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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 16 (from laksa092)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa016.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67834817\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67834817\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-us-canada-67834817","crawl_time":1773803489,"first_indexed_time":1703786866,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbc!www,\/news\/world-us-canada-67834817 s443","src_root_hash":"1643509356818581016","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2","meta_descriptions":["The former US president angrily responds to comments from the film's director Chris Columbus."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"28 December 2023\nBernd Debusmann Jr\nBBC News, Washington\nAlamy\nDonald Trump owned the Plaza Hotel in New York at the time the film was made\nDonald Trump has angrily denied claims by the director of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that he bullied his way into a now famous cameo.\nThe former president made a brief appearance in the 1992 film in a scene filmed at the Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time.\nDirector Chris Columbus said Mr Trump insisted on appearing in the film if they used the hotel as a location.\nBut Mr Trump said the filmmakers were \"begging\" him to appear.\n\"I was very busy, and didn't want to do it. They were very nice, but above all, persistent,\" he wrote on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday.\n\"I agreed, and the rest is history! That little cameo took off like a rocket and the movie was a big success, and still is, especially around Christmas time,\" he said. \"People call me whenever it is aired.\"\n\"If they felt bullied, or didn't want me, why did they put me in, and keep me there, for over 30 years?\" Mr Trump added. \"Because I was, and still am, great for the movie, that's why!\"\nThe initial comments from Mr Columbus were made\nin a 2020 interview\nwith Business Insider, although they received renewed attention on social media over Christmas.\nThe director said Mr Trump sought a cameo appearance in addition to the customary fee to film in the hotel.\n\"We paid the fee, but he also said 'the only way you can use the Plaza is if I'm in the movie',\" Mr Columbus said. \"So we agreed to put him in the movie.\"\nHe also said people \"cheered\" when Mr Trump was shown in screenings and that it became a \"moment\" for the audience.\nBut he added that he \"did bully his way into the movie\".\nMr Trump, however, said \"nothing could be further from the truth\".\nIn the film, protagonist Kevin McCallister - played by Macaulay Culkin - uses his father's credit card to check into the Plaza where Mr Trump helpfully gives him directions to the lobby.\nMr Trump has made dozens of cameo appearances in television series and films including Sex and the City, Zoolander, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Two Weeks Notice.\nWatch: Home Alone actor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-us-canada-67834817#main-content)\n\n[Register](https:\/\/session.bbc.com\/session?action=register&userOrigin=BBCS_BBC&ptrt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Fworld-us-canada-67834817)\n\n[Sign In](https:\/\/session.bbc.com\/session?userOrigin=BBCS_BBC&ptrt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Fworld-us-canada-67834817)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n- [Sport](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport)\n- [Business](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/business)\n- [Technology](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/technology)\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/health)\n- [Culture](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture)\n- [Arts](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/arts)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/travel)\n- [Earth](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future-planet)\n- [Audio](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/audio)\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/video)\n- [Live](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/live)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/home)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n  - [US & Canada](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/us-canada)\n  - [UK](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk)\n    - [UK Politics](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/politics)\n    - [England](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/england)\n    - [N. 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They were very nice, but above all, persistent,\" he wrote on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday.\n\n\"I agreed, and the rest is history! That little cameo took off like a rocket and the movie was a big success, and still is, especially around Christmas time,\" he said. \"People call me whenever it is aired.\"\n\n\"If they felt bullied, or didn't want me, why did they put me in, and keep me there, for over 30 years?\" Mr Trump added. \"Because I was, and still am, great for the movie, that's why!