during combat. Properly aim the grenade’s trajectory before throwing to maximize its impact.

Once deployed, the grenade explodes into several smaller missiles that independently target ARCs in different locations within the blast radius. However, keep in mind that it is risky to use Wolfpack Grenades against agile enemies like Leaper ARCs. It is best to deploy the grenade only when such enemies are stationary.

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Luka Doncic Predicted to Reunite With Ex-Teammate on Lakers

Seventh-year Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been widely predicted to reunite with Daniel Gafford, his former teammate on the Dallas Mavericks, before the NBA trade deadline on February 5.

ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel first reported that the Lakers will pursue Gafford to bolster their depth at the center position behind Deandre Ayton. “One of the teams with strong interest in Gafford dating back to last season is the Los Angeles Lakers, sources said,” Siegel reported on November 7. “Could we see a reunion between Luka Doncic and Gafford in Los Angeles in February?”

Following this, several analysts and fans urged the Lakers to pursue Gafford, given the big man’s proven chemistry with Doncic. Gafford was a key piece of the Mavericks team that made it to the 2024 NBA Finals, averaging 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks through 22 postseason games a few seasons ago.

### Lakers Could Pursue Gafford

Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban believes that Mavericks fans would be heartbroken if the Nico Harrison-led front office trades Gafford to the Lakers, especially considering the historic Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade less than a year ago.

“Seeing him join Doncic once again would break Mavericks fans to the core, but this has seemed like a realistic option for months due to Gafford’s dynamic with Doncic, as well as the Lakers’ team needs,” wrote Weber. “Los Angeles has gotten great production out of Deandre Ayton, but bringing in Gafford would be a major upgrade over Jaxson Hayes.”

Weber also highlighted the strong bond between Gafford and Doncic, noting that Gafford expressed interest in teaming up with Doncic on Team Slovenia. While a trade to the Lakers may be ideal for both Gafford and the Lakers, it would be a tough blow for Mavericks fans.

### Mavericks Not Interested?

This season, Gafford is averaging 8.8 points and 4.4 rebounds but has become somewhat ineffectual on a Mavericks team lacking a true floor general. Dallas currently ranks 29th in offensive efficiency, a situation unlikely to improve until Kyrie Irving returns from his ACL injury.

On paper, trading Gafford makes sense for the Mavericks, given their front-court depth with Derek Lively II, Anthony Davis, and Dwight Powell—not to mention the size advantage on the wings provided by P.J. Washington and Cooper Flagg.

However, the Mavericks reportedly may not be willing to part with Gafford. Over the weekend, NBA insider Marc Stein dismissed rumors of a potential reunion between Doncic and Gafford, citing Lively’s knee injury as a key factor.

“External interest in Gafford is sure to surface, league sources say, but the Mavericks to this point have not entertained the idea of trading him,” Stein wrote on his Substack. “How could they, with Derek Lively II, their would-be center of the future, limited to just three games played thus far due to a knee sprain?”

As the trade deadline approaches, the Lakers’ pursuit of Gafford remains a storyline to watch, with potential implications for both teams and their fanbases.
https://heavy.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers/luka-doncic-predicted-to-reunite-with-ex-teammate-on-lakers/

What to make of Jets’ second straight win | Back Page Banter

Dexter Henry breaks down The Post’s back page story for November 10th, highlighting the Jets’ impressive performance.

On Sunday, the Jets captured their second straight victory by besting the Browns at MetLife Stadium. The win showcased the team’s resilience and determination, much to the delight of their fans.

Stay tuned for Dexter Henry’s full analysis and insights on this exciting game.
https://nypost.com/video/what-to-make-of-jets-second-straight-win-back-page-banter/

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