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 #  and can be added to the global gitignore or merged into this file.  For a more nuclear
 #  option (not recommended) you can uncomment the following to ignore the entire idea folder.
 #.idea/
+
+.DS_Store
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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-# qgss-2024
-Qiskit Global Summer School 2024: The Path to Utility
+# Qiskit Global Summer School 2024: The Path to Utility
+
+The Qiskit Global Summer School is a two-week intensive summer program designed to empower the quantum researchers and developers of tomorrow with the know-how to explore the world of quantum computing, as well as refresh and sharpen the industry professional’s skills. This fifth-annual summer school will prepare participants for the imminent era of quantum utility. Using hands on examples, the syllabi will guide students through areas of near-term practical importance.
diff --git a/labs/lab1/README.md b/labs/lab1/README.md
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+# Lab 1
diff --git a/labs/lab2/README.md b/labs/lab2/README.md
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+# Lab 2
diff --git a/labs/lab3/README.md b/labs/lab3/README.md
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+# Lab 3
diff --git a/labs/lab4/README.md b/labs/lab4/README.md
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+# Lab 4