\"\n\nThe initial comments from Mr Columbus were made [in a 2020 interview](https:\/\/www.insider.com\/home-alone-30-anniversary-chris-columbus-trump-cameo-2020-11) with Business Insider, although they received renewed attention on social media over Christmas.\n\nThe director said Mr Trump sought a cameo appearance in addition to the customary fee to film in the hotel.\n\n\"We paid the fee, but he also said 'the only way you can use the Plaza is if I'm in the movie',\" Mr Columbus said. \"So we agreed to put him in the movie.\"\n\nHe also said people \"cheered\" when Mr Trump was shown in screenings and that it became a \"moment\" for the audience.\n\nBut he added that he \"did bully his way into the movie\".\n\nMr Trump, however, said \"nothing could be further from the truth\".\n\nIn the film, protagonist Kevin McCallister - played by Macaulay Culkin - uses his father's credit card to check into the Plaza where Mr Trump helpfully gives him directions to the lobby.\n\nMr Trump has made dozens of cameo appearances in television series and films including Sex and the City, Zoolander, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Two Weeks Notice.\n\nWatch: Home Alone actor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star\n\n[Canada broadcaster defends cutting Trump from film](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-us-canada-50921404)\n\n[Home Alone mum comes back for Kevin on Walk of Fame](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/entertainment-arts-67598887)\n\n[New York City](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/c9eddyqn66yt)\n\n[Donald Trump](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cp7r8vgl2lgt)\n\n[United States](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cx1m7zg01xyt)\n\n***\nRelated\n\n[Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/ckgzdkg0q9go)\n\n[Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking \\$14.6m](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cr45v7ey91eo)\n\n[Council spending on foreign trips causes division](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cy9gzpl25q0o)\n\n***\nMore from the BBC\n\n[59 mins ago ![Joe Kent](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/0b41\/live\/90b14820-220e-11f1-934f-036468834728.jpg.webp) Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course' National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump \"started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby\". 59 mins ago](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cg4g66r3z40o)\n\n[2 hrs ago ![Splitscreen. 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All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [**Read about our approach to external linking.**](https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/editorialguidelines\/guidance\/feeds-and-links)","attrs_readable_markdown":"28 December 2023\n\nBernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Washington\n\n![Alamy Donald Trump and Macauley Culkin in Home Alone 2](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/16536\/production\/_132164419_2ak18xn.jpg.webp)Alamy\n\nDonald Trump owned the Plaza Hotel in New York at the time the film was made\n\n**Donald Trump has angrily denied claims by the director of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that he bullied his way into a now famous cameo.**\n\nThe former president made a brief appearance in the 1992 film in a scene filmed at the Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time.\n\nDirector Chris Columbus said Mr Trump insisted on appearing in the film if they used the hotel as a location.\n\nBut Mr Trump said the filmmakers were \"begging\" him to appear.\n\n\"I was very busy, and didn't want to do it. They were very nice, but above all, persistent,\" he wrote on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday.\n\n\"I agreed, and the rest is history! 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Boilerpipe Text	28 December 2023 Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington Alamy Donald Trump owned the Plaza Hotel in New York at the time the film was made Donald Trump has angrily denied claims by the director of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that he bullied his way into a now famous cameo. The former president made a brief appearance in the 1992 film in a scene filmed at the Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time. Director Chris Columbus said Mr Trump insisted on appearing in the film if they used the hotel as a location. But Mr Trump said the filmmakers were "begging" him to appear. "I was very busy, and didn't want to do it. They were very nice, but above all, persistent," he wrote on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday. "I agreed, and the rest is history! That little cameo took off like a rocket and the movie was a big success, and still is, especially around Christmas time," he said. "People call me whenever it is aired." "If they felt bullied, or didn't want me, why did they put me in, and keep me there, for over 30 years?" Mr Trump added. "Because I was, and still am, great for the movie, that's why!" The initial comments from Mr Columbus were made in a 2020 interview with Business Insider, although they received renewed attention on social media over Christmas. The director said Mr Trump sought a cameo appearance in addition to the customary fee to film in the hotel. "We paid the fee, but he also said 'the only way you can use the Plaza is if I'm in the movie'," Mr Columbus said. "So we agreed to put him in the movie." He also said people "cheered" when Mr Trump was shown in screenings and that it became a "moment" for the audience. But he added that he "did bully his way into the movie". Mr Trump, however, said "nothing could be further from the truth". In the film, protagonist Kevin McCallister - played by Macaulay Culkin - uses his father's credit card to check into the Plaza where Mr Trump helpfully gives him directions to the lobby. Mr Trump has made dozens of cameo appearances in television series and films including Sex and the City, Zoolander, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Two Weeks Notice. Watch: Home Alone actor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
