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  "path": "/hereandnow/2026/04/02/friend-speed-dating",
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  "textContent": "Amid what some researchers call a \"friendship recession,\" a cafe in southeastern Washington is helping people make friends by hosting “speed friending.” It's like speed dating but for platonic pals.",
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