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Microsoft Introduces Permanent Office 2024 License for €116
Microsoft announced a perpetual license for Office 2024 at €116, according to a May 18, 2026, report by The Verge. The offer, available through select European retailers, marks…
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Geraint Thomas Extends Lead After Chaotic Giro Stage 9, Almeida Climbs to 3rd
The ninth stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia ended in Milan on Sunday, May 17, reshuffling the general classification with Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) extending his lead to…
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Humpback Whale ‘Timmy’ Confirmed Dead After Wismar Bay Stranding
The humpback whale known as “Timmy,” which gained national attention during recent weeks in the Wismar Bay, has been confirmed dead near the Danish island of Anholt. Following…
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Giro 2026: Afonso Eulalio Faces Pressure in 184km Cervia to Corno alle Scale Stage
The 9th stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, a 184-kilometer climb from Cervia to Corno alle Scale, begins at 12:35 local time on Sunday, May 17, with a…
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Cuba’s Transport Ministry Overhauls Services Amid Fuel Crisis
The Cuban government announced on Friday, May 15, 2026, a restructuring of national transportation services to address severe fuel shortages and energy crises. Minister of Transport Eduardo Rodríguez…
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Dame Felicity Lott Dies at 79
British soprano Dame Felicity Lott, a legendary figure in classical music, has died aged 79 after a battle with terminal cancer, confirmed by her family and the music…
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US Spring Weather 2026: Regional Temperature Shifts and Climate Trends Update
As of May 16, 2026, the United States is experiencing a transition into late spring, with meteorological records and seasonal forecasts indicating varied temperature trends across the country.…
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Vienna Protests Demand Israel’s Exclusion From 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Protests against Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna have escalated into a planned large-scale demonstration on May 15, with activists demanding the exclusion of…
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Police Motorcyclist Injured in Collision in Brussels
A collision between two police vehicles occurred on Avenue Jacques Georgin in Schaerbeek, Brussels, on the afternoon of Friday, May 15, 2026. The accident, involving a police car…
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Chilean Man 41 Arrested for Dating App Child Sex Abuse
A man in Iquique, Chile, was placed in preventive prison after being accused of sexually assaulting multiple girls aged 2 to 5, according to local authorities. The suspect,…