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The former president made a brief appearance in the 1992 film in a scene filmed at the Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time. Director Chris Columbus said Mr Trump insisted on appearing in the film if they used the hotel as a location. But Mr Trump said the filmmakers were "begging" him to appear. "I was very busy, and didn't want to do it. They were very nice, but above all, persistent," he wrote on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday. "I agreed, and the rest is history! That little cameo took off like a rocket and the movie was a big success, and still is, especially around Christmas time," he said. "People call me whenever it is aired." "If they felt bullied, or didn't want me, why did they put me in, and keep me there, for over 30 years?" Mr Trump added. "Because I was, and still am, great for the movie, that's why!" The initial comments from Mr Columbus were made [in a 2020 interview](https://www.insider.com/home-alone-30-anniversary-chris-columbus-trump-cameo-2020-11) with Business Insider, although they received renewed attention on social media over Christmas. The director said Mr Trump sought a cameo appearance in addition to the customary fee to film in the hotel. "We paid the fee, but he also said 'the only way you can use the Plaza is if I'm in the movie'," Mr Columbus said. "So we agreed to put him in the movie." He also said people "cheered" when Mr Trump was shown in screenings and that it became a "moment" for the audience. But he added that he "did bully his way into the movie". Mr Trump, however, said "nothing could be further from the truth". In the film, protagonist Kevin McCallister - played by Macaulay Culkin - uses his father's credit card to check into the Plaza where Mr Trump helpfully gives him directions to the lobby. Mr Trump has made dozens of cameo appearances in television series and films including Sex and the City, Zoolander, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Two Weeks Notice. 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Readable Markdown	28 December 2023 Bernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Washington ![Alamy Donald Trump and Macauley Culkin in Home Alone 2](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/16536/production/_132164419_2ak18xn.jpg.webp)Alamy Donald Trump owned the Plaza Hotel in New York at the time the film was made Donald Trump has angrily denied claims by the director of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that he bullied his way into a now famous cameo. The former president made a brief appearance in the 1992 film in a scene filmed at the Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time. Director Chris Columbus said Mr Trump insisted on appearing in the film if they used the hotel as a location. But Mr Trump said the filmmakers were "begging" him to appear. "I was very busy, and didn't want to do it. They were very nice, but above all, persistent," he wrote on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday. "I agreed, and the rest is history! That little cameo took off like a rocket and the movie was a big success, and still is, especially around Christmas time," he said. "People call me whenever it is aired." "If they felt bullied, or didn't want me, why did they put me in, and keep me there, for over 30 years?" Mr Trump added. "Because I was, and still am, great for the movie, that's why!" The initial comments from Mr Columbus were made [in a 2020 interview](https://www.insider.com/home-alone-30-anniversary-chris-columbus-trump-cameo-2020-11) with Business Insider, although they received renewed attention on social media over Christmas. The director said Mr Trump sought a cameo appearance in addition to the customary fee to film in the hotel. "We paid the fee, but he also said 'the only way you can use the Plaza is if I'm in the movie'," Mr Columbus said. "So we agreed to put him in the movie." He also said people "cheered" when Mr Trump was shown in screenings and that it became a "moment" for the audience. But he added that he "did bully his way into the movie". Mr Trump, however, said "nothing could be further from the truth". In the film, protagonist Kevin McCallister - played by Macaulay Culkin - uses his father's credit card to check into the Plaza where Mr Trump helpfully gives him directions to the lobby. Mr Trump has made dozens of cameo appearances in television series and films including Sex and the City, Zoolander, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Two Weeks Notice. Watch: Home Alone actor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
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