Rolling banner “Trending” error theme 1.2.9.48 / 49

hi, up till version 1.2.9.47 the rolling banner with tranding topics was fine: thumbnail picture+headline.

As of 1.2.9.48 and unchanged in 1.2.9.49 the banner only shows the top 10% of the original image, and no text at all.

Was unable to correct it myself. Please check.

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