/*
Theme Name: Signpost Newsroom
Theme URI: https://signpostnews.com/
Author: Signpost News
Author URI: https://signpostnews.com/
Description: An editorial WordPress theme for Signpost News focused on The Signpost View, Manipur, Northeast and wider regional affairs, explainers, specialist coverage, and a native link-based Video Desk.
Version: 2.0.2
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: signpost-newsroom
Tags: news, blog, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, wide-blocks
*/

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